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Hope you found some inspiration from this month’s edition of ART PICKS! Please make sure to go and support each respective artist!
Selamawit
Posted in SIGHT, Uncategorized
Tagged Art, Art Picks, Artists, Daryll Peirce, JANUARY 2011, Mark Warren Jacques, Nouveau, Visual Artists, Yago Hortal
Rock band hailing from Texas with psychedelic and dub elements. They actually even remind me a bit of The Strokes but minus the English accents. Check out their music here.
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A trio of twenty-something musicians from Worcester, MA released their first album, Sun Bronzed Greek Gods, a little under a year ago and have garnered quite the buzz from various critics and music heads. Here is an interview they did during the release of their album with Pitchfork. Check out some of the band’s music here.
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I think it’s safe to say I am a bit late to get on this bus but definitely better late than never. I heard and saw the video for his song, “Limit to Your Love” and fell in love with his voice and words. He has a new album coming out on Feb. 7th which you should definitely go out and get. In the meantime, check out the video for “Limit to Your Love” here:
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This is an jazz, dub, electronic duo from England. They met while attending university and began a new movement they called “post-dubstep”. They have garnered a steady following the release of 2 EPs and especially with their first album, Crooks and Lovers (2010). Check out their music here.
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I came across him while looking for new Flying Lotus music, as it happens they are friends. They have clearly a similar sound but Kutmah has a more dub-heavy sound. Also side-note, as it turns out after some unfortunate turn of events he now permanently resides in the UK, there’s even a site dedicated to getting him back state-side setup by his fans & friends, check it out here. Check out his music here.
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An English singer-songwriter who just won last year’s NME Best Solo Artist Award. His last album, Kings & Queens, received solid reviews and praise. Check out a few songs from that album here.
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This dub, pop duo is from Portland. They have two other musicians who occasionally work with them increasing group to about four members. They not only focus on the sonic value of their group but the visual and aesthetic elements of their music and especially their performances. Check out their video for Summer Song here:
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This folk-pop duo is comprised of sisters, Abigail and Lily Chapin and their half-sister, Jessica Craven (daughter of director Wes Craven). Abigail and Lily’s father is legendary folk singer, Tom Chapin. They gained attention by doing an acoustic version of Britney Spears, Toxic and from there begun their music careers with the release of their first LP, Lake Bottom LP. Take a listen to their music here.
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Hope you enjoyed this month’s THE ECLECTIC EIGHT!
Selamawit
Posted in SOUND, Uncategorized
Tagged 2011, Dom, Dub, Electronica, Folk, Indie, James Blake, Jamie T, JANUARY 2011, Kutmah, Mount Kimbie, Pop Music, The Chapin Sisters, THE ECLECTIC EIGHT, THIRD MONDAYS, White Denim, Yacht, Y△CHT
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Hope you enjoyed this month’s Artist Picks!
Selamawit
Posted in SIGHT, Uncategorized
Tagged Art Picks, Artists, Ashley Wood, JON SORREN, Melissa Haslam, OSCH, OTTO SCHADE, SUPAKITCH, Visual Artists
1. Buke and Gass
I heard the song Page Break (see below) and instantly knew they needed to make this month’s list. It sounded very much similar to the White Stripes but lighter on the guitars and softer vocals. Check out the video:
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2. A-TRAK
He is DJ who started out at the young age of 13 in Montreal and has built quite the fanbase even among other music artists such as Kanye West. In addition, music seems to run his blood as he is the younger brother of one of the members of Chromeo. Check out this new track with him feat. CyHI da Prynce called Ray Ban Vision:
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3. The Sleepy Jackson
This alternative pop-rock band from Australia has been around since the late 90s but it wasn’t until they released their 2003 album called Lovers that they received international attention. They followed that album in 2006 with, Personality-One was a Spider, One was a Bird . Since then they have undergone a few changes within the band but they are still pushing ahead. Check out their site here for more info on future projects with the band. Also, check out their song, I understand what you want but don’t agree :
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4.Sufjan Stevens
Stevens is a singer-songwriter hailing from Detroit, Michigan. He is truly eclectic in all sense of the word in that he has done numerous songs ranging from folk to electronica to jazz. He just wrapped up a tour in November showcasing all his new material from his latest album, The Age of Adz. Check out a song from that album here:
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5. Jason Moran
Moran is a jazz pianist and composer who has studied piano and jazz since he was a very young adolescent. He has won several awards over the years and featured on several other notable artists works, such as Cassandra Wilson and Ravi Coltrane. Check out his song, I’ll play the blues for you:
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6. Bell Orchestre
This is a six-piece instrumental band from Montreal. Several of the members are affiliated with few other music groups, one of which is Arcade Fire. Check out their song Elephants:
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7.Ghostpoet
He is a hip/hop experimental artist from the UK. I first heard of him when I was listening to a song he did with Micachu, who is a singer-songwriter from the UK, called Morning. Check out that song and more of his music here.
