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 April 14, 2011 CLUB ZUMBA dance class 9-10pm: www.clubzumba.com + special live guest: AMKOULLEL THE FULA CHILD (Mali) Amkoullel imposed himself as the most talented and charismatic Malian rappers in boosting the image of Africa throughculture: his stage name is taken from a novel by one of Mali's most noted authors - Amadou Hampaté Bâ – in order to payhomage to all African cultures. Amkoullel founded the first Hip Hop school, the Farafina Club, and the Mali Hip Hop Association, AHM, which brings together artists, DJs, graffiti artists, and dancers. Amkoullel also is the host of Case Sanga, a heavily viewed Malian variety show, like America's "American Idol", which brings forth new talent and is presently gaining in popularity in francophone Africa. Amkoullel was young when he discovered rap and in 1993 he organized his first rap concert before expanding his collaborations and creating the group Kouma Guerya – "guerilla of words". His first album, Infaculté, was released in 2002 and was loadedwith texts against ignorance. In 2003, his second album, Surafin, meaning 'bribe', was released. But it was Waati Sera I (It's Time !), self-produced under the label Woklo Barka Prod in 2007 that proved to be a militant opus against Africans'disdainful self-image. Amkoullel creates harmonious musical collages from traditional African instruments, jazz and rock,arousing the attention of even the most refined audience. Amkoullel has performed with icons such as Cheikh Tidiane Seck and appeared twice at the Nice Jazz Festival alongsideManu Dibango, Keziah Jones, Rokia Traoré and has presented alongside Alpha Blondy, Lobi Traoré and Tiken Jah Fakoly.Ne ka Mali ! is not only an invitation to discover Africa through the eyes of Amkoullel, but also a call into question the notions of 'the other'. Rapping and flowing in french and bambara, Amkoullel touches on vital social issues such as education and African unity. Accompanied by Didier Awadi, one of African Hip-hop's fathers, and an illustrious compatriot Xuman, Amkoullel presents other regional performers such as The Tata Pound, Lassy King Massassy, Fanga Fing, Master Sumy ; RIM and CANDIIE.Hip Hop without boarders In 2009, Amkoullel was honoured at the Mali Hip-Hop Awards three times, booked to headline at the Waga Hip Hop festival, and appearing on compilations by OIF and Afrolution. 2010 is the year of internationalization thanks to digital releases and promotion, and the creation of the first Koterap musical BAMA SABA launched at the Avignon festival. Various international tours and workshops are being prepared for 2011… The Golbal Hip Hop and Social Change network, especially in the US, is recognizing Amkoullel amazing talent and personality! www.myspace.com/amkoulle lwww.facebook.com/amkoullel 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 / $10 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 21, 2011 special guest deejay: AL JACKSON (JuJu) www.soulchildren.com + listening party w/ giveaways 9-10pm: LES NUBIANS www.lesnubians.com