August 7, 2012 8:00 PM Sidi Touré at World Cafe Live

Sidi Toure’s music comes from Gao, a city in the north of Mali, and draws inspiration from traditional music and religion, but is informed by western blues, rock, and culture. The winner of two Malian national awards for best singer, Sidi was leader of Gao’s regional orchestra, The Songhaï Stars, and is a nationally renowned figure in his home country. Artist Website Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Show 8pm | Upstairs Live Advance Tickets: $8 + processing fees Day of Show Tickets: $10 + processing fees

August 4, 2012 9:00 PM PhillyBloco Dance Party at World Cafe Live PHL

PhillyBloco’s 20+ members bring their raucous mash-up of Samba, Funk and Reggae to World Café Live!
Earth Shaking Rhythms. Boundless Energy. Serious Fun.
PhillyBloco…Get ready to Dance!
Tickets:
$14 + processing fees

August 5, 2012 2:30-5:00 PM The Guelaguetza in Philadelphia

Experience the dance artistry of a multitude of cultures residing in Oaxaca—the Mexican state with one of the largest indigenous populations. See 60 Oaxacan dancers in traditional dress perform dances reflecting their vibrant culture and history. Casa Monarca and the Azteca Organization of Atlantic City, NJ, bring The Guelaguetza or Los Lunes del Cerro (Mondays on the Hill) to Philadelphia for the very first time. The program takes place in the Penn Museum's Harrison Auditorium. Tickets are $20 Where: Theater at Penn Museum 3260 South St. Philadelphia Pa 19104 215-253-3033 Tickets: $21.49 with surcharge

August 3, 2012 7:00-9:00 PM DJ Hollywood and PhillyBloco at Race St. Pier

Celebrate First Friday on the Race Street Pier with Park After Dark this Friday from 7pm-9pm. After visiting the galleries in Old City, stroll down Race Street for live entertainment including DJ Hollywood and PhillyBloco. PhillyBloco continues the party August 4th at World Cafe Live.

August 5, 2012 Noon to 10:00 PM 2nd Street Festival in Northern Liberties

The festival will be filled with live music performances, workshops, art, food, beer gardens, and more. Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas artist Philareyto and Fuego Nuevo will be performing in the evening at 6:00pm and 7:15pm respectively on the Fairmount stage. Philareyto will perform Puerto Rican folkloric dances, bomba and plena, and Fuego Nuevo will present ceremonial Aztec dancing. Make sure to come out and support the artists!More details on the day events can be found here: www.2ndstfestival.org 2nd Street Festival Mission: The goal of the annual 2nd Street Festival is to bring awareness to our own new, exciting neighborhood that has so much to offer the city of Philadelphia. For young families, entrepreneurs and businesses, Northern Liberties is the ideal community to grow in, and the 2nd Street Festival fully embraces this change by encouraging a safer, greener and happier environment for the city to appreciate. When: Sunday, August 5, 2012 - 12Noon to 10 PM Where: Between Germantown & Green Sts. on 2nd Street Cost: $0 - FREE!

August 2 - 5, 2012 The 1st Annual BlackStar Film Festival

The 1st annual BlackStar Film Festival is the only event of its kind in Philadelphia-a celebration of cinema focused on work by and about people of African descent in a global context.BlackStar 2012 will feature narratives, documentaries, music videos, and experimental films highlighting the global black experience. The inaugural festival will take place August 2-5, 2012 at the African American Museum, Art Sanctuary, and International House, and feature work by Ava Duvernay, Byron Hurt, Nelson George, dream hampton, Pierre Bennu, Andrew Dosonmu, tiona.m., Jason Orr, and Nelson George, among many others.

Tickets are $8 General Admission, $5 Students/Seniors, $75 Festival Pass

There will be screenings of two Brazilian documentaries:

Chamber of Echos Dir. Raphael Xavier, Brazil, 45 min

Thursday, August 2nd, 5:30pm - African American Museum (701 Arch St.)

When an African-American Hip Hop dancer visits Brazil to teach his technique to a group of dancers from the Favelas of Rio, it becomes a history lesson all to familiar. Prejudice, discrimination and poverty are universal obstacles reflected in a powerful dance theater work.

Raphael Xavier will be present for Q&A after the screening!

Capoeira: Fly Away Beetle Cosmos Corbin & Ri Stewart, Brazil, 71 min

Friday August 3rd, 1:00pm - International House (3701 Chestnut St.)

Three world renowned masters tell of the blood and treachery of Capoeira in its early days after slavery. A young man gets off the ghetto streets of Salvador, Brazil, and redeems his life by teaching Capoeira to other troubled youth. In their stories, the surprising history and essential truth of Capoeira as a modern self-defense art form is revealed.

August 4, 2012 7:30 - 8:30 PM Leana Song @ ReSource Arts

Crane Arts Old School: The White Space
1427 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Tickets $20.
ReSource Philadelphia Presents: ReSourceArts Live - featuring dance, music, and poetry

Magic happens when live dance, music, and poetry take center stage. The show includes work by award-winning dance company Life, Rhythm, Move Project, internationally sought-after dancers Spex and Tyger B, and Philadelphia-based Aztec dance company Fuego Nuevo. Poets Jonathan B. Tucker and Mahogany Browne, along with musical group Leana Song, complete the program. This event promises to offer audience members an evening they won’t find anywhere else, and is sure to delight, incite, and entertain.

