Dec 14, 2010
Nov 9, 2010
Nov 4, 2010
Nov 3, 2010
by your side
an angel doesnt proclaim himself that he is an angle. you have to accept him when he comes to you i have come to your life for a reason and whatever that reason may be, God will make it known to you and to me
Oct 6, 2010
I am Haiti
I am Haiti, i am a survival,
I am fightiing for my blood
fighting for my poeple, fighting for the new generation
fighting my past, fighting endless wars of torror
fighting the fight of peace,
fighting broken bone
fighting mother nature (earthquake)
children buried alive,
buildings waging souls
stealing what it didn't creates
I am Haiti
burning
hurting
beating
mourning my national flag's pride
searching for my pasture
cos its been taking
I am Haiti
fighting against bitter sweet
fighting storms every morning
waging tempest wind every morning
children looking for answers
mothers seeking for help outside
the street is in chaors
everyones fleaing
no one knows what or where to run to
Iam Haiti
burning
hurting
beating
mourning my national flags pride
searching for my pasture
cos it been taking
I am fightiing for my blood
fighting for my poeple, fighting for the new generation
fighting my past, fighting endless wars of torror
fighting the fight of peace,
fighting broken bone
fighting mother nature (earthquake)
children buried alive,
buildings waging souls
stealing what it didn't creates
I am Haiti
burning
hurting
beating
mourning my national flag's pride
searching for my pasture
cos its been taking
I am Haiti
fighting against bitter sweet
fighting storms every morning
waging tempest wind every morning
children looking for answers
mothers seeking for help outside
the street is in chaors
everyones fleaing
no one knows what or where to run to
Iam Haiti
burning
hurting
beating
mourning my national flags pride
searching for my pasture
cos it been taking
Sep 24, 2010
small island
this is a most watch movie. very insparing and well directed. it showed a life after life in land where most poeple envision.
Sep 3, 2010
bored
Today I felt a pull down, my mind was drianed with thoughts, my body felt like I was carrying a huge sack of cement on my back, my stomarch hurts, wasn’t sure it the mael I had that morning, but my digestion sysytem was running me down. Eyes were swollen, I looked like someone who just came out of trance or something. Even when I had cereal and banana to kick of the day I still lack the agility and mobility I know I should have, but instead I just tend to believe it is one of those days you go through with undigestive system or one of those bad days that you don’t have any clue why you feel uneasy with your self.
How could I get myself out of this breakdown, if I know where to go or just do something I that will make me feel alive again and take out this lazyness away from me I will be so glade. But yet, I couldn’t find anything fun to do. I listened to music hoping that will help, but nothing. Everything I tried simply added more tired, lazy, draggy pace into my bone. I was going insane gradually that’s what I concluded in my head. I am going insane. Nothing tends to work out fine today. Oh! This morning I was waiting for some guys to come fix the light in the house, cos last night when we came back from work, the light was off. We tried to fix it ourself but couldn’t. then this morning we called the light guys, which they said they will coming between the hours of 8-12pm, but as usual they failed to come through. So I ended up waiting the whole morning in the house, sleeping, wodering around the house like some stranger who lost his way and find himself in house full of mask. Lol!
I went outside to check if any truck or van passing by, nothing. But nothing. Nothing. Those light guys didn’t show up. Not until about 3pm to 4pm they showed up. Whats so anoying is, they didn’t go inside the house to do anything. My God! Men I’d stayed in the house waiting for those guys for nothing…. Men I’ve already lose my mind.
Aug 18, 2010
LOVE NINA
I am dancing with the sun,
Alone with no one to hold close,
My heart feels empty ever seen you left,
“The color of light,
It is the shapes of sound,
High and evergreens,
It lies suspended in hills,
A blue line in a red sky
I am looking at sound”.
I’m hearing the brightness of high bluffs
Of humming and high trees
I am testing the wilderness of lakes
Rivers and streams cut in the angles of song
I’m remembering waters that glows in dawn
The motion tumbles and earth
Life hidden in mounts
I am dancing a bright beam of light
I am remembering love
Alone with no one to hold close,
My heart feels empty ever seen you left,
“The color of light,
It is the shapes of sound,
High and evergreens,
It lies suspended in hills,
A blue line in a red sky
I am looking at sound”.
