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FRIDAY
September 3, 2004
THIS WEEK EVENTS IN
WASHINGTON DC, BALTIMORE MD, WILMINGTON DEL, NEW YORK AND MORE
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WHAT'S HAPPENING by Todd Mangatal Greetings
To all, my on-line family: Happy
Independence to Trinidad and Tobago (August 31, 2004)! I
want to start off by letting you know how very pleased we are regarding
all your comments from our last weeks’ commentary about Beenie Man
being removed from the MTV Video Awards Concert, and why this
took place. Thank you for all the fabulous comments! One
sister in particular was an advocate for the banning of Buju Bantan’s
music several years ago, and she pointed out some important facts. Most importantly, she was very sorry she had done this
because it ruined Buju’s career.
She and others have stated that this thought (hating this
particular group) have been the culture in Jamaica for a very long time,
so basically they are singing about what they know and have been taught
throughout the years. Yes,
I am completely aware of this (which is an important fact), and I’ve
always been saddened by what Buju has experienced (an artist whom I’ve
enjoyed from the beginning of his career and still very much do), but
that still doesn’t make it right! Remember just a few years ago it was the culture in America
to enslave, lynch, and oppress black people, but if the people and the
advocates didn’t stand up against this, it would still be the culture
today. It’s not right for
anyone to judge anyone whose not directly harming them!
Again, thanks for all your comments! Saturday
Night the Messenger (Luciano) was in town performing and he certainly
delivered "The Message". For those who were uncertain
about things in their life and was looking for the answers, you must
have found them. Wow, the vibes I constantly talk about was
certainly in the place that night and it was right! My wife and all our
friends indicated to me that I must have been in heaven since the
aroma was definitely in the place as well, but I had a cold and didn't
experience this. Imagine
Mary was chilling and hanging out with me that night, but I was too
stuffed up to pay her any attention!
Anyway, everything about this show was wonderful, Dean
Frazier blew his heart out, he is such a talented sax player, the
"The Far East Singers" (Lucie’s back up singers) were great,
and so was Mikey General. Luciano took the stage and did a
wonderful performance. He sang the many hit tunes he had released
over the years, and every one of them he delivered very well.
I'm a little disappointed that he didn't sing our favorite
"Long Story". Additionally, I was a little disturbed though,
because throughout the night a few folks walked up to me and
"messed up my vibe" by stating they were bored, how on earth
can anyone be bored listening to Luciano? Clearly, they didn't'
receive his message, and never found the answers…what a pity!!!
My wife and I, as usual were completely entertained, and were touched by
his conscious and uplifting music. Again, I ask how could these
positive lyrics not touch someone's soul? The lyrics and messages
in his music definitely come from a higher power.
If you hear Luciano is coming to your town run out and see this
positive reggae artist, it will be well worth it. Earlier
on Saturday evening we also attended the Caribbean Connection
"Night of Fashion" and that too was a wonderful event. I
must say the talent in this area is outstanding. The fashions were
nice, but the talent that was exposed at this event was really great.
They had a dance group (girls between the ages of 10 and 11) who
performed, and these young ladies put on a wonderful performance, they
were so full of energy. They impressed my wife greatly.
There were many other performances that impressed us, poetry written and
performed by a young lady from our community Ms. Leslie St. Julien who
did a great job, as well as Ms. Jennifer Hubert direct from NJ who
performed 2 skits (Paul Keens Douglas). The finale of the show was
hearing the sounds of Naima and the "Frontline Band".
Naima did her poetry to the sounds of "Frontline". Look
out for Naima and this new band; they are going to do big things.
For those who attended this event, Caribbean Connection's President
Beverlee Dawkins along with all its members, and we at Arious thank you
tremendously! Sunday
we were in attendance of a private show of the Youth Choir Jeunes Agape,
and once again they did a great job. We understand their performance on
Tuesday (August 31st) at the Kennedy Center was excellent,
and the support was overwhelming. Thanks
to all in our community who came out and attended this wonderful Kennedy
Center show. This
weekend is all about New York (Labor Day) Caribbean Carnival, held in
Brooklyn (The largest Caribbean Carnival in North America).
Unfortunately, I did not receive much information on all the
events (I guess the promoters were very busy), but Mr. Trini Wilt one of
our on-line family indicated that the following link lists many of the
Carnival events. Please log
on to this site for many of the festivities http://www.carnivalpower.com.
We intend to check out some of the events, along with
“J’Ouvert” and the Carnival parade.
Enjoy NY Carnival, and be safe!!!! Until Next Week!
