NYU Event with African Art Museum and DJ Spooky!
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MUSEUM FOR AFRICAN ART
2008 Spring University Lecture Series
TIME LINES: New Perspectives on Contemporary and Traditional African Art
Friday, March 28, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Conceptual artist, writer, and musician Paul D. Miller/DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid moderates an all-art panel discussion on African hip hop and music videos. Professors Jesse Shipley Ariefdien of the pioneering South African rap group Prophets of da City and filmaker Ben Herson to discuss the emergence and current state of hip hop in Africa.
Co-Sponsored by the Institute of African-American Affairs at New York University
Lecture will take place at 19 University Place, Room 102, between E. 8th and Waverly Street. Note that all non-NYU guests must present photo ID at security desk
Blits Opening for Faboluos Tonight!
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BLITZ OPENING FOR FABOLOUS TONIGHT!
(Benny Beats on percussion!)
BLITZ the AMBASSADOR
March, 14 2008 at Solo Club w/ Fabolous
Nomadic Wax Collaboraotes on U2 Track!
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AFRICAN UNDERGROUND ALLSTARS ON U2 COMPILATION!
In The Name Of Love: Africa Celebrates U2 features brand-new covers of classic U2 songs by Grammy Award-winning and up-and-coming African artists including The African Underground All-stars, Angelique Kidjo, Les Nubians, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, Vieux Farka Touré, Vusi Mahlasela and the Soweto Gospel Choir.
The album was inspired by Bono’s direct philanthropic impact via the launch of the ONE campaign and(RED), and his poignant outspoken public commentary on the immediate financial needs facing Africa.
Proceeds from the sale of the album will benefit the Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
