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Undisputed Gentle King of Bata



Years ago, he was hailed "Aguabella is the John Coltrane of the Conga Drums.” -- Dizzy Gillespie

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My tribute to Francisco Aguabella By Kim



The giant of percussion receives a gig from… Continue

Added by Kim Vinson on May 24, 2010 at 8:07am — No Comments

How the music of Leimert Park changed the face of music today: The Good Life Cafe documentary FREE on Hulu

THIS IS THE LIFE is now

streaming on HULU.com.FREE. http://www.hulu.com/watch/150135/this-is-the-life.



The documentary - that premiered to a nationwide audience on Showtime - chronicles the underground scene that sprouted Freestyle… Continue

Added by enhager on May 21, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Social Security Cops a Plea in Snafu on Warrants

Thanks to a class-action court settlement, a quarter-million elders and
people with disabilities can now reapply for wrongly stopped or denied
Social Security or SSI benefits. Those cut off because of old or
mistaken arrest warrants can reclaim their share of $500 million in
lost benefits nationally. Read More

Added by walter on May 16, 2010 at 1:37pm — No Comments

What is a Friend to You - Essay

You know we toss around this word so freely in today’s modern society. I thought I’d take a moment out of my life and define what a friend is to me. I like to always start these types of essays with established facts. So with that in mind here is friend defined: Friend;…

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Added by Ernie Mixon on May 15, 2010 at 8:14am — No Comments

Let Us Not Forget Our Legacy

ONE FOR BOOMER



Receding hairline, failing vision,

hair now turning grey,

an aging boomer in final protest,

Father Time his cause this day.



He donned his headband, tie-dyed jeans,

scorched draft card of protests past,

then set out for one last battle--

To find his youth that quietly passed.



Lonely aging Boomer,

A different kind of man;

His colleagues are all now in the wind,

as he makes his final stand.…

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Added by Eric L. Wattree on May 15, 2010 at 5:30am — 4 Comments

To the United States Postal Service: Bring It On!

BENEATH THE SPIN • ERIC L. WATTREE





To the United States Postal Service: Bring It On!…
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Added by Eric L. Wattree on May 11, 2010 at 5:49am — No Comments

Clarissa Cupero - I've Got Your Number!



Of the numerous striking qualities of Cupéro, the 20-year-old singer/songwriter and rocker, it’s the commanding presence of her voice and songs that sets her apart. Cupéro sings with a maturity and sense of permanence that belies her youth and the relatively short amount of time that she has been in the New York music scene. On her debut, self-titled EP, she sings with a passion that reveals an unshakable commitment and ambition to be a… Continue

Added by ColoredPeople.net on May 11, 2010 at 4:53am — No Comments

Lou Gossett Jr confirmed for Leimert Park Book Fair, Saturday, June 26, 2010

Just announced: Oscar-winner Louis Gossett Jr. will be one of the featured authors at the Leimert Park Village Book Fair on Saturday, June 26, 2010!!!



Gossett won the Oscar (Supporting Actor) for his role in "The Officer and a Gentleman". He was the first African-American male to win an Oscar in a supporting role; the second African American male to win for acting; and, the third African-American to win overall.…



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Added by Amaechina Doreen on May 7, 2010 at 7:05am — No Comments

Opening Night at LACMA

An Authentic version of "back in the day" Jazz & Blues on opening night



The Friday Night Series of Jazz at the Los Angeles County Museum opened on April 16th with a legendary group of musicians.



The eager audience had long anticipated the return of this treasure-filled weekly event and we were not…

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Added by Kim Vinson on May 6, 2010 at 12:19pm — No Comments

In town for 1 show only!

So siked! I just interviewed Simone, Nina Simone's daughter, who will be performing at The Catalina Bar & Grill, Tuesday, May 11th at 8:00 pm, for one show only.



This is gonna be a "killer" performance. Let's pack the place out in tribute to Nina, The High Priestess of Soul and her awesome daughter!



Check out Simone: www.simonesworld.com and on facebook:… Continue

Added by Amaechina Doreen on May 4, 2010 at 1:01pm — No Comments

Calling ALL Jazz Artists!

CALLING ALL JAZZ ARTISTS!

COMING SOON!

STAY TUNED!!



We are pleased to announce our own online radio show "The Colors of Music" hosted by Tommy Webb at WebbRadio.com!