Have
a wonderful weekend! |
For anyone in our community or those who are out of town, who wishes to submit a commentary about an event you attended, or just want to tell us about an interesting experience, please feel free to submit it to us at ariousentertainment@earthlink.net, we would be glad to include it in our weekly commentary.
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Carnivals 2004
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LABOR DAY WEEKEND NEW YORK CARNIVAL September 3-6, 2004 |
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September 16th - 19th 2004 CCDC Presents The Original Baltimore Caribbean Carnival 2k4 Druid Hill Park Baltimore MD. Contact 401-366-7161 or 410-235-6955 |
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October 11, 2004 Broward County Caribbean Carnival Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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October 11, 2004 Miami Caribbean Carnival
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diminish!
Scroll down to view all the upcoming Events & Announcements, "Shout Outs", anD DEALS! Happy Independance! Trinidad & Tobago (August 31, 2004)
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WASHINGTON, DC
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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 2nd - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5th 2004 KANKOURAN WEST AFRICAN DANCE COMPANY 21st ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE CONCERT "CIRCLE OF PRAISE" FEATURING CAPTIVATING RHYTHMS AND MOVEMENT FROM AFRICA, CUBA AND AMERICA CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD AT THE KENNEDY REC. CENTER HOSTED BY ARTIST FROM SENEGAL, GUINEA AND LIBERIA. "CIRCLE OF PRAISE" FUNDRAISER CONCERT FEATURING DANCES FROM AFRICA AND THE CARIBBEAN TAKES PLACE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4th 2004 8PM @ LISNER AUDITORIUM 730 21ST ST. NW. WASHINGTON DC TICKET DONATIONS WORKSHOPS $15.00/ADULT $12.00/CHILDREN CONCERT $25.00/ADULT $20.00 SENIORS/STUDENTS $16.00 CHILDREN FOR INFORMATION 202-518-1213 or www.kankouran.org |
BALTIMORE MARYLAND
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th 2004 YOUNG LAWYERS CORPORATE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS ANNUAL YLCP POOLSIDE CONCERT AND PARTY @ MILFORD MILL SWIM CLUB 3800 MILLFORD MILL RD. BALTIMORE MD. 2 SWIMMING AREAS CASH BAR FESTIVAL FOOD BEACH VOLLEYBALL PICNIC AREA A FULL DAY OF LIVE MUSIC JAZZ, NEO SOUL, REGGAE, REGATON, SOCA, SALSA, R&B & HIP HOP BOSSMAN PAULA CAMPBELL REHEEM DEVAUGHN MARCUS JOHNSON LYFE ALYSON WILLIAMS & A FASHION SHOW BY GEMINI MODELS CELEBRITY HOSTS CHRIS MCALISTER & CLAUDIA JORDAN MEMBERS OF THE REDSKINS, RAVANS, FALCONS, WIZARDS, WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE ADVANCE TICKETS $20.00 FOR MORE INFO |
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CELEBRITY AFTER PARTY @ H2O 800 WATER ST. SW WASHINGTON |
WEEKLY EVENTS
BALTIMORE MARYLAND
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Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday DE JUK JOINT AFTER HOURS!!!!!! B.Y.O.B MUSIC BY Original Signal Sound & DJ Smalley (The Golden Touch) Ladies Ladies Ladies Free B4 11pm on Thursday And 1am Fri. & Sat. $3.00 Thursday (10pm to 2:30am) $7:00 Friday & Saturday (12am To 5am) 21 and Over Tight Security For Info Call Stephen @443-465-7633 or Natalie @443-465-5840 or log onto; www.tcinfinity.com email tcinfinity@yahoo.com |
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Sunday, September 12, 2004 |
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Shortmus Productions, Thermal Marketing In Association with Wordsound Ent. Presents DC Soca Invasion 2 Reigning Calypso Monach From St. Vincent: Princes Monique From Grenada: King Ajamu Along with Global Exxplosion, Luta, Winston Soso, Jamesy P. Fafa, Supa P, Alla-G, Pat Ralph, Troots, and Ice & Fimba At: The Mirage Hall, 1401 University Blvd., Langley Park, MD Gates open at 2pm - Showtime: 8pm - Adm. $25.00 Adv. & more at Door For Info: Shortmas 202-549-4142 and Marcus 301-938-3837 |
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September 16th - 19th 2004 CCDC Presents The Original Baltimore Caribbean Carnival 2k4 Druid Hill Park Baltimore MD. Contact 401-366-7161 or 410-235-6955 |
NEW YORK
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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19th 2004 Miss Trinidad & Tobago New York Pageant @ Pace University ( Downtown Manhattan)
Contact Info.: 213-340-1334 or misstntny@hotmail.com Look out for pictures and more details soon!!!! |
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