I’m hearing the brightness of high bluffs
Of humming and high trees
I am testing the wilderness of lakes
Rivers and streams cut in the angles of song
I’m remembering waters that glows in dawn
The motion tumbles and earth
Life hidden in mounts
I am dancing a bright beam of light
I am remembering love
Aug 2, 2010
Flaming Desire
When we kiss I feel heaven coming
Shining bright lights,
Dazzling,
Together we cling
Like lightening throbbing down
Lashing it flames of everlasting fantasies
We desire nothing but us
Biting tight each other like a tide clashes
Just then we realize what this means to us
Let forget the noise outside
Let shot our ears to them
That offers distraction
And focus on the sweet vibe
Of two bodies mix in even soothing
When we make love I feel heaven coming
Entering a place where everything is !!!!!
Where our sound becomes our own audience
Our touch leaves us trails
Every sooth caress brings us even closer
To what we are yet to unravel
lets go on until our body's resist us
from this flaming desire
lets continue until our longing
is empty
Shining bright lights,
Dazzling,
Together we cling
Like lightening throbbing down
Lashing it flames of everlasting fantasies
We desire nothing but us
Biting tight each other like a tide clashes
Just then we realize what this means to us
Let forget the noise outside
Let shot our ears to them
That offers distraction
And focus on the sweet vibe
Of two bodies mix in even soothing
When we make love I feel heaven coming
Entering a place where everything is !!!!!
Where our sound becomes our own audience
Our touch leaves us trails
Every sooth caress brings us even closer
To what we are yet to unravel
lets go on until our body's resist us
from this flaming desire
lets continue until our longing
is empty
Jul 16, 2010
Jun 10, 2010
nothingness part 2
we hold hands under the
moon light
inhaling the sweet crimson thats
falling on us
memories of phrases struck us like wonders
into the deep blues like rain showers
through the deep of your eyes
where the air is so thick and shrill
where two walls collides
tied to a common goal;
we cover our feet from the
rest of the world to see
we continue to drift away
holding on to our past
holding on to those things we've fought
and defeat in battle
nothing seemed to be
just like you said you want it so bad
but before morning you'd change you mind
we become dreamers of LOVE!!
chasing open shadows
nothing seemed to follows
only a dance of a meltdown stage
dressed like a masquerade on halloween
walking backward
back bent to misstep what you feel
missing the flame of a firing love
where we could hold forever
where the radiance of the sun
will climb our back and set free
it lasting pleasure
where the simple sound of nature
will celebrate us
(...i pronounce both of you...)
moon light
inhaling the sweet crimson thats
falling on us
memories of phrases struck us like wonders
into the deep blues like rain showers
through the deep of your eyes
where the air is so thick and shrill
where two walls collides
tied to a common goal;
we cover our feet from the
rest of the world to see
we continue to drift away
holding on to our past
holding on to those things we've fought
and defeat in battle
nothing seemed to be
just like you said you want it so bad
but before morning you'd change you mind
we become dreamers of LOVE!!
chasing open shadows
nothing seemed to follows
only a dance of a meltdown stage
dressed like a masquerade on halloween
walking backward
back bent to misstep what you feel
missing the flame of a firing love
where we could hold forever
where the radiance of the sun
will climb our back and set free
it lasting pleasure
where the simple sound of nature
will celebrate us
(...i pronounce both of you...)
Jun 8, 2010
nothingness
broken in pieces,
shattered under the sun,
i feared this arising with passion
i hold on to the simple truth under my arm
don't wanna lose this world,
can't give away this song
from my home town
closing the chapters of another stillness
broken into million scarlet
rain drop at my feet
caring every thoughts of my fears into the wind
unending nightmares journeys with her
striking the string with pain
singing her song without passion
without any memory of her home town
of her own personality
but she sang her song with truth and conviction
walking the same way
his word are maimed by way
surrounded by empty nothingness
like a whirlwind tide under a tiring storm
though it memories faded in efficacy
plunging with desired authority
no one looks her way
but heard her whirl under the sun
shattered under the sun,
i feared this arising with passion
i hold on to the simple truth under my arm
don't wanna lose this world,
can't give away this song
from my home town
closing the chapters of another stillness
broken into million scarlet
rain drop at my feet
caring every thoughts of my fears into the wind
unending nightmares journeys with her
striking the string with pain
singing her song without passion
without any memory of her home town
of her own personality
but she sang her song with truth and conviction
walking the same way
his word are maimed by way
surrounded by empty nothingness
like a whirlwind tide under a tiring storm
though it memories faded in efficacy
plunging with desired authority
no one looks her way
but heard her whirl under the sun
May 12, 2010
May 11, 2010
sinners shall never go to heaven
if you know wat's good for you
stay out of his way
if you have no insurance
keep out of his sight
he is a police from SUWETO
i can tell he's lookin for a fight
look at his face,
i can tell he's lookin for a fight
look at his noise....
