CARIBELINQ EVENTS:
- Caribelinq in “Life is Living Festival”-news article
- SambaFunk Carnaval classes w/ King Theo I, Ongoing Sundays in Oakland
SAMBAFUNK! TRAVEL:
- Travel to Guinea, West Africa
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
- La Mixta Criolla’s debut CD AfroTaíno
ARTISTIC/CULTURAL SIGHTINGS:
- Love & Loss: Días de los Muertos 2011 @ Oakland Museum of CA, Oakland, CA
- Illuminations: Día de los Muertos 2011 @ SOMArts Bay Gallery, SF, CA
EVENTS AROUND THE BAY AREA
- Black Star Tues Nov 15, 2011 @ Mezzanine, SF, CA
- Lagos Roots Afrobeat Ensemble Wed Nov 16, 2011 @ Biscuits & Blues, SF, CA
- Scarface Live! Thurs Nov 17, 2011 @ The New Parish, Oakland, CA
- Little Brown Brother with Myrna Del Rio Fri Nov 18, 2011 @ 57th Street , Oakland, CA
- Roda de Samba Night Fri. Nov. 18, 2011 @ Il Pirata, SF, CA
- Falamansa, Forró stars Nov 19, 2011 @ Roccapulco, SF, CA
- Sabados Musicales at Sunrise! Sat Nov 19, 2011 @ Sunrise Restaurant, SF, CA
- Movie and Dance at Mandinga Capoeira Academy Sat, Nov 19, Oakland, CA
- Mucho Axé Sun Nov 20, 2011 @ Cato’s Ales House, Oakland, CA
DANCE/MUSIC CLASSES
- Cantos Yorubas W/John Santos Fri Nov 18, 2011 @ Mountain Yoga, Oakland, CA
- Special Orixa Song & Dance w/Jorge Alabe
- Afro-Brazilian Dance w/Isaura Oliveira
CaribelinQ Events
SambaFunk! at “Life is Living Festival”
As an invading army of 99 percenters assembled in New York City, Washington, D.C., San Francisco and other major cities, Oakland responded by undermining the cultural status quo – and spreading the love by getting grassroots, multicultural and life-affirming with it.
A week of build-up came to beautiful fruition with Saturday’s Life is Living festival, which attracted thousands to DeFremery Park, rechristened Bobby Hutton Park in honor of the Black Panther icon. You might say an undercurrent of cultural militancy was in evidence at the festival: slogan-laden blue posters in honor of the Panthers advertised the festivities in the weeks and days leading up to the event, lending an air of consciousness and dignity to marketing efforts.
There was so much going on at Life is Living … it was almost overwhelming – with Hood Games, promoting skateboarding for kids, Estria Invitational Graffiti Battle (more on this later), a petting zoo and the large art installations by local artists – including a brilliant tribute to Hutton by Brett Cook, Youth Speaks poetry slam; beatbox/freestyle ciphers, food justice and permaculture demonstrations, a “stem-posium” and the off-the-chain live performances by Pete Escovedo, Raw G, Ryan Nicole Peters and Kev Omoaghe Akhidenor, Los Rakas and Sarai Knowledge.
SambaFunk! “Carnaval Explosion” Dance & Drum w/ King Theo
Experience Carnaval Bloco Movements, Samba, Samba Reggae, Funk Step’n
All Levels – All Ages – Mens Samba Technique
Dance * Fitness * Culture * Community
- Check out NEW PHOTOS from SambaFunk! performance @ Sold Out Halloween Ball featuring SHPONGLE on Facebook!
- Click here to see our latest video of SambaFunk! Sundays dance class
- SambaFunk! SF Carnaval Video
- SambaFunk! Teams w/ Zumba!
Weekly Dance Classes:
Sunday Afternoons 4pm – 6pm
Malonga Center for the Arts
1428 Alice Street @ 14th Street
Downtown Oakland, California, USA
Studio A / 2nd Floor
$10 / LIVE Drums
bring a few extra $$$ to tip the drummers……
Weekly Drum Classes
Sunday Afternoons 4pm – 5pm
Malonga Center for the Arts
1428 Alice Street @ 14th Street
Downtown Oakland, California, USA
Studio b / 2nd Floor
Drummers rehearse for an hour then play for dance class from 5-6pm
Calling ALL Drummers-come and drum with the funkiest group around!
