Cascade Patch is doing a 3 part series on black love and in particular, the new book “Where Did Our Love Go.” (edited by Gil Robertson) In the video series, contributors Amy Elisa Keith and Ed Garnes discuss their contributions to the book and some of the over-arching issues the book tackles such as marriage, divorce, and being single.
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PDF3rd Annual Black History Film Festival
The Producers of The Urban Film Review and The Colour Of Cinema Foundation extend there commitment of showcasing Urban Film Talents on the Big Screen. The Black History Film Festival Takes place February 23, 2013 at the elegant Porter Sanford Performing Arts & Community Center in Decatur Georgia(3181 Rainbow Dr.)
Kemi Bennings Curates Ministers Of Sound Photography Exhibit
Evolve! Artists Live, Inc., presents the highly anticipated unveiling of “MinistersOf Sound”, a photography exhibit and installation. This exhibition will initiate a creative installation of art fusion that celebrates and identifies with DJs and DJ culture. The installation features a photographic art exhibition intended to inspire the Atlanta community by integrating a creative parallel and contrast, further examining the role of the “deejay”, hence its title, Ministers Of Sound. WHEN: Sunday, February 24, 2013 :: WHERE: The Sound Table, 483 Edgewood Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30312 :: TIME: 5pm – 8pm :: ADMISSION: FREE
Verbal Slick Live Presented by Jim Ellis Audi
Hosted by “Spinxx”, Verbal Slick is an entertainment and arts multimedia event that stimulates and challenges both the mind and senses. Whether your affinities and tastes run toward the aesthetic appreciation of art, the insight of poetry, the lyricism of hip hop, the warm feel of soul music, the naked honesty of an acoustic set or the raucous energy of rock & roll, Verbal Slick is your one stop listening and viewing venue for the best of it all.
The Foreign Exchange So What If It Is
The Foreign Exchange continues their electric soul parade with the single “So What If It Is” off their +FE Music: The Reworks remix compilation dropping February 26, 2013. Phonte continues his “carpe diem” crooning on the 80′sesque sonic. Soul architects Nicolay, Zo!, 4hero, The Randy Watson Experience (?uestlove & James Poyser), Focus…, Tall Black Guy, Pirahnahead, and more on production.
Anthony David Rocks Cafe Circa Releases Can’t Look Down Video
From Afros To Shelltoes salutes play cousin Anthony David, the Grammy nominated singer /songwriter who rocks guitars as well as hearts. David and his musical outfit The Do Gooders will headline Cafe Circa’s Soulful Saturdays December 8, 2012 10pm ( 464 Edgewood Ave S.W. Atlanta, GA 30312). Grab a seat, sweet tea, and chicken wings. Tell em From Afros To Shelltoes sent ya. Peep the visuals for “Can’t Look Down” of his new release Love Out Loud (Purpose Music Group, LLC & Entertainment One).
5th Annual Eve Of Christmas Eve Forever I Love Atlanta Party
Atlanta’s own April Bohannon, Tiffany Daniel, and Michelle Arrington present their annual throwback celebration featuring 90′s jams that rocked house parties, got b ball games crunk, and made prom nights a stone cold groove.
Anthony David Love Out Loud Release Show
Muddy Water, Purpose Music, and Rolling Mojo present Anthony David Love Out Loud Album Release Show November 10, 2012 at Atlanta’s Center Stage.
Saul Williams Presents Chorus A Spoken Word Tour
Saul Williams Presents Chorus A Spoken Word Tour November 10, 2012 at The Basement in Atlanta. The event is hosted by Georgia Me and features Abyss & Tommy Bottoms.
How To Eat Chicken Wings Battle Injustice And Graduate On Time
Fueled by an uncanny mix of observational humor and candid social commentary, “How To Eat Chicken Wings, Battle Injustice, and Graduate On Time” transforms grandma’s folk tales, personal college experiences, and sobering life lessons into practical strategies for personal development and real world application. Mixing the reasoning sessions of the local barbershop and fervor of street corner theologians, the inter-generational dialogue covers a wide range of topics including manhood, black love, bridging generation gaps, and the cross cultural appeal of hip hop. Far beyond canned speeches or lectures, award winning writer, counselor, educator, and activist Edward M. Garnes, Jr. , founder of From Afros To Shelltoes, shoots straight in his most personal speaking tour of all time.
Hank Willis Thomas Believe It Artist Talk Atlanta
Oct. 25 6-8 p.m. Trois Gallery, SCAD Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta Ga. The SCAD exhibitions department presents “Believe It,” a selection of works by artist Hank Willis Thomas from his 2010 “Fair Warning” series.
Video: Phonte ft. Carlitta Durand Gonna Be A Beautiful Night
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Grammy nominated soul man Phonte details the makings of a romantic night, charm and wit included, with CARLITTA DURAND riding shot gun on the new single “Gonna Be A Beautiful Night” from his solo release Charity Starts At Home.
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Grammy Nominated Artist Anthony David Joins Ed Garnes Sweet Tea Ethics College Tour
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Eric Roberson ATL Center Stage
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Where Did Our Love Go-Black Love Is Forever Book Tour Atlanta May 14 2013
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Grammy Nominated Artist Anthony David Joins Ed Garnes Sweet Tea Ethics College Tour
Edward M. Garnes, Jr. coined Anthony David “the Bill Withers of hip-hop soul” well over a decade ago. In the time following his penning of David’s print debut, the respected scribe and genre-blurring soul man have forged a bond based on mutual respect and a deep love of the arts. Now, the talented artists are joining forces for an unabashed series of campus dialogues entitled Sweet Tea Ethics. Specifically targeting college students, the interactive sessions will confront hot bed issues and also feature lively freestyles on topics posed by audience members. Official tour dates TBA.
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Fahamu Pecou presents HEIR CONDITIONING
Fahamu Pecou presents “HEIR CONDITIONING” featuring stic.man of dead prez and Okorie Johnson on cello. The latest single from Pecou’s ALL DAT GLITTERS AINT GOALS The EP (Produced by ILLASTRATE): celebrates Black fathers and sons, an image often overlooked and under-acknowledged in society.
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Ed Garnes Raphael Saadiq Tboz On Sept 11 And Why Soul Music Will Never Die
Ed Garnes , Raphael Saadiq, & Tboz Talk, Going Solo, September 11, Tony! Toni! Tone!, And Why Soul Music Will Never Die (Another Excerpt from Ed’s Book Other Side Of The Game)
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Ed Garnes Pitch And Toss Yet Anotha Tribute Poem
Award winning writer Ed Garnes pays yet another poetic tribute.
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