August 1, 2012 Noon to 2:00 PM Lunch Beat Philly, a Salsa Dance Party in the Middle of the Day!

Dance with the Bride/ Jazz on Vine/ Performance in the Present Tense/ Visual Arts/ World Music/ On The Vine Upcoming Event on Wednesday, August 1st Noon to 2pm Lunch Beat Philadelphia Wednesday, August 1st Noon to 2pm | $7 We’ll be dancing for 2 hours – come whenever suits you ;) #lunchbeatphilly Rule #1 of Lunch Beat: If it’s your first time, you have to dance. Lunch Beat is a chance for you and your co-workers to take a break during a long work week and dance the stress out. Take your mind off your job, come as you are, and dance the afternoon away. Groove to the sounds of a local DJ Pick up burgers and shakes from LOS BURGER TRUCK @LOSBurgerTruck Lunch Beat is a lunchtime disco craze sweeping Europe and the US. Workers take a break from their day to let loose with their co workers and make new friends on the dance floor. Lunch Beat is an alcohol and drug free environment and a fantastic alternative to eating lunch at your desk. Come be a part of the first ever Lunch Beat Philly!

August 1, 2012 PM @ Penn Museum Summer Nights with " Incendio"

P.M. @ Penn Museum Summer Nights

The sounds of summer in West Philadelphia, on Penn’s campus, just got sweeter. P.M. @ Penn Museum Summer Nights provides musical entertainment and an after-work happy hour destination in a verdant outdoor space. P.M. @ Penn Museum Summer Nights runs June 20 through August 29 in the Penn Museum’s Stoner Courtyard. Food and drink are available for purchase. Event occurs rain or shine.
3260 South St. Philadelphia PA 19104
Incendio
A Latin world fusion group from Los Angeles, Incendio balances romantic Spanish guitar with rock-style energy and inspired on-stage improvisation.

Admission: $5 (includes general Museum entry fee); free for Penn Museum members and PennCard holders.

July 28th through August 25th, 2012 Odunde 365's African Dance Classes for Adults and Children

 

July 27, 2012 7:00 PM Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas Tertulia "A Tribute to Colombia"

July's Tertulia: A Tribute to Colombia ¡El Sabor Colombiano, Celébralo! When: Friday, July 27 2012 7:00pm Where: Crane Old School (the corner of 2nd and Jefferson) 1417 North 2nd Street Philadelphia. PA 19122 July's Tertulia: A Tribute to Colombia ¡El Sabor Colombiano, Celébralo! In honor of Colombia's Independence Day, Raíces is celebrating the rich culture of Colombia for its July Tertulia. You will get a real feel for el sabor colombiano during this celebratory evening, which will feature Colombian literature, music, and artwork. Raíces will start the night with Soledad Chavez-Plumley a teacher and writer of poetry and short stories. Born and raised in Colombia, Soledad has lived in the US for the past 30 years, where she has taught Latino youth in a North Philadelphia bilingual school and published books about her experiences and teachings. Soledad will talk about her personal writings and the works of Colombian, Nobel Prize winner Garcia Marques. Following Soledad's talk, the audience will journey through the rhythms and beats of Colombia with live music performances by Jose Rico and Tito Lopez. $10. donation

July 27, 2012 8:00 PM Taller Puertorriqueño presents "Crossing Cultures: From Mozart to Guadalupe"

"CROSSING CULTURES - FROM MOZART TO GUADALUPE" In collaboration with Artists and Musicians of Latin America (AMLA) and Intercultural Journeys, will return with a spectacular event, bringing together world-class performers, including members of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Intercultural Journeys, of AMLA energizing and exciting performers, along with students from Esperanza Academy. Another unforgettable evening as we proudly present Rafael Hernandez music and its impact on Latino culture, the music of Mozart and its effect on education, as well as dynamic new themes from Guadalupe - Our Lady of the Roses concert opera. This event is supported in part by PNC Arts Alive./Una inolvidable velada con música desde Rafael Hernández hasta Mozart, y músicos desde la orquesta de Filadelfia hasta los niños y jóvenes de AMLA. 2600-2624 Nth 5th Street 8:00 p.m. Free event.

July 27, 2012 8:00 PM Bomba Estéreo at World Cafe Live PHL

Bomba Estéreo came together as a project organized by Simon Mejia in 2005, forming within the rich underground electronic scene that has become Bogota, Colombia. Recruiting fierce singer Liliana Saumet to join the group, Bomba Estéreo expanded its sound and captivating live show. The group plays an explosive dance-fusion of electronic dub and hip-hop, in a similar vein as M.I.A. and Santigold, mixed with Colombian rhythms like cumbia and champeta.

Advance Tickets:
$15 + processing fees

Day of Show Tickets:
$17 + processing fees

July 25, 2012 5:00-8:00 PM: PM at Penn Museum Summer Nights with "Magadaliz and Her Trio Crisol"

P.M. @ Penn Museum Summer Nights

The sounds of summer in West Philadelphia, on Penn’s campus, just got sweeter. P.M. @ Penn Museum Summer Nights provides musical entertainment and an after-work happy hour destination in a verdant outdoor space. P.M. @ Penn Museum Summer Nights runs June 20 through August 29 in the Penn Museum’s Stoner Courtyard. Food and drink are available for purchase. Event occurs rain or shine. If it rains, you'll be dancing under the watchful gaze of a sphinx.
3260 South St. Philadelphia Pa 19104
Magdaliz & Her Trio Crisol
This group offers up a melting pot of folk and traditional music from Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, and other parts of Latin America.

