Day Before Sound Tour

Jarabe & The Little Ones of Anchorage...Latin took the pics

2012-01-23T21:39:00.001-08:00

Dog Mushing (Fingers, Feet, & Faces...FROZEN)

2012-01-22T18:44:00.000-08:00

The Road to & from Fairbanks Alaska

2012-01-22T18:18:00.000-08:00

On the Ice Made Keys in Farbanks (-30 degrees)

2012-01-22T18:14:00.000-08:00

Fairbanks Workshops

2012-01-22T01:57:00.000-08:00

Fairbanks Alaska...-40 & BELOW!

2012-01-17T20:52:00.000-08:00

ALASKA 2012

2012-01-17T20:37:00.000-08:00

Sussex VA Youth Workshops Pic by Decora

2011-11-17T07:44:00.000-08:00

92Y Tribeca backstage w Kalae All Day before show. Pics by Decora

2011-11-17T07:42:00.000-08:00

Occupy Poughkeepsie Pics by Decora & Susan Griss

2011-11-17T07:38:00.001-08:00

SEATTLE!

2011-11-08T15:30:00.001-08:00

Sommerville Camp Workshops

2011-07-30T15:28:00.000-07:00

University Instructors in Sussex, VA

2011-07-22T09:35:00.001-07:00

Interview with Mill Street Loft/Children's Media Project Youth! Pics by Manny & Decora

2011-07-19T16:37:00.001-07:00

Sussex VA Youth Workshops Pics by Decora

2011-07-15T11:07:00.000-07:00

More Beacon Festival Pics by Matt Petricone

2011-07-15T11:04:00.000-07:00

More Mass MOCA WS & Show Pics by Matt Petricone

2011-07-15T11:02:00.000-07:00

More North by North East Festival Pics by Matt Petricone

2011-07-15T10:59:00.000-07:00

Beacon Fest Pics by Matt Petricone

2011-07-06T08:18:00.000-07:00

Clear Water Music Festival Pics by Matt Petricone

2011-07-06T08:16:00.000-07:00

NXNE Music Festival in CANADA! Pics by Matt Petricone

2011-07-06T08:15:00.001-07:00

MASS MOCA WORKSHOP Pic by Matt Petricone

2011-07-06T08:13:00.000-07:00

Roots Festival Pics by Matt Petricone

2011-07-06T08:11:00.000-07:00

NXNE Festival

2011-07-05T04:19:00.001-07:00

Toronto!!! We spent 3 days in Toronto for the North By North East Festival!

There were over 625 international, national and local acts at 50 official festival stages in downtown Toronto's famous club district. The first night Decora and I (DJ H2O) hit up the Annex Wreck room for a night of Classic Hip Hop, Dancehall, & Reggae!

This club was packed with a crowd well over 500! We also met up with Jill, DJ Stunts, & Sammy, which all threw down a killer a set letting the bodies hit the floor (in a positive way of course)!

The next day, we had our performance at Crawford where we followed up after a group called 4DZ who were band of cool guys from Montreal.

The festival had an amazing collection of musical artists, 50 Panel discussions, 40 Films, and even workshops covering a wide variety of topics within Music and Culture.

Learn, Educate, Repeat!

CLEAR WATER FESTIVAL 2011!!!

2011-07-05T02:42:00.001-07:00

Our second year doing it. and this year was amazing!

We had our performance at the Dance Tent over by the river and you could feel the energy as you were walking down the hill!

The Tent was packed with people laughing, dancing, singing, and vibing!

Big shout out to Tao Seeger and the band for sharing the stage during the final performance!

Peace, Love, & Be Dif'Rent,

Learn, Educate, Repeat!

NEEEEEWWW YOOOOOORRRK...Back in it that is

2011-06-22T04:08:00.000-07:00

We are back in NY!!!! London we miss you already! I smell a return trip coming SOOOOON! This was a very fulfilling experience that I'll never forget. The shows were coming in back to back. We rocked the stage at the Green Fair Festival, which was centered around being more energy efficient and creating a health environment for our future generation. Next, i had locked the night club scene down. The first spot was Miss Q's, where we met Dj Ricardo! A great local dj. We had the crowd going that night. Amazing!

