October 12, 2012 5:00 PM-8:45 PM Manuel Valera and the New Cuban Express at Art After Five

Manuel Valera and the New Cuban Express Friday, October 12, 2012 5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.Deeply influenced by the experiments of Cuban musicians from the 1970s and ‘80s, Manuel Valera and the New Cuban Express mix elements of jazz, R & B, fusion, and funk with Cuban music styles.

October 12, 2012 7:15 PM and 9:00 PM "We Are" " Somos" at Taller Puertorriqueño

Friday October 12th The final and concluding event of this series will be award winning dancer, Merián Soto, presents her new multi-dimensional work, “We Are”, a new development for the series of Branch Dances that include critically acclaimed staged works, and the performance/installation Postcards from the Woods (2009). Audiences will be free to wander about as they are asked to participate by slowing down and maintaining relative silence./Evento que concluye la serie de Café bajo las estrellas presenta a la galardonada coreografa Merian Soto en este trabajo multi-dimensional, “Somos”. 2600-2624 Nth 5th Street 2 performances: 7:15pm and 9:00p.m.

Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas Announces Class Schedule for 2012 / 2013

SALSA DANCE By Fuego Dance Company When:Every Thursday 7:00PM Price: $10 per class WHO: Must be 21 years or older CONTACT: Hector Serrano, fuegodancegroup@aol.com Fuego Dance Company

October 6, 2012 7:30 PM Crossroads Music presents Sorie Kondi : Virtuoso street music from Freetown, Sierra Leone

Sorie Kondi is a virtuosic folk musician from the small West African country of Sierra Leone. He plays the Sierra Leonean version of a thumb piano called the Kondi, an instrument he has taken as his last name, and sings in four different languages (his mother tongue Loko, Temne, Krio, and English). He is also an innovator who has developed both a new type of electrified kondi and a unique playing style. Sorie was born blind in the city of Makeni around 1968. He never went to school but began to play the kondi, a traditional instrument of Sierra Leone as a teenager. It was soon apparent that he had a special talent for music, and by 1984 he started earning some small money by playing at ceremonies and travelling to nearby villages. In 1996, civil war forced him to leave his home and seek refuge in the capital of Freetown. He began recording his first album there in 1998, and finished it just before the war reached the city and nearly all the inhabitants fled. Abandoned, Kondi hid inside his house for 5 days while much of the city was looted and burned down. When the dust settled, the master tapes had been lost and his career plans derailed. Having lost his chance to commercially release a cassette, Sorie Kondi made a name for himself as a street musician. His daily busking on the streets of Freetown made him familiar to many residents in Sierra Leone’s capital city, but Sorie Kondi’s popularity was not enough to bring him out of the grinding poverty that many of the country’s citizens experience. A trip in 2006 to the Lungi region, across the bay from Freetown would provide Mr. Kondi with a golden opportunity to put his career back on track. By chance, an American recording engineer spotted him playing his kondi, and asked to include him in the anthology of Sierra Leonean music he was working on. In February 2007, a prominent local businessman heard this recording and sponsored Kondi’s first album, “Without Money, No Family.” While all of these recording opportunities have boosted his morale, but he continues to live in destitute poverty, struggling to find his daily bread. (In 2010, his daily struggle for survival, the reality of poverty, and the struggle to raise school fees for his children was chronicled in a short BBC documentary). In Sierra Leone, artists earn most of their money from album launchings and live performances in foreign countries as cassete manufacturers and distributors pay very low royalties and Crossroads is very pleased to welcome Sorie Kondie on his first American tour.