Admission: $5 (includes general Museum entry fee); free for Penn Museum members and PennCard holders.

July 21, 2012 10:30 PM Brasil Summerfest Presents PhillyBloco at Drom

PhillyBloco returns to The Big Apple, this time as a featured performer in Brasil Summerfest 2012! Saturday, July 21st Drom, NYC 85 Avenue A (b/w 5th and 6th) NY, NY 10009 212-777-1157 Doors: 10:00pm, Show: 10:30pm Tickets: $15/$20 (adv/door)

July 21, 2012 12:00-5:00 PM Fiesta Caribeña at Fairhill Square Park

July 20, 2012 8:00-11:55 PM Samba for the Soul with PhillyBloco!

Samba for the Soul Featuring the Brazilian rhythms and dance of Philly Bloco. Bring your boogie shoes and your best friends and be prepared to party for a cause in support of BuildaBridge's after school and summer arts education programs, which bring hope and healing to Philadelphia's children living in transition. Just over half of the repertoire is Brazilian music, sung in Portuguese – the fun, rhythmic, danceable style made famous by Carnaval in Brazil. They also perform songs by a variety of popular artists (such as Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and Dr John) that we've adapted to Brazilian rhythms (a great example is our version of "Superstition.") With these songs, the band can connect with an American audience for whom Brazilian music may be new. Before long, the whole crowd is grooving to samba beats. Since the band launched in 2008, PhillyBloco has really taken off in Philadelphia and beyond. Over the past three years the band has sold out multiple shows at World Cafe Live (Downstairs,capacity 700) and the Blockley Pourhouse, played a packed house at the Trocadero, were featured on WMMR's Preston and Steve Show, and performed for over 1000 people in Verizon Hall as part of the Kimmel Center's Solstice Event. In August PhillyBloco played a third consecutive year at The Bethlehem Musikfest, and most recently played a sold out New Year's Eve Bash at World Cafe Live (a venue that often features national acts). Furthermore, they are expanding their reach and fan-base into New York City through regular performances at Drom, in The East Village. Friday, July 20th, 2012. at The Irish Center In Philadelphia (The Commodore Barry Club) 6815 Emlen Street Philadelphia, PA 19119 (Across from the R8 Carpenter Lane Septa Station) Friday, July 20th, 2012 Doors open at 8:00 p.m. Show starts at 9:30 p.m. cash bar, lite fare, door prizes Tickets: $40 in advance $45 at the door PhillyBloco Brazilian Music to Shake your Body and Soul Featuring a core of 13 drummers, PhillyBloco's 23 members blend Brazilian rhythms with vocals, bass, and guitar plus a horn section, accordion, violin, keyboard and samba dancers. The show is a raucous mash-up of samba, funk, reggae, and New Orleans 2nd-line. Their versatility enables them to take any genre of music and put a high-energy, extremely danceable Brazilian groove behind it.

July 20, 2012 5:00- 8:45 PM Orquesta La Paz at Philadelphia Museum of Art's Art After Five

Orquesta La Paz is the only Salsa Band, from Philly, to ever reach the final entry nomination list for the Latin Grammys in four catagories, including album of the year. They originated in Philadelphia in 1974 and have toured thoughout the US and Puerto Rico.

July 19, 2012 6:45 PM Latin Percussion Workshop at Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas

Este jueves, el 19 a las 6:45, hay un taller de percusión latina aquí en el estudio de danza de Raíces enseñado por Timbalona. No se lo pierde! Contacta Timbalona por mas detalles.

July 19, 2012 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Magadaliz Roura in 2 Performances

Thursday, July 19th, 2012 @ 12noon to 1:30pm "Magdaliz Roura (voice/ guitar)" in concert @ the Chestnut Park "Music in the Park Series" John F. Collins Park 1707 Chestnut Street Between Chestnut & Ranstead) Thursday, July 19th, 2012 6:00pm "Magdaliz Roura (voice/ guitar)" @ the "Telemundo Philadelphia Upfront Network Event" 32 N 17th Street, 45th floor, Philadelphia PA 19103

