Come out to The Bronx Museum of The Arts tonight for a special program currated by our peoples Asho. Check out the details below…

First Fridays! Africanísimo 4!

Outdoor Film Screening in collaboration
with
African Film Festival

Screening of
Youssou N’dour: I Bring What I Love Dr Chai Vasarhelyi, Senegal/USA, 2008, 102 min.

Music by DJ Laylo (Afrobeat, High Life, Reggae)

Performances by Asase Yaa (Ivory Coast,Guinea, Mali)

FRIDAY AUGUST 13, 2010, 6:00 to 10:00pm

Location: The Andrew Freedman Home

1125 Grand Concourse (at McClellan Street)

Rain location: The Bronx Museum of the Arts

Admission: Free

More info after the jump…

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Come out tomorrow night for a celebration of the legendary Salsa label Fania records featuring Bobbito, DJ Laylo and others. Check out the details below….

July 11th, 2010
7pm-12am

¡Siempre!
A DJ Tribute to Fania Records

Featuring:
Bobbito Garcia
Sake One
Laylo

+ Mireya Ramos on Violin
and Jansy Gonzalez on Congas

Cover: $10 Before 8pm/ $15 After
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NEW YORK, NY - On Sunday, July 11th, DJs Bobbito Garcia, Laylo and Sake One reinvigorate the vibrant ‘60s and ’70s Salsa sounds of New York City at their annual party ¡SIEMPRE! A DJ TRIBUTE TO FANIA RECORDS.

Taking inspiration from the label’s groundbreaking artists (Willie Colón, Hector Lavoe, and Celia Cruz to name a few), the ¡SIEMPRE! crew blend Latin music (bomba, boogalu, descarga, guaguanco, rumba, son montuno, etc.) for the modern dance floor, adding in elements of hip-hop, soul, jazz, house, and reggae, making the classic recordings more accessible to a younger audience while retaining its authentic flavor.

Anchored by Bobbito Garcia, a global DJ legend for multiple genres and an icon for urban Latinos everywhere, ¡SIEMPRE! is also driven by DJ Laylo and DJ Sake One. Born in Puerto Rico to Dominican parents, Laylo is the co-founder of Liberation Lounge (NYC) and has ignited dance floors from Berlin to Brazil. Sake One is among the most respected DJs from the Bay Area (CA) ever, and in 2008, Fania released his Fania Live 03 mixed CD worldwide.

¡SIEMPRE! A DJ TRIBUTE TO FANIA RECORDS presents the classics of yesteryear infused with the consciousness of today, creating a unique event that will bring three generations of salsa fans as well as people of all different backgrounds together!

For more info, click here: Siempre! A DJ Tribute to Fania Records.

Tonight and tomorrow evening check out two events that explore the harmonic links between NYC and Havana. Details are below….

Joining forces with the generous support of George Wein’s CareFusion Jazz Festival New York, we are thrilled to present the third installment of Habana | Harlem™ at Harlem Stage. Two nights of stellar performances produced by Neyda Martinez and Onel Mulet honor the legacy of the rich cross-cultural collaborations between Havana and New York, begun in the early 20th century and continuing unabated to this day.

Friday, June 25

Cultural Fusion: Past, Present and Future

In the tradition of Harlem Stage’s Harlem Stride program, this evening will feature a musical dialog between two world-renowned pianists – the New Orleans legend Henry Butler and Cuban sensation Osmany Paredes. The program will begin with curated selections from the late 20th century employing pieces from the “early jazz” period alongside ragtime, danzones, and habaneras to reveal and celebrate historical parallels.

Saturday, June 26 (standing room with limited seating)

UPTOWN NIGHTS with The Pedro Martinez Project featuring guest vocalists de’Adre aziza, Ihsan, Maria Isa, Nina Rodriguez, and DJ Cato.

The second component of “Cultural Fusion: Past, Present and Future” will introduce audiences to the singular vision and dynamic energy of Pedro Pablo Martinez’s newly formed Pedro Martinez Project. In his new role as bandleader, “Pedrito” (formerly of Yerba Buena) infuses the project with his unique brand Afro-Cuban funk with hip-hop inflections. Fans will groove, move and dance to his exciting new music.

For more information, and to purchase tickets, click here: George Wein’s CareFusion Jazz Fest. NY.

It’s that time again…check out the details on tonight’s festivities at The Bronx Museum of The Arts below…

First Fridays! @ The Bronx Museum presents:
And the beat goes on! A Jazz Night with Dr Valerie Capers.

The Capers Family: A Bronx Jazz Story.
Interactive Presentation and Lecture by Maxine Gordon,
Senior Interviewer and Jazz Researcher for the
Bronx African American History Project.

