Perspectivas this Friday!! and more Afrotaino Updates
But quickly, so many great things in the Afrotaino Productions schedule. The fall season is coming soon, and we’re ready and excited. Lo mismo va con el final del verano…you wanna end the summer with a blast right?
Afrotaino Productions & International House-Philly are so very proud (and triste) to present the final installment of the season for our latino-themed film series, PERSPECTIVAS. And muchachos, do we have un vacilon for you!
(You know we gotta go out with a bang…)
We are screening FANIA ALL-STARS: LIVE IN AFRIKA!!
But wait, there’s more!
-We will be expecting many exciting guests including PUPI LEGARRETA, native son to Cuba, violinista, flautista, cantante, arreglista, pianista, y guitarrista, and THE ONLY Philadelphia-based member of the Fania All-Stars.
Don’t miss this rare appearance!
- Also, fresh off the plane from Loiza, Puerto Rico (where they attended a tribute to their family for preserving the art and legacy of Bomba): LA FAMILIA ROJAS, one of the Philly’s renowned Bomba dance companies.
- and to keep us moving and dancing under the open night sky, a rare *vinyl set* from
DJ RAHSAAN playing hits and rarities from the Fania label…
FREE popcorn courtesy of Whole Foods! Family-friendly environment!
It’s all going down on the rooftop of Whole Foods Market (10th & South Sts.) on Friday, August 22nd here in Philadelphia.
Doors open @ 7pm; film starts @ sundown.
(Raindate: Friday, August 29th, 2008)
$7.00 General Admission/$5.00 Internationalist Members/Students
SPREAD THE WORD!
PLEASE NOTE: Due to a possible shortage of seating, we encourage you to bring folding lawn chairs, blankets, etc. And we definitely encourage you to Dance!!
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September is right around the corner, and Afrotaino Productions is always up to something so good…
Afrotaino Productions, El Concilio, and Raven Lounge invite you to
Viernes Sociales AKA “The Official Rican Happy Hour”
Join us on these dates throughout September!
Friday, 9/5 Salsa Sing-and-Dance-a-long
with DJ Rahsaan & Grupo Fuego’s Hector Serrano
Friday, 9/12 Domino Tournament
Friday, 9/19 ’Latino Art from the Edge’ Art Exhibit/Auction
Thurs., 9/26 A Tribute to Juan Antonio Corretjer
$5 gets you in…muchos drink specials…and more!
21 and older please/ID Required
The post-work party starts once you get there…(but get there by 6pm, ‘ta bien? We don’t let drinks get warm.)
Raven Lounge is located @ 1718 Sansom Street, Center City Philadelphia
*All proceeds will support the 46th Annual Philadelphia Puerto Rican Festival
For more info, contact El Concilio (215) 627-3100
Nos Vemos Alla!!
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Afrotaino Productions & Nacional Records definitely have got a thing goin’ on.
You can see them hand in hand at all the hotspots! They were @ the Vans Warped tour supporting The Pinker Tones, and also that record release party for Plastilina Mosh!
Que te parece? Ay, el bochinche…What’s next? Stay tuned.
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Coming soon: TRIGUEÑA, Dutty Chutney, Rock en Español in Philly, “Our Women, Our Struggle”, and of course, so much more we can’t speak on…yet. Stay tuned for updates, view photos of our events, and always check our vibe:myspace.com/afrotainoproductions
Currently in rotation in the Afrotaino office: Lele “El Arma Secreta” “Boca na’ ma’”; Sizzla “Fire bun di whola dem” (Martial Arts Riddim); Mavado “Don’t Mess Around” (Bad Dog Riddim); Public Enemy “You’re gonna get yours”; Calle 13 “La Fokin Moda”; Hector Lavoe “Rompe Saraguey”; El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico “Me Libere”; Nejo “Un Call (remix)”; Ryan Leslie “Addiction” (feat. Cassie & Fabolous); Mala Rodriguez “Tengo un trato”; Arianna Puello “Ay Caramba”; various canciones deDamas Gratis; Milton Cardona “Chango”.
Shouts/props: the Passport Saturdays family (you know who you are); Marlene & TKC; Rafael & Mari y familia; Affil y el corillo; Natalia and Paul@Nacional; Elvis & the crew (hablamos en Noviembre); Incognegro’s/Black Landlord’s Smoove; Ali & the mighty ‘burbs; El Concilio; Papo@Taller PR; Polo en PR (can’t…be…jealous..); Mandip & M-Ski; Jesse B. & AMLA; Melissa M.; Chino@Funk-O-Mart; DJ Hi-Res; Martin Maddox and Launch Pad Studio; Donovan, Dionne & family; The Philadelphia Caribbean massive; our friends @ the HBA; Univision; and last but not least, La Mano Poderosa.
Gracias al Cielo que me libere!
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