ATL: SUPER HEAVY FUNK

Posted on July 31st, 2009 by missfrolab.
Categories: Afronistas, Atlanta, Frolaborators, Music, Nitelife.

ATL: Be sure to check out frolaborators Stacy Epps & Everett James’s new weekly jam session event “SUPER HEAVY FUNK” – unveiling a new vibe in Atlanta, bringing artists out for long sets with a full band to back them!

Super Heavy Funk

Starts this Wednesday – August 5th – at Cenci
1259 Glenwood Ave. East Atlanta Village.

“Come out and enjoy the LIVE band playing all genres and sounds of music! This will be an eclectic event for all people, no limitations, all are welcome to come and enjoy Good Music. Starts at 10 pm. $5 cover. Food and Drink Specials”

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Reflection Eternal: Talib Kweli & Dj Hi-Tek talk to Karmaloop

Posted on July 31st, 2009 by visionist.
Categories: Culture Capture Champs, Frolaborators, Music, Talib Kweli, afromentals.




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Mos Def: The Ecstatic Tour” Dates

Posted on July 29th, 2009 by visionist.
Categories: Concerts, Culture Capture Champs, Frolaborators, Mos Def, Photography, Tour Dates.

On-Sale Now
8/1 | Minneapolis, MN | First Avenue

8/2 | Chicago, IL | House of Blues

8/5 | Burlington, VT | Higher Ground

8/9 | Washington, DC | 9:30 Club

8/12 | Charlotte, NC | Amos’ Southend

8/13 | Charleston, SC | Music Farm

8/14 | Atlanta, GA | The Tabernacle

8/15 | Miami, FL | Performing Arts Center

8/17 | New Orleans, LA | House of Blues

8/18 | Dallas, TX | House of Blues

8/19 | Houston, TX | House of Blues

8/21 | Denver, CO | Gothic Theatre

8/22 | Park City, UT | Harry O’s

8/24 | Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Events Center

8/25 | Calgary, AB | Flames Central

8/27 | Vancouver, BC | The Vogue Theatre

8/28 | Seattle, WA | TBA

8/29 | Portland, OR | Roseland Theatre

9/3 | San Francisco | Davies Symphony Hall

9/4 | Oakland | Paramount Theatre

9/5 | Los Angeles | Palladium

9/9 | Philadelphia | Electric Factory

9/11 | Providence, RI | Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel

9/12 | Governors Island, NY | Water Taxi Beach

9/16 | Boston | House of Blues

10/3 | Austin, TX | Austin City Limits

More Dates To Be Announced!

Get Tickets!

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The Power of the Fro

Posted on July 28th, 2009 by missfrolab.
Categories: Afronistas, Fashion, Fro Related.

Check out this article from Clutch Magazine by writer Laquita Thomas-Banks breaking down the Power of the Fro.

The Power of the Fro

I look forward to the day when we (the afronistas and afrolisionists) are again the norm and not the exception! Naturally free.

(Thanks Clutch for the Frolab link love!)

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…also check their Solange inspired “What’s so bad about going natural?” article. BTW – Solo, you are Frolab approved! Maybe she’ll inspire a few of these tightly woven chicks to Release the WEAVE!!

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NYC: BLACK AUGUST Annual Benefit Concert

Posted on July 28th, 2009 by missfrolab.
Categories: Concerts, Frolaborators, Frolanthropy, Music, NYC.

THE BLACK AUGUST HIP HOP PROJECT CELEBRATES ITS 12TH YEAR, FEATURING BOBBITO GARCIA, BEVERLY BOND, SADAT X, REBEL DIAZ, BAZAAR ROYALE, AND MANY OTHERS

all the info after the jump…
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De La Soul “20 Years High & Rising Tour” x Run DMC “Rock Box”

Posted on July 27th, 2009 by visionist.
Categories: Concerts, Culture Capture Champs, De La Soul, FROBACK, Frolaborators, LA, Music.

