SOUL EXPLORATIONS :: SOULPEOPLE :: SPRING SOUL 2008

Major Soul Events Hit L.A. This Spring

February 4 2008 • Text by Tomas Palermo

New York may be known as “the city that never sleeps,” but it's looking like Los Angeles is the city where art don’t sleep. This spring, Angelenos will have a whole lot of soul to stay awake for, as local collective Art Don’t Sleep has assembled some amazing music events in the coming months.

ADS’s five-part Soul Exploration live music and DJ series, held at The Crash Mansion in downtown Los Angeles, kicks off with a bang Saturday, (in conjunction with SOULPEOPLE) February 16 with a live performance from Philly-born, New York-based singer Bilal (of the Soulquarians), featuring SA-RA Creative Partners. Also performing that night is nine-piece band Orgone, celebrating its new album, The Killion Floor, on Ubiquity Records, and DJs Coleman and Al Jackson.

Part two of the dynamic, independent soul showcase goes down March 1, with PPP (formerly Platinum Pied Pipers) performing live, London’s Spacek Sound System, heavy L.A. emcee/producer combo Blu and Exile along with San Francisco’s DJ Sake 1, and J-Boogie with L.A. DJs Coleman and Aski.

On March 8, Art Don’t Sleep switches it up with the Cali party series featuring The Lions’ Jungle Struttin album release party and live performance. The night will also feature live sets from Ubiquity artists Nino Moeshella, veteran soul singer Darondo, and L.A.’s Connie Price and the Keystones, with DJs Jeremy Sole, Shakespeare, and Aurelito (I&I Soundsystem). That’s an insane live line-up!

March 15, Soul Exploration part three takes place, featuring a live performance by the legendary group RAMP (sampled by Tribe Called Quest and others), with all five original members. Also playing live are The Rebirth and Boogaloo Assassins with DJs Coleman and SOULPEOPLE’s Cid Hernandez. To put this night in perspective, the DC-based RAMP (pictured above) has been largely ignored in the U.S. since the '70s, playing mainly European gigs in recent years. But the popularity in recent decades of its Roy Ayers-produced classics “Daylight” and “Everyone Loves The Sunshine” has brought the group wider acclaim.

The Crash Mansion is located at 1024 S Grand Ave. at Olympic, downtown Los Angeles. Shows start at 9 p.m., are 21 with ID and covers vary.

SoulPeople:: Bilal w/ SA-RA Creative Partners +Orgone

This show will not disappoint. Get your tickets now before it's sold-out.

Keep an eye out for upcoming shows. SoulPeople has projects that will keep you grooving...


Fresh out the gate, 2008 has been everything an Angelino can wish for. The creative movement taking place in the city is reminiscent of a vibrant musical community of the 60's. In this spirit we are going to explore music from the past, present and future. ArtDontSleep is proud to present our first four events of 2008.



Satuday Feb. 16th, 2008
Soul Exploration I of IV
Presented by: KCRW, SOULPEOPLE and ArtDontSleep is proud to present our first four events of 2008.



Bilal [NYC] *Live*
featuring Sa-Ra Creative Partners

Orgone *Live*

DJ's
Coleman & Al Jackson


Located @ The Crash Mansion :: 1024 S Grand Ave. :: Downtown Los Angeles, CA.
20$ @ the door :: 21+ Wiser :: Doors Open @ 9pm
Info :: myspace.com/artdontsleep :: artdontsleep@sbcglobal.net
*early arrival suggested*

Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.
- Edgar Allan Poe

Dig Deeper...


Bilal
Raised in Philadelphia, Bilal frequented hole-in-the-wall clubs till sunrise with aspirations of scoring film. His eventual classical training at New York City's Mannes Music Conservatory ensured him able to sing opera in seven languages as well as an extended musical vocabulary. Bilal is a young disciple of King Tubby and Jelly Roll Morton; music of the early twenties, that pitch and swing, the bass striding on all fours. "I am fascinated by the history of our music. Jazz is a whorehouse," Bilal says of the historical sin and salvation of the form. "The original booty shake." Perhaps he shall silence Wynton Marsalis and those conservative keepers of institution, naysayers of today's musical youth.

Eventually Bilal moved to Brooklyn and began gigging around the city. He is now a venerable member of the collective Soul Aquarians, along with folks like Badu, Mos Def, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Q-Tip, D'Angelo. Bilal is by far an ArtDontSleep favorite and we couldn’t think of a better way to kick off our Soul Series. Prepare for your lives to be changed.


Sa-Ra Creative Partners
Experience and innovation. In the age of young thugs and one-hit wonders, these two traits are often missing from todays Hip-Hop. Not so, with SA-RA. The Los Angeles/New York-based group/production trio consisting of Taz Arnold, Shafiq Husayn and Om'Mas Keith have a term and a definition to describe their music, says Shafiq. “The term: Afro Magnetic Electronic Spiritualism. The definition: Black music.” Bear witness to the union of three of the freshest Angelinos to make music in the last decade.