July 18, 2012 5:30-7:30 PM Summer Splash Fundraiser for Taller Puertorriqueño

July 14 and 15, 2012 2PM to 8 PM Annual Hispanic Fiesta at Penn's Landing

PECO Multicultural Series Presents: Annual Concilio Hispanic Fiesta Date: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 2:00pm - Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 8:00pm Location: Columbus Blvd and Spring Garden St Philadelphia, PA 19106 United States See map: Google Maps Website: http://www.elconcilio.net Concilio will host the Annual Hispanic Fiesta on Saturday and Sunday, July 14th and 15th from 2 to 8 PM at Penn's Landing's Great Plaza. The Hispanic Fiesta is a cultural celebration and features two exciting days of music, dance, entertainment and authentic Latin American cuisine. Salsa favorite Michael Stuart will perform on Saturday July 14th. On Sunday, July 15th two headliners are featured, bachata sensation Andy Andry and merengue Grupo Oro Solido. Admission to the 2012 Hispanic Fiesta is FREE, and the event will take place rain or shine. For more info call 215-627-3100 or visit www.elconcilio.net. Other local and regional artists performing at this year’s Hispanic Fiesta include: Alex Alex; Batucada de Puerto Rico; Amla’s Jazz Band; Tony Tony; the Jimmy George Band; D’lyone; Salsa Klabe; various Latin dance groups and many more. A part of the PECO Multicultural Series, the Hispanic Fiesta celebrates all Latino cultures and will showcase various artisan crafts and authentic foods from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Colombia, and other parts of Latin America. Now in its 31st year, the festival has attracted over 30,000 people in othe course of two days. Admission is FREE for all PECO Multicultural Series events.

July 14, 2012 Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas presents Indian Steps and Sounds Dance Workshops

July 13 and July 14, 2012 7:30 and 10:00 PM Urban Guerilla Orchestra at Warmdaddy's

Fri & Sat July 13 & 14 7:30 & 10:00 $15 Warmdaddy's at 1400 Columbus Blvd @ Reed St. Philadelphia PA Simply put, an extraordinary performance is one that gives people a night to remember. The Urban Guerilla Orchestra will make the perfect edition to our line up by providing Philadelphia’s best musical sound, hands down. The Urban Guerilla Orchestra can do this by having the best musical line up in Philadelphia, featuring musicians who performed with Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Boyz II Men, Alicia Keys, The Roots and countless others. Under the leadership of the music industry veteran Henri McMillian Jr. UGO’s high energy will resonate your night from start to finish by featuring their musically diverse styles that feature sophisticated jazz, Motown classics, R+B, funk, to today’s top hits.

July 10 - August 30, 2012 Salsa Caliente Boot Camp at The Painted Bride

Looking for a summer extracurricular activity? Wishing you had a place to meet new people? Ever asked the question, “What if I could really dance salsa?" Ponder no longer because Maestro Flaco wants YOU for Salsa Caliente Boot Camp this summer!
For beginner & intermediate students | Tues & Thurs evenings | 7pm – 8pm Beginning July 10th
Tuesdays feature beginner work, Thursdays focus on Rueda Del Casino.

THIS could be YOU. Join the ranks of these salsa pros and have just as much fun with Maestro Flaco’s instruction.

Boot Camp is an 8-week immersion into the rhythm of Salsa designed to fast track a beginner Salsero into becoming a standout success on the dance floor. Class curriculum is reinforced by interactive homework assignments. YES…homework is assigned! At the end of 8 weeks, you will have the Rueda del Casino or Cuban style moves down pat and all the confidence you’ll ever need to REALLY enjoy dancing to this music next season at the Bride (or anywhere in the world for that matter).

ENROLLMENT OPTIONS:

• 8 classes of your choice: $100 per student
• 4 classes of your choice: $60 per student
• Single classes: $20 per student

ENROLLMENT / ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE:

ENROLL w/ partner for 8 or 4 classes by 6/29, get 20% off
ENROLL/attend every class, get free ticket to a dance party ($20 value)

July 8, 2012 8:00 PM Leana Song at Ortlieb's Lounge

Ortlieb's Lounge
847 N 3rd St Philadelphia, PA 19123 267-324-3348

We're back with our World Music Night at Ortlieb's.
For 2 years we did a monthly at Ortlieb's... it was so special... hope you can join us to get things started again:)
Orisha Love Songs in our own sweet way:)
Leana Song "Music for our World"
Leana Song a drum and music ensemble, specializing in Afro-Cuban and Ghanaian drumming, through the lens of American jazz and folk, changing your life with rhythms from around the world. Born in blossoming Northern Liberties, this diverse ensemble takes direction from Shawn Hennessey. At every show, Leana Song blesses the stage in all white attire, a symbol of respect for the purity of the ancient music they make new. With the release of their Debut CD "Orisha Love Songs Vol.1" Leana Song will take their music to the world, performing at National and International, festivals and venues.

July 7, 2012 7:30 PM Minas Octet Free Concert in Rose Tree Park, Media

Mark your calendars…....and grab your blankets and chairs. It's time to enjoy another summer full of spectacular performances on the hillside. Concessions are sold at all concerts or you may bring your own tasty provisions. Please remember that alcoholic beverages are prohibited throughout the park, and for everyone's safety and comfort, pets and smoking must remain outside the amphitheater.

There is no admission charge for the concerts. The concerts are brought to you by Delaware County Council and the generous support of our sponsors

July 6, 2012 7:00 PM-9:00 PM DJ Rahsaan at the Barnes Foundation

First Friday! World Music by DJ Rahsaan

“Philly’s Best World-ly DJ” (City Paper), DJ Rahsaan is the Rosetta Stone of global grooviness. As a thrill-seeking DJ, he has made people laugh, love, and dance to infectious grooves, in multiple languages.
July 6, 2012
7–9 pm 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Free with admission

First Friday is generously sponsored by Wells Fargo.

