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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Red, Hot, and Bembe
It's a pretty well known fact that the best parties don't always happen in nightclubs. Think of all the fun you have had at soirees in people's living rooms, in warehouses, and art galleries. There is just something special about not having to deal with high drink prices and moody doormen to enjoy a night on the town. 
 
The Young Friends Society has the right idea for their Soul Simpatico event, which is happening this Saturday May 17th. Instead of going for the usual suspects when it came to choosing a venue, they decided to go for Northern Liberties' hidden gem, the Media Bureau, instead.    The Media Bureau is a local company that dabbles in audio/video production and digital media. In their studio space they have hosted some amazing and innovative events over the 10+ years it's been running. The studio is a beautiful mixture of hardwood floors, vintage furniture, and the latest a/v technology. 
 
The Soul Simpatico party is a perfect fit for this venue. This event is a celebration of the afro-latin influence on art and music. There will be plenty of stimuli for the eyes, ears, and soul including screenings of Brazilian films, Cuban photography, vendors, and even massages. On the musical side of things, there will be live salsa music by The Latin Playboys and afro-latin dance music mixed by DJ Lexx (who I know for a fact has a heavyweight collection of tunes). This is that change of pace that you have been looking for.
 
Soul Simpatico: Red, Hot, & Bembe @ Media Bureau (725 N. 4th St.). Saturday May 17th. 8pm-1am. $20, $10 in advance.
Posted by David Adams @ 11:54 AM  Permalink | 1 comment
Friday, May 2, 2008
More fun at the Black Lily Festival.
As we move into this weekend, the Black Lily Film & Music Festival marches on. Events are happening all day... everyday. There are two that you definitely need to watch out for. 
 
Tonight at Silk City, Two.One.Five Magazine is presenting the Black Lily Jam Session. This event will be a throw back to Black Lily's days at the Five Spot in Old City. Featured performers include Imani Uzuri, a powerful singer/performance artist who has collaborated with 4Hero and Herbie Hancock, and Maya Azucena, a Brooklyn based songbird who has made lots of noise on the alternative soul scene. On band duty we have the Back 2 Basics Band, an all-star group of some of Philly's best musicians who play at King Britt's Back 2 Basics party on Monday nights. Also, on DJ duty we have DJ Junior from Eavesdrop Radio on WKDU 91.7 FM. Expect lots of amazing performances and lots of surprise guests.
 
Saturday Night has the event that you need to watch out for. It's the Black Lily Honors Concert at World Cafe Live. Just to give you some background, last years concert had a heavyweight line-up with special performances by people like Jill Scott and a slightly intoxicated Amy Winehouse, amongst others. This year's top notch line-up includes legendary female mc Bahamadia, soul diva Jaguar Wright, former Digable Planets member Ladybug Mecca, and a special performance with jazz/blue performers Lizz Wright and Toshi Reagon together. That's just the start!   Of all the performers scheduled, I'm looking forward to seeing LA electro-soul group J*Davey, who sound like they could be Prince's love children. A word to the wise... Don't miss this event!
 
For more info on the 2nd Annual Black Lily Film & Music Festival go to www.blacklilyfilm.org.
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About Dave Adams
Dave Adams is a local deejay, radio host, promoter, and music fanatic. He has been playing in some of the best nightclubs and lounges in the city for the past 10 years. He hosts a weekly radio program called Eavesdrop every Friday night on WKDU 91.7 FM and worldwide on www.wkdu.org.

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