Orgone
With a lively, evocative set of covers and original material, Los Angeles-based ensemble Orgone brought new attention to the funk revivalist and jam band circuits when they launched their recording career with Ubiquity Records in the mid- to late 2000s. Orgone's sound hosts a myriad groove-oriented styles, including but not limited to deep funk, '60s Memphis soul/blues, Fela-inspired Afro-beat, hip-hop, Latin jazz, and electronic dance and house. Many of the band's musicians started playing together in the early '90s, but Orgone did not develop into a tight-knit ensemble until the end of the decade.

Every Thursday Night in LA (Blue Velvet Lounge) SOULPEOPLE

If you live in Los Angeles, are going to Los Angeles, or have friends in Los Angeles, come check out the Blue Velvet Lounge. It's a place to relax and have some drinks while listening to beats old and new. And if you can't make it, tell a friend. There's always something for everyone at the Blue Velvet Lounge.



Meet.Mix & Politic at L.A.'s only Soulful Ultra Lounge



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The Blue Velvet Lounge
750 S. Garland Ave. 90017 {DTLA}
213.239.0061 || (10pm - 2am) || 21+

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The Blue Velvet Lounge
is located between 7th and 8th street
(2 blocks west of the 110 freeway) on Garland Ave. @The Flat
{click here for map}

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SOULPEOPLE is fiercely independent and supported by our lovely family and crew.

C-Boogie
Coleman
Mr Alfred Hawkins
Max Rocha
Aja
Seven57
Adrienne
Kazue
Oni
Tania
Karina
Lisa P.
Jaqueline
Thieny

SOULPEOPLE: Peter Hadar & Ilhame @ Blue Velvet Lounge Thursday, Nove 23rd!

The Blue Velvet Lounge
750 S. Garland Ave. 90017 {DTLA}
213.239.0061 || (10pm - 2am) || 21+
no cover || $5 valet available {suggested}

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The Blue Velvet Lounge {click here for map}
is located between 7th and 8th street
(2 blocks west of the 110 freeway) on Garland Ave. @The Flat

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“With just the right amount of heart, soul and edge, Peter Hadar IS the ‘Coolest Weirdo’.” - Rahsaan Patterson

“Pete has developed into a great writer and dope artist, so keep a look out for Peter Hadar.” - Eric Robeson

At first glance, Peter Hardar, born Peter Winstead, Jr., may seem like a superhero with a death wish rather than an extremely talented singer & songwriter. His unending struggle to learn and evolve as an artist coupled with his plans to die a great musician instantly single him out in an industry wrought with fly by night artists. As a young man, Hadar struggled to dissipate from the shadows of his father, a musical prodigy and well-known gospel artist. He longed to make a name for himself outside the music world. He was soon drawn to fashion, where he blazed a trail for himself with ease. It was because of his ferociousness at learning the trade and defeating challenges that he earned the name “Hadar,” given to him by his uncle, a Hebrew Israelite. “Hadar” literally means “adornment,” and in his case “to decorate or dress.”

In 2004, after losing his job in the fashion industry, Hadar found himself in dire straits. It was at that point that he realized that working for someone else did not appeal to him and decided to take the indie route to develop his paternal gift of music. Locking himself in his mother’s house and writing nonstop, Hadar, found he also had the gift of “dressing music.”
With only a year and some change as a songwriter and no formal training as a musician, Hadar began putting together an impressive resume. Through his industry connections, he was able to collaborate with some of R&B’s most respected artists including Chante Moore, Carl Thomas, and Joe.

Continuously progressing, Hadar eventually met up with Mike Genato (The G:neous) and the drum and bass duo Mathematics. Together, these musical scientists have concocted a formula that is unique, unrivaled and distinctively Peter Hadar. With his first solo effort, 'Memories of the Heart', released in July 2006, Hadar is working on taking over the world with his own brand of cool weirdo music. This definitely looks like a job for Peter Hadar.

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She has Morocco in her blood, Paris in her heart and music in her soul.
Ilhame (aptly meaning “inspiration” in Arabic) always knew that music would be her constant muse. Born in the 17th District of Paris, Ilhame’s first musical experience was alongside her older sister, having innocent fun. As a little girl she loved to imitate famous musicians, reproducing mostly soul, funk and R&B stars such as Luther Vandross, Rose Royce and Bill Withers. At grade school she was urged by her music teacher to pursue her love for music, who noticed Ilhame’s natural talents as a vocalist. Thus, it was merely by pure instinct that Ilhame followed suit, followed her soul, and followed music.

Supported by DJ Fun (of Saian Supa Crew fame), a long-time friend and producer/sound engineer, Ilhame decided it was time to finance her own project and placed her career in her own hands. She decided that it was time to record an album. In 2000, a meeting brought forth a continuing collaboration with Max Valetudie, hip-hop/R&B/French Reggae producer (NTM, Raggasonic, Princess Erika, Tonton David). Lyricists and musicians such as Pascal Hospital, Marion Michau, and rap artist Kodjo have also lent their talents to Ilhame’s work in progress. In 2005, Ilhame traveled to the U.S. - Los Angeles to be exact - to record a major part of her album, an experience which furthered her desire continue making music. As Ilhame states, “I live, eat and sleep music. This is what I want to do. This is what I love to do.”