MAS LONDON!!!

2011-06-15T08:15:00.000-07:00

Just Days Left in London!

2011-06-09T09:34:00.001-07:00

Only a couple of days LEFT!!!!

There has been so much going on here London its hard to remember what day THIS happen, what day THAT happen, but I will try my best to put the puzzle together for you. So, let's start where we left off. After Irving's Poetry in Motion event over at the Grace Bar, the next show was in Brixton! We arrived at Organic & Instant where we met our good long time friend Mandisa. The show was interesting...for me at least. I've never done a show where we actually performed in the studio with a crowd that was standing outside the STUDIO! An ingenious concept! While there we rocked with the house band that added some of their own ingredients & flavor to our tracks. The event was hosted by the Master of Ceremonies "Bigga." On a sad note, I didn't get a chance to drink some of Mandisa's famous Rum Punch, which reminds me that I need her to make some before I leave here.

INDIGO BROWN!!!! The last time I saw them was at our
"Social ISsUes" album release party at the Nuyorican. My Soul Sista's came through and we got to catch up at the show as well. Laughs, Jokes, flashbacks, were shared and new memories where taking form. It was a beautiful night with family & friends. Shout out to the entire crew, Alice, Andrew, Bo, & Bigga, who recorded & interviewed us. While we've been out here we've had some spare time to check out the city, and do the whole tourist thing... Our way. Which, I must say, London is taking the number one position for top places I've visited...for now. But man, its going to be a tough one to beat. I've been like a sponge just soaking it all in. I couldn't be happier with our trip. To be continued...

Learn, Educate, Repeat!

2011-06-09T09:28:00.001-07:00

In London!!!

2011-06-09T08:49:00.000-07:00

"Just touch down in London Town!"

We've been in London for 3 days now and already it feels like home. This is my first time in London and I must say... it is a beautiful city! The food, the people, the culture... speechless. We are truly blessed to be on this earth. (sihhhh) We had our first show at Street Fest , which was sponsored by ADIDAS, over in the Shortage area. There, we had Graffiti Artists, B-Boys, B-Girls, MC's, DJ's, Beat Boxers, Music, Love, Food, Positive Energy, and a dope sound system... what more could you ask for? We met Reeps One (Ill Beat Boxer), Andrew (from Monorex) & Ghost Poet. We rocked a 10 minute set and the 500+ crowd went CRAZY!!
That same day, we headed to Grace Bar for "Poetry in Motion" night. We had the pleasure of meeting some very talented UK artist that evening, such as "Winta", "Sebastian", & Floetic Laura! Brilliant! (w/ London ascent lol). The energy in the venue was so warm, so profound, and filled with love. An amazing night, needless to say. To be continued...

Learn, Educate, Repeat!

More London Pics Mate

2011-06-07T06:29:00.001-07:00

LONDON!!!

2011-06-02T06:35:00.000-07:00

DJ H2O & Angela Y. Davis @ Uptown Conversations (After DJ H2O set the musical tone alongside, Mahina Movement, Joyce Jones, & Sonny Singh)

2011-05-22T16:13:00.000-07:00

Some of Latin's Urban Arts Program Youth @ 5 Pointz the Mecca of Graffiti.

2011-05-19T12:37:00.000-07:00

Mi Familia Es Mi Mundo!
Familja Ime Eshte Bota Ime!
My Family Is My World!

Dinwiddie & Portsmouth VA Workshops

2011-05-17T05:23:00.000-07:00

VA to BK

2011-05-12T11:55:00.000-07:00

VA, We're BACK!!! This week long excursion has entailed 2 youth workshops on learning and developing writing skills in the classroom using Hip Hop. Both sessions were held in Dinwiddie Middle School.