For more info: http://sambafunk.com
SambaFunk Travel
TRAVEL TO GUINEA WEST AFRICA
Combined Samba & West African Dance Workshops
w/ Master Teacher Alseny Soumah, King Theo & SambaFunk!
Join us for this 1st Time Combination of Samba & West AFrican Dance Workshops
Travel to Africa with two of the Bay Areas leading Dance Instructors Alseny Soumah & King Theo …..We will be staying in the Capital City of Conakry, Guinea – Guest of Alseny
Travel Packages Include Lodging, Food, Workshops, Final Party and Ground Transportation while in Guinea. There’s Lots to See & Do!
Travel Dates: Depart from USA December 27, 2011 – Return from Guinea West Africa January 15th 2012. Trips can be arranged for One Week, Two Week or Three Week Stays.
Air Fair is Arranged Separately and not included in the Guinea Housing Price. Most flights to West Africa have connections in Europe. Connection flights to Paris, France are easy to make. Fares to Paris are Reasonable due to low travel season. ( Layover & Dance Samba in Paris 
))) Flights from Paris to Guinea Conakry are Reasonable…..
Contact Us TODAY for More Information:
510.451.6100
info@caribelinq.com
This Is Your Chance to See & Dance in Mother Africa.
Community Support
La Mixta Criolla’s debut CD AfroTaíno
Announcing the online release of La Mixta Criolla’s debut CD AfroTaíno. CD will not arrive at local record stores until late November. BUT, it is available on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody and most of your online distribution sites. The CD has 11 songs, 10 of them original compositions, in a variety of Latin-Caribbean styles, from plena, bomba, aguinaldo and guaracha jíbara, to son, merengue, rumba, salsa, and a bolero. AfroTaíno features an international cast of truly talented musicians -Hector Lugo, Camilo Landau, Ayla Dávila, Javier Navarrette, Jacky Rago, Sandra García Rivera, Miguel Luciano, Ronald Rosario, Iluminado Yaya Maldonado, Quique Dávila, Alí Choco Luna, Carlos Caro, Julio Pérez, Jusef Pili Martínez, Chris Walker, Enrique Hernández as well as the beautiful art work of Rico Pabón.
Check it out! And if you like it, help us spread the word around, write and post a review, recommend it to your friends/family/DJ’s/promoters!!!
Visit our facebook page Hector Lugo y La Mixta Criolla, become our friends, post any comments about the CD, and keep in touch for upcoming events.
info: hectorlugo65@gmail.com
Artistic/Cultural Sightings
Love & Loss: Días de los Muertos 2011
October 12, 2011 – December 11, 2011
Oakland Museum of CA
1000 Oak St
Oakland, CA
17th annual Days of the Dead exhibit explores the stories behind home altars
Celebrated between October 31 and November 2, the Mesoamerican tradition of Días de los Muertos is widely associated with iconic and colorful elements—such as sugar skulls, marigolds, and altars, or ofrendas—arranged or created in honor of deceased loved ones. This year OMCA celebrates the 17th annual Days of the Dead exhibition, which looks beyond the icons to delve into the heartfelt tales of love and loss that the ofrendas have to tell. Featuring 14 artists and student and community groups with personal stories related to Días de los Muertos, the exhibition pays special attention to the importance of ofrendas and celebrates this ritual as a vehicle for creating intimate sacred spaces and sharing memories.
Featured Artists: Amalia Mesa Bains, Chris Granillo, Xochitl Nevel Guerrero, Roberto Guerrero, Rubén Guzmán Campos, Joaquin Newman, Ernesto Hernández Olmos, Dee Dee Rodriguez, Tessie Scharaga, Consuelo Jiménez Underwood, Andres Cisneros Galindo, Irene Perez, Rafael Jesús González, and Hermina Albarran Romero. Participating schools and community groups: Peralta Elementary, with lead artists Trena Noval and Ellen Oppenheimer; Laney College, with lead artists Leslee Stradford and Arturo Davila; and Clínica de La Raza and Sutter VNA & Hospice, Emeryville, with lead artist Alicia Diaz.
For more info:
http://museumca.org/exhibit/dias-de-los-muertos
Illuminations: Día de los Muertos 2011
Oct 8–Nov 5, 2011
SOMArts Bay Gallery
934 Brannan St. (between 8th & 9th)
SF, CA
FREE
Gallery Hours: Tues–Fri, 12–7PM, Sat 11–5PM, Sun 11–3PM.