October 3, 2012 7:30 PM The Royal Drummers of Burundi at the Annenberg Center

The Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi In “a celebration of ability” that is “sheer pleasure” (New York Times), the Royal Drummers & Dancers of Burundi return to the U.S. for the first time since their sold-out 2006 tour. Considered one of the world’s greatest percussion ensembles, they have performed in the same way for centuries, passing down traditions and techniques from father to son, originally performing exclusively for Burundian kings. Shrouded in ancient legend and mystery, this troupe channels the energy and creative spirit of a nation, and with complex rhythms, agile dance and attuned precision, the “Burundi beats” of this ensemble will take audiences on a thrilling, adrenaline-pumping journey. a href="http:/http://www.annenbergcenter.org/tickets/?id=228#/">rder="1">

September 30, 2012 SambaDa Drum and Dance Workshops

September 30, 2012 8:00 PM Alô Brasil presents SambaDa at World Cafe Live PHL

Alo Brasil presents…Sambada There’s a beach where one sunny afternoon you may witness an offering to an Afro-Brazilian Orixa spirit of the ocean, the next day watch master capoeristas practicing Brazil’s martial art dance form, and still another day join a gathering of thousands of surfers-cum-dancers rocking out to hybrid musical sounds informed by bloco afro (Afro-Brazilian percussion music), samba-reggae, surf-rock, and California funk. No, these are not the shores of Bahia, Brazil. This is Santa Cruz, California, home of the surf-and-skate, capoeira-kicking, scene-busting phenomenon known as SambaDa. This smoldering and soldering band is a magnet of unexpected particles shaved from Brazilian and American sources. Sunday, September 30th, 2012 Show 8 pm | Upstairs Live Advance Tickets: $10 + processing fees Day of Show Tickets: $12 + processing fees

September 28, 2012 7:00 PM-10:00 PM Tertulia at Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas "Blue Corn"

Friday, September 28, 2012 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Crane Arts Old School White Space A suggested donation of $10 is requested. Light Refreshments available This September, Raíces invites you to learn about the history and cultural significance of blue corn in Mexico! Corn is a staple food in many countries, especially throughout Latin America. Blue corn is an indigenous crop of northern Mexico and southwestern areas of the United States. Unfortunately, blue corn cultivation has been replaced by cheaper corn varieties manufactured in the United States. Specifically, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) caused great devastation to Mexican farmers who traditionally harvested it and other natural corn varieties. Ruben Chico Del Rosario, a member of Raíces' Artist Coalition who leads the Aztec dance troupe Cenzontle Cuicatl, will lead a discussion about the impacts of NAFTA on the cultivation of blue corn and the importance of the crop to the indigenous culture in Mexico. Ruben will also share information about the Blue Corn Alianza, a small business cooperative that aims to conserve the genetic information of the traditional blue corn grown in San Mateo de Ozolco, a small community in the Mexican Sierra Nevada in the state of Puebla. During the evening, guests will have the opportunity to try food made from blue corn, like the beverage atole. Blue corn based products will be available to purchase as well. Light refreshments will also be provided during the Tertulia. Raíces will also introduce a brand new art exhibit opening at the Tertulia by the students of Motivos Bilingual Magazine. Motivos magazine is a full color glossy magazine printed in both English and Spanish that inspires and empowers youth to explore their full potential and make informed choices about life, college, and career options. Come out and show your support of the talented youth in our community. This Tertulia is presented in collaboration with the Mexican Cultural Center (MCC). MCC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to promoting understanding and awareness of the cultural and artistic diversity of Mexico and its influence in the Delaware Valley in the United States. Please note, the majority of the speaking at the Tertulia will be in Spanish, but English translation will be available, if necessary. For more information please contact Programs & Marketing Manager, Jasmine Dottin.

September 28, 2012 6:00-8:00 PM Tango Conspiracy at the Barnes Foundation

Tango Conspiracy sets out to explore the deepest realms of this Argentinean folklore music by enhancing its subdued and intense mood with electronic dub undertones. September 28, 2012 6–8 pm 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Included with gallery admission or Friday night ticket For tickets, call 888.616.0277

September 28, 2012 8:00 PM Burnt Sugar (the Arkestra Chamber) at the Painted Bride