Following our second session, we moved on to Dinwiddie Jr. High school and performed for over 100 students, faculty, and parents. We brought the house DOWN! Shout out to the step team and two young MC's that shared the stage with us. Follow your dreams, and keeping reaching for sky and beyond.

Our last stop on the road is Portsmouth, VA where we'll be doing our last workshop at the middle school, and then... We head to BK for our show at the Gowanus Ballroomon Saturday!!!

Peace, Love & Ashe!
DJ H2O

Learn, Educate, Repeat!

Dinwiddie Middle School Virginia

2011-05-11T05:50:00.000-07:00

Vermont @ Massachusetts

2011-05-07T11:04:00.001-07:00

Armory Garden

2011-05-05T06:24:00.000-07:00

The Armory Garden has been started with the assistance of The Readnex Poetry Squad, Urban Farmers League, Ground Works, The Armory Unity Center and Newburgh Food and Farm.100 people showed up throughout the day. Mainly YOUTH.

Newburgh Art Walk Cupcakepalooza Event

2011-05-02T08:39:00.001-07:00

CANADA!!! Pics!

2011-04-28T07:29:00.001-07:00

HIP HOP SEASONS 4 CONCERT NIGHT!

2011-04-26T09:33:00.001-07:00

Skidmore College with Special Guest Performer Coco!

2011-04-25T10:26:00.000-07:00

Hip Hop Seasons Artists Self Suffice & Alex Schein

2011-04-23T05:16:00.000-07:00

SELF SUFFICE the RapOet

On a daily basis, the RapOet appears at venues ranging from cafes to colleges, receiving praise from poets like Alice Walker (Pulitzer Prize) and MCs like Talib Kweli (Billboard #2). Recently, he performed at Yale University, hosted the Hartford Hip-Hop Festival with Crazy Legs(Rock Steady Crew President), and rocked the International Hip-Hop Festival with KRS ONE (Lifetime Achievement Award), while continuing to lead RapOetry workshops in public schools, libraries, and top cultural arts organizations, including the prestigiousArtists Collective and Charter Oak Cultural Center

Self Suffice (the RapOet) has also been featured in several Hip-Hop panels, college lectures, radio shows including NPR, TV including PBS, and movies includingFreestyle the Art of Rhyme To Book Self Suffice the RapOet (for performances, lectures, panels, and workshops), leave your name and details at 866-282-1452toll-free. If you are in a hurry, text 860-631-RAPS(7277) for a faster response

Here is more info about the album, including a quote from an MTV review:
http://rapoets.com/ManhattanNightSale.html

Alex Schein

Armed only with his voice, an acoustic guitar, and a digital loop pedal,
Alex Schein is a multi-talented artist who combines elements of soul,
folk, hip-hop, and spoken word. Schein’s past performances have included
appearances with some of the most respected artists in the industry
including Mos Def, Saul Williams, K’NAAN, and Lupe Fiasco. He is honored
to be performing at his 2nd Hip-Hop Seasons event.

Eunice & Melanie Gold

2011-04-21T08:43:00.000-07:00

Eunice is a Newburgh native who sings, raps,write and produces. She was an extra in the Movie Step Up 3D. She will be releasing her first single this summer " Date a Chick like Me" which she will perform Saturday followed by another track called "Be Self" and another crowd favorite. Look her up on Facebook as Corina Melvin

Melanie Gold - M. A. Educational Theater, New York University

Melanie has worked with adolescents and teens for over 20 years. In that time, she has written, devised, produced, choreographed, directed, stage managed, set-designed, and taught countless productions with and by young people. Her goal in life is to help others see that if they can dream it, they can live it. Greenwood Lake Greetings is a community funded and inspired, site specific, public art project, made possible in part with funds from Orange County Tourism and the County of Orange.

Rick Feltington & Felecia Cruz & Hip Hip Seasons

2011-04-20T07:44:00.000-07:00

Rick Feltington is a filmaker, tv producer, poet and communication facilitator. He is the co-founder of It Takes A Village.

