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Last week was classic AFRO FUNKE' as GLENN RED and JEREMY SOLE took turns on the decks to bring the dance floor to a perfect boil while Steve Lopez's live paintings and Acid Wash Productions video projections created a night of pure bliss! ROCKY DAWUNI was on the mike interacting with the crowd and shouting out his new album "HYMNS FOR THE REBEL SOUL" which is available NOW at Whole Foods Market- please tell a friend and support good music! This week get ready for a night dedicated to the one and only FELA KUTI.....with VERY special guests. ------------------:~0~:------------------ THURSDAY OCTOBER 15, 2009 ------------------:~0~:------------------ ------------------:~0~:------------------ Afrobeat, Brazilian, Dub, Reggae, Cumbia, Samba Disco, African Salsa, Afro-Latin House, Indian Beats, Makossa, Balkan, Funk, Blues, Highlife, Broken-Afro-Beat, Salsa, & Other deep-rooted soul music from around the world ------------------:~0~:------------------ AFRO FUNKE’, GIANT STEP & KF RECORDS Present Recognized as the DJ and Producer for Blend Crafters and the gold selling group Jurassic 5, Nu-Mark is well-known for his innovative plays on sound. He has been featured in a diversity of films: the critically acclaimed documentary “Scratch,” “KeepinTime”, “Coachella: The Movie,” and “Rock the Bells – The Documentary.” Nu-Mark’s explosive DJ sets never fail to get  Percussionist.Producer.Educator. Amon has shared the stage with a wide range of internationally acclaimed artists. He has performed with the mega-group TOOL, Soulfly, The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, Magbana Drum and Dance Co.and The Vissi Dance Theater. Amon has trained in ..West Africa.. and in the states with several famous and legendary West African master drummers including Famadou Konate and Mamady Keita and currently in NYC with Michael Markus and master drummer M'Bemba Bangora. In addition to being an accomplished producer and studio musician, Amon is the resident percussionist for the criticaly acclamied, Afrokinetic (DJ Chris Annibell) and Rawfusion (Miami/NYC). He is also a recurring guest at many other celebrated DJs such as Nickodemus (Turntables on the ....Hudson....), Rich Medina (Jump n’ Funk) and more. Amon is always in the studio recording with fantastic groups and musicians. Be sure to check out Amon’s remixes on Redbud Records, Modiba and Putumayo World Music. Give a listen to Amon’s collaborations with musicians from Brooklyn, ....West Africa.., ..Brazil...., The Balkans, and beyond. (Afro Funke’ / KCRW / Musaics) afro funke’ photography, booking & production: *Plus Surprise Guest Deejays & Players of Instruments!!* *Have your Birthday Party @ Afro Funke’! contact: afrofunke@yahoo.com* *Drink specials every Thursday until 10:30pm!* ------------------:~0~:------------------ AFRO FUNKE’: Thursdays @ ....Zanzibar.... ..1301 5th St.. ..Santa Monica.., ..CA.. ..90401.. 9pm | 21+ (EVERYONE Must Have ID!) 310-451-2221| $10 presale ------------------:~0~:------------------ AFRO FUNKE' LIVE PRESENTS ------------------:~0~:------------------ TAKE A SEC TO JOIN THE FUNKE' FAMILY: ------------------:~0~:------------------ *Exclusive Afro Funke’ T-Shirts @ the club each week. Plus hand made hats, bags, belts & more provided by: ------------------:~0~:------------------ Africa LIVE! is a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve, restore, and reinvigorate the Ghanaian music scene, creating public and industry awareness for its rich history and value, and commercial opportunities for artists and the community. Ghanaian international music star, Rocky Dawuni recognized the need to safeguard ....Ghana....’s incredible music legacy. Through ..Africa.. LIVE! Dawuni plans to promote music education and appreciation in schools, provide schools and artists with access to instruments, venues and professional production assistance, and foster musical collaboration between the ..U.S... and ....Ghana..... We will have an ..Africa.. LIVE! donation box available at Afro Funke' each week. Or you can contact africalivemusic@gmail.com for more information regarding events and donations. ------------------:~0~:------------------ With a little help from our friends: ------------------:~0~:------------------ "The more you seek security, the less of it you have. But the more you seek opportunity, the more likely it is that you will achieve the security ------------------:~0~:------------------
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