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8. Yelle
I came across this band’s music via Kitsune‘s compilation cds, (which by the way, you all should keep up with their fresh fashion/music label). This French band got quite popular in 2005 due to the myspace release of their song Veux Te Voir. They are currently working on their second album called Safari Disco Club to be released in March 2011. Check out their music here.
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Hope you enjoyed the this month’s edition of THE ECLECTIC EIGHT!
Selamawit
I heard of Katie Stelmanis via The Fader and her song The Beat and the Pulse. She is a classically-trained Toronto-based musician. Check out her music here.
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Lately I have been developing routine of listening to jazz and/or classical music so I was fortunate enough to listen to her via lastfm because of that. Although she sings in Portuguese, her voice is captivating enough to make you sit through any song of hers, even you have no idea what she may be saying. Check out her music here.
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3. David E Beats
I came across David’s video with White House Band called Bond Song and knew instantly he had to make this month’s list. Also as it turns out he just was in the DMV this past weekend for Rap Rocks DC event.
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4.V.A.S.
This young UK alternative hip/hop artist and producer has been working quite hard to develop a solid fanbase and reach across Europe and now setting his eyes on the States. He has a new EP called, Eye Paint Words, that just came out, that you can download here. Check out more of his music here.
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5.Hisham Bharoocha
He is a visual artist, photographer and a musician. He initially started his music career with the group Black Dice but then went on to doing his own project called Soft Circles than released his first official album last year under Post Present Medium (PPM) label. Check out his music here.
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6.Stac
She is a UK experimental soul singer. She has solid production and vocals on her recent album, Turn that light out. Take a listen for yourself here.
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7.Jack Cheshire
Cheshire is an English folk singer of songs with intricate lyrics and psychedelic production. He just released an album called, Allow it to Come On. Take a listen to a few of the tracks for yourself here then do yourself a favor and go and buy the album!
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8.James Yuill
Yuill is a UK electro folk singer. He is a one-man band signed to the Moshi Moshi record label. His first album, Turning Down Water for Air was released in late 2008 and has since released several singles and working on a follow-up album. Check out his music here.
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Hope you enjoyed this month’s edition of THE ECLECTIC EIGHT.
Selamawit
Posted in SOUND, Uncategorized
Tagged Austra, Bond Song, David E. Beats, Europe, Hip-Hop, Hisham Bharoocha, Jack Cheshire, James Yuill, LONDON, SOUND, Stac, THE ECLECTIC EIGHT, THIRD MONDAYS, UK, V.A.S., Vanessa Da Mata, White House Band
Curating for a Cause, Dreams for Kids & L2 lounge present:
3315 Cady’s Alley NW (between 33rd and 34th off of M Street) Washington, DC 20007
Deadline: November 22, 2010 –Curating for a Cause invites artists to submit work (NOT A DONATION) for an exhibition and auction of art to be held DECEMBER 3rd at the upscale evening establishment L2 in Georgetown. This is an international call and is open to all working in wide variety of media, including ceramics, glass, painting, photography, printmaking, video and sculpture to exhibit and sell.