Felecia Cruz is a booker, producer and traveler with an insatiable appetite for documenting. Her organization Fighting For Futures has recently partnered up withwww.bringitbacktour.com and will be touring with them as the photographer/workshop coordinator for the bring it back stage on the Vans Warped Tour 2011.

Marcus Kwame Hip Hop Seasons Artist!

2011-04-19T09:10:00.000-07:00

My name is Marcus Kwame Anderson. I'm an artist, poet and musician from upstate New York. I believe the arts can be a powerful vehicle for change. I have a lot to say and art is how I'm most comfortable communicating.

Back in Tejas!!! DJ H2O & Jarabe Journey back down to the "Don't Mess With State"

2011-04-09T12:52:00.001-07:00

"Texas!!! We're Back! Since we didn't get enough of TX the last time, we came back for seconds. The journey on the way down was delayed for 2 LOOONG HOURS...(Breathe in) due to severe weather conditions. It was BAD! The winds were so strong that it literally shook the plane while we were waiting for air traffic control to clear us for take off. Other than that, we had a great time. Jarabe and I arrived at The Pedicab for their Monday Hip Hop night. This venue is owned by a good friend of ours (Shout Out to Mike.) The next day we headed to Texas State University of San Marcos for a Poetry Slam. There we shared the stage with local poets, who had refreshing material and great energy.... Part 2 of Texas Coming soon!"

Random Pics from the Day Before Sound Tour

2011-04-01T09:05:00.000-07:00

Wesleyan University with DJ Akoo and Remi

2011-03-27T16:53:00.000-07:00

Hip Hop Seasons April 2011!!!

2011-03-24T11:13:00.000-07:00

New Hampshire ALL DAY Anti-Bullying Workshop (with performances by the students)

2011-03-23T04:39:00.000-07:00

South By South West (SXSW) Music Festival in Texas!

2011-03-21T06:58:00.000-07:00

In Studio w Bombasta, Some Texas FOOD, & Che's Garden!

2011-03-16T19:25:00.001-07:00

HERE WE GO AGAIN!

2011-03-16T10:47:00.001-07:00

Greetings,

San Antonio has officially been selected as our second home... away from home. From the community, to the Garden, the Food, the conversations, the laughs, the performances, the studio recording, and the culture... MAAANNN I can't even begin to express my love for this city! The first night we performed at "Tost" which holds a weekly open mic with local artists. While there we met up with our good friend "Vocab." The very next day we had our performance with Bombasta and La Guerrilla at Boneshakers. That one ended with Bombasta rockin' the house and us dancing throughout the whole night.

During the weekend we actually had some spare time to walk around the city. We got to really take in San Antonio. In the afternoon Decora and myself were ripping up on the 1's & 2's at Che's Garden over on Commerce. This garden was filled with Graffitti Artists tagging their office building, and THEN there was a BIG Arts Festival happening at night called the "Luminati." There was food vendors, art exhibits, and plenty of performances, (including a live orchestra)...Crazy! Our next set of performances were at Salute & The Pedicab... which were BANANAS!!! We rocked with Rebel Diaz at both spots and along with local MC's & DJ's. Today, we're heading to Austin, TX for SXSW.

We'll be performing at Monkey Wrench TOMORROW!!!

The journey continues... Stay tuned!

Learn, Educate, Repeat!

Urban Arts Cypher!

2011-03-15T12:29:00.000-07:00

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South West Workers Union BBQ, Brooks Academy and Graf Wall ALL IN SAN ANTO!

2011-03-14T06:51:00.001-07:00

More From Texas!!!

2011-03-11T17:57:00.000-08:00

Texas!!!

2011-03-10T08:07:00.001-08:00

"We've been in Texas for two days and we've already facilitated 5 workshops... WOW! Just yesterday, we were at Nimitz High School facilitating two workshops with students. These ended with laughs, cheers & the making of new friends. Afterwards, we led a professional development session with the faculty. During Decora's performance, there was point where the emotion was over flowing and the fourth wall was knocked down. We all (us & staff) came together for the common goal to make sure that no child is left behind. Today, we had the time to visit the area where our former US President JFK was assassinated. Just being in that area gave me a sudden realization that we are truly blessed to be alive and be doing the good work that is needed in this world. Work that is needed now more than ever. Moreover, we were in Sam Houston Middle School and gave the youth an arsenal of techniques to help them better understand their talents, abilities, and to utilize them to their highest potential. Each student has a gift. It may differ from the next person but there is a unique gift to be found. Stay tuned for more updates... because we're just getting started! Ashe!"