Burnt Sugar channels the creative energies of two seminal music figures – the ‘Godfather of Cool/Electro’ and the ‘Godfather of Soul/Funk’ to deliver a far-out symphonic concert experience. From Bitches Brew to Cold Sweat, conductor Greg Tate signals the musical direction of a 13-piece orchestra (arkestra) in two movements. Using a technique called “conduction” Tate pays respect to each iconic boss while breaking new creative ground by channeling energies in the moment. Until now it would be too hard to imagine how one evening of music could possibly taste so sweet. Burnt Sugar shares their secret during what promises to be a memorable evening of music at the Bride. EVENT EXTRAS Burnt Sugar’s advance promotional appearance-performance in Philly on Friday 9/21. Members of Burnt Sugar will be at Jaz Sound (11th Street between Market and Chestnut) for an in-store meet and greet. Later that evening they perform and interview with J. Michael Harrison LIVE on WRTI (90.1 FM). Check back for exact times. MORE ABOUT BURNT SUGAR Founded by monster bassist Jared Michael Nickerson and Village Voice icon Greg ‘Ionman’ Tate in 1999, Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber is a sprawling band of musicians whose prodigious personnel invite the opportunity to juggle a wide swath within the experimental soul-jazz-hip-hop spectrum. This very accomplished crew has playing credits ranging from Toshi Reagon, DJ Logic, Gary Lucas, TV On The Radio, Tamar Kali, Phish, Willaim Parker, Liz Wright, The Holmes Brothers, Wadada Leo Smith, David Murray and Joseph Bowie.Personnel: Greg Tate – conductor, Lisala – vocals, Mazz Swift – violin, Lewis Barnes Jr. – trumpet, V. Jeffery Smith – tenor sax, Avram Fefer – tenor sax, Micah Gaugh – alto sax, “Moist” Paula Henderson – bari sax, Dave “Smoota” Smith – trombone, Bruce Mack – synthesizer and keyboards, Andre Lassalle – guitar, Ben Tyree – guitar, Jason DiMatteo – acoustic bass, Chris Eddleton – drums, LaFrae Sci – drums, Shelley Nicole – vocals, Karma Mayet Johnson – vocal, Mikel Banks – vocal, Mazz Swift – vocal/violin, Lewis Barnes – vocal/trumpet, Jared Michael Nickerson – electric bass

September 22, 2012 7:00 PM Mariachi Flor de Toloache at Longwood Gardens

Mariachi Flor de Toloache is an all-female mariachi band representing Mexican music with their own edgy and versatile sound. Saturday, September 22 Open Air Theatre 7:00 pm This performance is weather permitting. Tickets $18. includes admission to the gardens and the concert. About Mariachi Flor de Toloache In 2008, Mariachi Flor de was founded in New York City by Mireya I. Ramos. Originally formed as a trio, the band has grown to seven members with all the essential and traditional instruments including: violin, trumpet, guitarron (bass), vihuela (five string guitar) and guitar. Each member's cultural background adds even more diversity to their already unique sound, spanning the globe from Puerto Rico, to Mexico, Germany, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and the United States. Their goal of representing Mexican music and adding their own sound comes together incredibly naturally and seamlessly. They perform together like a band of sisters, with grace and vibrant beauty casting a spell over their audiences like the legendary and magical Toloache flower that is still being used in Mexico as a love potion. Mariachi Flor de Toloache has performed for the Mexican Consulate, Queens Museum, El Museo del Barrio, and several high profile private events. They have also appeared in the St. Cecilia Mariachi Festival, annual Guadalupe festivities, and recently a five-week tour of Spain in the Summer of 2011. Performing in these exciting venues, the group continues to preserve the richness of the Mexican culture.

