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What is AFropolitan?

Sep 22

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Hey Folks:

AFropolitan is the name of the latest CD from Derrick N. Ashong & Soulfege and it’s BANGING!

I don’t say this just because I had the opportunity to lend my vocals to a track or even becase BONE Entertainments own Stix Bones is the drummer for Soulfege; but I say this because it’s an awesome album.
Afropolitan offers listeners dance tunes, old school reggae and world music that appeals to an array of musical tastes. The creative forces behind Afropolitan are Derrick N. Ashong also known as D.N.A and Johnathan M. Gramling; Harvard graduates who are passionate about politics and music.

In Derrick’s words…

The album is called “AFropolitan” and it makes a musical & lyrical statement about an identity that not only applies to me and my bandmates, but to many of our friends, fans & peers around the world.  It’s an identity that transcends traditional boundaries of culture, ethnicity, race & nationality.  If you’ve never heard the term before you can get an insight into what it means by reading this powerful essay written by my friend taiye selasi – a Ghanaian-Nigerian-American literary genius who you will be hearing much more of in the not-too-distant future.

Don’t take our word for it… check out “Afroploitan” here and get a taste of the tunes.

If you are in the NYC area on October 13th join Soulfege for the NYC album release at
Location: DROM 85 Avenue A (b/w 5th & 6th) New York, NY – (212) 777-1157
Time: ‎8:00PM

Until next time…

Keep Jammin’

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Wordless Wednesday: T-Cup Cafe Live Music

Aug 10

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International African Arts Festival July 1-4

Jun 27

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Hey Folks:

If you are in NYC this coming weekend. I suggest to head to Brooklyn and take part in the40th Annual International African Arts Festival!


July 1 – July 4, 2011
Commodore Barry Park
Downtown Brooklyn, NY

This four-day annual arts and crafts festival, a Brooklyn summer institution since 1971 (and formerly held at Boys and Girls High School), includes an African Marketplace, dance and music performances, and fashion shows.

The festival takes place at Commodore Barry Park (Navy Street, between Park and Flushing Avenues, on the border between Downtown Brooklyn and Fort Greene) rain or shine, July 1-4, 10AM-9PM

Schedule:
FRIDAY, JULY 1
Ancestral opening with Shanto
James Fleet/Drake Colley Quintet
Ngoma-Tribute to Billy Bang
Greg Stamper
Colonel Abrams Dance Party
Asase Ya

SATURDAY, JULY 2
Tribute to Chief Bey, Nana Dinizulu and Baba Ishangi
Ifetayo Youth Ensemble
Omi Yesa
Dimizulu African Dancers, Drummers and Singers
Ishangi family Dancers
Bill Mc Cloud, Urban Ju-Jitsu

SUNDAY, JULY 3
Gospel
Graveshift
Amma Watt
Phyllis Yvonne Stickney MC
The Black Alley players featuring Ebony Jo-Ann (B.O.N.E. Ent. Artist with artist Stix Bones and Johnny Turco)
Tribute to Gil Scott Heron feat. The Last Poets and the Midnight Band
International Day of the Drum Celebrating and Observance
Akom

MONDAY, JULY 4
Rome Neal’s Women In Jazz
Orquesta Tipica 73 (Salsa music)
Phyllis Yvonne Stickney MC
Norman Conners and the Starship Orchestra
Forces of Nature
International Day of the Drum Celebrating and Observance

For information on the Children’s Program (including the Fashion Show, the Afrikan Poetry Theater Poetry Slam, and the Natural Hair Show) and other details, call 718.638.3700 or send an email to infoatIAAFestival.org

Hope to see you there!!!

Keep Jammin!

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Pre-Father’s Day Jazz Night

May 5

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What Makes a True Musician?

May 5

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Hey Folks:

Recently Stix Bones asked a question on his facebook fan page.