-DJ H2O

Learn, Educate, Repeat!

We in TEXAS!!!

2011-03-09T17:14:00.001-08:00

Mommas Hip Hop Kitchen breakdown by Decora

2011-03-05T12:22:00.001-08:00

700 people show up to see over 50 amazing female artists perform and show their creative works. The stage filled with poets, mc's and DJ resonated with collective activism through art. Founder Lah Tere formerly of Rebel Diaz hosted and performed gracefully. Throughout the performance photos from graffiti artist Too Fly swam on the 50 by 50 foot screen in the background. The 4th annual mommas hip hop kitchen also included a diverse range of ages and ethnicities on stage and in the audience. It's official! Mommas Hip Hop Kitchen is one of my favorite annual events!

by Decora

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Freeflowin on Stage at Momma's Hip Hop Kitchen event in NYC!

2011-03-05T11:54:00.001-08:00

Jarabe's Legacy Open Mic @ Jubilee Multi-Cultural Arts & Dance Center

2011-02-28T09:12:00.001-08:00

More Luminary Awards Photos @ The Rosendale Theater

2011-02-28T09:02:00.000-08:00

The ReadNex Poetry Squad Received a 2011 Luminary Award!

2011-02-27T14:03:00.000-08:00

This year's Luminary Awards winners are: Mr. AJ William-Myers of SUNY New Paltz, Dennis Washington of Boys and Girls Club, Ms. Greer Smith of Transart, The ReadNex Poetry Squad, and Mr.Victor Melendez of Clearwater

Black Records Studio, VA

2011-02-23T05:47:00.000-08:00

Big Picture High School!

2011-02-17T06:15:00.000-08:00

We were welcomed with screams & applause from the students as the video was being played on a HUGE Projector screen. Students who have never written 3 page essays, wrote 3 page essays about the video's message and what it meant to them. The top three essays were read out loud in front of the students by the students who wrote them.

In all, the students were very excited and appreciative with our presence and were given signed posters.

Aaarrrre youuuu readyyyyy?

2011-02-12T12:58:00.001-08:00

This year...is the year to get it... done. What is "it" you ask? Build literacy and creativity in the minds of Youth that have been led to believe they lack something. Create hope in the souls of those hermanos and sisters whose eyes are closing. Spark love in a heart filled with hate and determination in a mind whose legs are dwindling. We eat, breathe and drink passion so every fellow human we encounter can be opened to possibility. Simply possibility! Because that...that concept alone placed in the mind of a person creates boundless worlds for us all to partake in.

Learn, Educate, Repeat!

Random Pics from the Day Before Sound Tour

2011-01-30T16:10:00.000-08:00

DJ H2O at Coquito

2011-01-24T06:08:00.001-08:00

I had a feeeeling...that Satuuurrday night was gonnna be a GOOD NIIIGHT!...and it was.

The food was perfect, the service was excellent and DJ H2O had everyone working off their meals. Coquito was PACKED! People danced, conversed, enjoyed themselves and got away from the freezing temperatures by dancing ALL NIGHT LONG! DJ H2O had us moving from Salsa, to Merengue, to Dance and Hip Hop and mucho mas. Every other song sparked memories or forced the dancers to create new ones. If you missed it then...what can I write other than there will be many more. Keep your eyes open and dance apparel ready because DJ H2O will be spinning in various NY locations soon.
Learn, Educate, Repeat!

A ReadNex Moment @ Kripalu!

2011-01-15T09:40:00.001-08:00

A ReadNex Moment

5 days at Kripalu. 5 days retreating. 5 days building our minds, bodies & souls. Building each other and building upon our goals.