he kills for fun
he is one of those people we were warned
about so many years ago
he says he's gonna come (he says)
every dogs has his ways (every dogs has his ways)
Oh OOO sinners shall never go to heaven
sinners shall never go to heaven
sinners shall never to go heaven
sinners shall never go to heaven
if you are right side of the law
of the ways...
he his wanted DEAD OR ALIVE
he kills for fun
stay out of his way
i can tell he's lookin for a fight
look at his face
i can tell he's lookin for a fight
look at his noise...
he is a police from "SOWETO"
in his word "DOG EAT DOG"
that is how we know
(stay out of his way)
every dog had his day
sinners shall never go to heaven
sinners shall never go to heaven
sinners shall never go to heaven
sinners shall never go to heaven
Apr 30, 2010
what women wants
If you kiss her, you are not a gentleman.
If you don't, you are not a man.
If you praise her, she thinks you are lying.
If you don't, you are good for nothing.
If you agree to all her likes, she is abused.
If you don't, you are not understanding.
If you make romance, you are an 'experienced man'.
If you don't, you are half a man.
If you visit her too often, she thinks it is boring.
If you don't, she accuses you of double crossing.
If you are well-dressed, she says you are a playboy.
If you aren't, you are a dull boy.
If you are jealous, she says it's bad.
If you aren't, she thinks you do not love her.
If you attempt a romance, she says you didn't respect her.
If you don't, she thinks you do not like her.
If you are a minute late, she complains it is hard to wait.
If she is late, she says that's a girl's way.
If you visit another, she accuses you of being a heel.
If she is visited by another, 'oh it's natural, we are girls'.
If you kiss her once in a while, she professes you are cold.
If you kiss her too many, she yells that you are taking advantage.
If you fail to help her in crossing the street, you lack ethics.
If you do, she thinks it's just one of the man's tactics.
If you stare at others, she accuses you of flirting.
If she is stared by others, she says that they are just admiring.
If you talk, she wants you to listen.
If you don't, you are not a man.
If you praise her, she thinks you are lying.
If you don't, you are good for nothing.
If you agree to all her likes, she is abused.
If you don't, you are not understanding.
If you make romance, you are an 'experienced man'.
If you don't, you are half a man.
If you visit her too often, she thinks it is boring.
If you don't, she accuses you of double crossing.
If you are well-dressed, she says you are a playboy.
If you aren't, you are a dull boy.
If you are jealous, she says it's bad.
If you aren't, she thinks you do not love her.
If you attempt a romance, she says you didn't respect her.
If you don't, she thinks you do not like her.
If you are a minute late, she complains it is hard to wait.
If she is late, she says that's a girl's way.
If you visit another, she accuses you of being a heel.
If she is visited by another, 'oh it's natural, we are girls'.
If you kiss her once in a while, she professes you are cold.
If you kiss her too many, she yells that you are taking advantage.
If you fail to help her in crossing the street, you lack ethics.
If you do, she thinks it's just one of the man's tactics.
If you stare at others, she accuses you of flirting.
If she is stared by others, she says that they are just admiring.
If you talk, she wants you to listen.
Mar 23, 2010
I want
i want what i need, not what i want
i need a sooth satisfaction, not the satisfaction of materialism
i need what will lift my soul even when i don’t have,
but take away every urge of lustfulness,
and fill my cells with every simplicity.
I only seek for those things that is not of this,
and eject every norm of tech-(…..)
i need a sooth satisfaction, not the satisfaction of materialism
i need what will lift my soul even when i don’t have,
but take away every urge of lustfulness,
and fill my cells with every simplicity.
I only seek for those things that is not of this,
and eject every norm of tech-(…..)
Feb 10, 2010
For Immediate Release
02/10/2010
Baoku Moses
Positive Image Productions
www.baokutcr.com
513-266-2070
For immediate release,
Positive Image Productions
&
The Blue Wisp
Present: The 2nd edition.
Cincy Unity Jam
At The Blue Wisp
03-20-2010
5pm to Midnight
Following the success of the 1st Cincy Unity Jam in December last year,
Positive Image Production and The Blue Wisp proudly present the 2nd
edition of Cincy Unity Jam; bringing people together in unity to seek and
celebrate peace, because without unity there is no way peace can be
achieved.
