Afro Funke Thursdays at Zanzibar

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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March 26, 2009
AFRO FUNKE' “GREATEST HITS"
Afro Funke' residents JEREMY SOLE and GLENN RED take us on a 4-hour musical retrospective through the spirited songs that became staples of the Afro Funke' Sound.

+ MAMI AFRIKA FASHION SHOW
The words burst of color, fabulous, traditional meets contemporary, fun, real, festive, soulful and one of a kind all come to mind when the designs of Wawi Amasha are seen. Originally from Kenya, Wawi is an up and coming designer/artist creater of Mami Afrika designs which is her beautiful translation of meshing the ever inspiring African culture she grow up in (including vibrant fabrics from all over Africa) with a funky Western flare. Growing up in a small village in Embu surrounded by raw unadaltarated nature has definitely influenced Wawi's designs and anyone that sees her work gets the feeling that everything she does is from the heart. Mami Afrika is a brand that any woman no matter her size, shape or race will feel absolutely stunning in.

Her fashion shows are unlike most, calling upon the girls to dance their hearts out while drummers and other instruments accompany them in a somewhat spiritual gathering. A Mami Afrika show is trulya celebration of life and all the joys that come with it. This girl's got mad style, you just have to take a glance at her to agree.
www.mamiafrika.com

resident deejay:
JEREMY SOLE
www.myspace.com/musaics
* hear J.Sole on 89.9 KCRW (or kcrw.com) Wednesdays 12-3am
www.myspace.com/branchesradio

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

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

afro funke' booking, photography & production:
CARY SULLIVAN
afrofunke@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/carysullivan
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Afro Funke' Thursdays
Zanzibar
1301 5th Street @ Arizona
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.451.2221 / 21+ / 9pm - 2am $7 - $10
www.zanzibarlive.com
www.myspace.com/afrofunke
www.afrofunke.com

*AFRO FUNKE' is now on Twitter! Please join us!!
www.twitter.com/afrofunke
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UPCOMING:
April 2, 2009

DJ MIKE ZARIN
(Atlanta)
www.myspace.com/dazarin
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Please Support AFRICA LIVE!
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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For additional Afro Funke' information please contact:
afrofunke@yahoo.com