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SOULPEOPLE is fiercely independent and supported by our lovely family and crew.

C-Boogie
Coleman
Mr Alfred Hawkins
Max Rocha
Aja
Seven57
Adrienne
Kazue
Oni
Tania
Karina
Lisa P.
Jaqueline
Thieny

This Thursday! Blue Velvet Lounge Downtown LA

If you're in the area, check out SoulPeople at the Blue Velvet Lounge. It's a place to go lounge with your friends, have drinks and relax. The music doesn't stop and keeps in you a groove.




The Blue Velvet Lounge
750 S. Garland Ave. 90017 {DTLA}
213.239.0061 || (10pm - 2am) || 21+
no cover || $5 valet available {suggested}



The Blue Velvet Lounge {click here for map}
is located between 7th and 8th street
(2 blocks west of the 110 freeway) on Garland Ave. @The Flat

SOULPEOPLE is fiercely independent and supported by our lovely family and crew.

C-Boogie
Coleman
Mr Alfred Hawkins
Max Rocha
Aja
Seven57
Adrienne
Kazue
Oni
Tania
Karina
Lisa P.
Jaqueline
Thieny

SOULPEOPLE Raydee-OH Podcast Season 2 - Epi 15

click here and ur one step closer to the dopeness !!

SoulPeople Myspace

Soulpeople Video Blog! Check it out!!!

Well folks here we have it ...finally our premier episode of "Soulpeople Loves You" ::videoblog::
and yes like our very first radio podcast its a little rough but we're learning as we go...we hope you like it and welcome any comments or feedback - Peace!



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CLICK HERE TO FIND OUR BLOGPAGE!!

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"Soulpeople Loves You" ~::~ Episode #1 - Fall 2007

Hosted by: Aja
Shot and Edited by: James Spooner {www.afropunk.com}
Directed by: Cid Hernandez

Production assistance by: Kazue, Chris Boogie, Orlando A., Adrienne, and Erik Rico

Special thanks to: Asad (Footlong Development) and Dru (Art Don't Sleep) Bobbito, Spinna and Rashida.

Peace to soulpeople crew & fam : Seven57, Karina,Tania, Oni, Soy, Max Rocha, Coleman, and Alfred Hawkins.

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Poolside Party in LA!!!

Hey Everyone!

If you're going to be in the LA area, come check out the Blue Velvet Lounge. It's the end of the summer pool party with 4 great dj's and a view to die for. The tunes will be going until 9pm.

I'll see you there!




~::~ SOULPEOPLE ~::~

end of Summer poolside party
Sunday Aug. 26th

The Blue Velvet Lounge
750 S. Garland Ave. 90017 {downtown L.A.}
213.239.0061

Daytime
(1pm - 9pm)

~::~ SOULPEOPLE DEEJAY'S~::~
cid hernandez
coleman
seven57
kazue

and special guest DJ's (hmmmm)
no cover and no rsvp required !! (imagine that)




::SOULPEOPLE::
is an assembly of diverse individuals that are linked by common interests and ideals. We are universal, but we are also SELECTIVE. Our aim is to provide social events, concerts, parties and other networking opps. for those who align with our values...

We know our roots
We appreciate culture.
We promote progressive art and music.
We appreciate beauty in its rawest forms.
We believe in loud soulful self-expression.
We enjoy a hightened sense of consciousness.

The BLUE VELVET Lounge is located between 7th and 8th street
(2 blocks west of the 110 freeway)

click here for mapquest

SOULPEOPLE ll Poolside ll Sun Aug 26th ll Blue Velvet Lounge ll Los Angeles

Come and hang out poolside...





~::~ SOULPEOPLE ~::~

end of Summer poolside party
Sunday Aug. 26th

The Blue Velvet Lounge
750 S. Garland Ave. 90017 {downtown L.A.}
213.239.0061

Daytime
(1pm - 9pm)

~::~ SOULPEOPLE DEEJAY'S~::~
cid hernandez
coleman
seven57
kazue

and special guest DJ's (hmmmm)
no cover and no rsvp required !! (imagine that)




::SOULPEOPLE::
is an assembly of diverse individuals that are linked by common interests and ideals. We are universal, but we are also SELECTIVE. Our aim is to provide social events, concerts, parties and other networking opps. for those who align with our values...

We know our roots
We appreciate culture.
We promote progressive art and music.
We appreciate beauty in its rawest forms.
We believe in loud soulful self-expression.
We enjoy a hightened sense of consciousness.

The BLUE VELVET Lounge is located between 7th and 8th street
(2 blocks west of the 110 freeway)

click here for mapquest