Keeping you in the loop (8.27.09) Perspectivas presents La Clave
Posted on August 28th, 2009 by Afrotaino Productions
Hello amigos,
Just because August is coming to an end, that doesn’t mean the party stops! You know us y la que hay, we’re always looking for the perfect beat. Hopefully you can join us for these Afrotaino events. They’re guaranteed to be incredible!
Especially….
8.28.09. Friday/viernes: PERSPECTIVAS!
Our 3rd installment of our Latino-themed film series gets underway with a little help from our friends.
Notably the International House, the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, Philadelphia Youth Network, and Empowerment Group.
Just because August is coming to an end, that doesn’t mean the party stops! You know us y la que hay, we’re always looking for the perfect beat. Hopefully you can join us for these Afrotaino events. They’re guaranteed to be incredible!
Especially….
8.28.09. Friday/viernes: PERSPECTIVAS!
Our 3rd installment of our Latino-themed film series gets underway with a little help from our friends.
Notably the International House, the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, Philadelphia Youth Network, and Empowerment Group.
Afrotaino Productions’ own Marangeli Mejia-Rabell has been working close with a group of young filmmakers, ages 17-24, through a summertime film production bootcamp. They’ve been toiling away hard, learning the filmmaking skills to pay the movie industry bills, and they’ve also recorded their entire journey on camera. This young crew, FUTURE FILMS, will be hosting a cast & crew screening of this documentary prior to the LA CLAVE screening. And they’ve gone ahead and told EVERYBODY about it – including the Mayor!
***limited press opportunities – reply to this email if interested – NO PRESS ALLOWED WITHOUT PRE-APPROVAL!!!***
After that screening, get ready to get your education as we explore the similiarities between Salsa & Reggaeton with the fascinating documentary film, LA CLAVE (by Mariella Sosa, a Latina filmmaker known for her work as a photographer & videos). She’s interviewed all the heavyweights of both genres: Gilberto Santa Rosa, Tego Calderon, El Gran Combo, Julio Voltio, Hector “El Father”, Willie Colon, to name a few..you don’t want to miss this event! (see info on image)
***limited press opportunities – reply to this email if interested – NO PRESS ALLOWED WITHOUT PRE-APPROVAL!!!***
After that screening, get ready to get your education as we explore the similiarities between Salsa & Reggaeton with the fascinating documentary film, LA CLAVE (by Mariella Sosa, a Latina filmmaker known for her work as a photographer & videos). She’s interviewed all the heavyweights of both genres: Gilberto Santa Rosa, Tego Calderon, El Gran Combo, Julio Voltio, Hector “El Father”, Willie Colon, to name a few..you don’t want to miss this event! (see info on image)
Check out the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RXMZAGF6YA
PERSPECTIVAS presents LA CLAVE
preceded by FUTURE FILMS cast/crew screening
7PM SHARP!!!
$7 Admission
I-House members discounts valid!
International House, 3701 Chestnut St., Philadelphia
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9.4.09. Friday/viernes: BAMBULA!
Our good friend Rafael Zapata aka ‘Papo’ is often on the same wavelength as us. He’s an avid supporter of Afro-Caribbean studies, culture, politics, arts, music, etc. Let’s just say he’s in ‘the loop’. When he told us of his latest event, and asked us to be co-sponsors of the event, we couldn’t refuse. He’s arranged for the NYC-based Afro-Latino roots group, BAMBULA, to perform en el barrio!
Also performing that night, Philadelphia-by-way-of-Loiza bomba dance company, LA FAMILIA ROJAS!
We are so ready for a night of bomba, plena, palo, and so many other rhythms that make us dance all night.
BAMBULA performing LIVE!
8 PM SHARP!
Mis Viejos Restaurant, Lehigh & Mascher Sts.
El Barrio, North Philadelphia
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Okay you might be saying: “That’s it?? only 2 events?”
No te preocupes - we got more stuff in the pipeline.
We’ll definitely be in the house for the 2nd Annual Taino Indian Summer Party, Thursday 9.10.09. Tickets are $25, and the hostess of this annual party, Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sanchez of the 7th District, the 1st Latina elected to City Council, urges you all to come out in full force. So bring your friends for a very happy happy hour.
It all goes down @ Q-Ba Restaurant, 3rd & Girard Sts., Philadelphia, 5PM-7PM. See flyer attached.
For more info on becoming a Sponsor or a Host, contact 215.767.6649.
Surely you must save the date for Friday 9.18’s closeout of PERSPECTIVAS, as we present the one and only mindblowing experience called CELIA THE QUEEN. It’s an AMLA fundraiser too, so bring your dancing shoes!
Surely you must save the date for Friday 9.18’s closeout of PERSPECTIVAS, as we present the one and only mindblowing experience called CELIA THE QUEEN. It’s an AMLA fundraiser too, so bring your dancing shoes!
(Please note that this is the FULL FEATURE PRESENTATION, not the 1-hour version to be broadcast on PBS.)
The Philadelphia Puerto Rican Day Parade is here Sunday 9.27.09. Afrotaino Productions will definitely be in the house!
Also save that date for all sorts of crazy post-parade celebrations happening that night. Anything from celebrity cameos, salsa/reggaeton/mambo-drenched soundsystems, late night drum & dance bombazos to… otras cositas.
Stay tuned – more to come!
Suave,
Rahsaan Lucas
Marangeli Mejia-Rabell
Partners,
Afrotaino Productions
www.myspace.com/afrotainoproductions
afrotainoprod@gmail.com
*also check out our vision for a better future: www.myspace.com/thesiembraproject
The Philadelphia Puerto Rican Day Parade is here Sunday 9.27.09. Afrotaino Productions will definitely be in the house!
Also save that date for all sorts of crazy post-parade celebrations happening that night. Anything from celebrity cameos, salsa/reggaeton/mambo-drenched soundsystems, late night drum & dance bombazos to… otras cositas.
Stay tuned – more to come!
Suave,
Rahsaan Lucas
Marangeli Mejia-Rabell
Partners,
Afrotaino Productions
www.myspace.com/afrotainoproductions
afrotainoprod@gmail.com
*also check out our vision for a better future: www.myspace.com/thesiembraproject
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