September 21st and 22nd, 2012 Marc Bamuthi Joseph/The Living Word Project : red, black & GREEN: a blues at the Annenberg Center

Hailed by the Philadelphia Inquirer as a “rare breed of artist who can kindle political and cultural awareness while delivering a highly entertaining performance,” Marc Bamuthi Joseph is the creative mind behind this exhilarating, hybrid piece of spoken word/hip hop theatre. Through poetry, music, dance, video and an interactive and evocative set design, red, black & GREEN: a blues presents the idea that nurturing our lives and communities is the first step toward caring for our planet. “The four performers are magnetic...Going green meets and mates with the urgency of achieving environmental justice. The result is a piece as smart and provocative as it is breathtakingly beautiful” (San Francisco Chronicle). Friday, September 21 @ 7:30 PM Saturday, September 22 @ 8 PM Tickets: $20.-$35. Directed by Michael John Garcés. Performed by Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Tommy Shepherd aka Emcee Soulati, Traci Tolmaire and Yaw.

September 20, 2012 8:00 PM-2:00 AM Afro-Funk House Party

September 21 and 22, 2012 7:30 PM "Beat" A Celebration of African American Music, Dance, and Culture

"Beat" A Celebration of African American Music, Dance and Culture My Sister's Keeper Dance/Arts Collaborative September 21st and 22nd, 2012 at 7:30PM Conwell Dance Theater, Temple University, 1801 N. Broad Street 5th Floor, Philadelphia Magi Ross presents, “BEAT” is a kinesthetic celebration of African American cultures, traditions and our rich legacy of creative expressions. Resisting notions of cultural homogeneity, rhythm is used to bridge {beautifully} a {deliberately} multi-generational gathering of artists in a {gorgeously} kinetic offering of Black music, dance and community. Tickets: $15.

September 21, 2012 Hannibal Lokumbe at Verizon Hall at 8 PM featuring the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church Mass Choir

Kimmel Center presents
Hannibal Lokumbe
Can You Hear God Crying?
(World Premiere)
Presented in Association with Arts Sanctuary
Verizon Hall
Friday, September 21, 2012 at 8pm

Featuring the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church Mass Choir and the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Can You Hear God Crying? is a soulful piece that leads audiences through their personal struggles to reconnect with humanity, family, and community.

September 20, 2012 7:30-9:00 PM West African Drumming Class with Quint Lange

3 Class Session ... 9/20, 27, 10/4 $48.00 6 Class Session ... 10/11, 18, 25, 11/1, 8, & 15. $96.00 Thurs. evenings 7:30 - 9:00pm All of the above take place at my home 1012 E Southampton Ave Wyndmoor PA 19038

September 15, 2012: Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas announces New Fall Class Schedule

What's your talent? COME TAKE A CLASS AT RAICES, TODAY! LEARN MORE BELOW! This fall, Raíces has a full schedule of activities for you to participate in at our Talentos Studio. Come join us and get involved in some of these activities: Modeling classes with Making a Change Performing Arts Company| Monday evenings 6pm-8pm| Price- $35 per month Hip Hop dance classes with Making a Change Performing Arts Company| Tuesday evenings 6pm-8pm| Price- $35 per month Afro-Cuban dance classes with Gislet Mora and Christian Noguera| Weekdays 7pm-9pm (contact Raíces for specific days)| Price- $20 per class Zumba aerobics class with certified Zumba Instructor Monica Acosta| Saturdays 10am-11am| Price- $5 per class Flamenco classes with Tomas Dura| Saturdays 4:00pm-5:30pm (beginners) 5:30pm-7:00pm (advanced)| Price- $10 per class Descarga- music jam session, bring your instrument and play with Johnny and Aida Cruz| Sundays 2pm-5pm| Price- Free Private music classes in Latin percussion instruments (timbal, congas, bongo maracas, guiro) taught by Timbalona| Contact Raíces for more information Private music classes in Folkloric Puerto Rican styles with the cuatro and guitar taught by Johnny Cruz| Contact Raíces for more information Please note, the Talentos Studio is also available to rent. For more details, contact Raíces' Program Manager

September 19, 2012 7:30 PM Sâo Paolo Underground

Part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival Sao Paolo Underground Sunny melodies, beats, noise, sounds & songs from Rob Mazurek (Chicago) & Mauricio Takara, Guilherme Granado, & Richard Ribeiro (Sao Paulo, Brazil). at Calvary Center for Culture and Community, 801 South 48th Street “Cool blue cornet over a spellbinding collage of saturated textures, syncopated rhythms & sundry electronics.” Time Out Top 10 jazz albums of 2011 Tickets $10 - $30.

