SKIN: Black History Month Bash with Carlos Mena, Sistahs of the Drum, DJ Cecil, Nina Sol, Diaztek, Son of Son + More!

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SKIN: Black History Month Bash with Carlos Mena, Sistahs of the Drum, DJ Cecil, Nina Sol, Diaztek, Son of Son + More!

Time: February 8, 2014 at 8pm to February 9, 2014 at 2am
Location: Venue Oakland, Oakland
Street: 420 14th St.
City/State: Oakland / CA
Info/Tickets/Map: http://skintones.eventbrite.c…
Event Type: oakland, ca, bay, area, east, the, town
Organized By: miss candi
Latest Activity: Jan 20, 2014

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In the country of Mali there is a popular phrase, “Anke djé, anke bé”, which means “everyone gather together in peace”. In the Bambara language, "djé" is the verb for "gather" and "bé" translates as "peace". The Djembé is a sacred drum used to bring people together for celebration and collective healing. It is known to carry the unwritten stories of our ancestors - producing a sound the keeps our bodies tenderly in tune and our hearts at full attention. It is true, that where there is struggle, music is near by, inviting us to be healed.

After four years of devastating war, the United States was in a position to heal itself. Ushering in music, art, poetry, dance and cultural expression, the “Roaring 20’s” would forever shape American history. It was a time of great economic prosperity and for the first time, African American entertainers rose to celebrity status. Artists like Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller and Josephine Baker were cast into the spotlight, and rightly so. This illustrious decade would give birth to the Harlem Renaissance and in 1926, the first ever “Negro History Week”. 

Set for the second week of February, “Negro History Week” was made possible by the bravery and dedication of the African American scholar and historian, Carter Woodson. Mr. Woodson contended that sharing history was essential to ensure the physical and intellectual survival of a people within a broader society. This precious week was expanded and by 1976, Black History Month became officially recognized by the United States Government. 

Join us as we gather in peace to celebrate Black History Month and the love that binds us all together. Our destination will be a place where we all are children of a goddess called music, dancing wildly to the rhythm of life. 

*Three Rooms of Heavy World Music*

Hosted By: Candi

Featuring:

Carlos Mena (Ocha Records)

DJ Cecil 

Nina Sol

Diaztek

Son of Son

Live Performance by: Sistahs of the Drum

Live Art & Exhibit: Eesuu Orundide

Artisan Vendor: Brass, Bone & Honey

Afro-Cuban Salsa Instruction: Sean Foster

Venue Oakland 

420 14th St. 

Oakland, CA / 21 + Over

Doors 8pm, $5 Before 10pm / $10 After

Afro - Cuban Salsa Class 8 -9 / Music 9pm - 2am

 

 

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