Each day we spent at Kripalu I seemed to cross off an entire list of things that I needed to figure out. Each day I felt more empowered and more able to do the work that we do. I felt cleansed of doubt and ready to start 2011 strong.

Who would have thought that Yoga would be for me? We ate good food. Amazing food. Tasted wonderful and was great for our bodies. We worked out, meditated, danced and did Yoga. Discussed, painted, wrote and built upon our wisdom.

It was a 5 day Kundalini Yoga workshop focused on the creative arts. While there we also did some Kripalu Yoga classes and Yoga Dance. We were frequently active and when we weren't we had time to meditate, reflect and write. I greatly appreciated the opportunity to be there and the scholarship we each received which made it possible. My journal is now full of thoughts, haiku's and "Aha" moments (sudden re-organizations of thought).

To everyone reading this...we care about you. Please take the time to "retreat" in your own way. It may be a walk, a workout, or perhaps just a simple journal entry. Allow yourself the time to breathe and reflect. Give yourself the time because you deserve it. Even the mightiest warriors must rest and rebuild themselves. Please take the time as we need you. This world needs you and most of all tomorrow need you.

Learn, Educate, Repeat,

-Latin

SUNY New Paltz Performance/Professional Development & Student Workshop! Photos by Matthew Stracquodaine

2011-01-10T07:46:00.000-08:00

Troy, NY 21st Century After School Program @ W.K. Doyle Middle School. Photos by DJ H2O

2010-12-22T14:14:00.001-08:00

Virginia Workshops, NYC Photoshoot and Philly Performance!

2010-12-20T05:54:00.000-08:00

Virginia Youth Workshops & DJ H2O Spinning Fire @ Hangar 9 over in Virginia Beach. More to come...

2010-12-09T15:03:00.000-08:00

DJ H2O Spinning & Getting the Bodies Moving @ Hanger 9 in Virginia Beach, VA

2010-12-09T09:21:00.000-08:00

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Open Mic 2 in Virginia!

2010-12-07T18:39:00.000-08:00

I currently sit at a shiny silvery tall table at "blurr ultra-lounge" in Newport News, (funny name I know) VA. We just performed and blew another VA crowd into the same emotional moment we feel when we perform. They forgot. Forgot about the day to day, forgot of the "to do's" and joined us in the now of love, poetry and art. Last night we had a similar experience at Club Blue. We live what we dream and all we ask of our audiences is that they join us in this dream and dream themselves. Because if we dream, and they dream...then we all live the dream...

-Latin

Alaska, oh Alaska...we miss you already! Pics mostly by Decora

2010-12-01T10:10:00.000-08:00

Some Alaska Pics...More soon to follow. Most pics taken by Decora.

2010-11-24T11:44:00.000-08:00

On our way Home...

2010-11-21T09:07:00.000-08:00

We're on a plane now (our second one today) leaving from Seattle and headed to Chicago. From there...on to the NY. Our time in Alaska was a blessed & amazing experience. There we encountered a land fertile with life. People that greeted us with open arms allowing us into their homes and hearts. Youth that dared to Be Dif'Rent and happy to hear that not only are they important...they matter in this world. What we do is merely believe. We believe in the power of unity, voice & love. We set out to have fun and end up empowering. We mean to educate & end up granting others the gift of catharsis. We intended to see Alaska for a week...we ended up feeling for what now seems like years.

Thank you to all the beautiful brothers & sisters we encountered. From the 120 elementary school students, the beautiful couch surfer that opened up her home to us, the strong and gentle man that worked with the powerhouse of love filled woman to bring us up, the staff of all the schools we worked with, the poet that opened up his mind, the DJ that put us on, the students that opened their ears and all of the beautiful people we encountered in Alaska.

Be blessed Alaska...and thank you for the knowledge!

Photos soooon to follow...

Some Extra Bioneers by the Bay Pics by Matthew Abrams....Don't woooryyy...Alaska pics on the way.