 

 

Does having the ability to create music on garage band, logic, protools, etc qualify you as a musician? If so how?
His fans had plenty to say…

Derrick N Ashong said Good question. I think regardless of your instrument, the act of making music makes you a musician. The quality of the music you make determines if you’re a good one…

Johnny Richard said Well, since you asked…no it does not, anyone with computer skills, or technical know how could create something and call themselves a songwriter or musician.that is undermining the hard work, education, talent that goes into being a real musician. Thanks to technology, this is what is going on today. I would say you …are creating something, but since you cannot play an actual instrument, i would say you are not a musician per say…just like calling yourself a songwriter, if you do not have some background in music theory, would you call yourself a songwriter? Too many people today are calling themselves this and that and they are not. They are wanna be’s and make believe musicians. Because I can turn a wrench does that make me a mechanic? I am not hating on anyone, I just think that because of “technology” dj’s computer generated sounds, etc. The actual musician is being put out of work.look at the broadway musician! We are a dying breed, like the dinosaur! I could go on and on about this sensitive subject, but I think I will stop here…………johnny

Readers what say you? If I set up my ENVY 14 series with Beats Audio will I be a musician????

Keep Jammin’
MrsDeveter

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Women Behind the Music: Mona Scott – Young

Mar 14

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Hey Folks:

Ever wonder who managed to steer Missy Elliott into the the talented career woman she is, or who focused Busta Rhymes’ Ya, Ya, Ya’s? How about the person behind Maxwell or Fantasia? Read the rest of this entry »

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Women Behind the Music: Nicole Vandenberg

Mar 9

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Hey Folks:

I’m sure you thought I would start off with someone you knew but where would the fun be in that? I mean if you aleady know this information then there is no reason for you to come and read my posts on The B.O.N.E. Chronicles.

Public Relations or better known as PR  are the folks who are responsible for making artists and organizations look good in the public eye. It’s very clear that some artists either need to hire a good firm (i.e. Charlie Sheen) or fire the folks they have on retainer because they aren’t doing a good job cleaning up their nasty messes. Read the rest of this entry »

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Happy Women’s History Month: Women Behind The Music

Mar 7

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Hey Folks:

I’m a little late to the party but as they say better late then never; right? Happy Women’s History Month!!! I had grand ideas on how we would celebrate this great month (which began as a day and then evolved into a week and finally a month)  here at the B.O.N.E Chronicles but sometimes plans have to be altered. So instead of the fabulous series of interviews with today’s women in jazz; I’m going to salute the Women Behind the Music. You know; the incredible women who manage, sign and book the talent, the ladies who – record, mix/master, write, produce and get the great music we love out there to the masses!

Stop by often to see who will receive a B.O.N.E. Chronicles thank you!

Keep Jammin’
MrsDeveter

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Jazz Night with Stix Bones & Friends 3/19

Mar 7

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Hey Folks:

Did you miss the first Jazz night in late January? If so, you missed a treat.
The boiler at the Paradise Theater wasn’t working so the room was initially rather chilly but when Marcus Anderson played his sax and Matt Marshak fired up his guitar the warmed place up nicely! By the time Stix Bones and the B.O.N.E. Squad got on stage and folks were nicely liquored up the place was TOASTY!!!!

Here is a cool picture of Stix Bones and the audience “Brooklyn Style”

Hope you make Jazz Night 2 with David Stevens!

Keep Jammin!

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Celebrating Dwayne McDuffie

Feb 24

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Hey Folks:

Here at the B.O.N.E. Chronicles we LOVE cartoons. I mean we really heart them big time; so much that our children have renamed all the members of our family to Justice League characters. Today I heard about the passing of Dwayne McDuffie, the creator of many Kids WB action cartoons that were well written, educational and super entertaining.

Dwayne McDuffie, wrote comic books for Marvel and DC and co-founded his own publishing company before crossing over to television and animation, he passed away on 2/22 at the age of 49 one day after his birthday. A few of our favorite comics that Dwayne was responsible for are “Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths” and the animated TV series “Static Shock”. I just saw a commercial for a new Superman animated movie titled “All-Star Superman” which he too penned. Read the rest of this entry »