El Di´a de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, provides a way for people to embrace the beauty of life and to honor the spirits of the dead. Intricate, traditional altars and complex art installations created by more than 80 Bay Area artists from a breadth of cultural backgrounds are on display in Illuminations: Dia de los Muertos 2011. Altars and installations range from deeply personal to political and many invite contribution or interaction from visitors.
The theme “Illuminations” was chosen by curators Rene´ and Rio Yan~ez to symbolize a source of light for spiritual and intellectual reflection. This year’s exhibition is dedicated to community pillar and Mission District business owner Martha Sanchez and renowned artist Pablo Picasso.
The exhibition continues to examine the ways technology shapes the celebration of Day of the Dead. Once again, a Flickr group enables the exhibition’s curators to accept digital photos as offerings to those who people want to honor. The public can upload their digital contributions here. Selected images will be printed and displayed as part of the exhibit.
For more info: http://www.somarts.org/dayofthedead
Events Around the Bay Area
Black Star with Los Rakas & DJ D Sharp
Tues Nov 15, 2011
Mezzanine
444 Jessie Street @ Mint
SF, CA
Articulate and provocative, Black Star looks to classic rappers like KRS-One, Run D.M.C. and Public Enemy to inform their sound. Their self-titled debut grapples with “black love and esteem” and is concerned primarily about the stories that aren’t being told in their communities. They are one of the few hip-hop bands that realize not everyone in the African-American community is involved in a gangsta culture. That fact alone makes them some of the most intelligent rappers to grace the vapid hip-hop scene in the late ’90s.
For more info:
http://fusicology.com/event/black-star-los-rakas-at-mezzanine-sf
Lagos Roots Afrobeat Ensemble
Wednesday November 16
Biscuits & Blues
401 Mason St. @ Geary St.
SF, CA
What do you get when you put together world-class musicians with resumes that include playing/recording in such historic and seminal Nigerian afrobeat and highlife acts as Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Afrika 70, Sonny Okosun, Koola Lobitos, and Segun Bucknor, among others? You get Lagos Roots! Each member of Lagos Roots is a seasoned artist with reputations worthy of individual praise. And together, they are receiving it, capturing the hearts of world music and funky breakbeat lovers with their ability to draw out an authentic and infectious afrobeat sound.
For more info:
http://www.biscuitsandblues.com/headliners.html#1116
Scarface Live!
Thurs Nov 17, 2011
The New Parish
579 18th Street (at San Pablo)
Oakland, CA
Brad Jordan, better known by his stage name Scarface, is an American rapper originally known for his work as a member of The Geto Boys. Scarface is known for his edgy and controversial lyrics that often consist of cursing, violence or expressing his discomfort concerning the police.
Scarface began his career as Akshen (pronounced Action) recording solo for Lil’ Troy’s Short Stop Records, a local label in Houston. He would go on to sign with Rap-A-Lot Records and join a group who were collectively known as Ghetto Boys replacing one member who left, later respelled Geto Boys, and released the groups second album Grip It! On That Other Level (1989), a highly successful LP that garnered the group a large fanbase, in spite of their violent lyrics keeping them far from radio and MTV. He is named after the 1983 movie title Scarface. He along with UGK (Bun B./Pimp C.) are credited with putting Houston Rap on the mainstream and led the way for a new wave of Houston rappers in the new millennium.
For more info:
http://www.thenewparish.com/event/71407/
Little Brown Brother with Myrna Del Rio
Fri Nov 18, 2011
57th Street Gallery
5701 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA
For more info:
510.654.6974
Grupo Samba Rio Presents
Roda de Samba Night
Fri. Nov. 18, 2011
Il Pirata
2007 16th Street,
SF, CA
$10 door
An evening of pagode, samba, and dance, featuring:
• Roda de samba with Jorge Alabe and guests
• Performance by Samba Rio Dancers
• Bateria show with Grupo Samba Rio bateria nota 10
For more info:
deborah@gruposambario.com; 510-601-7244;
www.gruposambario.com
www.jorgealabe.com
Falamansa, Forró stars
Nov 19, 2011
Roccapulco
3140 Mission St
SF, CA
Special guests: Brazuca & DJ Reggie Soares
For more info:
http://www.nativaproductions.net
http://www.falamansa.com.br/index2.html
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Sabados Musicales at Sunrise!
