Upcoming Events!
MUSICA ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS:
“…that is why it is so important to vote. Or you submit to the edict of others.”
Last chance to register youth voter registration drive
Where: Seattle City Hall – 600 4th Avenue – downtown Seattle, Washington
When: Saturday October 4th, 2008
Time: 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm
MUSICA Entertainment is producing a non-partisan pop culture youth voter registration drive at City Hall in Seattle on Saturday October 4th, 2008, the last day to register to vote in the national and local elections. We are excited to have film, television and sports celebrities along with indie rock bands, hip hop groups, DJ's and other eclectic music stylists to come down, speak and/or perform and support voter education.
Advocates on ALL sides of the issues will be there along with candidates to help create an open forum for dialogue to assist with helping voters make informed decisions. King County Elections will be on hand to register voters and will also bring the accessible voting unit which was introduced at every polling place in 2006. Visitors will be able to familiarize themselves with the machine and cast a test ballot. They provide large, high contrast, bilingual text, an audio ballot option, touch screen operation, adjustable height, and a numeric keypad.
This family friendly non-partisan event also includes a “kid’s zone” where youth of all ages will be able to exercise their future voting rights with a unique kids ballot, and write their dreams for the future on a 10 foot postcard which will be displayed and made available to all local and national candidates. Kids will also receive FREE voting related coloring books.
King County Elections will have voter registration forms in English, Chinese, Spanish, Cambodian, Korean, Laotian, Russian, and Vietnamese.
Seattle City Council member Bruce Harrell today announced his support for this public effort encouraging youth to register to vote by the October 4, 2008. The Registration Drive will be held at Seattle City Hall from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. According to representatives from King County Records Elections, "To be eligible to vote you must be registered to vote at least 30 days in advance of the November 4, 2008, general election."
New applications must be postmarked by the 30-day cutoff or it will not become effective until after the election. If you miss the 30-day deadline and are new to the state, you can still sign up in time for the election, but you must register in person at the King County Elections Office no later than 15 days before the election.
* MUSICA Entertainment is producing the youth voter registration drive. MUSICA Entertainment has placed a high priority on promoting voter registration among young people 18-25 in a quality community-based non-partisan outreach campaign. Among the strategies to accomplish this task is providing a fun, safe, environment to assist with voter registration while finding solutions to barriers that may keep folks from voting. This includes disseminating information to help young people become knowledgeable, informed voters.
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MUSICA Entertainment is Proud to Produce
Lil' LuFest
The Lake Union neighborhood and business district are geared up to host a day of festivities for both kids and parents. The Lake Union SummerFest takes place this Saturday August 23rd, 2008 from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm. at TOPS Seward Elementary/Rogers Playfield located at 2500 Franklin Ave East, Seattle, Washington.
Here are a few of the days events and highlights that await all of our Lil' Lufest guests:
Michael Powers, Seattle's guitar wunderkind, performs a special show for kids and families
Rodney Raccoon, the lovable mascot who teaches kids about hygiene, ABC's and 123's to cool music
10 year old Haben Abraham and the EriAm Sisters perform. Haben recently performed on Maury Povich's talented kids show.
Percussion lessons offered by world famous author and Latin musician Arturo Rodriguez
Cultural education - Storytelling by the Duwamish Tribe
Woodland Park Zoo Exhibit
Field sports including pillow sack races and water balloon toss
Toy Boat Building with the Center For Wooden Boats
Slime concocting with Mad Science
Pet Parade and much, much more...
LUFEST Benefit Concert:
Harvey Danger headlining in an awesome art & music festival benefitting MUSICA Entertainment, "Early Learning and Health Awareness for Children".
Yoga:
Come start your day off right with a free yoga class offered by www.EastlakeYoga.com beginning 10:00 a.m.
PETCO Pet Parade:
Zany Pets wanted! Registration in TOPS North Courtyard at 10:00 a.m.
Little LUFEST:
Kids Stage and Early Learning Activities, North Courtyard 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Kids Stage Schedule
11:30 a.m. Michael Powers
12:30 p.m. Rodney Raccoon
1:30 p.m. Haben Abraham
*Other special performances include Traditional Dance and Story Telling from the Duwamish Tribe and FREE Percussion lessons offered by world renown author and Latin musician Arturo Rodgriguez. More performances TBA . . .
Wooden Boat Building:
Center for Wooden Boats hosts wooden toy boat building all day for kids , East Playfield.