For tickets: 866.849.7056

July 1, 2012 1;00-3:00 PM Mt. Airy's Outdoor Community Drum Circle

Sunday, July 1, 2012
Mt. Airy's Outdoor Community Drum Circle
(Our second season!)
1st Sunday of every month, May-October, 1:00PM-3:00PM
Lovett Library Garden 6945 Germantown Ave Phila Pa
Join experienced drummers Ron Kravitz and visiting drummers Baba Tyrone Davis, Quint Lange and Barry Bell for an afternoon of outdoor drumming in the This is an event for people who love to drum, love dancing to drums or love to listen! Bring a chair, bring a drum, bring a friend, have some FUN! This is a family oriented event. Picnic blankets for lounging a plus...
Sponsored by Elise Rivers of Community Acupuncture of Mt. Airy (CAMA)
and Ron Kravitz of MusicintheMoment.
DONATIONS APPRECIATED!

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Ron Kravitz
ron@musicinthemoment.com
MusicInTheMoment.com
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Vocal Groove Improvisations
Community Drum/Music Circle Gatherings
African Drum Classes w/Quint Lange
Music For People
Group Motion
Flute Haven
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June 28, 2012 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM PICÓ TIKI TACO @ Night Market/Italian Market

El Costeno, 940 South 9th St

A project designed and composed by:

Juan Bustamante & Miguel Antonio Horn


... DJs:

Russ Alexander (Bottom Power, Rock Tits)

Juanderful (TROPICALISMO, EQuatorial Funk)



Cocktail specialists:

Stephen Seibert (all over Philly and beyond, come say your farewells, this might be his last public appearance)

Alejandro Vaca-Pina (Village Whiskey)

Josh Christian (Tinto)


This is an all night experience starting at 6pm, connected with the Night Market that will take place on the Italian Market and continuing through the night, beyond the street festivities.

We are taking over El Costeño restaurant, setting up a sound system art installation(for one night only), making some fine cocktails, and dancing to some tropical jams.
The artwork we designed for this event is a site-specific sculptural installation using materials donated by vendors of the Italian market that is reminiscent of Colombia's Caribbean music culture. A "Picó" is an elaborate sound system used by dj's in coastal Colombia, traditionally painted with vibrant folk imagery. We have created a structure recalling these "picós" to be installed in El Costeño restaurant (940 S 9th St), which will be on view to the public, June 28th, for one night only.

Following the festivities of the Night Market, the installation will come alive as DJs Russ Alexander (Rock
Tits, Making Time, Bottom Power) and Juanderful (Tropicalismo, Equatorial Funk) will provide a Caribbean soundtrack for the night from within the artwork.

Mixologists Steven Seibert of Amada and Alejandro Vaca-Piña of Village Whiskey and Josh Christian of Tinto will be offering specialty tiki cocktails created specifically for the event.

A taco menu will be available by El Costeño's kitchen for late night bites.

June 27, 2012 6:30 PM Call for Artists at Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas

Calling all musicians, dancers, and visual artists! Raices is holding an Artist Information Session to share how you can join Raices’ Artist Coalition for free during the remainder of 2012 on Wednesday, June 27th at 6:30pm at its space located at 1417 North 2nd Street Philadelphia PA, 19122, known as the Crane Old School.

Sesión Informativa Para Artistas

¡Atención músicos, bailarines, y artistas visuales! Raíces presenta una Sesión Informativa Para Artistas para compartir cómo puede inscribirse en La Coalición de Artistas de Raíces, gratis, por el resto del 2012. La sesión se llevará a cabo el miércoles, 27 de junio a las 6:30pm en el espacio de Raíces localizado en 1417 North 2nd Street, Filadelfia, PA 19122, conocido como Crane Old School.

June 27, 2012 PM @ Penn Museum Summer Nights with "Tres Compadres"

P.M. @ Penn Museum Summer Nights
3260 South St. Philadelphia PA 19104

The sounds of summer in West Philadelphia, on Penn’s campus, just got sweeter. P.M. @ Penn Museum Summer Nights provides musical entertainment and an after-work happy hour destination in a verdant outdoor space. P.M. @ Penn Museum Summer Nights runs June 20 through August 29 in the Penn Museum’s Stoner Courtyard. Food and drink are available for purchase. Event occurs rain or shine.

Tres Compadres
This modern flamenco ensemble combines jazz and Latin influences with spirited dance rhythms for a vibrant live performance.

Admission: $5 (includes general Museum entry fee); free for Penn Museum members and PennCard holders.

June 23, 2012 6:00 PM 40th Street FREE Summer Concert Series Begins

All concerts take place outdoors behind the library at 40th and Walnut Sts.
Saturday, June 23, 6pm


SLAVIC SOUL PARTY

Throbbing funk grooves, fiery Balkan brass, Gypsy accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops. Slavic Soul Party has created an acoustic mash-up of Balkan and Gypsy sounds, weaving the gospel, techno, funk, dub, jazz and Latin influences of New York’s neighborhoods seamlessly into a Balkan brass setting. SSP’s music has won the ears of fans and musicians on both sides of the Atlantic, and their tunes have been learned by Serbian brass stars Boban Markovic Orkestar and New Orleans funk sensations Galactic, among others. One of the hardest working bands in Brooklyn, SSP performs throughout North America, Europe, Africa and beyond, and have performed at Babylon (Istanbul) with the Karandila Orkestar, at Irving Plaza (New York City) with Gogol Bordello, on the Warped Tour, in Carnegie Hall, in Sing Sing prison, and in virtually every major New York club.