Sat Nov 19, 2011 7PM
Sunrise Restaurant
3126 24th St
SF, CA
For more info: 415.206.1219
Movie and Dance at
Mandinga Capoeira Academy
Sat, November 19, 7:30pm – 1:30am
4137 Piedmont Ave.
Oakland, CA
Film “Rhythmic Uprising”, a film that shows how Afro-Brazilian cultural arts change lives in Bahia, Brazil.
Brazilian music ensemble Maracuja Roots will follow screening.
For more info:
www.rhythmicuprising.org,
www.mandinga.org
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Mucho Axé
Sun Nov 20, 2011
Cato’s Ales House
3891 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA
Mucho Axé not ready for good byes, we’re mixing our next 9 songs album w/ new songs and we’ll be back for a release!
Very last show before they’re gone.
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Music/Dance Classes & Workshops
Cantos Yorubas: afro-cuban songs to the goddesses yemayá, oshún and oyá with john santos
Friday, November 18 7-8:30pm
Mountain Yoga
2071 Antioch Court, Suite 100
Oakland, CA
John Santos returns to Mountain Yoga for another exhilarating evening of Afro-Cuban chant, this time celebrating women in an evening of songs in tribute to the goddesses – or female orisha – of the Yoruba tradition.
Orisha represent elements of nature. Much philosophy, history and mythologies concerning them have been distilled through generations of oral tradition. The female images of Yemayá, Oshún and Oyá are among the most highly venerated orisha, and represent the realms of sweet and salt water, wind, lightning, the cemetary, motherhood, sensuality and warrior spirit.
The traditions of Yoruba (Nigeria) origin are among the most prevalent and influential African cultural elements on the island of Cuba. This series of rezos y cantos (prayers and chants) are derived from the canon of Yoruba spiritual-based songs that strongly inform both sacred and secular contemporary Cuban cultural expression.
Last time John came to Mountain Yoga the positive vibes of his chants continued to reverberate with us for weeks. Don’t miss this chance to put a lilt in your step and joy in your heart that will carry far beyond the evening.
For more info: http://www.m-yoga.org/1118-john-santos.html
Special Orixa Song & Dance workshop series:
Preparation for Xire in Tribute to Oxossi
Four Sundays, Nov. 13 through Dec. 4, 2011
11am to 1pm,
FICA Studio
2513 Magnolia St.
Oakland, CA
Mestre Jorge Alabe teaches songs and dance steps of all the orixas in the authentic tradition of candomble, showing the fundamental connection between dance, rhythm, and song.
This special workshop series will prepare students for participation in a tribute to the orixa Oxossi, to be held on Dec. 11. The series of classes will cover dance steps and songs for all the orixas as practiced in the context of the ritual known as the Xire.
All levels of experience are welcome at these classes. Serious students are especially encouraged to attend the full series in order to be prepared for participation in the tribute on the 11th.
Accompanied by live drums. Students are asked to wear white or light colors; for women, skirts are encouraged as well.
Single class, $20; series price for all four classes, $70.
For more info: dlcogan@earthlink.net, 510-601-7244. , www.jorgealabe.com.
Dance Classes & Workshops w/Isaura Oliveira
We are happy to announce that our Saturday Workshops are adding more Alegria to Oakland Community.
Dimensions Dance Theater did schedule few more Live Music Workshops to make sure we are energizing ourselves during the beautiful Fall and we are understating the transformations of the sessions as empowerment for our body, spirit and dreams. Orixa & Caboclo dances are the dances of the Nature Elements! Samba is the celebration of our being!
SAVE THE DATES:
- Saturday Nov. 26th ($5 & $12)- Guest Mestre Jorge Alabe-co teaching and drumming on Isaura’s Brazilian Workshops, 4:00pm
- Saturday Nov. 26th -Guest Mestre Jorge Alabe-co teaching and drumming. Isaura’s Brazilian Workshops. 4:00pm
- Sunday Dec. 11th – It Takes a Village. Dimensions Dance Theater & Rites of Passage. 3:00pm(sharp) to 5:00pm
- Xire for Oxossi, Alabe’s Spiritual Celebration: Dance, Music, Food. Doors are open-donations are welcome! From 5:00pm
- January 7th, 2012 – Brazilian Dance Workshop to celebrate the New Year in a Brazilian Style: Dressed in White!
Ongoing Brazilian Dance Classes: our Joy and Ritual
November 7th to December 26th only!
MONDAYS, 6:30 to 8:00pm. $10/class
Mandinga Capoeira-Brasil Cultural Center
4137 Piedmont Ave. Oakland, CA 94611