If interested, please

email : Tania-Maria…

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Added by ColoredPeople.net on May 4, 2010 at 4:30am — No Comments

Lilla D'Mone - Sweet Soulful Journey

Join us May 6, 2010 @ 10pm EST at BlogTalkRadio.com/ColoredPeople





Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Lilla grew up under the influence of her parents’ music: Billie Holliday, Marvin & Tammy, James Brown, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Hendrix, Sade, Tracy Chapman and Sarah Vaughan, to name a few. At the age of 6 she taught herself to play the piano by ear and, by age 12, was the shining light in her local gospel choir. In… Continue

Added by ColoredPeople.net on May 2, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Vendors Wanted

The 2nd Annual Leimert Park Village African Arts & Music Festival is accepting applications for fine artists and quality craftspeople for our Fine Arts & Crafts Marketplace. Our event will take place over Labor Day Weekend, September 4, 5, 6, 2010 on the Vision Theatre Special Events Lot in Historic Leimert Park Village at 43rd & Degnan in Los Angeles, zip code 90008.



The festival is FREE to… Continue

Added by Amaechina Doreen on April 26, 2010 at 10:17am — No Comments

USC reseach into online communities

For the past three years, I have been taking classes at night in order to get my master's of communication at the University of Southern California, where I also work.



As a matter of fact, I created LeimertParkBeat.com as part of a final project in the first class I took in 2007 with Professor Elizabeth Osder, who had worked at Yahoo, New York Times and others.



I am one class away from my degree. But first I need to finish a research paper for my sociology class with Professor… Continue

Added by enhager on April 25, 2010 at 9:42am — 1 Comment

"Hey Everybody, Buy From Me!" Marketing and Publicity How-To Event

Stumped Business Owners:



Do you have an idea of what to do to market or publicize your business, but how is another story?



Do you want to build your list?



Have you forgotten the password to your blog or auto-responder because you

haven't posted anything or sent out any sales copy in over a month?



Don't miss out on my free "Hey Everybody, Buy From Me!" Twitter event this Thursday, April 22, 2010 starting at 10:00 a.m.



Follow @jasminepowers on… Continue

Added by Jasmine Powers on April 20, 2010 at 6:28pm — No Comments

Ava Lemert - From My Soul

Ava Lemert is a petit Califonia native who is blessed with a huge soulful sound as a singer and saxophonist.



In 5th grade she played clarinet and in High School she picked up the Saxophone, however she was also the first girl drum major in High School and the lead in the marching band.



While attending… Continue

Added by ColoredPeople.net on April 15, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

Meet Tom Gorball - Executive Chef at Luxor Las Vegas

Tom Gorbal Luxor Las Vegas



I met chef Gorbal on my last vacation where I spent a few days in Las Vegas with my family.



MORE The Buffet at Luxor had the best food I had tasted in a while and the Lava Chocolate Cake won my heart and my taste buds!



As a matter of fact it was because of this appealing dessert, which I frankly self-indulged in until my toes curled up, that I had the priviledge of meeting Chef Gorball.



You see, we had arrived a little early at the… Continue

Added by ColoredPeople.net on March 31, 2010 at 9:33pm — No Comments

A Slave's Prayer

A SLAVE'S PRAYER

I was stole from Eden, an innocent soul,

crossed seas and centuries, chained and cold;

My mother was raped and beaten to death,

my daddy was sold, and my sister is kept.

How they praise God and brag dat they free,

sing songs about freedom, 'din look upon me?



I was chained to 'dis land, 'dis "Land of the free,"

by people with a God, who sho must can't see.

But a change is a comin', Tho I won't no mo…

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Added by Eric L. Wattree on March 28, 2010 at 4:30am — No Comments

Drum Circle - March 21, 2010

Hi,


I would like to thank all the drummers at the Drum Circle for this Sunday's (March 21, 2010) performance. The Drummers played as if they had fire in their hands. They played relentlessly! While all the Dancers joined us as we gave praise. I gave God my sacrfice of praise offering through dance. Praising my Heavenly Father for keeping me strong through this time in my life. The audience was spectacular as they also joined celebrating…
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Added by Edris Amoré on March 22, 2010 at 9:36pm — 3 Comments

The 5th Dimension Induction to St. Louis Walk of Fame! Join us!







Tania-Maria Xavier attended the induction ceremony on March 18, 2010 and will bring you some interviews of this celebrated event. Lamonte McLemore, Billy Davis and Jarred Townson (Sho-Tyme), Ron Townson's grandson were presented with a plaque. Tania-Maria Xavier also presented them with an illustration "St. Louis Native Sons" by Andre Harris in memory of Ron Townson.



Sadly, Marilyn McCoo tripped on a rug, fell and broke her hip and was not present…

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Added by ColoredPeople.net on March 22, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

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