The 3 man crew came thru LA for the 2nd date of the tour.  The  Rhythm Roots All-Stars tore the roof of the Key Club Friday night while Maseo rocked the decks.

What ever you have to do to get tix when it come thru your city. DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!

Maseo, Planet Asia, Flava Flav, & Pos backstage. Key Club LA.

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DE LA SOUL – 2009 TOUR DATES

07/29/09 Sunshine Theatre Albuquerque, NM
07/31/09 House of Blues Dallas Dallas, TX
08/01/09 Emos Austin, TX
08/02/09 House of Blues Houston Houston, TX
08/07/09 Masquerade Atlanta, GA
08/09/09 The Orange Peel Asheville, NC
08/12/09 Rams Head Live! Baltimore, MD
08/13/09 Nokia Theatre Times Square New York, NY
08/18/09 Surf Club Ortley Beach, NJ
08/19/09 Showcase Live Foxboro, MA
08/23/09 The Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, ON
08/25/09 House of Blues Cleveland Cleveland, OH
08/26/09 House of Blues Chicago Chicago, IL
08/27/09 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN
08/29/09 Mishawaka Amphitheatre Bellevue, CO
08/31/09 Bluebird Theater Denver, CO
09/02/09 Knitting Factory Concert House Boise, ID

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Video: Jay Electronica “Dear Moleskin” prod. By Just Blaze

Posted on July 27th, 2009 by visionist.
Categories: Music.

From Nah Right:

This shit sounds and looks amazing. Props to whoever shot it Decon’s Jason Goldwatch. You might recognize some scenes from Jay Electronica’s various Twitter display pictures in it. It was shot in Nepal.

This is the first leak from a collaboration between Jay Electronica and Decon. More information on the shoots’ location at Okayplayer.

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New Mos Def: “Pistola” LIVE in LA + Download “Magnetic Arts” w/ DJ Honda

Posted on July 27th, 2009 by missfrolab.
Categories: Boutiques, Culture Capture Champs, Frolaborators, LA, Mos Def, Music.

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Mos Def rockin a few choice cuts from the Ecstatic during the Undftd x UnionLA x “Pepsi Slam Dunk Classic”. Shout out to Eddie Cruz (Undftd) Silverlake & La Brea  Chris Gibbs (Union) & Mos for a fresh Sunday afternoon event!

And congrats to Sal Barbier who won the dunk contest.

For more photos check Undftd blog

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 Magnetic Arts: Play Now | Play in Popup

First single off DJ Honda’s hIV, dropping August 5th.

DJ Honda ft. Mos Def – Magnetic Arts

Also: Video: DJ Honda Works on “Magnetic Arts” ft. Mos Def -via nahright

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Pick Fros Not Fights!!!!!!

Posted on July 27th, 2009 by visionist.
Categories: Fro-Spotting.

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Interviews w/ Georgia Anne Muldrow & Dudley Perkins

Posted on July 22nd, 2009 by missfrolab.
Categories: Afronistas, Frolaborators, Georgia Anne Muldrow, LA, Music.

Check out these recent interviews:

LA Record interview with both Georgia & Dudley -

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…if you’re in LA, you can pick up a copy at most record shops. Didn’t see a link to the text online.
(*UPDATE – article is online now – click here)

Also check out this new Urban Daily (BlackPlanet) Interview w/ Georgia.

Excerpt:

Georgia: “If there were no sisters, there would be nothing. All of this is evidence of our existence. We created all of this. As creators, I do believe that we need to step up our responsibility. It goes back to “Roses.” The reality of it is we have to create our own happiness and inspiration. Or look to nature for inspiration, and create it. Because then it will be something that is undeniable. We need to get ourselves together, instead of worrying about how we look- what type of weave we are going to put in, or how white we can look. I see people that get whiter every month.”

“There is a whole set of expectations from a woman now. Her weave gotta be right and I’m on a whole other side. I got lint in my fro right now. (Laughing).”

Preach sis.

* UPDATE: & peep the new LA Weekly.

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