REDness and Joann Jimenez proudly present
The Seaport Soul Series"
celebrating Deep House, Latin, Soul & World Music at NYC's South Street Seaport - Pier 16
Thursdays :: June - August, 2008 :: 8pm - 2am :: FREE
The Seaport Soul Series will offer the most vibrant music of the global dance community. Some of the best DJ's from the House, Latin and World Music Scenes will play infront of the stunning background of the harbor. Come dance to the music and energy that makes Manhattan sizzle and be part of the Big Apple's soulful celebration during this Thursday summer series. Experience the magical sounds with a spectacular view of the Brooklyn Bridge which is having a birthday party this year as it turns 125 years old!
REDness has been a fixture in New York's underground dance music scene since the late 1980's. She has promoted various parties throughout the years and worked with DJs such as Louie Vega, Francois K., Danny Krivit, Joe Claussell & Brian Coxx making her a force to be reckoned with! She is Promoter/Co-Host of the popular weekly House Dance event, Soulgasm NYC as well as Co-Founder of House Dance International (www.housedancenyc.com) and event which draws dancers from around the world. Recently launching her own website (www.theREDness.com), RED is a mover and shaker - watch for her in a city near you!
A Native New Yorker of Dominican decent, Joann's sensibility of various cultures has allowed her to produce groundbreaking events within the Latino, Caribbean, Brazilian and art/dance communities for over six years now. The stars were all in her favor when her first involvement in the music industry was with the legendary party Body and Soul in 1998. Her affiliations include Francois K's. music label Wave Music and Deep Space. After her first trip to Brazil, she was moved to start a monthly event called ALMA NYC (www.myspace.com/almanyc) with DJ's True and Miller Cruz in 2004. Later, getting back to her more intimate roots, Joann began her next endeavor, a Latin party celebrating Afro-Latin soul called RAZA (www.myspace.com/razanyc). Joann continues to reinvent herself as she brings her personal flair to this musical life style! You can read up more on her at: www.myspace.com/joann_jimenez
The South Street Seaport has historically been New York's gateway to the world. In that tradition, the soul series will offer musical samplings as diverse as the city itself!
Press is welcomed at this free, outdoor event and interviews are available upon request.
Pier 16, South Street Seaport
Skipper's Pierside Cafe
2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, M or Z to Fulton - Walk east on Fulton to Water St.
M15 (South Ferry) to Fulton St.
For more information, please visit:
www.myspace.com/seaportsoulseries
or send an email to: SeaportSoulSeries@yahoo.com
Upcoming Guests for June:
Thursday, June 5th
ALMA NYC :: DJ True & Miller Cruz
opening the event with a drum circle provided by Agape Arts
a blend of samba, house, afro, salsa, Latin, forro, electronica, drum n' bass, soul
www.myspace.com/almanyc
www.gapearts.org
Thursday, June 12th Soulgasm gets Leid
Soulgasm NYC meets Soulgasm Hawaii
DJ Brian Coxx (NYC), FLX (Hawaii) + Manos (NYC)
a mix of deep house, funk, Afro-beat, classics, hip-hop, soul
www.myspace.com/soulgasmnyc
Thursday, June 19th
Ruben Toro (Temple) + Darryl James (98.7 KissFM)
a blend of a blend of deep soulful house, classics, soul, funk
www.djrubentoro.com
www.987kissfm.com
Thursday, June 26th Celebrating Gay Pride
In2Deep NYC :: Carlos Sanchez (Carlos Sanchez Movement) + Charo (Hudson Heels)
a mix of deep house, funk, classics, Latin soul
www.in2deepnyc.com
www.carlossanchezmovement.com
www.myspace.com/hudsonheels