Introduction by Dr Mark Naison,
Professor of History and African American Studies at Fordham University;
Principal Investigator, Bronx African American History Project.

Live performance by Dr. Valerie Capers
& Her jazz ensemble consisting of:

Alan Givens, saxophone & flute
Mark Marino, guitar
John Robinson, bass
Earl Williams, drums and special guest artist,
Pito Castillo, Latin percussion.

They will be playing music inspired by the Civil Rights Movement (1960-1968).

The Bronx Museum of the Arts
1040 Grand Concourse,
Bronx, New York 10456.
718.681-6000

Check out the full info here: First Fridays! @ The Bronx Museum.

My bad for the late notice….check out the details below….

AFROCUBA! NYC EDITION
A new monthly party with all the AfroCuban vibes & beyond.

Every first Thursday of the month
Music by resident DJ ASHO playing the best of salsa, timba,
son, guanguaco, rumba y yoruba.

9pm-2am

Favela Cubana
543 La Guardia Place
Btw Blecker & West 3rd
212.777.6500

Trains A, B, C, D, E, F, V at West 4th/ R, W at Prince St
www.favelacubana.com

…I’ll be there. Will you? Check out more info here: AFROCUBA! NYC EDITION (Facebook).

Asho’s had a busy week, and he wraps it up with a special event up in the BX. Yes, it’s time for First Fridays at The Bronx Museum, once again. Check out the details below…

Cubanísimo!
3rd Annual Collaboration with The Havana Film Festival
of New York

FRIDAY APRIL 9, 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Music by DJ Asho
Performance by Pepito Gomez and his Sextet
(Traditional, Son & Timba)

Free! No Cover!

SHOW TIMELINE

6:00 PM Doors Open/ DJ Asho Spins on the 1’s & 2’s
7:15 PM Opening Remarks
7:20 PM Screening of 20 AÑOS (Animation, 2009, Cuba 12 min
7:35 PM World Premiere of HOMO ERECTUS (Fiction, 2010, U.S.-Cuba) 44 min.
8:20 PM Q&A with Homo Erectus director Alejandro Lora and producer Alberto Gonzales.
8:40 PM Performance by Pepito Gómez and his Sextet (Tradicional, Son & Timba)
9:45 PM Closing Remarks

The Bronx Museum of the Arts
1040 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10456
718-681-6000

www.bronxmuseum.org

Subway Directions: Take the “D” or “B” to the 167 Street/Grand Concourse station. Exit at rear of station, walk south along Grand Concourse two blocks. Or take the “4” to the 161 Street/Yankee Stadium station. Walk east three blocks to the Grand Concourse, then walk north four blocks along Grand Concourse to 165th Street . Via Bus: Take the Bx1, Bx2, or BxM4 Express to 165th St. and Grand Concourse

Just a quick shout to let folks know about our peoples DJ Asho spinning tonight. Click the image above for check below for more info…

AFROCUBA! NYC EDITION
A new monthly party with all the AfroCuban vibes & beyond.

Every first Thursday of the month
Thursday April 8th, 2010

10PM-2AM

FREE!!! NO COVER!!!

Music by resident DJ ASHO playing the best of salsa, timba,
son, guanguaco, rumba y yoruba.

www.myspace.com/djasho

Favela Cubana
543 La Guardia Place
Btw Blecker & West 3rd
212.777.6500

www.favelacubana.com

Trains A, B, C, D, E, F, V at West 4th/ R, W at Prince St

RSVP here: TONIGHT: AFROCUBA! NYC Edition with DJ Asho.

Via Asho comes info on an event sure to be one to remember. Three legends, three stories, one night; check out the info below….

This gathering of artists from across the Latin American diaspora represents some of the best the genre has to offer.

These artists embody the independent spirit, thriving in their respective countries and in sister cities across the United States. The leaders of this rap genre bring their own brand of swagga to the Studio stage for the first time. International beats brought to you by DJ Laylo and Sucio Smash will make this a rare night at the Studio at Webster Hall not to be missed!

HHTF & ASHO PRODUCTIONS presents:

Tres leyendas, Tres historias:
La Re-Evolución del Hip Hop Latino

Wednesday April 7th

The Studio @ Webster Hall
125 East 11th Street
New York, NY 10003

Doors @ 8pm
Show @ 9pm Sharp!

With

Siete Nueve (Puerto Rico)
El Meswy (Spain)
Bocafloja (México)

Hosted by Calle Cardona from
La Conekta

Music by DJ Laylo & Sucio Smash

Special Guests:
Eli Efi (Brasil)
Mikki Flow (Cuba)
Delaceiba (Honduras)
Division X (DR)
Reph Star & Patty Dukes (DR/PR)

For more info and to purchase tickets, click here.

