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NYC Events - January 2009

THIS MONTH'S HOT PICKS! ! ! CLUBS, ARTS, FILM & THEATRE, ETC.
Tune in to Afropop Worldwide with Georges Collinet on

Dec.-Jan 2008 Program Calendar

    THU, JAN 8: “From Mesopotamia to Andalucia”

    FRI, JAN 9: “Samba!”

    SAT, JAN 10: “The Best of Madagascar on Afropop Worldwide, Pt. 1”

    Listen to Afropop every night, Mon-Sat 11pm!!!

    CHECK BACK SOON FOR MORE PROGRAM LISTINGS More Info at: www.afropop.org or www.myspace.com/Afropop

January Events 
  Toubab Krewe
SOB's
January 8th-$15/$12 in advance



SOB's
$12 in advance/$15 day of
204 Varick St.
212-243-4940
  Los Soneros de Oriente
SOB's
January 9th, 8 & 10PM-$15



SOB's
$15-Ladies Free/Men $10 Before 7pm
204 Varick St.
212-243-4940
 

Manhattan Haitian Dance Party
BELO w/ Eddy Francois
SOB's
January 9th, Midnight & 2AM-$15




SOB's
$15
204 Varick St.
212-243-4940
 
 
 

Tribute to Orlando "Puntilla" Rios Concert

Master Afro-Cuban Bata Drummer

January 10th 2009 – 7.00pm

 
 

Special Performances by: 
Nueva Generacion – founded by Orlando "Puntilla" Rios  and Olufemi Mitchell 
New Yor-Uba  - founded by Michelle Rosewoman

And a short preview of the documentary When the Spirits Dance Mambo. Produced by CCCADI. Musical Director Puntilla

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 
515 Malcolm X Blvd @ West 135th St 
New York, NY 10037

 
Tickets: $15 each 
To purchase tickets, call The Schomburg Shop at (212) 491-2206. Ticket charge hours, Tuesday through Saturday, Noon to 6 p.m.
 
Part of the proceeds will be donated towards a youth drummer scholarship in recognition of Puntilla 
 
Orlando "Puntilla" Rios joined the ancestors on August 12th, 2008. This concert will celebrate the contributions that Orlando "Puntilla" Rios has made to maintaining the rich sacred Afro Cuban traditions in New York City and internationally. A master traditional leader, popular musician, teacher and mentor since his arrival to New York from Cuba he shared his profound knowledge with all communities.  
 
For more information please contact Monthina Williams mwilliams@cccadi.org or  212-307-7420 ext 3006

  Global Fest
Webster Hall
January 11th-$40




Calypso Rose, Chicha Libre, Femi Kuti & the Positive Force, Hot 8 Brass Band, Kailash Kher’s Kailasa, L&O, La Troba Kung-fú, Marcio Local, Occidental Brothers Dance Band International, Shanbehzadeh Ensemble, Tanya Tagaq, and Watcha Clan will be gracing Webster Hall's three stages for a spectacle of the world's music.  Seeing one of the artists in the lineup would be significant alone, but seeing them all together is a rare treat.

Webster Hall
$40
125 E 11th St NY, NY
(212) 353-1600
 
 

REGULAR AFROCENTRIC ENGAGEMENTS...

Afrokinetic-Brooklyn Bridges



Musically connected, socially inclusive and culturally diverse, Afrokinetic events explore afro-rhythms influence on dance music worldwide; binding one of New York City's most colorful and positively charged dancefloors. With a seemless mix of afrofunk, house, soul, broken beat, latin grooves, jazz, reggae, rock and classics; innovative music, art, dance and beautiful people come together in dynamic environments.

Afrokinetic
The Royale-506 5th Ave., Park Slope, Brooklyn
 THE MANDINGO AMBASSADORS
BARBES
EVERY WEDNESDAY @10pm


This legendary band was originally formed in Guinea, West Africa, in the late 1960’s by Guitarist Mamady “Djelike” Kouyate and singer Emile Soumah. Their music became some of the most beloved and influential of their generation and their songs were widely imitated. Mamady later went on to perform for many years with Guinea’s most popular group, Bembeya Jazz National. Now based in New York, Mamady Kouyate has decided to revive The Ambassadors. His electrifying guitar-work is supported by the new Mandingo Ambassadors, a crew of Guinean and American musicians who have steeped their glorious sound in classic 60's guinean mandingo music.

