We previously told you about The 3rd Annual Flatbush Film Festival: West Indian Edition a few weeks back, but their schedule was disrupted by Superstorm Sandy.

Fortunately, showings have been rescheduled and are set to begin on Saturday. Check the info below via caribBEING….

The 3rd Annual Flatbush Film Festival: West Indian Edition screenings that were postponed due to #Sandy will take place this Saturday, December 1st at Tribeca Cinema, 7-11pm and next Thursday, December 6th at Brooklyn Heights Cinema, 7-11pm. Films include Ring di Alarm!, Stones in the Sun, Pressure, Cabbie Chronicles and Trafik d’Info.

Purchase your tickets here: cariBBeing Presents 3rd Annual Flatbush Film Festival – Eventbrite.

It’s hard to keep up with the kid. Check out the latest video off his new album, First of a Living Breed, below….

Keep those eyes and ears open. Read the lyrics here: Illuminati Lyrics | Stones Throw Records.

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If you missed the other colors that previously dropped, or the UK release, here’s another chance for you to cop. Two more colors are set to drop in stores and online tomorrow.

Check out the info and images below, via SoleCollector…

…With round one of the ‘Battle of New York’ in the books, Ewing Athletics preps their next round of 33 Hi releases. Tomorrow marks the US launch of the royal suede and black leather colorways, each part of the original 1990 run.

One of the retailers that will have pairs on hand is New Jersey’s Packer Shoes, who will push pairs live online at midnight and conduct an in-store release at noon. Buyers will be limited to one pair in each colorway in a size run from 8 – 15. Retail is $100…

Check the list of retailers after the jump, via CounterKicks….

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This Friday, some of the best talent from Havana convenes in Brooklyn for a great cause.

Check out the details on Red Hot + Cuba below…

Music Direction by Andres Levin and CuCu Diamantes

Produced by BAM
Co-produced with Paul Heck/The Red Hot Organization in recognition of World AIDS Day (Dec 1) & Andres Levin/Music Has No Enemies

Nine acts representing the vibrant Havana music scene take the stage for a tribute to the sounds of contemporary Cuba. Saunter from the malecón at dawn to smoky clubs at dusk with an all-star lineup of emerging artists and established legends—including Alexander Abreu (of Havana D’Primera), José Luis Cortés (“El Tosco” of NG La Banda), Carlos Varela, CuCu Diamantes, and David Torrens—in this showcase of timba, salsa, nueva trova, and more.

This program is produced by BAM in association with Red Hot Organization in recognition of World AIDS Day on December 1. Part of the proceeds will benefit AIDS prevention and awareness in Cuba.

Featured performers:

Alexander Abreu
José Luis Cortés (“El Tosco”)
CuCu Diamantes
Andres Levín
Kelvis Ochoa
Osdalgia
David Torrens
Roberto Carlos “Cucurucho” Rodriguez Valdés
Carlos Varela

Purchase Tickets here: BAM | Red Hot + Cuba.

RSVP on Facebook here.

A quick note on an upcoming event featuring our friends from East WillyB: The team will be giving a sneek peek of their fully community-funded new season at The Brooklyn Museum.

Check the details below…

After a memorable production this past Summer, we are hard at work editing this Fall, but could not be more excited to invite you to the first sneak peek of the new season.
Join us for a night of conversation with the creators, actors and a chance to view brand new content on the big screen.

Hope to see you all at the World Famous Brooklyn Museum

The Making of the First Community Funded Latino Web Series: Screening and Panel
Thursday, December 20th 7-9:30pm

Free with Museum Entry

Brooklyn Museum
Iris & Gerald B. Cantor Auditorium, 3rd fl.
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, New York 11238-6052
Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum

And, if you contributed to the show on Kickstarter, you can get into the event for free.

For more info check out the Brooklyn Museum Event Page: Brooklyn Museum: Event: Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium.

…or RSVP for the event on Facebook: The Making Of East WillyB: Sneak Peek of New Season & Panel @ Brooklyn Museum.

Angel keeps on doing it. Check out his latest video below….

Purchase his new album, First Of A Living Breed, here: Homeboy Sandman | First of a Living Breed | Stones Throw Records.

I may not agree with everything about moving the Nets to Brooklyn but at least they got a good artist to perform their theme/anthem.

Check out the video for “Something To Lean On (Brooklyn Nets Anthem),” performed by Brooklyn’s own John Forté, below….

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Tunes to get you through the rest of humpday from the Federation fam. Check out the music and details below….

Download it here or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

Yesterday marked one-year since the passing of hip-hop icon Heavy D.

For his “Throwback at Noon” mix on Hot 97, Mister Cee pays tribute to the late Dwight Arrington Myers. Listen to the mix below…

Download it here: Mister Cee’s Heavy D Tribute Mix.

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If you live on the other side of the pond, or weren’t able get a pair when they launched in the US a few weeks back, here’s your chance to get down with Ewing Athletics again, as they set for their European relaunch today, November 9th.

Check after the jump for a list of retailers and check out the promo video below created by Sole Haven, one of the fine spots where you can pick them up….

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