Positive Image Productions, a subsidiary of Positive Image Arts
Organization, hopes to contribute to building a peaceful and respectful
world in which to live. We hope to be able to accomplish this, and many
more positive achievements, through music, arts, entertainment and
collaboration with other organizations.
Cincy Unity Jam will take place on the 20th of March, 2010 at the
legendary jazz club, The Blue Wisp. The doors will be open to the public
at 4pm, and the first performance will kick off at 5pm. Coming back bigger
and better, there are going to be 8 bands in the line up to perform in
this edition; as well as African dance performances, belly dancing,
poetry/spoken word, and a drum cirlce.
The bands in the 2nd Cincy Unity Jam line up are:
Mayan Ruins
MAYAN RUINS performs Psychedelic Tribal music accompanied by Tribal
Bellydancer ZAHARA. Traditional rhythms are improvised over by
musicians Christian Hartman (bass/drums) Derek Garteiz (guitar/drums)
Gregory Morris (violin mandolin & other instruments), Paul Ravenscraft
(conga/percussion/electric sitar), Will Menton (guitar/drums), Rob Dorsey
(throat singing/drums) & Denny Schoeny (drums/Percussion) to create a
trancey sound great for listening intently or dancing wildly!
http://MayanRuinsTribal.com
http://www.myspace.com/mayanruins
Alchemy
Cincinnati power trio Alchemy brings an explosive new sound to the local
music scene in 2010. Forged in the furnace of blues and rock, Alchemy
jams with a unique set of skills. At it's core is guitarist Mike
Connolly, a soulful singer-songwriter, whose style recalls guitarists of
the past while creating his signature sound. He's been heard around
Cincinnati performing solo acoustic and electric over the past few years.
Patrick McMahon is Alchemy's veteran wind wizard, playing harmonica, sax
and flute. Patrick has been in many influential groups, including
fringe-rock pioneers,Bitter Blood Street Theatre, and internationally
acclaimed Blacklight Braille. Richard "Iron Man" Cisneros venerates Peart,
Moon and Mitchell with his African-style hand percussion. Patrick and
Richard play as the duo in "Tree of Life Band", and have performed
together in the CEA-nominated band Totems. Alchemy is adding something
fresh and innovative to the local music scene with their blend of rock,
blues, folk, psychedelic and world music. They're transmuting sound into
gold in a venue near you.
http://www.myspace.com/alchemycincinnati
Matthew Shelton
Matthew Shelton was born in South Carolina and moved to Cincinnati to
study the Arts. He is a prolific singer/songwritter, and a
multi-instrumentalist whose talents include mastery of the mbira, a
traditional African thumb piano. His diverse performance venues include
bars, museums, DIY dives, art galleries, coffee shops and rec centers. He
has opened for Vampire Weekend, Daniel Johnston, Animal Collective, Wussy,
Pit er Pat, Ariel Pink, the Hiders, Howling Hex, and the Sheds, to name a
few. A well-rounded artist, he is also a visual artist who paints and
creates unique lightbox pieces, in addition to his great songwriting
skills. http://www.flexyourlovemuscles.com
http://www.myspace.com/msheltonmusic
Latin Block
Junior Garcia (Lil Yankee), John Lombert (Yung Bronx) and Jonathan Cabot
(Jking) of Latin Block are what some people might say is the future of
Entertainment. The group Started paving their way into the music industry
in 2006, with the unique style of music they call Reggaehiphop. Latin
Block describes Reggaehiphop as a combination of Reggaeton, Hip-Hop and
R&B, with the bi-lingual flow of Spanish and English. Coming into the
music industry with their new unique style, Latin Block is determined to
make a big impact. With the high determination to succeed, members of the
group studied what it takes to be the best in the industry, which lead
them to becoming Jacks-of-all-trades. With the help of their manager
Angel Lombert, not only do they write their own music, but they produce
and record it, make their own videos and photoshoots, and do everything
else that goes into making a master piece. Latin Block's hard work is
paying off as they have accomplished a lot within a short period of time,
from playing numerous concerts to appearing on radio and TV shows. Never
slowing down, they have a number of new projects lined up.
http://www.myspace.com/latinblock
Sandy Suskind Jazz Trio
Sandy Suskind, flute and saxophone, has been playing jazz in the
Cincinnati area for over 30 years. Sandy attended U. of Cincinnati's
College Conservatory of Music, majoring in theory and jazz performance. He
has played and recorded with well-known trumpeter Tim Hagans, guitar great
Cal Collins, and pianist Steve Schmidt to name a few. He has also jammed
with multi-horn legend Ira Sullivan and harmonica virtuoso Howard Levy.