Barbes
9th Street & 6th Avenue
Park Slope, Brooklyn
(F train @ 7th Avenue)

The Shrine Bar

This weeks free nightly music includes:

Monday, December 22, 2008
4:00         Shrine Daily Happy Hour Bringing Harlem Spirit Back (4/8pm)
4:00         NBPC Holiday Party 4-8
7:00         The rendez Vous (Series of Live Music) Free Bacardi Gold Drinks

Tuesday, December 23, 2008
4:00         Shrine Daily Happy Hour Bringing Harlem Spirit Back (4/8pm
9:00         EBE (live electronics / rock / pop) 9-11
http://www.myspace.com/ebe

Wednesday, December, 24, 2008
4:00         Shrine Daily Happy Hour Bringing Harlem Spirit Back (4/8pm)
9:00         South African DJ's

Thursday, December, 25, 2008
Merry Christmas!
4:00         Shrine Daily Happy Hour Bringing Harlem Spirit Back (4/8pm)
10:00       Shrine House DJ (Free)

Friday,  December, 26, 2008
4:00         Shrine Daily Happy Hour Bringing Harlem Spirit Back (4/8pm)
9:00         Rhythm Makers (Funk / R&B)
http://cdbaby.com/cd/rhythmmakers
10:00       Shrine House DJ Derocka (free)

Saturday, December, 27, 2008
10:00        Shrine is open for brunch every Saturdays/Sundays 9am/4pm
4:00          Shrine Daily Happy Hour Bringing Harlem Spirit Back (4pm to 8pm
10:00        Ekhaya Ent... Presents: DJ Spax-VYBZ 2008

Sunday, December, 21, 2008
10:00        Shrine is open for brunch every Saturdays/Sundays 9am/4pm
1:00          Michael Irwin Quintet (Jazz / Big Beat) 1-4
http://www.myspace.com/michaelirwinquintet
4:00          Shrine Daily Happy Hour Bringing Harlem Spirit Back
4:00          Lu Reid's (Gospel,Blues,Funk / Jazz All Stars 4-8) Free
10:00        Reggae Rock Steady Movement ( Every Sundays Night) Free

DIRECTIONS
We are located at 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Junior Blvd in New York
City. That's 7th Avenue between 133rd and 134th St.

We are right off...

the 135th St stop on the 2/3 train
the 135th St stop from the B train
and the M2 bus from the East Village stops right in front of our door.

For a map, see www.shrinenyc.com

Waaw Band from Senegal
Every Monday @ L’ORANGE BLEUE
 Free



Restaurant Bar Cafe French Mediterranean Cuisine

CROSBY/BROOME STREET SOHO

Reservations/212-226-4999
www.myspace.com/thewaawband
World Music Dance Lounge/Parties * Films
Brazilian, Reggae, African, Latin & more
Monday thru Saturday
Brazil Night, djs - Birane & Fabrike, Reggae Youth Night, dj Fumni

Tuesdays * Latin Night with live music/djs * 9 - midnight. no cover

Wednesdays * Reggae,
Meta & The Cornerstones
/djs * 10 - midnight. no cover

Thursdays * dj Henri St. Germain, Soukous Radio:
  (last Thur each 2/28, 3/27, 4/24 . . . 10 pm until) - - spinning Soukouss, Makossa
  Zoblazo, Konpa, Ragga, Cabo Love, Rai, Kwaito, Afro-Reggae, Zouk . . .  
details

Fridays * 7 pm - 10 pm * World Music Night

Check website for full schedule and any changes: No Music Cover Charge for most

Lava Gina
116 Ave C (7th & 8th Sts) NYC, (212) 477-9319
Directions:: F to 2nd Ave; L to 1st Ave
: F to 2nd Ave; L to 1st Ave

