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Music
Rodrigo Salazar of Impacto Latin News says, “It may be the only current party that will spawn an artistic movement or musical revolution, or both. It’s a mix of musical genres, art (often done live at the spot), dance classes, and whatever can bring forth something vital and new. A night club that spawns creativity seems crazy but that’s what they probably said about Cabaret Voltaire”...
Derek Santiago is responsible for RAZA's logo and every one of their collectible flyers. His futuristic yet vintage, sexy, organic, "techy" style has brought him work in national ads (Puerto Rican Day Parade for Coor’s). He presently does artwork for “Marvel” and “DC Comics” and recently was featured at the “Soulfrito Art Foundation Exhibition” in Miami where he created 5 pieces in one week.
Heroes
All of our guests...we are grateful and thankful...
Angel Rodriguez (Slam Mode)
Juan Valentin
House of Rhumba
DJ Eric Rodriguez
Ilu Aye
Welfare Poets
Kalunga
Boricuation
Camaradas
Nyree Feliciano
DJ David Medina
Bryan Vargas & Ya Esta
DJ Bless
Yerba Buena
DJ Afro
Luisito Quintero
Wanda "Wepa Woman" Ortiz
DJ Ronzilla
The Welfare Poets
Derek Santiago
Bobbito Garcia
Luisito Qunitero
Louie Vega
Elements of Life
Flaco Navaja
Oveus Maximus
DJ True (ALMA)
DJ Miller Cruz
DJ Curly
Charo
Anane
DJ Cuba
Havana New York
Chris Annibel
Manchildblack
Daniel Moreno
Tomango
Erick Paredes (Agape)
Nadia Harris (Agape)
Joey Vega
Conrad Rochester
...and our dancers and sponsors...
thank you for looking in our same direction. Last but not least, we thank our ancestors for blessing us with such an enormous amount of pride, creativity and culture. We strive to follow the path you have opened for us and hope to continue to do what you did for us for all the future generations...
About me: Raza NYC is a cultural preservationist collective aiming to honor and preserve old Latin traditions while developing it's new 'remix'. We employ heavy usage of art, music and dance, rooted in Afro Latin club life, sprinkled with world fusion making use of current trends. Our goal is to creatively interrupt peoples’ view of Latin culture, providing a shrine where people can breathe, contribute and revere the arts elevating it’s importance in their lives through our events.
Joann Jimenez, Benny Soto & Derek Santiago present...
Friday
September 26th, 2008
6pm - 4am (afterwork + afterparty)
Traditional Afro-Latin Soul meets Deep Latin House
Live Percussion, Dancers, Artistic Expression + More
Who I'd like to meet: Raza is a Spanish phrase which, while literally translated as the race, is used as a synonym of "el pueblo" or "la gente", both of which mean "the people". It is used to denote the people of Latin America who share the cultural & political legacies of Spanish colonialism. Often, the term "La Raza" also encompasses a racial significance associated with "mestizaje", or race-mixing. In the 1960s, ethnically-based political movements for civil rights used "La Raza" to distinguish Spanish-speakers & Latin Americans from Anglo- & other white Americans & to break down the national & generational barriers between the various segments of the Latino population.
..On our Next Broadcast January 25th 2009 3pm est.
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One of the most influential Boricua Author, Poet and avid community activist Prisionera and Special Guest Rosa Colon will be appearing live on our radio show.
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Do not miss this show as we speak about the AIDS Crisis in Puerto Rico and and how you can help. Also, a discussion on the Boricua/Latino poetry scene.
Join the BCA Cultural Community for a chance to win prizes from our radio show guests and sponsors.
I am proud to announce the birth of my new T Shirt line "JAZZ-INFLUENCED". It was conceived a couple month ago with idea of representing Jazz and it's influences on world and urban music. As a DJ and music lover, it was always the foundation of every type of genre I ever listened to and appreciated since the age of 12. Collecting old jazz records because it was used in Hip Hop samples or appreciating the jazz instrumentation in Latin, House, AfroBeat & World music. Jazz will always be who I am as a person and these genres will alway be a part of my playlist and what i represent musically. So, because of this inspiration I have for what I love and appreciate, I present to you my new "JAZZ-INFLUENCED" T Shirt.
This shirt can be purchased at www. myspace. com/djmarcelinorivera through Pay Pal. It's only available in black at this time but if it's supported we will provide it in different colors. The sizes run from small to 4XL for $20.
Los Reyes Mago (The Three Kings) There are many different theories and symbolism behind the three kings. One of which is that they were not kings but humble wise men skilled in astronomy. There is no written record as to how many wise men there actually were, only reference to the three different gifts they offered. In Christianity, the number three is often used and is symbolic of the Holy Trinity. In Three Kings lore, the number three also symbolizes the three races of mankind, European, Asian and African. They are also often depicted as an Arab, Asian, and African, and sometimes as three wise men from Persia. The gifts they bore were also symbolic and of double meaning.
Melchior was from Arabia and was the smallest in stature. He brought gold as his offering. Gold is a symbol of kingship symbolizing virtue on earth and in heaven. Balthazar was from the orient and brought frankincense as his offering. Frankincense was used as a perfume and was also a symbol of priest ship symbolizing prayer. Gaspar, the third king, and traditionally the tallest of the Magi, was an African from Ethiopia. He was known as the “Master of the Treasure” and brought the gift of myrrh. Myrrh was commonly used as anointing oil in life, and embalming oil in death. It is a symbol celebrating life and also symbolizes death and suffering.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY
SPREAD THE WORD DESIRE IS BACK
LOOKING FOR DJ'S PROMOTION ETC
CHECK OUT THE NEW MATERIAL
THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT
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Rosa sat so that Martin could march, Martin marched so that Obama could run. Obama has won so that our children can fly. We have no barriers....God Bless America
screw manhattan - keep warm this friday dancing @ the new DubTempo
free admission - super soundsystem
eclectic soul, classic hip-hop, disco, reggae