It’s that time again. First Fridays at the Bronx Museum with Asho, celebrating Women’s History Month. Check out the details below…

First Fridays! At The Bronx Museum Presents:
KALALU Femme Edition: A lyrical stew for wordsmiths of all walks
Celebrating Women’s History Month
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010, 6:00pm to 10:00pm
South Building – Lower Gallery
Admission: Free!!! No Cover!!!

Back by popular demand and following the success of last year’s all
female line-up performances, First Fridays! will celebrate Women’s
History Month with a program fully composed of words and sounds by and
for women.

KALALU is a signature event of The Zol Lab, a creative laboratory
where arts and media meet social justice.

Curated and Hosted by The Zol Lab.
Performances by Aracelis Girmay, Atiyya, Lah Tere, Lorelei Williams & Alkebulan Aya.

Beats By DJ Laylo
Live Painting by Crystal Chaparro.

illustration courtesy of Toofly. www.toooflynyc.com

Flyer Design by Cissa Paz www.weweproductions.com

The Bronx Museum of the Arts
1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street • Bronx, NY 10456
Or visit www.bronxmuseum.org.

Subway Directions: Take the “D” or “B” to the 167 Street/Grand Concourse station. Exit at rear of station, walk south along Grand Concourse two blocks. Or take the “4” to the 161 Street/Yankee Stadium station. Walk east three blocks to the Grand Concourse, then walk north four blocks along Grand Concourse to 165th Street. Via Bus: Take the Bx1, Bx2, or BxM4 Express to 165th St. and Grand Concourse

SHOW TIMELINE

6:00 pm Doors Open/ DJ Laylo Spins on the 1’s & 2’s

7:30PM Opening Remarks by Marinieves Alba/The Zol Lab

7:35 PM Performance by Lorelei Williams

7:55 PM Mari Intro/Aracelis Girmay

8:20 PM Marinieves Alba announces Crystal’s Work in Progress/Atiyya Intro

8:25 PM Performance by Atiyya

8:50 PM Performance by Lah Tere

9:15 PM Performance by Alkebulan Aya

9:40 PM Closing Remarks by Marinieves Alba/The Zol Lab

For more info on everything, check out The Bronx Museum’s official site.

This coming weekend at The Bronx Museum will host a special tribute to the late, legendary hip-hop producer J Dilla as part of their monthly First Fridays series. As usual, everything is curated by out peoples, Asho. Check out the info below…

First Fridays! @ The Bronx Museum presents:
Looking for the Perfect Beat: A Tribute to J Dilla
Celebrating Black History Month.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010, 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Free!!! (No Cover)

Hosted by Black45 from MTP Jersey

Music by DJ Meltplus
& Sucio Smash.

Performances by
John Robinson,
El Da Sensei, Illmind,
Daniel Joseph
Yahzeed + DJ Preservation ( Mos Def’s DJ)
+ Many More Special Guests.

Co-presented by:

MTP Jersey: myspace.com/mtpjersey
Brooklyn Bodega : www.brooklynbodega.com
Fat Beats: www.fatbeats.com
High Water Music: www.highwaterismusic.com

J Dilla Portrait Courtesy of Vanessa Chakour www.vanessachakour.com

About J Dilla:

James Dewitt Yancey (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006), better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American Grammy Nominated record producer who emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip hop scene in Detroit, Michigan. According to his obituary at NPR.org, he “was one of the music industry’s most influential hip-hop artists, working for big-name acts like De La Soul, Busta Rhymes and Common.” Yancey’s career began slowly. He has now become highly regarded, most notably for the production of critically acclaimed albums by Common, Busta Rhymes, A Tribe Called Quest, and The Pharcyde. He was a member of Slum Village for their acclaimed debut album Fantastic, Vol. 2. In the early 2000s, Yancey’s career as a solo artist began to improve; A solo album Welcome 2 Detroit was followed by a collaborative album with California producer Madlib, Champion Sound, which catalyzed the careers of both artists. Just as his music was becoming increasingly popular, Yancey died in 2006 of the blood disease TTP.

About MTP (Meet The Producers)

MTP (Meet The Producers) is a monthly beat battle held in Newark, New Jersey. It was established in March 2005. MTP (Meet The Producers) was created for the sole purpose to showcase men and women creative ability’s behind the art of music productions and beat making. MTP (Meet The Producers) was created by Black45, DJ Max Jerome, and DJ Priority, with the departure of Max Jerome in 2006, Black45 and DJ Priority have strength their business chemistry and push the movement of the MTP (Meet The Producers) to the next level.

For more info on everything, see the flier above or check out the museum’s official site.

Also, if you’re in the mood for more Dilla, be sure to make it out to the 4th-Annual Donuts Are Forever party in BK on Saturday. Click the image below for more info on everything….