Afro Funke Thursdays at Zanzibar and more

Afro Funké
WEEKLY FUNK INVOCATION
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Afrobeat, Brazilian, Dub, Reggae, Cumbia, Samba Disco, Batucada, Afro-Latin House, Indian Beats, Makossa & other deep-rooted Funk music from around the world
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resident deejay:
JEREMY SOLE
www.myspace.com/musaics
* hear J.Sole on 89.9 KCRW (or kcrw.com) Wednesdays 12-3am
http://www.myspace.com/branchesradio

resident deejay:
GLENN RED
www.myspace.com/glenn_red

hosted by:
ROCKY DAWUNI
http://www.rockydawuni.com/
www.myspace.com/rockydawunimusic

afro funke' photography, booking & production:
CARY SULLIVAN
www.myspace.com/carysullivan

*Plus Special Guest Deejays & Players of Instruments Each Week!!

*Afro Funke' Thursdays
Zanzibar 1301 5th Street @ Arizona
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.451.2221 / 21+ / 9pm - 2am / $10
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http://www.myspace.com/afrofunke
www.rockydawuni.com/afrofunke.html
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THIS WEEK! October 30, 2008
AFRO FUNKENSTEIN!

special guest deejay:
DJ VIKTER DUPLAIX (KISS N' GRIND / BBE)
Vikter, a Philadelphia native, began his career early studying music and singing in touring choirs with legendary artists such as Teddy Pendergrass and Luciano Pavarotti. His DJ skills were honed with Philly legends Jazzy Jeff and King Britt and was mentored in the fine art of business by none other than Philadelphia International's own Kenny Gamble. Vikter is a founding member of Philly's Axis Music Group, a music production house shared with Grammy award winner James Poyser and executive Chauncey Childs. His introduction to the global music scene came in 2000 with his installment of K7!'s DJ Kicks series, which showcased his vocal stylings and musical taste.

In 2002, Vikter released his first full-length artist project titled "International Affairs" on Hollywood Records. The CD garnered critical acclaim. His production work continues to defy genre as he creates soundscapes for artists as diverse as Earth, Wind and Fire, Jazzanova, Norman Brown, Nitin Sawhney, King Britt, Bob James, N'dea Davevenport (Brand New Heavies), Ladybug Mecca (Digable Planets), and Spacek. He is even reworking Radiohead's "Tree Fingers" from their massively acclaimed LP "Amnesiac" for the BBE Records tribute to the London-based phenoms.
http://www.vikterduplaix.com/

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BLACK UHURU
"LIVE IN LONDON" DVD SCREENING (9pm Sharp!)
Black Uhuru is one of the top groups to rise out of Jamaica’s culturally-rich reggae scene. The word Uhuru, meaning “freedom” in Swahili, has certainly been a theme in the timeless music Black Uhuru has produced.

Black Uhuru started in 1968 when three young men, Euvin “Don Carlos” Spencer, Rudolph “Garth” Dennis and Derrick “Duckie” Simpson, all from a tough neighborhood called Waterhouse, decided to record music. However, the group did not last long as Don left to pursue a solo career while Garth joined another group. “Duckie” Simpson held on to the dream and soon found an up and coming singer named Mykal Rose. They along with Errol Nelson, a singer from another group, recorded the group’s first studio album “Black Sounds of Freedom” with renowned reggae producer King Jammy.

In the late 70’s Duckie added American singer Sandra “Puma” Jones to join Black Uhuru. With the death of reggae king Bob Marley in the 80s, it was assumed by many that reggae music and its popularity had passed with him. That impression was short lived when Black Uhuru released the album “Red”. The triple platinum album was named the “24th Best Album” of the decade by Rolling Stone magazine.
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UPCOMING:
November 6, 2008
AFRO FUNKE' SOUND SYSTEM
featuring
DJ JEREMY SOLE
&
DJ GLENN RED
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SPECIAL GUESTS!!
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AFI FEST & AFRO FUNKE' are proud to invite you to the following screenings as part of the 2008 Film Festival:

"DIVIZIONZ"
Four young, aspiring musicians from four corners of Uganda join together to create a band, planning to take Kampala by storm. But all sorts of obstacles stand in their way. This DIY, guerrilla-style feature film showcases the explosive cinematic and musical energy pulsating in contemporary Africa. 2008 Uganda 89 MIN

Sunday, November 9, 12:00 pm, Mann 06
Friday, November 7, 7:00 pm, Mann 03
AFI FEST presented by Audi 2008
October 31 - November 9
For passes, tickets and full Festival details, please call
1.866.AFIFEST or visit AFI.com/AFIFEST
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AFRO FUNKE' RECOMMENDS
Doctors Without Borders invite you to step into the lives of refugees who have fled their homes due to war or conflict by visiting the “Refugee Camp exhibit,” which will be mounted in Griffith Park on Oct 22-27 and Santa Monica Pier on Oct 31-Nov 2. Guided by aid workers, visitors will explore examples of real shelters; see how food is distributed; taste the high-energy biscuits distributed to combat malnutrition; learn how clean water and waste disposal are essential to survival; and understand basic health care and epidemiccontrol in emergency settings. For more information visit: www.doctorswithoutborders.org/RefugeeCamp

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For more Afro Funke' information please contact:
Cary Sullivan
afrofunke@yahoo.com