* * * Updated . . . (02/29/08) * * *
Habesha Relaxation Session
djs spin * Afro beat, World, Hip Hop, Reggae & New Groove
Friday * ongoing . . . @ 10 pm - 4:00 am
F  R  E  E    - -    F R E E  - -    F  R  E  E

 flyer

djs dj Sirak & D.J. Birane spinning

Dance Party and Listening Lounge

Event Pics - - MYSPACE Event Info - Sites & Sounds


NO MUSIC COVER CHARGE: - - CONTACT: Sirak @ (646) 316-7644


                The Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd./7th Ave.
(133/134 St) NYC 212-690-7807
Travel Directions:
2, 3 135th
* * * Updated . . . (02/25/08) * * *
African Music Nights * Live & Going On ! !
@ St. Nick's Pub!
Saturdays @ 10 pm until . . . * * * ONGOING WEEKLY* * *
Abdoulaye Alhassane
St. Nick's Pub
, the reknowned serious jazz lover's club, presents live African music "on and on" with the band taking a small break or two to refresh and play some more and more. At break time the music switches to the good old fashion juke-box. St. Nick's Pub following in their established tradition of presenting great jazz music, also presents great African music Saturdays. FEATURING: Abdoulaye Alhassane former guitarist and musical director for one of the most dazzling West African roots bands ever, Mamar Kassey of Niger. Born in Niger to a Songhai family from Gao, Mali, Abdoulaye learned to play many instruments as a boy, both traditional and modern.
Call (212) 283-9728 for more information. NO COVER CHARGE


St. Nick's Pub
773 Saint Nicholas Ave, (149th St.) NYC (212) 283-9728
SUBWAY: A, C; B, D at 145 St -
Full Directions
-

* * * Updated . . . (06/05/08) * * *
Universal Sundays
UNI-VER-SAL & Vicrae Entertainment Presents
Sundays dj/live music @ 10 pm until - doors @ 9 pm
UNIVERSAL SUNDAYS
global rhythms * original sounds
rotating DJs * special guest performers

DJ Soul Selector * Sal Principato * dj Neva* Al Angeloro

. . . and upstairs in The Leopard Lounge:
Red Stripe Reggae/ Reggae Riddimz Sundays

For more info / get on email notices (212) 477-8161 or
SalvatP@aol.com

Admission: $5 - - EVENT DETAILS

Leopard Lounge
85 2nd Ave NYC (corner of 5th St.), NYC (212) 253-2222
Directions: F Train to 2nd Ave. or 6 to Astor Place

* * * Updated . . . (06/05/06) * * *
Bembe Music Nights
Lounge n Dancing n djs n Live Percussions & Performances
7 Days a Week - djs/live music starts @ 9 pm each night
Mon - Thu 7:30 pm - 4 am / Fri - Sun 7 pm - 4 am
F R E E - - F R E E - - F R E E

Global Music * Multicultural Patrons * Fresh Fruit Elixirs * Art Exhibitions - 2 Floors

Tuesdays:. Rocksteady, Roots, Dub & Conscious Reggae
Thursdays
: old school AfroCuban Salsa, Broken Beat & Latin Fusions. . . . LIVE Rumba
Fridays
:.World Beat.. Samba Soul, . . . House Rhythums ...Live Percussion sets & guest instrumentals
Saturdays: Salsa, Reggae, Merengue, Samba, Brazilian music & House-Rhythms w/ Live Percussion...

Bembe
81 South 6th St. (corner of Berry St.)
Williamsburg Brooklyn (718) 387-5389
SUBWAY: L to Bedford Ave. or J, M, or Z to Marcy Ave stop -
Full Directions

 


Venues That Frequently Present Afropop Type Music and Events


BAMcafé * BBKing * Brooklyn Lyceum * Joe's Pub * Mobay * SOBs * World Music Institute * Zinc Bar

ATTENTION CRITICS AND CONCERT GOERS ! ! !
Know of any NYC area Afrocentric music or events for NYC Hot Picks? Drop us a line at Events@Afropop.org. Attended a recent Afropop NYC Hot Pick concert? Give us your feedback or review to be considered for publication on our web site. Please send those comments as well and we'll reward you with a goodie of your choice like a CD, t-shirt or other Afropop Worldwide thingie.

Afropop NYC September 2008
Afropop NYC Select Concerts & Events from September 2008


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