We encourage artists to donate a maximum of 20 percent of each painting sold to Dreams for Kids Dream Leaders and Extreme Recess outreach programs, but it is not mandatory.
Dream Leaders- A leadership program that unites children of diverse backgrounds through community service and service learning through our After-School Clubs, In-School Workshops, and Dream Leader Conferences.
Extreme Recess- An adaptive sports program offering children with physical and developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate in adventure activities, often for the very first time
Please send inquiries and submissions to: Jackienicolecantwell@gmail.com
Image entry will be in the form of JPEG digital files only. Review will be by digital image only.
JPEGs should be no larger than 300 dpi at approximately 4 by 6 inches. All digital files must be in JPEG format and must include the artist’s name and title of the submission (smithpainting5.jpg). Please do not use quotations or spaces in file names. (Artists may submit up to 6 images for consideration.) Website links will not be accepted as submissions.
Along with your Jpeg images should be an identification sheet describing your pieces. This sheet should include the title, dimensions of the work(s), medium, and any additional display requirements.
Please also include a minimum “suggested starting bid” for your work. This amount will be the starting bid for your work at the auction.
It is preferable that accepted work is hand delivered. You can contact me at (703)888-7591 to hand deliver the work to one of the following three locations:
2901 18th St NW # 212 ,Washington,DC 20009
Dreams For Kids (National Office)
2451 18th St NW * 2nd Floor (Adams Morgan) Washington, DC 20009
Artists are responsible for shipping their work if they choose to do so and work must be shipped in sturdy, reusable boxes.
Shipping address:
Jackie Cantwell—2901 18th st NW #212 Washington,DC 20009
RETURN SHIPPING MUST BE PREPAID AND ENCLOSED WITH ARTWORK!!! Neither the Dreams For Kids Foundation nor Curating for a Cause will be responsible for any damage incurred in transit.
Final measurements must be inclusive of frame, if applicable. Weight may not exceed 100 pounds. All entries must have been conceived and created by the artist submitting the work. All work selected must be ready for exhibit: 2D work must be framed with secure hanging devices; 3D work must be suitably prepared with instructions for installation. Provide pedestal if required.
Entry Check List
Please be sure you have completed and included all of the following:
Submit to:
Jackie Cantwell at Jackienicolecantwell@gmail.com
Who we are:
http://www.sarahcannon.net/?p=137 (Our last event)
We Curate exhibitions for fundraising events that include all mediums of art, music and performance, whether it is culinary or on paper we encourage 20% or more to be donated to a philanthropic cause. Planning events that are accessible to the public, exposing them to art music and culture. These are charity events where there’s food, music,… and there just happens to be high quality art that you might fall in love with… and its all to benefit a great cause.
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Mark your calendars and make sure you support this great cause and event!
National Geographic has some really great music programs lined up for this Fall. DMV’s own, Lunchboxtheory Productions, is supporting two specific programs, Bouncing Cats Screening + After Party w / Crazy Legs and Music on Photography(4 nights with renowned musicians showcasing their photography skills). Check out the information below for the events and make sure you go and get your tickets now!
Bouncing Cats Screening + After Party w / Crazy Legs
“The inspiring story of one man’s attempt to create a better life for the children of Uganda using the unlikely tools of hip-hop and breakdance. With narration by Common, and interviews with K’Naan and will.i.am, the film follows Abramz and Crazy Legs, one of the founding members of the Rock Steady Crew, on a journey for positive social change. Followed by Q&A with filmmaker Nabil Elderkin, Abramz, and Crazy Legs—and an after party.”
Buy Tickets: http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/films/2010/11/09/bouncing-cats/
Trailer: http://vimeo.com/12234800
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Music on Photography
Enjoy four intimate evenings with renowned personalities in the music world as they share their view of the planet from behind the camera lens. Moderated by Mark Seliger, contributing photographer at Vanity Fair and GQ, and Juliet Blake, senior vice president at the National Geographic Channel.