September 16, 2012 1:00-7:00 PM Mexico's Independence Day Festival at Penn's Landing

September 14, 15, and 22 , 2012 at 10:00 PM , September 20, 8:00 PM The Funeral of Enerio López

What will become of us, now that we are only women left?" Enerio López is the last of his brothers and male in-laws to die. In his absence he leaves an eclectic family of widows, including the Former Pork Queen of Guayaquín, a Santera who communes with spirits, and many more -- all embodied by one actor. Combining Flamenco, Afro-Cuban beats, Santería, and the poetic world of writer Federico García Lorca, The Funeral of Enerio López is a foray into the rich inner lives of a family of Cuban-American women now left to their own devices... 

 This audience participatory show is unlike anything you've ever seen! A Cuban funeral with seven characters, one woman, widows, veils, and a broken air conditioner. All shows at the Maas Building
- 1325 N. Randolph Street, Philadelphia, PA (1.5 blocks north of Girard between 5th & 6th) Showtimes:
 Friday, Sept. 14, 10pm Saturday, Sept. 15, 10pm Thursday, Sept. 20, 8pm Saturday, Sept. 22, 10pm Tickets: $15


September 15, 2012 7:00 PM Papo Gely and Timbalona at Longwood Gardens

Renowned Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and producer Papo Gely performs a Tropical rock n’ rumba that is flourishing with lush Latin American melodies. Saturday, September 15 Open Air Theatre 7:00 pm Adults: $18. includes admission to the gardens and concert This performance is weather permitting. About Papo Gely Papo "Forajido" Gely was born in Miami Beach Florida to Puerto Rican Parents, whom shortly after his birth returned to the island of Puerto Rico where he was raised. Originally self taught to play the guitar, he went on to receive formal music training at the University of Puerto Rico. After graduating, Gely became a regular session player at the local studio scene working with virtually every local singer as a back-up musician. In 1988, he was hired as a record producer for Puerto Rican super boy band Menudo. While working with the band, Gely penned young Ricky Martin's first hit "Gafas Oscuras". After three years of recording and touring the US and Mexico, Gely relocated to New York City. In 1996, encouraged by friends and associates, Gely released his first solo project named Blues Montuno, a blend of latin rock and blues featuring and highlighting his songwriting and guitar skills. Having lived 20 years in New York City, Gely relocated in early 2011 to Philadelphia where he performs with Timbalona. Composed of members with Venezuelan & Argentinean roots, Timbalona pairs their Afro-Cuban rhythms with Gely's trademark sound. Papo Gely & Timbalona give new definition to Tropical Latin Music

September 14, 2012 7:00 PM Spoken Hand Percussion Orchestra at Alvernia University

Spoken Hand Percussion Orchestra will open the performing arts season at Alvernia University in Reading, PA this Friday September 14th, 7pm. We will perform select recent repertory and brand new material. The concert is FREE. For reservations click here.

September 9, 2012 7:00 PM Jerry González & El Comando de la Clave at The Painted Bride Art Center