2010-11-18T10:31:00.001-08:00

Alaskaaaaaa!

2010-11-17T11:14:00.000-08:00

Its been an amazing few days! Thus far we've facilitated 3 Youth Workshops and 1 Professional Development Workshop. Performed at a local packed venue where complete and utter silence took place (among more than 100 patrons) during our performance followed by a roaring applause (good times). We've been in 2 local newspapers aaaannnd made it to the FRONT PAGE of one of them!...Ladies and gentlemen Alaska is cold...but full of loooove.
Latin Translator
Poet, Educator, Speaker, Host, Writer

www.debeforerecords.com
www.daybeforesoundtour.blogspot.com

Palmer High School

2010-11-16T16:19:00.000-08:00

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After School Workshop @ Burchell High School in Wasilla, AK

2010-11-15T18:32:00.000-08:00

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We in Alaska!!!

2010-11-14T15:44:00.001-08:00

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Nex 2 B Read Club KHS Chapter Teaching Focus Games (So proud of them!) at the 16th Annual Multi-Cultural Conference @ SUNY New Paltz

2010-11-14T15:04:00.000-08:00

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YWCA of Kingston Youth Community Leadership Workshop with Latin...at the Rocking Horse Ranch! 5 wrote about Building [Their] Community and 4 Read!

2010-11-13T14:35:00.000-08:00

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Space Monkey Bday Party & Cypher Photos by Vanissa W. Chan. Honorable Mention to Majesty, DJ OJA, & Baron of Red Clay!

2010-11-11T10:35:00.001-08:00

DJ H2O after a 3 hour Professional Development Workshop in Worchester, MA. I call it:"The thinker, the DJ, the educator!"

2010-11-10T07:44:00.000-08:00

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It was Saturday Night!!!

2010-11-08T06:40:00.001-08:00

Saturday Night in NYC we rocked out with the very talented Rafael Figueroa, the amazing folk activists The Flames of Discontent & many more.

It was a night filled with expression, calls for change and music. The Brecht Forum in NYC was filled with love and we thank everyone for bringing it. The multi-genre jam session (Folk, Rock, Latin, Spoken Word & Hip Hop) afterwards made it a night to remember. Its a Dissident Arts Festival tradition so make sure to be there next year as well.

Afterwards we partied out with DJ Chela, Majesty, North (of Division X) Kahlil Almustafa, Baron (of Red Clay) and many more for Vanissa W. Chan's bday party (DJ Chela's bday among others was also celebrated). Big up to everyone who attended and thanks for the good times. Oh and the off the chain cypher we had outside as well. You know Emcees...we always gotta show our skills.

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Be DiF'Rent Video Officially Released on Youtube!!!

2010-11-01T14:44:00.000-07:00

More Bioneers by the Bay Pics...Photos by Alanna Riley

2010-11-01T09:40:00.000-07:00

Bioneers by the Bay & Bayard Middle School Workshop Photos by Decora

2010-10-29T07:40:00.000-07:00

Flat tire in New Bedford, MA after Bioneers by the Bay. *Note-I (Latin) helps in these situations too...I'm just taking the photos as well...GoooOOO TEAM!...I know...I know.

2010-10-24T08:48:00.000-07:00

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Aaaaannnnnnd This is how a huge stage is rocked. Notice the "Decora Bop".

2010-10-23T19:29:00.000-07:00

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Aaaaaannnndddd this is how you rock a tent full of people @ Bioneers by the Bay!

2010-10-23T14:18:00.000-07:00

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Intermission Son!!!

2010-10-22T07:51:00.000-07:00

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The Van is working again! Just performed for close to a 1,000 persons in Newbedford, MA for Bioneers by the Bay. Networking after show now.

2010-10-22T07:49:00.000-07:00

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What could it be?

2010-10-21T13:32:00.000-07:00

Learn, Educate, Repeat!

See that puddle on the ground?...it's gasoline. We seem to have sprung a leak. A baaaaaaad one.

2010-10-21T13:14:00.000-07:00

Learn, Educate, Repeat!