Asho has hooked up with the Bronx Museum to present a FREE screening of the critically-acclaimed documentary The Black Power Mixtape 1967 – 1973. Check out the info on the event below…

RSVP to the event on Facebook by clicking here:

More info after the jump…

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If you’re in NYC this evening, be sure to make it out to this. Should be a good one. Check out the details below…

If you’re in NYC this Friday, we suggest you make your way over to KIX NYC and check out a new photo exhibit by a friend we love Bobbito Garcia + his partner in crime Kevin Couliau. The dynamic duo have been hard at work putting the finishing touches on their new documentary on NYC pick-up basketball called “Doin’ it in the Park.” Instead they will exhibit those in 2012 in connection with the release of the film.

The photos are not stills from the film but rather an exploration into Gracia and Couliau’s passion of photography in the environment they know best, the b-ball courts of NYC.

Details:
K1X NYC
359 Lafayette St.
New York, NY
Friday, October 7
6:00pm – 10:00pm

About the Exhibit:
Kevin Couliau and Bobbito Garcia have been touring the NYC playgrounds for quite some time now. Whenever they were not playing ball or talking smack themselves, they took pictures and videos capturing the unique atmosphere that can only be found in the Mekka of basketball. Reason enough to highlight some of their works in an exhibition that will portrait the basketball spirit of NYC with passion and attention to detail like it has never been done before!

Check out more info on the show after the jump…

…info via Friends We Love.

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First Fridays! returns to The Bronx Museum of the Arts, with the musical stylings of Chris Washburne and the SYOTOS Band. Check out the info on the event below…

FRIDAY OCTOBER 7, 6:00 – 10:00pm

Trombonist Chris Washburne and his Latin jazz group SYOTOS dish out sassy harmonies, smart arrangements, and tunes that make you want to dance. It won’t take you long to figure out why The New York Times calls him “one of the best trombonists in New York.” He’s performed with all-stars across a huge range of styles, from Tito Puente to Justin Timberlake and Marc Anthony. Washburne has worked with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute for over 12 years, fostering a long-term commitment to reaching new audiences, and developing a performance experience that reflects the community’s love for Latin music and its history.

This is a FREE program!

For more info, click here: Bronx Museum | Home.

Tonight, our peoples DJ Asho has put together a great events featuring world renowned percussionst Pedrito Martinez. Check out the flier above, and details below…

DJ Asho’s Buena Timba Social Club presents:
The Pedrito Martinez Group.

Live Performance with his 5-piece Timba Band.

Music by DJ Asho playing the best of Cuban Salsa (Timba), Rumba y Reggaeton.

Thursday September 15th.

Doors open at 10PM/ Music starts at 11PM

$15 (includes one drink).

Location: DROM
85 Ave A (b/w 5th & 6th St) in East Village,
New York, NY 10009
www.dromNYC.com

Subway: F (2nd Ave) 6 (Astor Place) R, W (8th St – NYU)

Find more info on the event here: DJ Asho’s Buena Timba Social Club presents: The Pedrito Martinez Group.

It’s safe to say that Mr. London has been a very busy man lately. Aside from his music and his new album, he’s set to drop a collaboration with fashion brand Cole Hann, The ‘Cole Haan Theophilus Blue Suede Buck,’ and is featured on the cover of the newest issue of Wax Poetics, along with soul + jazz legend Nina Simone.

Check out the details on the Cole Hann collaboration & Wax Poetics issue below…

Theophilus London has teamed up with classic American brand, Cole Haan, on a blue suede hard-bottom shoe. Check out the photos above.

The “Cole Haan Theophilus Blue Suede Buck” looks awesome and is the dress shoe to have this season. The collab comes complete with a 10″ vinyl of London’s cover of Nat King Cole’s “Calypso Blues.”

The navy uppers are made with nubuck suede from American cowhides, which means the shoe, offset with a bright blue outsole, is a quality hard-bottom — complete with gold embellishments to the eyets and cobble nails, and traditonal cobbling techniques like a “Gentleman’s Corner” to keep pant cuffs from catching the heel. The perforated leather lining and foam latex foot bed ensures that you can go sockless comfortably too. Swag.

Nina Simone had no filter. She spoke with candor about civil rights when many in her position didn’t dare. She sang about uncomfortable subjects and made sure her audiences understood what those songs were really about.

Setting the contemporary archetype for a breakthrough artist, Theophilus Lonon dropped three mixtapes before releasing any product for sale. Utilizing a mix of ’80s downtown art/music aesthetics and postmodern viral freedom, he put art ahead of commerce and gained fame without the help of a major label or marketing push.

After the jump, check out the invite for the Cole Hann shoe release event…

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We let you know about this before the big throw down on the parkway, so it’s only right we give you the full mix.

Download it below.

The folks at 10.Deep and Federation Sound collab to drop some tunes to get folks ready for the Bashment that is Labor Day Week in BKNYC. The full mix will drop this Saturday, but check out the preview featuring Kardi, Sean Paul and more below…

Labor Day Weekend is nearly upon us… And those that know Brooklyn know this weekend the streets of Flatbush and Crown Heights will explode for the Carribean Day parade. In the spirit of the many Caribbean nations pouring into our streets to tear it up, we decided to contribute to the mayhem by throwing a new mixtape project into the mix – one that would end the summer with a bang… or a murder.