Sunday, September 9 | 7pm Jerry Gonzalez & El Comando de la Clave Debut American Tour 2012 Featuring featuring Javier Masso “Caramelo” (piano), Alain Perez (bass, vocals), and Kiki Ferrer (drums) $25 in advance/$30 day of | Members: $18.75/$22.50 Named 2011 Latin Album of the Year by Downbeat Magazine, veteran trumpeter-percussionist-composer Jerry Gonzalez returns to the Bride to debut a brand new project. Jerry Gonzalez has been living the Afro/Latin lifestyle since 4 years of age when his musical family moved to Manhattan. His father Jerry Sr. emceed and sang for the best Latin big bands during the Palladium era. Little Jerry was immersed by Afro-Cuban rhythms daily. He picked up the congas and trumpet and by the time he was in junior high he was jamming and playing paid gigs with local bands. Not too long after completing his formal studies he was lending African based conga rhythms to Latin Jazz pioneers of the day including Dizzy Gillespie, Eddie Palmieri and Manny Oquendo. His signature sound then became an integral part of large ensembles lead by Tito Puento, McCoy Tyner, as well as Jaco Pastorius. With his brother Andy Gonzalez, Jerry founded the Conjunto Anabacoa, Grupo Folklórico y Experimental Nuevayorkino. Numerous records, tours, write-ups, awards and honors later, Jerry continued to explore the Afro/Latin music Diaspora sourcing new inspiration, creating, producing and performing new works. Inevitably, in 1979 Gonzalez would form his best-known band: Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band which included his brother Andy and other members such as Kenny Kirkland, Sonny Fortune, Nicky Marrero, Milton Cardona, Papo Vazquez and the late Jorge Dalto. The ensembles first two albums were recorded live at European jazz festivals, The River is Deep in 1982 in Berlin and Obatalá in 1988 in Zurich. These were followed by their hit album, Rumba Para Monk, in 1988, earning them recognition from the French Academie du Jazz with the Jazz Record of the Year award. This was the record that caught the ears of the jazz community, and is still considered a stellar project. After the premiere of Calle 54, in 2000, Gonzalez spontaneously relocated to Madrid where he immersed himself in the flamenco scene. Drawing on years of experience he began to explore and develop a new concept within the genre.

September 9, 2012 12:30-6;00 PM "Feria del Barrio" at Taller Puertorriqueño

Sunday, September 9th, 2012 27th Annual Feria del Barrio An annual community-wide all afternoon Music, Dance and Art Extravaganza featuring local and guest artistic talent. An event done in collaboration with the Hispanic Association of Contractors and Enterprises (HACE), Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas and Congreso de Latinos Unidos/Feria con música, arte y diversión para toda la familia. Lehigh to Somerset on 5th Street 12:30 - 6:00 p.m. The Grand Finale at Feria del Barrio features the unique beat of the renowned latin pop orchestra “ Edgardo Cintron and the Cintron Band.”

September 8, 9, 12 and 15 , 2012 at 7:30 pm The Legend of Nahia

Part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival Duende Musical The Legend of Nahia A multi-disciplinary production presenting the healing journey of a woman who is a rape survivor, through live music, story telling, performance art, dance, and theater. The program includes folk songs in Spanish, Spanish dialects, and Basque, and flamenco and Latin American music and draws on folklore and mythology. at Calvary Center for Culture and Community, 801 South 48th Street Tickets $8 - $24

September 7, 2012 9:00 PM Alô Brasil Dance Party at World Cafe Live PHL

After your samba lesson and Brazilian Dance Party at the Art Museum, you may continue the party at World Cafe Live. Alô Brasil, consisting of twelve Philadelphia musicians spanning three generations, was born out of a passion for Brazilian music. Accompanied by stunningly costumed dancers, the band draws audiences into a "tornado of rhythm and sound" (Philadelphia City Paper) — an irresistible, full body-and-soul experience.

Whether parading down Broad Street, opening for gala events or awards ceremonies at Philadelphia's top venues, or captivating hundreds of revelers at local nightspots, Alô Brasil never fails to enchant. The band's repertoire is rooted in African influenced rhythms (samba batucada, samba reggae, pagode, maracatú, ijexá), and others, from many different regions of Brazil.
Tickets:
$16 + processing fees

September 7, 2012 5:00-8:00 PM Brazilian Dance Party at Art After Five at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Brazilian Dance Party Celebrate Brazilian Independence Day by dancing the night away to popular Brazilian hits with live dancers and dance instruction. After you've learned how to samba, and have gotten all warmed up, head over to World Cafe Live for Alô Brasil's dance party. See post above. Admission $20. for nonmembers; includes access to 1st floor galleries, and your ticket can be used again the next day.