Saturday, July 28, 6pm
SUN RA ARKESTRA

The Sun Ra Arkestra returns for their third Summer Series appearance with another very rare hometown performance which is sure to have audiences either dancing feverishly or contemplatively traversing the spaceways. Founded in 1958 under the leadership of Sun Ra, the Arkestra pioneered a unique brand of afro-futurism, forging intersecting musical pathways that explore outer space and Egyptian mythology. Drawing on the work of Duke Ellington and Fletcher Henderson, the Arkestra are pioneers of the bop-derived avant-garde and collective improvisation. Their work has had tremendous impact on scores of musicians including MC5, Sonic Youth and George Clinton. Following the Arkestra's influential tenures in Chicago and New York City, Sun Ra and the Arkestra relocated to Philadelphia in 1968, where they continue their commitment to the study, research and development of Sun Ra's musical precepts. Following the ascension of Sun Ra in 1993 and John Gilmore in 1995, Maestro Marshall Allen (b. 1924) has launched the Sun Ra Arkestra into a dimension beyond that of mere "ghost" band by writing fresh arrangements of Sun Ra's music, as well as composing new music and arrangements for the Arkestra.



Saturday, August 25, 6pm
ADVENTUREDRUM

Adventuredrum is a new dance band led by Philadelphia composer and percussionist Christopher Sean Powell, best known for his work in Need New Body and Man Man. This Philadelphia-based project brings together a who’s who of local musicians exploring rhythms constructed from sampled sound, exotic percussion, synthesizers and drum kits. Adventuredrum members include those who have collaborated with the West Philly Orchestra, Fugazi’s Joe Lally, Dirty Projectors, Grandchildren, Pattern is Movement, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, and others. Merging new sounds and ideas with traditional drumming, this is a dance band for the future. These are the drums of tomorrow . . . today!



Saturday, September 22, 6pm
WARRIORS OF THE WONDERFUL SOUND FEATURING DAVE LIEBMAN AND ODEAN POPE
PERFORMING JOHN COLTRANE’S A LOVE SUPREME

West Philadelphia’s Bobby Zankel was drawn to the saxophone by the thrilling new sounds being explored in the 1960s jazz scene, in particular the music of John Coltrane. He studied with Cecil Taylor, eventually became involved with the avant-garde jazz scene of the early 1970s, performing alongside the likes of bassist William Parker and violinist Billy Bang. Zankel is now one of the leading lights of the local jazz community. His most influential work has been his ten years of composing for his long-standing big band Warriors of the Wonderful Sound which features many of Philadelphia’s best musicians. For this very special performance, he is joined by two saxophone masters: Odean Pope, best known for his two decades with the Max Roach Quartet; and Dave Liebman, who performed and recorded with Miles Davis from 1970 to 1974. In celebration of saxophone legend John Coltrane’s birthday, the Warriors and these specials guests revisit his seminal 1964 recording, A Love Supreme, which they will play in its entirety.

June 24th, 2012 1:00-6:00 PM and 7:30 - 10:00 PM Competencia Anual de Bomba at Taller Puertorriqueño

Competencia Anual de Bomba presented and organized by Raices de Borinquen Familia Rojas. This with categories, from children to adults, and from dancers to drummers maintains this tradition in Philadelphia. Bomba stars Marcos Peñalosa y sus Tambores Calientes y Nelson Báez y los Cimarrones help create a venue for the preservation of this centennial Afro-Puerto Rican tradition./24ta Competencia anual de la bomba puertorriqueña.1-6 p.m. seguida de “bombazo” 7:30 to 10 p.m. 2557 Nth 5th Street

June 24, 2012 12:00 Noon - 6:00 PM 10th Annual Drum Celebration in Tribute to Babatunde Olatunji,Mongo Santamaria, and Gil Scott Heron

Hatfield House
3201 W. Girard Ave.
Philadelphia PA 19130
Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble performs at 4:00 PM

June 23, 2012 12:00 Noon West African Dance and Drum Workshop feat. Mangue Sylla and Youssouf Koumbassa

Saturday, June 23, 2012
12:00pm

Dance and Drum Workshop

@ Lonnie Young Recreation Center
1100 E. Chelten Ave

Saturday June 23rd 2012

12-1:45pm
Drum Class w/ Mangue Sylla $20 (all levels)

1:45-3:15pm & 3:15-4:45pm
Dance Class w/ Youssouf Koumbassa (all levels)
$15 each or both classes for $26

This is the first of many workshops to come

For more info
Kyesha 267-244-3040 or 215-685-2236

June 22, 2012 8:00 PM - 11;30 PM Bombazo/Tertulia at Taller Puertorriqueño

Bombazo/Tertulia presented and organized by Raíces de Borínquen Familia Rojas with categories, from children to adults, and from dancers to drummers. Bomba stars Marcos Peñalosa y sus Tambores Calientes y Nelson Báez y los Cimarrones create a venue for the preservation of this centennial Afro-Puerto Rican tradition./ 4ta competencia de bomba con categorías desde niños hasta adultos. 8-11:30 p.m. Education Buiding 2557 N. 5th Street

June 17, 2012 3:00 PM Venezuelan Expressions at Drexel University's Mandell Theater

Casa de Venezuela’s signature program that will take you on a cultural journey through the musical, dances and traditions of Venezuela.