His influences are too numerous to list, but include Coltrane, Sam Most,
Frank Strozier, Mahler and Schoenberg and the Second Viennese School.
Sandy feels that now is the most fruitful musical period of his life, and
is planning to record a CD of his original compositions in the near
future.
http://www.myspace.com/sandysuskind
Shiny Old Soul
Shiny Old Soul (Cosmic roots) is a guitar/bass/drum trio comprised of
former members of The Gregory Morris Group (Cincinnati, Ohio). It
combines fundamental elements of a traveling storyteller, jazz
influenced dynamic percussion, bittersweet folk roots and east coast horn
creating a bastion of invention that shanghais the senses into a hyper
real environment rich with [un]savory characters. One part jazz, one part
folk, one part punk, one part rock, but it's really all about the songs.
Bank robberies, pregnant pirates, time travelers, voodoo spells,
allegory, and plain old sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll conspire to reveal a
world of simple feelings in exotic places. A broken heart by any other
name... A genuine enjoyment of the art and the opportunity to play
together keep the music and the performers fresh and sincere, resulting in
songs, which like any good story, can never really be told the same way
twice. "It's not the upside down backwards smooth as jazz frenetic as
Django guitar playing of leader Gregory Morris or the tight and versatile
rhythm section of Michael and Katherine that make the group unique, but
the cool, progressive blues seated groove they lay down." - Jeff Roberson
http://www.myspace.com/thegregorymorrisgroup
Uptown R&B Band
Influenced by the likes of Wilson Pickett, James Brown, Jackie Wilson,
Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and The Commodores, Uptown R&B Band ROCKS the
HOUSE! Uptown R&B band has been satisfying dancers and partiers for more
than 20 years in Cincinnati, the tri-state area, and beyond. They have
also funked it up in San Francisco, Atlanta, New Orleans and Orlando to
name a few. They are the hottest and most authentic R&B show in the
country.
http://www.uptownrb.com
Baoku & The Image Afro-beat Band
Afro-beat, a musical combination of western big band jazz with African
instruments and languages, is a musical expression of peace, love, unity,
truth and justice. The Image Afro-beat Band is comprised of talented
musicians that come from different musical & cultural backgrounds to play
the unique style of music known as Afro-beat. Using the power of music,
the band hopes to create appreciation for cultural diversity, respect for
life and to contribute to making the world a more peaceful and respectful
place in which to live. United, we can do it.
www.reverbnation.com/baokutheimageafrobeatband
Dance/solo Performers:
Becky Umeh
Becky Umeh was born in Anambra State, Nigeria and grew up in Lagos. An
activist, she pressed the Nigerian Government to support artists, without
forcing them to serve propaganda goals. Since moving to Washington DC in
2002, Umeh has worked with producers such as Hugh Medrano, Nancy Havlik
and George Faison; and has performed for non-profit organizations, many
cultural centers, universities, and churches. Multitalented, she initially
gained national visibility as an actress in the Nigerian Television
Authority, as well as for roles in various independent films. She then
studied traditional and contemporary African dance at Ivory Dance Academy,
founded by National Troupe of Nigeria member Steve James, with which she
toured in the school's group Ivory Ambassadors, and conducted field
research on traditional dance in Nigerian villages. After graduation from
the program, Umeh served as the Dance Director of Ivory Dance Troupe for 5
years. During this time, Umeh launched her singing career and founded her
band, with which she produced the album "Aiye". In 2005 Becky Umeh went
on tour in multiple US cities with Toby Foyeh and Orchestra Africa; and in
2006 choreographed the Lion King production sponsored by Metropolitan Fine
Arts in Virginia.
http://www.facebook.com/beckyumeh
http://www.myspace.com/beckyumeh
Vincent Etagweyo
Vincent Etagweyo, hails from Nigeria’s Delta state. Recruited at a young
age by the selective and prestigious Black Marbles Dance Academy, he then
advance to join the professional dance company, Body Language Klinik, at
age 21, where he had the chance to explore his creativity on a wider
range, including choreographing his own pieces and teaching children. He
is a member of the Guild of Nigerian Dancers in Lagos, Nigeria. Also an
accomplished poet, he is the founder of the Version Project poetry
association in Miami, FL. Etagweyo’s reputation as a talented artist has
allowed him to work both in Nigeria and internationally, collaborating
with some of the world best choreographers to reach a broader audience.