August 2, 2012 1:00 - 3:00 PM Mt. Airy Outdoor Community Drum Circle

Mt. Airy Outdoor Community Drum Circle 1st Sunday of every month, May-October. 1:00PM - 3:00PM At Lovett Library Garden 6945 Germantown Ave (at Sedgwick St) 19119, Philadelphia, PA May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug 5, Sept 2 & Oct 7 Join experienced drummers Ron Kravitz and visiting drummers Baba Tyrone Davis, Quint Lange and Barry Bell for an afternoon of outdoor drumming in the Lovett Library Garden. 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. From Ron Kravitz: Drumming is truly a vehicle for change! When we drum together, COMMUNICATION is conveyed by LISTENING to each other; we are in RELATIONSHIP, CONNECTING WITH OTHERS AND OURSELVES!!! Together we will use spontaneous voices and inspirational songs that arise in the moment to create a convergence of rhythmic and vocal vibrations. Drumming together breaks down boundary's. The experience is FUN, UPLIFTING, LIBERATING & ENERGIZING. Joyfully, we connect and engage our spirit with the Greater Spirit. We travel to the Caribbean, Africa, Latin-America, the Mid East and more, without leaving the house! You do not have to be a "musician" or "drummer" to attend. No prior musical experience is necessary. Ages from 7 to 70+ have participated. All instruments welcome! A large array of hand drums and other percussion instruments will be available to play, or bring your own. http://www.musicinthemoment.com I am a certified facilitator for http://www.MusicForPeople.org, a workshop designed for learning the art of music improvisation. Location: E. Southampton Ave. Wyndmoor, Pa. 19038 Donation: $10.00

August 31, 2012 FREE CONCERTS! 7:30 PM Sheila E at Penns Landing Great Plaza and Barakka and Leana Song at Underground Arts

Sheila E DATES & TIMES: - (7:30PM concert) CONTACT INFO: | info@delawareriverwaterfrontcorp.com WEBSITE: delawareriverevents.com LOCATION: RiverStage on the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing Columbus Boulevard at Market Street Philadelphia PA 19106 DESCRIPTION: FRIDAYS, AUGUST 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31st 15th Anniversary A Celebration of Women in Music Celebrating the 15th anniversary of smooth jazz on Philadelphia’s Waterfront. This year’s series will be followed by a landside fireworks display, south of the RiverStage at approximately 9:15PM, following the concert.

10:00 PM Barakka Underground Arts at the Wolf Building 1200 Callowhill St. Philadelphia, Pa the Philadelphia-based multi-ethnic group specializing in Turkish folk-rock with a mix of eastern and western instrumentation.

12:00 Midnight Leana Song Underground Arts at the Wolf Building 1200 Callowhill St. Philadelphia Pa 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.

August 31, 2012 7:30 PM Las Cafeteras performs at Longwood Gardens

Las Cafeteras create a vibrant musical fusion with a unique East LA sound and a community-focused political message. Friday, August 31 Open Air Theatre 7:30 pm Adults: $18. admission to the gardens and concert This performance is weather permitting. About Las Cafeteras Las Cafeteras create a vibrant musical fusion with a unique East LA sound and a community-focused political message. Their Afro-Mexican rhythms, zapateado and inspiring lyrics tell stories of a community who is looking for love and fights for justice in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. A remix of traditional Son Jarocho sounds, they add Afro-Caribbean marimbol and cajón, poetry in English and Spanglish, and instruments like jarana, requinto, a donkey jawbone and a wooden platform called the Tarima.

August 29, 2012 Noon - 2:00 PM Lunch Beat Philadelphia #2 at The Painted Bride

Wednesday, August 29th Noon to 2pm | Entrance fee is Pay What You Can to benefit PAWS 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 DJ NAJ Pick up food the Say Cheese Philly Food Truck *Proceeds benefit the Painted Bride and Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) 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 Lunch Beat Philly

August 25, 2012 6:00 PM Adventuredrum at 40th and Walnut Sts.

