Afro Funke Thursdays in Santa Monica

Afro Funké WEEKLY FUNK INVOCATION ------------------:~0~:--------------------- Afrobeat, Brazilian, Dub, Reggae, Cumbia, Samba Disco, Batucada, Afro-Latin House, Indian Beats, Makossa & other deep-rooted Funk music from around the world ---------------------:~0~:--------------------- Thursday March 31, 2011 guest deejay: SANTERO Santero comes from a long family tradition of Latin musicians and Sonidero sound system deejays. He was raised in the mountains, jungles and Atlantic coasts of Central America where he travelled extensively from Guatemala to Panama performing with his father's Salsa & Cumbia bands. He came to the United States at a young age as a refugee escaping the political upheaval that was tearing Central America apart in the late '70s and '80s. Once in the US, Santero immediately started the musical street hustle that would later define his style and sound. From theghettos of New York and New Orleans to the barrios of San Francisco and Los Angeles, Santero refined his sonic palette and delivery by performing relentlessly in nightclubs, warehouses and on street corners. Drawing from such diverse musical influences as Reggae, Jazz, Punk, Funk and Hip-Hop, Santero incorporated his traditional Latin upbringing with these western music styles and developed his own brand of international fusion beats. Eventually his constant touring and performing led him back to his roots in Latin America. After an extended stint of travellingand performing in Central America and the Caribbean, he found himself in Habana, Cuba. This would be a crucial turning pointin his musical trajectory. While in Cuba, Santero was initiated as a priest in the Yoruba/Santeria religion. He was crowned as an avatar to the African deity Obatala, spirit of peace and light. From that point onwards, Santero dedicated his musical energytowards exposing a new generation of Latinos and Latin music lovers to the spiritual essence of the Pan-African Diasporathroughclub friendly rhythms and rhymes. El Hijo de Obatala is Santero's second album, a fresh release that brings together the bump of urban beats with elements oftraditional salsa such as banging Latin percussion and horn sections. Santero is joined by veteran multi-Grammy nominatedProducer Greg Landau (Patato Valdes, Susana Baca, Maldita Vecindad, Quetzal) and legendary beat maker One Drop Scott (E-40, Scarface, Mac Dre, Luniz) to create a unique Urban Latin sound that goes beyond the frontiers of Reggaeton and Hip-Hop to fuse the old and new school in a unique way that spark spontaneous combustion on the dance floor. www.santero.net www.soundcloud.com/santeromusic + live performance by: ILHAME She has Morocco in her blood, Paris in her heart and music in her soul. ILHAME PARIS always knew music would be herconstant muse. Born in the 17th District of Paris, ILHAME'S first musical experience was alongside her older sister, having innocent fun imitating famous musicians singing the songs of Soul, Funk and R&B stars such as Luther Vandross, Rose Royceand Bill Withers. In grade school ILHAME'S music teacher noticed her natural talent as a vocalist and encouraged her topursue her love of music. Her voice is poignant, sultry, spirited and rich. She mourns of love lost, offers hope and sings with candor. ILHAME'Sfierce personality shines throughout the notes. With a promising debut album and an even more promising future, the little girl who once imitated her favorite soul is now drawing attention of music fans worldwide. As ILHAME likes to say "It isn't only about the music; it's about making a difference in people's lives and changing the world one song at a time" www.ilhame-paris.com/ resident deejay: JEREMY SOLE (KCRW) www.kcrw.com/jeremysole www.facebook.com/jeremysolefamily www.twitter.com/jeremysole www.soundcloud.com/jeremysole resident deejay: GLENN RED (Afro Funke' / Eclectica) www.glennred.com hosted by: ROCKY DAWUNI *NEW album "Hymns for the Rebel Soul" on ITunes! www.rockydawuni.com www.rockpaperscissors.biz/go/rocky www.facebook.com/rockydawuni afro funke' booking, photography & production: CARY SULLIVAN www.myspace.com/carysullivan www.facebook.com/afrofunke ++Plus special surprise guests each week! ++Plus drink specials every Thursday! ---------------------:~0~:-------------------- Afro Funke' Thursdays Zanzibar 1301 5th Street @ Arizona Santa Monica, CA 90401 310.451.2221 / 21+ (EVERYONE must have ID) 9pm - 2am / $7 before 10:30pm - $10 after www.zanzibarlive.com www.myspace.com/afrofunke www.afrofunke.com *AFRO FUNKE' is now on Twitter! Please follow us!! www.twitter.com/afrofunke ---------------------:~0~:--------------------- UPCOMING: Thursday April 7, 2011 special guest deejays: ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS (ESL, Switchstance Germany) www.eslmusic.com/artist/ancient_astronauts