The deep emotion conveyed through his work comes from a fusion of both
traditional and modern African dancing, with Western-inspired contemporary
styles.
http://vincent24.wordpress.com
http://www.theversionphaseone.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/people/Etagweyo-Efe/710786398
===============================================
Present in addition to the line up of the talented bands and performers,
there will also be arts and crafts vendors present to exhibit their work
throughout the duration of the event.
Cincy Unity Jam is set to take place at:
The Blue Wisp
318 E. 8th Street
Between Broadway & Sycamore
in Downtown Cincinnati, OH.
The door will open to the public at 4pm, and the event will start at 5pm
and go 'til midnight. Tickets will be sold for $12 in advance and $15 at
the door. People can call 513-266-2070 or email baoku@baokutcr.com for
tickets. Additional information about the event can be found at:
www.baokutcr.com
www.thebluewisp.com
www.myspace.com/baoku
www.facebook.com/baoku
www.myspace.com/theimageafrobeatband
With the power of Music, we hope to bring people together in Unity.
Peace to all,
Baoku Moses
Positive Image Productions
513-266-2070
www.baokutcr.com
Baoku Moses
Positive Image Productions
www.baokutcr.com
513-266-2070
For immediate release,
Positive Image Productions
&
The Blue Wisp
Present: The 2nd edition.
Cincy Unity Jam
At The Blue Wisp
03-20-2010
5pm to Midnight
Following the success of the 1st Cincy Unity Jam in December last year,
Positive Image Production and The Blue Wisp proudly present the 2nd
edition of Cincy Unity Jam; bringing people together in unity to seek and
celebrate peace, because without unity there is no way peace can be
achieved.
Positive Image Productions, a subsidiary of Positive Image Arts
Organization, hopes to contribute to building a peaceful and respectful
world in which to live. We hope to be able to accomplish this, and many
more positive achievements, through music, arts, entertainment and
collaboration with other organizations.
Cincy Unity Jam will take place on the 20th of March, 2010 at the
legendary jazz club, The Blue Wisp. The doors will be open to the public
at 4pm, and the first performance will kick off at 5pm. Coming back bigger
and better, there are going to be 8 bands in the line up to perform in
this edition; as well as African dance performances, belly dancing,
poetry/spoken word, and a drum cirlce.
The bands in the 2nd Cincy Unity Jam line up are:
Mayan Ruins
MAYAN RUINS performs Psychedelic Tribal music accompanied by Tribal
Bellydancer ZAHARA. Traditional rhythms are improvised over by
musicians Christian Hartman (bass/drums) Derek Garteiz (guitar/drums)
Gregory Morris (violin mandolin & other instruments), Paul Ravenscraft
(conga/percussion/electric sitar), Will Menton (guitar/drums), Rob Dorsey
(throat singing/drums) & Denny Schoeny (drums/Percussion) to create a
trancey sound great for listening intently or dancing wildly!
http://MayanRuinsTribal.com
http://www.myspace.com/mayanruins
Alchemy
Cincinnati power trio Alchemy brings an explosive new sound to the local
music scene in 2010. Forged in the furnace of blues and rock, Alchemy
jams with a unique set of skills. At it's core is guitarist Mike
Connolly, a soulful singer-songwriter, whose style recalls guitarists of
the past while creating his signature sound. He's been heard around
Cincinnati performing solo acoustic and electric over the past few years.
Patrick McMahon is Alchemy's veteran wind wizard, playing harmonica, sax
and flute. Patrick has been in many influential groups, including
fringe-rock pioneers,Bitter Blood Street Theatre, and internationally
acclaimed Blacklight Braille. Richard "Iron Man" Cisneros venerates Peart,
Moon and Mitchell with his African-style hand percussion. Patrick and
Richard play as the duo in "Tree of Life Band", and have performed
together in the CEA-nominated band Totems. Alchemy is adding something
fresh and innovative to the local music scene with their blend of rock,
blues, folk, psychedelic and world music. They're transmuting sound into
gold in a venue near you.
