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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JULY 1, 2010

guest deejay:
JUNIOR
(Record Breakin' / Eavesdrop Radio, Philly)
Some do it for the fame. Some do it for the money. But the very best selectors play music for the love of it. Take DJ Junior, one of Philadelphia’s premiere purveyors of indie hip-hop, house, rare grooves, broken beat and afrobeat. “I’ve never wanted to be the center of attention,” explains Junior, who grew up on his Jamaican parents’ socca and reggae and began collecting hip-hop and soul records at age 15. “I’m just a fan of music; I love introducing listeners to artists from different genres that they might not get a chance to hear.”

Each Friday from 6 to 9 PM EST, Junior shares this passion for independent artistry on Eavesdrop, the radio show he co-hosts with Philly producer Lil’ Dave . The show, which is broadcast by Drexel University’s WKDU 91.7FM and airs on Junior’s web site, www.recordbreakin.com , features interviews with artists like King Britt, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Ursula Rucker, Dwele, Lizz Fields, Platnium Pied Pipers, Jazzanova, and tracks by hundreds of signed and unsigned musicians.

By providing a platform for those outside of the commercial loop, Eavesdrop has attracted a worldwide following of thousands, including ?uestlove, Zap Mama, Benji B (BBC 1Xtra), Rich Medina and Foreign Exchange’s Nicolay and Phonte.

In 2007 Junior started Record Breakin' Music (RBM), a Philadelphia-based, boutique record label with astraightforward approach to releasing quality new music with a soulful foundation. RBM has already started on the right path with releasing two highly acclaimed compilations, Lend Me Your Ear and Excursions. In 2008 we initiated our limited edition 7” series. This series along with our full length albums and EP’s is how we will continue to introduce our contributions to the music community. "Our focus has and always will be to present quality music to a culture that embraces it."

But even as DJ Junior extends his reach, he remains focused on his original mission: to spread the good word on good music. “I’m very approachable,” says Junior. “ I don’t just play tracks and say, ‘Whoever gets it, gets it.’ That would be doing a disservice to the audience and the artists. My goal is to share. That’s why I write pieces about the artists who come on Eavesdrop, that’s why I post track lists on my site, and that’s why I archive everything I do. My goal isn’t to get a certain audience. It’s for everybody to hear quality music.”
http://www.recordbreakin.com
http://twitter.com/recordbreakin

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live performance:
PIMPS OF JOYTIME
The Pimps of Joytime mix samples and dance beats with tasty live musicianship and sweet vocal harmonies, bridging the gap between underground funk, soul, pop, dance, afrobeat and latin. Brian J is the band’s ringmaster. He started The PJT’s in Brooklyn backin 2005, where they cut their teeth while playing clubs in Williamsburg and the East Village. On stage, he’s the lead singer and guitarist, and in the studio, he’s the funkiest one-man-band this side of Minneapolis. This multi-ethnic band found a way to put a modern twist on a retro sound, creating dirty, ass-shakin’ grooves like no one else out there.
www.facebook.com/pimpsofjoytime
www.myspace.com/pimpsofjoytime

hosted by:
ROCKY DAWUNI
**ROCKY will do his ONLY So Cal summer show with his full band on Wednesday, June 30 at the Waterfront Concert Theatre in Marina del Rey!**
Check out the brand new remix video for “African Soccer Fever”
*NEW album "Hymns for the Rebel Soul" on ITunes!
www.rockydawuni.com
www.rockpaperscissors.biz/go/rocky
www.giantstep.net/releases/2551
www.facebook.com/rockydawuni

resident deejay:
JEREMY SOLE
www.kcrw.com/jeremysole
www.myspace.com/musaics
www.twitter.com/jeremysole
www.blip.fm/jeremysole

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

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+ (EVERYONE must have ID)
9pm - 2am / $10
www.zanzibarlive.com
www.myspace.com/afrofunke
www.afrofunke.com
www.facebook.com/afrofunke

*AFRO FUNKE' is now on Twitter! Please follow us!! www.twitter.com/afrofunke

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UPCOMING:
JULY 8, 2010

guest deejay:
BENNETT(AMOEBA)
www.facebook.com/bennett.schmid

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listening party w/ giveaways 9-10pm
FELA! THE ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING
www.knittingfactoryrecords.com
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For additional Afro Funke' information please contact:
afrofunke@yahoo.com