We teamed up with the mighty Federation Sound to bring you SUMMER MURDA, a unique, 48-track soundclash mix full of exclusive dubplates from a wide range of dancehall’s greatest new and old artists – including the likes of Buju Banton, Vybz Kartel, Sean Paul, Chino, Mr. Lexx, Kardinal Offishall and Flippa Mafia to true OGs Johnny Osbourne, Shinehead and Freddie McGregor. Our collective focus was not to bring you the latest, newest dancehall, but to create something timeless.  Here’s a quick taste of what you can expect to hear…

Federation Sound was originally founded in 1999 by Max Glazer, Kenny Meez and Cipha Sounds and has since grown to become a worldwide force in reggae music (and include Alric & Bodyd from Fame FM, Jamaica) and the late Disco D (RIP). Representing Brooklyn, Jamaica and Philly, they have collaborated with Sean Paul, Vybz Kartel, Baby Cham and Aidonia, as well has have produced dancehall remixes for Rihanna, when not keeping up with a busy travel schedule. Federation also host weekly shows on eastvillageradio.com, iTunes Radio/ and Scion’s streaming mixshow, as well as their own Federation Invasion podcast.

We’ll be dropping SUMMER MURDA online on Saturday, September 3rd at 5pm (Brooklyn time) and will be celebrating with catered food, drink and soundclash at an outdoor launch affair from 7-11pm (see details below) with Max Glazer and guests (Federation Sound), DJ Ayres (The Rub) and Nick Catchdubs (Fool’s Gold). We’ll see you there…

After the jump, check out the flier for the tape’s launch party on Saturday night…

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If you haven’t been able to make it out to any of the other Fresthetic BBQ’s this summer, you’re in luck. It goes down again tomorrow, all day long. Check out the menu, and other details, below…

This month we have another dope MAKOSSA BROOKLYN COOKOUT coming your way.

Check out the MENU from Eyeland 2 Eyeland for this month Below!

Mains
…Kalua Pig (slow roasted hawaiian pulled pork)
Teriyaki Burger
Teriyaki Tofu
Teriyaki Chicken

Sides
Somen Salad (cold thin white noodles with fish cake, cucumber,egg, green onion with asian dressing)
Mac Salad (Hawaiian macaroni salad)

Snacks
2 Spam Musubi (rice ball w dried seaweed and teriyaki spam)
2 Hotdog Musubi (rice ball w dried seaweed and teriyaki hotdog)

Dessert
Chocolate Haupia Squares

DJ Wonway Posibul(www.twitter.com/wonway) is back again this month along with special guests the legendary JOE QUIXX(http://twitter.com/joequixx) from Oakland Faders and Bay2BK transplant DJ EKO(http://www.ekogirl.com/). Also in the mix, our other resident DJ, Rare Form’s very own DJ Tara(http://www.deejaytara.com/) . We also have a special guest host this month, DEE PHUNK approved, the talented MIKE BAKER THE BIKE MAKER(http://flavors.me/mikebakerthebikemaker#_)

Our homies at PALO(https://www.facebook.com/DRINKPALO) are providing some very tasty and healthy Mamajuana beverages, an all natural root tea with 16 roots & herbs. We like to keep our community healthy at FRESTHETIC so are very excited to team up with PALO this month.

We also got a special Hawaiian BBQ cookout this month. Our ladies from Eyeland to Eyeland (http://eyelandtoeyeland.wordpress.com/) will be providing a great menu inspired by their homeland, you do not want to miss this so please be sure to arrive early(we mean it).

We also have a very special OPEN BAR provided by the good folks at HEINEKEN from 4-6pm, early arrival strongly suggested.

Massages by Buddy

4-10pm * BBQ ALL DAY * food, drinks & MORE!

FRESTHETIC | 552 Grand St | Williamsburg, Brooklyn

presented by Latin Soul Brothers, Fresthetic & Rare Form
http://facebook.com/pages/Latin-Soul-Brothers/131284246931121
http://www.fresthetic.com/
http://rareformnyc.com/

For more info, click here: Makossa Brooklyn Cookout: Latin Soul Bros. Edition.

For those looking to experience some authentic Cuban culture tonight, look no further than DJ Asho and his newly launched Buena Timba Social Club. Check out the details on his show with Gerardo Contino below…

Asho Productions presents: Buena Timba Social Club.

Featuring Gerardo Contino & Sus Habaneros and DJ Asho.

Live Performance with his 6-piece Timba Band.

Music by DJ Asho playing the best of Cuban Salsa (Timba), Rumba y Reggaeton.

Cuban Salsa Classes with Yesenia Selier

Thursday August 18th.

Doors open at 7PM / Salsa classes at 8PM/ Music starts at 9PM

Only $10!!!

Location: DROM
85 Ave A (b/w 5th & 6th St) in East Village,
New York, NY 10009
www.dromNYC.com

Subway: F (2nd Ave) 6 (Astor Place) R, W (8th St – NYU)

For more details on the event, click here: DJ Asho’s Buena Timba Social Club: Gerardo Contino & Sus Habaneros.

This week, NYC once again serves as home to the New York International Latino Film Festival.

A slew of screenings, events, panel discussions and more are on tap for the filmgoing faithful. for the full listing of events and screenings, check the NYILFF’s official site: New York International Latino Film Festival.

For those who may need more motivation to make it out, check out trailers for a few of the films being showcased below and after the jump…

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