http://www.myspace.com/alchemycincinnati
Matthew Shelton
Matthew Shelton was born in South Carolina and moved to Cincinnati to
study the Arts. He is a prolific singer/songwritter, and a
multi-instrumentalist whose talents include mastery of the mbira, a
traditional African thumb piano. His diverse performance venues include
bars, museums, DIY dives, art galleries, coffee shops and rec centers. He
has opened for Vampire Weekend, Daniel Johnston, Animal Collective, Wussy,
Pit er Pat, Ariel Pink, the Hiders, Howling Hex, and the Sheds, to name a
few. A well-rounded artist, he is also a visual artist who paints and
creates unique lightbox pieces, in addition to his great songwriting
skills. http://www.flexyourlovemuscles.com
http://www.myspace.com/msheltonmusic
Latin Block
Junior Garcia (Lil Yankee), John Lombert (Yung Bronx) and Jonathan Cabot
(Jking) of Latin Block are what some people might say is the future of
Entertainment. The group Started paving their way into the music industry
in 2006, with the unique style of music they call Reggaehiphop. Latin
Block describes Reggaehiphop as a combination of Reggaeton, Hip-Hop and
R&B, with the bi-lingual flow of Spanish and English. Coming into the
music industry with their new unique style, Latin Block is determined to
make a big impact. With the high determination to succeed, members of the
group studied what it takes to be the best in the industry, which lead
them to becoming Jacks-of-all-trades. With the help of their manager
Angel Lombert, not only do they write their own music, but they produce
and record it, make their own videos and photoshoots, and do everything
else that goes into making a master piece. Latin Block's hard work is
paying off as they have accomplished a lot within a short period of time,
from playing numerous concerts to appearing on radio and TV shows. Never
slowing down, they have a number of new projects lined up.
http://www.myspace.com/latinblock
Sandy Suskind Jazz Trio
Sandy Suskind, flute and saxophone, has been playing jazz in the
Cincinnati area for over 30 years. Sandy attended U. of Cincinnati's
College Conservatory of Music, majoring in theory and jazz performance. He
has played and recorded with well-known trumpeter Tim Hagans, guitar great
Cal Collins, and pianist Steve Schmidt to name a few. He has also jammed
with multi-horn legend Ira Sullivan and harmonica virtuoso Howard Levy.
His influences are too numerous to list, but include Coltrane, Sam Most,
Frank Strozier, Mahler and Schoenberg and the Second Viennese School.
Sandy feels that now is the most fruitful musical period of his life, and
is planning to record a CD of his original compositions in the near
future.
http://www.myspace.com/sandysuskind
Shiny Old Soul
Shiny Old Soul (Cosmic roots) is a guitar/bass/drum trio comprised of
former members of The Gregory Morris Group (Cincinnati, Ohio). It
combines fundamental elements of a traveling storyteller, jazz
influenced dynamic percussion, bittersweet folk roots and east coast horn
creating a bastion of invention that shanghais the senses into a hyper
real environment rich with [un]savory characters. One part jazz, one part
folk, one part punk, one part rock, but it's really all about the songs.
Bank robberies, pregnant pirates, time travelers, voodoo spells,
allegory, and plain old sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll conspire to reveal a
world of simple feelings in exotic places. A broken heart by any other
name... A genuine enjoyment of the art and the opportunity to play
together keep the music and the performers fresh and sincere, resulting in
songs, which like any good story, can never really be told the same way
twice. "It's not the upside down backwards smooth as jazz frenetic as
Django guitar playing of leader Gregory Morris or the tight and versatile
rhythm section of Michael and Katherine that make the group unique, but
the cool, progressive blues seated groove they lay down." - Jeff Roberson
http://www.myspace.com/thegregorymorrisgroup
Uptown R&B Band
Influenced by the likes of Wilson Pickett, James Brown, Jackie Wilson,
Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and The Commodores, Uptown R&B Band ROCKS the
HOUSE! Uptown R&B band has been satisfying dancers and partiers for more
than 20 years in Cincinnati, the tri-state area, and beyond. They have
also funked it up in San Francisco, Atlanta, New Orleans and Orlando to
name a few. They are the hottest and most authentic R&B show in the
country.
http://www.uptownrb.com
Baoku & The Image Afro-beat Band
Afro-beat, a musical combination of western big band jazz with African
instruments and languages, is a musical expression of peace, love, unity,
truth and justice. The Image Afro-beat Band is comprised of talented
musicians that come from different musical & cultural backgrounds to play
the unique style of music known as Afro-beat. Using the power of music,
the band hopes to create appreciation for cultural diversity, respect for
life and to contribute to making the world a more peaceful and respectful
place in which to live. United, we can do it.
