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Last Updated: 11/21/2009

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Status: Single
City: SANTA MONICA
State: California
Country: US
Signup Date: 12/8/2005
Monday, November 02, 2009 

Current mood:  giddy
Category: Music
DJ / Producer NATURAL SELF brought some great ....UK.... vibes to light up another AFRO FUNKE' night last Thursday. Kora maestro PRINCE DIABATE's set was simply gorgeous. As we celebrate diversity through music the night would not have been complete
without the afro-hip art installations by ALY KOUROUMA.
 
This week we bring ....DETROIT.... back in the house with a live performance by one of its funkiest sons plus the AFRO FUNKE' debut of a beautiful new DJ talent.
 
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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2009
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AFRO FUNKE’
WEEKLY FUNK INVOCATION
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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
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AFRO FUNKE’ LIVE PRESENTS
 
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JEREMY ELLIS
Freestlye live set specialist. Pianist, singer, synthisizer/ MPC programmer. New ..Jeremy Ellis../Ayro tracks on the way from Co-op, Groovia, Samurai
and his own label.
 
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guest deejay:
SMILES ....DAVIS....
Although DJ Smiles Davis has only been DJing for a few short years she has a knack for mixing and an ear for music that can’t be denied. Starting out as a professional dancer having nurtured her talent as a performer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, she also worked with Lauryn Hill as a movement coach and back up dancer for Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliot. She soon discovered her talents on the wheels of steel and began acquiring early fans for her impeccable music sense. People always told her that she had great song selection. The last few months she has been developing her skills and she can proudly say “I’ve graduated.” DJ Smiles Davis is
ready to take her personality and talents to the next level.
 
resident deejay:
JEREMY SOLE
(Afro Funke’ / KCRW / Musaics)
 
resident deejay:
GLENN RED
 
host:
ROCKY DAWUNI
 
afro funke’ photography, booking & production:
CARY SULLIVAN
 
*Plus Surprise Guest Deejays & Players of Instruments!!*
 
*Have your Birthday Party @ Afro Funke’! contact: afrofunke@yahoo.com*
 
*Drink specials every Thursday until 10:30pm!*
 
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AFRO FUNKE’: Thursdays @ ....Zanzibar....
..1301 5th St.. ..Santa Monica.., ..CA.. ..90401..
9pm | 21+ (EVERYONE Must Have ID!)
310-451-2221| $10
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UPCOMING:
 
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KCRW & AFRO FUNKE’ LIVE PRESENTS
 
NOVEMBER 12, 2009
 
ORGONE
www.myspace.com/orgonemusic

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listening party & giveaways 9 to 10pm:
TOMMY T.
"THE PRESTER JOHN SESSIONS"
(An excursion into Ethiopian Dub, Funk and Jazz by Gogol Bordello's bassist.)
www.easystar.com
 
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TAKE A SEC TO JOIN THE FUNKE' FAMILY:
Add AFRO FUNKE' on: MYSPACE | TWITTER
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*Exclusive Afro Funke’ T-Shirts @ the club each week.
Plus hand made hats, bags, belts & more provided by:
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Afro Funke' supports:
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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.
 
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With a little help from our friends:
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When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me.”
 
ERMA BOMBECK
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