A program created to enhance the cultural diversity of Latinos/Hispanics in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Join us and learn why Venezuela is called “Land of Grace” (Tierra de Gracia).

Arts & Crafts Bazaar
Venezuelan Food stand

Tickets: $20. adults, $10. students with valid student I.D.

June 16, 2012 7:30 PM Dendê & Band at Longwood Gardens

Percussionist, singer, composer, bandleader, and teacher, Dendê has been a professional Afro-Brazilian musician since the age of 14 when he appeared in the frontline of Timbalada, Carlinhos Brown’s superstar percussion ensemble.With Timbalada, Dendê toured all over Brazil, Europe, and Asia, appeared on various television shows, and has performed and recorded with such artists as Marisa Monte, Gilberto Gil, Carlinhos Brown, Yvette Sangalo, and Sepultura. Having left Brazil in 2001, Dendê now lives in New York, performing and recording with his groups Hãhãhães, an Afro-Brazilian/Afro-Cuban band, Arrastão an Afro-Brazilian percussion band, and Ologundê, an Afro-Brazilian folkloric music and dance group. With these groups he has toured all over the US and Europe.

In addition to his own work, he has his performed and recorded with artists such as Mongo Santamaría, Jerry Gonzales, Daniel Moreno, Tico da Costa, Vinicius Cantuária, and Alessandra Belloni. Dendê also teaches Afro-Brazilian percussion in the New York City area.
Saturday, June 16
Open Air Theatre
Concert is free with Longwood Gardens admission
7:30 pm

June 27, 2012 6:30 PM Call for Artists at Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas

Calling all musicians, dancers, and visual artists! Raices is holding an Artist Information Session to share how you can join Raices’ Artist Coalition for free during the remainder of 2012 on Wednesday, June 27th at 6:30pm at its space located at 1417 North 2nd Street Philadelphia PA, 19122, known as the Crane Old School.

Sesión Informativa Para Artistas

¡Atención músicos, bailarines, y artistas visuales! Raíces presenta una Sesión Informativa Para Artistas para compartir cómo puede inscribirse en La Coalición de Artistas de Raíces, gratis, por el resto del 2012. La sesión se llevará a cabo el miércoles, 27 de junio a las 6:30pm en el espacio de Raíces localizado en 1417 North 2nd Street, Filadelfia, PA 19122, conocido como Crane Old School.

June 15, 2012 6:00-9:00 PM AMLA Spring Recital 2012

Come out and enjoy the nights festivities full of AMLA Student performances. Let our students show you their hard work fro this past year!!!!

6:00- 7:00 pm Reception with performance by the AMLA Youth Latin Jazz Ensemble and Funk Rock Band

7:00 - 9:00 pm Student Recital
191 W. Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia PA

June 15, 2012 9:00 PM PhillyBloco Show at The Note in West Chester PA

On Friday, June 15th, PhillyBloco returns to The Note in West Chester for another rockin' Brazilian Dance Party.

Grab your dance shoes and some friends and join us for this incredible night!

Doors: 8:00pm / Show: 9:00pm
The Note
142 E. Market Street, West Chester, PA 19382

Ages: 21+

Tickets $13/$15 (adv/door)

See you there!

June 13, 2012 at 7:30 PM Sharon Katz and the Peace Train at Pastorius Park

Pastorius Park Free Summer Concert Series at 7:30 Wednesday nights
Pastorius Park: 2 Blocks west of Germantown Ave. south of Gravers, and north of Willow Grove at Abington, Hartwell, or Southampton.

June 10, 2012 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Odunde Festival in Philadelphia Celebrates Bahia, Brazil

ODUNDE FESTIVAL

JUNE 10TH
23RD & SOUTH STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA
10:00 AM

SOUTH STREET STAGE

1:30 Kulu Mele

2:30 African Heritage Dance

3:30 KONTRABAND215, KONWAY STEVENS & YUNG POPPA

4:00 Community Visionary Awards

4:30 ODUNDE365 CHILDREN Performance

4:45 Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble

5:45 Messiah Danceworks

6:15 ODUNDE365

7:00 MARSHA AMBROSIUS




GRAYSFERRY STAGE

1:30 Troupe DaDa

2:00 The Odyessey Band

2:40 Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble

3:30 Tanja Dixon

3:40 RAFIYA

4:00 HU THIZ BAND

4:50 Collective Talent

5:00 Clef Club Youth Jazz Ensemble

5:30 Baby Bree

5:40 Shon Wats

5:50 Illstyle & Peace Productions

6:20 The African Rock Experiment Band
- 8:00 PM

June 8, 2012 7:30 - 10:00 PM Sojo Groove Night with Unidos da Filadelfia at Studio 34

SOJO GROOVE NIGHT!
Brazilian percussion, funky cello/vocals, and more!
Friday, June 8
7:30-10:00pm
Suggested donation: $10-25, or pay what you can.
We will also have a RAFFLE of items from local businesses.

Please join us on Friday, June 8, from 7:30-10:00pm, as talented Philly musicians perform to benefit Camp Sojourner, Girls’ Leadership Camp.