www.reverbnation.com/baokutheimageafrobeatband
Dance/solo Performers:
Becky Umeh
Becky Umeh was born in Anambra State, Nigeria and grew up in Lagos. An
activist, she pressed the Nigerian Government to support artists, without
forcing them to serve propaganda goals. Since moving to Washington DC in
2002, Umeh has worked with producers such as Hugh Medrano, Nancy Havlik
and George Faison; and has performed for non-profit organizations, many
cultural centers, universities, and churches. Multitalented, she initially
gained national visibility as an actress in the Nigerian Television
Authority, as well as for roles in various independent films. She then
studied traditional and contemporary African dance at Ivory Dance Academy,
founded by National Troupe of Nigeria member Steve James, with which she
toured in the school's group Ivory Ambassadors, and conducted field
research on traditional dance in Nigerian villages. After graduation from
the program, Umeh served as the Dance Director of Ivory Dance Troupe for 5
years. During this time, Umeh launched her singing career and founded her
band, with which she produced the album "Aiye". In 2005 Becky Umeh went
on tour in multiple US cities with Toby Foyeh and Orchestra Africa; and in
2006 choreographed the Lion King production sponsored by Metropolitan Fine
Arts in Virginia.
http://www.facebook.com/beckyumeh
http://www.myspace.com/beckyumeh
Vincent Etagweyo
Vincent Etagweyo, hails from Nigeria’s Delta state. Recruited at a young
age by the selective and prestigious Black Marbles Dance Academy, he then
advance to join the professional dance company, Body Language Klinik, at
age 21, where he had the chance to explore his creativity on a wider
range, including choreographing his own pieces and teaching children. He
is a member of the Guild of Nigerian Dancers in Lagos, Nigeria. Also an
accomplished poet, he is the founder of the Version Project poetry
association in Miami, FL. Etagweyo’s reputation as a talented artist has
allowed him to work both in Nigeria and internationally, collaborating
with some of the world best choreographers to reach a broader audience.
The deep emotion conveyed through his work comes from a fusion of both
traditional and modern African dancing, with Western-inspired contemporary
styles.
http://vincent24.wordpress.com
http://www.theversionphaseone.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/people/Etagweyo-Efe/710786398
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Present in addition to the line up of the talented bands and performers,
there will also be arts and crafts vendors present to exhibit their work
throughout the duration of the event.
Cincy Unity Jam is set to take place at:
The Blue Wisp
318 E. 8th Street
Between Broadway & Sycamore
in Downtown Cincinnati, OH.
The door will open to the public at 4pm, and the event will start at 5pm
and go 'til midnight. Tickets will be sold for $12 in advance and $15 at
the door. People can call 513-266-2070 or email baoku@baokutcr.com for
tickets. Additional information about the event can be found at:
www.baokutcr.com
www.thebluewisp.com
www.myspace.com/baoku
www.facebook.com/baoku
www.myspace.com/theimageafrobeatband
With the power of Music, we hope to bring people together in Unity.
Peace to all,
Baoku Moses
Positive Image Productions
513-266-2070
www.baokutcr.com
Feb 1, 2010
I CAN
..just playing with words and movements..
freedom of the mind and soul,
freedom that will take you high and reach for the stars,
freedom to express,
freedom to be creative,
freedom of rule,
freedom to love,
freedom of race, culture, religion...
freedom to become STRONG.
"freedom to live today like it the last"
"I ain't no perfect man, but to do the best I can"
hold this day close to you (me)
shine my eyes to see beyond the wounds hiding inside the mind,
passionate to what I love doing,
and create the vision I once foresee in my dream.
put my thoughts into words,
like oxygen filling a void,
put my heart and soul to make a change,
to be a change, ... just a change....
self expression of movement,
self expression of music,
self expression of image,
self expression of me....
freedom of the mind and soul,
freedom that will take you high and reach for the stars,
freedom to express,
freedom to be creative,
freedom of rule,
freedom to love,
freedom of race, culture, religion...
freedom to become STRONG.
"freedom to live today like it the last"
"I ain't no perfect man, but to do the best I can"
hold this day close to you (me)
shine my eyes to see beyond the wounds hiding inside the mind,
passionate to what I love doing,
and create the vision I once foresee in my dream.
put my thoughts into words,
like oxygen filling a void,
put my heart and soul to make a change,
to be a change, ... just a change....
self expression of movement,
self expression of music,
self expression of image,
self expression of me....
Jan 24, 2010
Music in Beautiful Space
african dance, contemporary, hip hip, poetry, south beach chamber ensemble.
music in beautiful spaces
music in beautiful spaces
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