Finally getting grounded after a whirlwind weekend of events and emergence back into work hustle. I cant believe it has been a full week since we last gathered. I am still riding off the high of it all! What an amazing weekend celebrating Six Years of Uhuru Afrika in both NYC and Boston. Special thanks to everyone who contributed to the effort including the artists: Sidy Maiga, Oscar P, Mikeytown and Ivan Diaz as well as our amazing support staff: Redness, Jessica Poche, Rescue Poetix, Sparkkle Thames, Power Quevedo, John Brewer and Leo Alarcon, everyone who celebrated their Birthdays with Oscar, Ivan and I including Natasha Ivory, Leanna Yip and Sarah Jackson. A big thank you to all the staff and management of Meridian 23 in NYC and MilkyWay in Boston. I would also like to give a very special shout out to my amazing partner in love and life Raven. She puts in so much work to help make Uhuru Afrika what it is. From taking over household chores for me so I can focus on Uhuru Afrika related tasks, to literally setting up and breaking down the party in the venue. Her contribution is immeasurable and I am blessed for her support and dedication to me as a person and to my labor of love Uhuru Afrika. Gratitude for the Uhuru Staff who were there at the beginning: Max Pela, Jay Medina, Andre Edwards. THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO HAS EVER SUPPORTED US!!!!!!! Without the community, this movement would be just an intention. You are the ones who bring the energy to the space and help fruition the intention. I am full of gratitude for your support of SIX Years of Uhuru Afrika events. Regardless if this past weekend was your first one, or if you are one of the many who gathered with us at the beginning, it has been a beautiful Journey full of incredible music, love and positive vibes that has spawned love and even babies to couples who have met at our events! I have only the fondest memories. This following lineup of artists, friends, venues and organizations that have graced our humble gathering, or who we have collaborated with is inspiring. I cannot thank the following enough for their support and contribution to Uhuru Afrika: MUSICIANS, VOCALISTS, PERFORMERS & DJS Black Coffee, Ron Trent, Zaki Ibrahim, Tony Allen, Rich Medina, Culoe De Song, Jose Marquez, DjeffAfrozila, Antibalas, Boddhi Satva, Femi Anikulapo-kuti, Oumou Sangare, Manchildblack, Carlos Mena, Househead Pete, Siji, Kaleta & Zozo Afrobeat, Ezel, Balla Kouyate, Lamine Toure and Group Saloum, Debo Band, Corajé!, Zepherin Saint , Ian Friday, Afrimanding, Afrosonic Collective [BlackDove & Mikedelick], Nampe Sadio, Santos, DJ Offbeat, Joh Camara, KC Hallett, Abicah Sole, Ten Tumbao, DJ Bruno, Tamara Wellons, Wunmi aka Wunmigirl, Yogi Patel, Stan Zeff, Julius the Mad Thinker, Amayos Fu-Arkestra ft. Jojo Kuo, Keith Evan, DJ Obah, Federator No1, Marco Castro, Oscar P OpenBar, Ivan Diaz, DJ Sabine, DJ ALA, Mikeytown, Sonny Daze, DeepJust Aquabeat, Max Pela Pela, Jay Medina, DJ Cruzz, Ramon Rawsoul, Jess Hernandez, Afro Mosaic Soul & Sabo. VISUAL ARTISTS: Jay Medina, Ife Franklin and Amber Sumathi Jamanka, STAFF & SUPPORT: Raven Winter, Charlotte Salvacion, Claudio Jimenez, Power Quevedo, Jairo Cruz, Rescure Poetix, Leah Gordon, Amelia Catone, Raquel Cardoso, Jasmine Friedman, Bethany M. Allen, Brittany Allen. Trina Heinisch, Sparkkle Thames, Laurenie Louissaint, Micaela Kimball, Czarina Mirani, Crossroads Entertainment, The Weekly Dig, The Boston Globe, 5 Magazine, FUSICOLOGY, Hempest Boston, SALMAGUNDI for ladies and gents..., EVENTS/PARTIES we have partnered with: MI CASA HOLIDAY, Picó Picante, Ill House You w/ Oscar P & Friends, Brooklyn MECCA: Afro-House Dance Culture, WEPA NYC, Libation Party, Rich Medina Presents: Jump N Funk, Africa Nyaga Festival, HI LIFE, Mosaic Spring Festival, AFRICAN FESTIVAL BOSTON. THE MANAGEMENT & STAFF of AllAsia, Arc Nightclub & Lounge, Naga, Church of Boston, The Good Life Boston, The Middle East, Paradise Rock Club, Red Fez in Boston and Meridian 23, Louie and Chan, The 5 Spot, Shrine Nyc, Sputnik in NYC, The African Studies Departments at Harvard and Brown Universities. NextAid, Kwangare Street Childrens Project, Hands on Tokyo and Partners In Health. Gratitude for all. Stepping positively into the future! The best is yet to come!
Posted on: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 19:03:20 +0000
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