Featuring:
Monica McIntyre, Cellist and vocalist
Ladies of Elegance, Temple University Step Team
Unidos da Filadelfia, Brazilian percussion group

Come get your groove on to support Philly girls! All proceeds go directly towards helping us bring 50 girls to camp this summer for a life-changing camp experience. Please visit our website for more details about our program and to watch the camp video. We offer our program on a sliding scale so that all girls can come to camp regardless of their family economic circumstance.

We hope to see you on Friday, June 8!

June 8, 2012 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Tango Conspiracy at the Barnes Foundation

Tango Conspiracy

Tango Conspiracy sets out to explore the deepest realms of Argentinean folk music by enhancing its subdued and intense mood with electronic dub undertones.
June 8, 2012
7–9 pm 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Free with admission ($18. for nonmembers)

For tickets: 866.849.7056

June 3, 2012 1:00 PM - 12:00 AM June 4 Afro-Brazilian Film Festival at the Rotunda

June 3 at 1:00pm until June 4 at 12:00am
at The Rotunda
4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
FREE admission
A Brazilian experience without leaving your seat!

Join the Sankofa Association of Roxborough for an Afro-Brazilian Film Festival. Enjoy Brazilian films (English subtitles), Brazilian Food, Capoeira and support local vendors. Admission is free, stay the whole day or stop by and view a movie that most interest you!

Movie Times :

Ile Aiye 1:00 pm
David Byrne
Documentary

An impressionistic documentary on Candomble, the African derived spirit cult of Bahia Brazil. Ile Aiye explores the way in which Candomble has influenced the daily life and culture of Brazil. Art, Music, Food, Dance, Theater, and more has been influenced by the worship of the Orixa, a spirit pantheon rivaling that of the Ancient Greeks, originating manly from Yorubaland West Africa.This film is a great introduction to many of the elements found in subsequent films, Afro-Brazilian contributions, and Brazilian Pop culture

Quilombo 2:00 pm
Carlos Diegues
Historical Epic

This Historical saga is a stirring fusion of folklore, political impact, dynamic storytelling, realized in vibrant tropical colors and set to the pulling beat of a rhythmic musical score. Set in 17th century Brazil, groups of runaway slaves escaped to mountainous jungle strongholds, where they formed self-governing communities known as Quilombos. This film is based off the true story of Brazil's most famous and longest lasting Quilombo, Palmares. Led by the Legendary Ganga Zumba and his protegee Zumbi, they kept Portuguese and Dutch forces at bay for decades.
Orfeu Negro 4:15 pm
Marcel Camus
Melodrama

1960 Academy Award winner, Orfeu Negro retells the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice against the madness of Rio De Janeiro's Carnival. Orpheus is a heart-breaker who falls madly in love with Eurydice. Eurydice has fled her home to escape death who stalks her. In Greek Mythology Orpheus' talent is so great he can make rocks dance and the sun rise with his music. Is he powerful enough to keep Eurydice from impending doom and an eternity in the underworld? With an all black cast, this film was to Brazil what Carmen Jones was to the United States. This is also the film that introduced the infectious Bossa Nova sound to the world.

The International Capoeira Angola Foundation 6:30 pm
Come participate in a Capoeira Roda, as we anticipate the Blockbuster presentation BESOURO.

Besouro 7:00pm
Joao Daniel Tinkhomiroff
Action

Based off the life of the Legendary Capoeira fighter, Besouro spins a fantastic tale of a young black Brazilian man in search of his mission. Less than 30 years after the Brazilian abolition of slavery, the black population working the sugarcane plantations is still treated as chattel. Things Turn for the worst when Besouro's teacher and community leader is murdered. Besouro must now step up and utilize what he has been training for his entire life. Seemingly untouchable Besouro becomes a beacon of hope in the struggle for his people! The Fight scenes are directed by Huan-Chiu Ku, action director for the Matrix and Kill Bill and the actors are real capoeiristas. Finally a Black Superhero! This is a MUST SEE FILM!!City of Men 9:25pm
Fernando Meirelles
Action/Drama

The Follow up to the Academy Award nominated and critically acclaimed City of God, City of Men returns to the Brazilian favelas to tell an inspiring tale of friendship and family on the gritty streets of Rio de Janeiro. In a culture dictated by violence and run by street gangs, best friends Acerola and Laranjinha struggle with an underlying issue that affects many black families across the globe, Fatherhood. Laranjinha searches for the father he never met, while Acerola struggles with being a father at a young age. On their journeys, amidst a rival gang war, they are both forced to confront a shocking secret from their collective past, a secret that could potentially tear their friendship apart.

June 3, 2012 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Celebrate Bahia at the African American Museum in Philadelphia

Celebrate Bahia with the Brazil Cultural Center and the Odunde Festival

Sunday, June 3rd 2:00-5:00 PM ( doors open at 1:30)
"Capitâes Da Areia" East coast premiere of the film based on Jorge Amado's novel; introduction by Dr. Julio Casoy
"Spiritual Mothers of Bahia" Photographic exhibit with complementary CELEBRATE BAHIA poster: light reception following screening. Limited seating $20. cash/ $15. students.
Location: The African American Museum in Philadelphia at 7th and Arch Sts.

Thursday, June 7th 1:30-2:30 PM
A TASTE OF BAHIA
Complementary coffee and chocolate tasting at the Reading Terminal Market at 51 N. 12th St.