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FOC Experience at Churchill Grounds
Our play cousin and free style specialist Focus brings his jazzy side to Churchill Grounds for a an evening of music, poetry, and comedy. This event is a FATS approved joint.
Ed Garnes Joins Mathew Knowles at Radio One Media Entertainment Conference
Award winning writer, counselor, and activist Edward M. Garnes, Jr., founder of From Afros To Shelltoes (FATS) , a community based art programming collective focused on bridging generation gaps between youth, elders, and hip hop heads, will join top music executives and industry professionals at Radio One’s 2ndAnnual Media & Entertainment Conference (MEC). The event will take place on November 20, 2010 at the Raleigh Convention Center (500 Salisbury Street; Raleigh, North Carolina 27601).
Video: The Foreign Exchange Maybe Shell Dream Of Me
Grammy Nominated play cousins The Foreign Exchange drop their new video for Authenticity’s lead single “Maybe She’ll Dream Of Me”. Only the witty cats of FE would incorporate famed psychiatrist Carl Jung, the Godfather of dream analysis and the “collective unconscious.” Sleep well my friends!!
Clayton Perry Dr. Jason King On Music Journalism Michael Jackson
In celebration of the publication of “Michael Jackson: An Appreciation of His Talent” in Da Capo Press’ Best Music Writing 2010 compilation, cultural critic Dr. Jason King squeezed some time out of his busy schedule to conduct an interview with Clayton Perry – reflecting on changes in the field of music journalism, the emergence of the “global pop star,” and the future of music production.
Bilal Robots Election Day Special
On this Election Day 2010, Bilal teams up with French director Mikael Colombu to bring you “Robots”. Come along and join us on this multi-media journey as we see the world of politics through Bilal’s eyes. Mikael’s ability to translate Bilal’s words into imagery, gives us a chance to properly reflect on his ideology of modern times. Photo Credit: Shannon McCollum
SMART Thursdays feat Cocktails
SMART Thursdays.Open Mic for poets, singers, musicians, and comedians. Features from BET, HBO, MTV, and more Hosted by BET Lyric Cafe Poet, Chris “Cocktails” Cornell.
Sol Fusion Reminisce Edition
The Atlanta staple, Sol Fusion, provides jams from the 80′s & 90′s in this special Reminisce Edition for the Spelman/Morehouse homecoming weekend.
Clayton Perry Nelly Talk Hammer Hip Hop Non Profits
On November 15, 2010, the “rapper-preneur” will release his fifth studio album, which has been aptly titled “5.0.” In support of this effort, Nelly managed to squeeze some time out of his busy schedule and settle down for an interview with Clayton Perry – reflecting on his entry into the rap game, the legacy of M.C. Hammer, and the “business” side of the music business.
Hollalujah: A Comedy Experience Good Clean Fun
HOLLALUJAH: A COMEDY EXPERIENCE feat Black Top Comedy Improv, HBO Def Poet Abyss & The Branches, and Vocalist Chris Cauley.
Left Of Black Mark Anthony Neal Shayne Lee Treva Lindsey On Black Sexuality Bishop Eddie Long
Episode #4 of ‘Left of Black’: Black Respectability and “Pro-Sex” Black Sexuality. Host and Duke University Professor Mark Anthony Neal Discusses Sex-Positive Black Sexuality, Black Women and Popular Culture, Black Respectability and Bishop Eddie Long with Tulane University Sociologist Shayne Lee and University of Missouri Women’s Studies Professor Treva Lindsey.
Fahamu Pecou Talks Hard To Death At CAU
Visual art superstar Fahamu Pecou presents a lecture at the Clark Atlanta University Art Gallery on Thursday, October 14, 2010 from 6-8pm.
The FOC Experience Art Launch B Day Celebration
The F.O.C. Experience kicks into gear with performances by freestyle fellow Focus, comedian Corey “Zooman” Miller, musician Kevin “Kalimbaman” Spears, Sol Cypher, artist Sky High, and visual artist Alan Grimes.
FATS has a pair of tickets to giveaway. To enter, email sweetteaethics@afrostoshelltoes.com (Subject Line: FATS FOC Experience Giveaway) your COMPLETE NAME, EMAIL, PHONE NUMBER. Winner will be notified by 5pm on 10/1/10. All entrants will be registered to receive updates from www.afrostoshelltoes.com/word.
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