Tickets: http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/event-series/music-photography/
Danny Clinch November 10
One of the premier photographers of the popular music scene, Danny Clinch has photographed artists from Johnny Cash to Tupac Shakur. His work has appeared in publications such as Vanity Fair, Spin, andRolling Stone, and his photographs have appeared on hundreds of album covers. Moderated by Juliet Blake, SVP of Production, National Geographic Channel
Tickets: http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/speakers/2010/11/10/danny-clinch/
Neko Case December 1
Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Neko Case also has a degree in fine arts. Taking photographs “to remember the places I was traveling through that I never really got to know,” Case shares her colorful and creative perspective of the world. Moderated by Juliet Blake, SVP of Production, National Geographic Channel.
Tickets:
http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/speakers/2010/12/01/neko-case/
Ben Folds December 3
Ben Folds first found success as the leader of the platinum-selling band Ben Folds Five. Taking time out from the release of his new CD, Lonely Avenue, a collaboration with British author Nick Hornby, Folds—an accomplished photographer—shares the stories behind his images. Moderated by editorial photographer Mark Seliger.
Tickets: http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/speakers/2010/12/03/ben-folds/
Andy Summers December 4
Andy Summers, best known as the lead guitarist for the legendary band The Police, has also compiled an impressive body of photographic work, including his latest book, Desirer Walks the Streets, which documents the world as few of us see it. In this program Summers shares the stories behind his riveting images. Moderated by acclaimed photographer Mark Seliger.
Tickets: http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/speakers/2010/12/04/andy-summers/
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Make sure you get your tickets now and support National Geographic’s events.
Selamawit
Mid City Artists is holding an Open Studios that is free and open to the public. It is a twice-yearly event that draws hundreds to the Mid City area in the heart of DC. The event is being held this coming weekend, Nov 6-7th. Here is a downloadable map of where to see all the artworks. Below are my picks of the artists that are due to participate in this event this weekend:
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Please make sure to go and support this great event this weekend. Again here is Mid City Artists main site so you can look up more information regarding all the artists and about this weekend’s event.
Selamawit
Posted in SIGHT, Uncategorized
Tagged 2010, Art, Art Picks, Artists, DMV, GEORGE H. SMITH-SHOMARI, Glenn Fry, Hannah Naomi Kim, NOVEMBER 2010, Regina Miele, Robert T. Cole, Scott G. Brooks, SIGHT, Visual Arts
LunchboxTheory Productions has started a new video interview series and the first person being featured is an Iraqi hip/hop artist based out of Montreal by name of, The Narcicyst. Check out the interview below and also make sure to stop by on Wednesday, October 27th at the US Institute of Peace
Presentation and talk with the Narcicyst and Omar Offendum on Art and Identity, from 2-5 PM. The event is being held in the USIP’s 2nd floor conference room, 1200 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036! More event info here.
Hope you enjoyed the interview and make sure to check back on Lunchbox Theory Productions site for future updates to their Lunch Break Video Series.
Selamawit
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Canada, Hip-Hop, INTERVIEW, Iraq, Lunchbox Theory Productions, Montreal, Musicians, SIGHT, The Narcicyst, US Institute of Peace, USIP
A listening event at Denim Bar this Thursday, Oct 21st, from 7pm-10pm
for James Pants for Undercult Vol. 2 Japan along with a early listen to
Madlib Medicine Show No. 10 Black Soul. Food and Drinks will be served
(Sushi, Beer, Wine) as well as special shopping discounts from the Denim
Bar.
It’s in a few short days so don’t miss out!
Selamawit
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Tagged 10212010, Bethesda, Black Soul, Denim Bar, EVENT│Under.Cult presents: James Pants + MadLib Japan Vol.2 Listening Party, EVENTS, James Pants, Listening Party, Madlib Medicine Show, MD, Mens Lifestyle Collective, OCTOBER 2010, StonesThrow, Under Cult, Undercult, Undercult Vol. 2 Japan