ADVENTUREDRUM + OLLIN YOLIZTLI CALMECAC 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! Admission is free Performance is outdoors behind the library at 40th and Walnut Sts.

August 24, 2012 8:00 PM Taller Puertorriqueño presents "Casa de Venezuela"

Casa de Venezuela Music and Dance Ensemble will make you fall in love with the traditional tunes, rhythms and dances of Venezuela in this journey of tradition, from coast to coast and from the Venezuelan Andes to the plains, from the popular joropo to vibrant afro-venezuelan rhythms./Una noche inolvidable y contagiosa con la musica y los bailes tradicionales de Venezuela. . 2600-2624 Nth 5th Street 8:00 p.m.

August 18, 2012 7:00 PM Indian Steps and Sounds at Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas

August 18th @ 7PM 1417 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia Free admission! Exploring the connections of Indian, Latino, and Carribean culture through dance!

August 18, 2012 2:00-5:00 PM Community Anya Egun Bembe

Sat. August 18 in Philly The Orisa Community Development Corporation We Humbly Request Your Presence at a Community Anya Egun Bembe Honoring Our Spiritual & National Ancestors

In Yorùbáland, every town or city has one or more Egungun masquerades. For the Lucumi, our tradition of Egun Bembe is usually for an individual to pay homage to his Orisa and/or family lineage, or for a house of Orisa to pay homage to its Ocha lineage. As members of the Orisa CDC share the bonds of a community of Orisa Worshippers, we will honor the Egun of both esteemed Olorisa and national heroes such as Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman and others. Saturday, August 18, 2012 2 pm - 5 pm 3429 West Clearfield Avenue (1 block from the intersection of 35th and Allegheny Ave.) Philadelphia, PA

August 15, 2012 PM @ Penn Museum Summer Nights with " La Pequeña Marimba Internacional"

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
La Pequeña Marimba Internacional
This family band focuses on Guatemalan folk music, but also includes a variety of Latin American musical styles like cumbia, merengue, bolero, and more.

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

August 14, 2012 8:00 PM Urban Guerrilla Orchestra at Wiggins Park for FREE Concert

Join Us For A Very, Very Special Evening!



Camden County Parks presents...



"A Tribute to The Soul Legends"

featuring

UGO-Urban Guerilla Orchestra

(www.ugofunk.com)



Wiggins Waterfront Park, Camden NJ

(across The Delaware River from Penns Landing)

Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012 @ 8PM



This Event is Free to The Public!



The Band that brought you

"The Teena Marie/Rick James Tribute" last summer returns with a blast of organic R&B, funk and soul that will make this evening one of the best of the summer!



Don't miss the moonlit sky, boats sailing on the river, Philly's gorgeous skyline and a concert you won't soon forget! Bring your chest, chairs and get there early!

August 9, 2012 7:00-8:30 PM PhillyBloco Free Concert at Bethlehem Musikfest

Free Show at Bethlehem Musikfest PhillyBloco returns to Musikfest for a free concert at one of the best music festivals in the country. Plan to spend the day and check out the amazing and diverse array of musical groups. This is a perfect summer outing for the whole family. Thursday, August 9th Bethlehem Musikfest Volksplatz Stage Bethlehem, PA 18018 Show: 7:00pm-8:30pm

August 9, 2012 9:00 PM Conjunto Philadelphia at World Cafe Live PHL

Conjunto Philadelphia is a musical ensemble based in the Philadelphia area performing the music of Pre-Revolutionary Cuba. The group's main aspiration is to maintain the authenticity of the music while performing it in a way that pays homage to Cuba's deep and treasured musical history. Genres include Son, Cha-cha-chá, Bolero, and Danzón.
Day of Show Tickets:
$12 + processing fees

August 8, 2012 5:00-8:00 PM PM @ Penn Museum Summer Nights with "Minas"

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
Minas
This duo displays their multiple talents as vocalists, instrumentalists, and composers with an impressive grasp of a wide range of Brazilian musical idioms.

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

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.