Beer Garden:
OPENS at NOON!
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- Seattle Hempfest -
The Worlds Largest Protestival
August 17th, 2008
"HIP HOP"
Brave New World presents
Tony B's Hip Hop Revue
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Seattle Hempfest.
FREE to the public
donations requested in support of
Seattle Hempfest
150,000 expected attendandees from around the world!
MUSICA Entertainment has always been about showcasing artists, promoting Hip Hop in its many forms, and educating through music. MUSICA Entertainment is excited to partner with Seattle Hempfest, the largest Hempfest in the world, to showcase Hip Hop to over 150,000 people on the Main Stage on August 17th, 2008 at Seattle's Myrtle Edwards Park.
Every year Tony B's Hip Hop Revue is one of the musical highlights of Hempfest. Tony B's Hip Hop Revue showcases the diverse elements of Hip Hop and the impact that Hip Hop has on social issues and all forms of music. All around the world Hip Hop has become voice for underrepresented communities, oppressed people and voices of change.
MUSICA Entertainment events create the opportunity for collaboration between civic organizations, businesses, and residents to build relationships, develop a sense of unity within the music community, support community non-profit organizations as well as local artists and performers while providing top notch national entertainment to our communities.
The Seattle Hempfest is founded in the belief that the public is better served when citizens and public officials work cooperatively together in order to successfully accomplish their common goals. The OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE of Seattle Hempfest is to educate the public on the myriad of potential benefits offered by the Cannabis plant, including the medicinal, industrial, agricultural, economic, environmental, and other benefits and applications, including domestic industrial hemp production and commerce. In particular, Seattle Hempfest seeks to advance the cause of Cannabis policy reform through education, while advancing the public image of the Cannabis advocate or enthusiast through example.
Brave new World presents…
Tony B’s Hip Hop Revue
Shyan Selah – Seattle’s very own Shyan Selah is a man that commands attention. He’s the complete essence of progressive movement: strong, independent, forward -think ing, and thriving off of any challenge. He’s consistently refining himself and his talent; he’s built an entertainment conglomerate off the strength of his passion, intellect and soul.
MC Kev - Kevin Gaulard aka McKev is a young, independent international Hip-Hop artist from Nantes, France. Drawing from the influences of 90's artists like I AM, NTM, Fabe, Kev Brown, Tribe Called Quest and Da grassroots, he conveys a conscious and emotive rap through old-school vibrations, praising Hip-Hop's essential values.
XavoX (pronounced Havox) – Xavier is from a small town just outside Mexico City has been playing the keyboard player since the age of 10 years old and has performed with many different bands in Mexico City and here in the states. He brings a mix of Hip-hop/Reggae/Latin in both English and Spanish. HavoX message is always positive trying to convince people to love each other as the Human Family we are.
Dyme Def – Seattle’s very own rap trio of Brainstorm, S.E.V. and Fearce Villain are stepping out to show their lyrical prowess. With the group’s diverse musical tastes, Dyme Def has their own sound, which is as eclectic as the group itself. The party beats of Hip-Hop’s heyday infused with futuristic drums help to create what is described as futuristic old school
Les’Sonz - A product bred with a strong musical background; music has been his main love since he received his first keyboard at the tender age of 11. His musical influences were inspired form all types of musical groups and individuals: Earth Wind and Fire, Mos Def, Baby Face, Eric Clapton, Method Man, and Red Man. In Les'sonz's music, one can hear where these unique influences have taken root and combined with a natural musical talent that is absolutely incredible. With an ear for great "riffs" and awesome catchphrase hooks, Les'sonz brings a new flavor of hip hop to the table.
Salem - Salem music is an amalgamation of funk, hip-hop, jazz, and Afro-Cuban idioms. Infused with diverse lyrical content, Salem music has a unifying socially conscious theme. Salem not only represents the musical voice and perspectives of composer, drummer and vocalist, Todd Anders Johnson, but also integrates active pursuits in the processes of social change.
Laura “Piece” Kelly - Piece is an artist who is soulfully dedicated to drawing on the alchemical mixture of words, music, and beats to the rhythmic pulse of society through her balanced and fluid presentations of lyrical prophecy. Piece has accessed one of the broadest audience bases possible; spanning genres, geography, and social demographics. Her work, as well as her audience, defies narrow classification. Creating her own style of spoken word poetry, emceeing, and vocals, Piece has been nationally recognized for her unique delivery and lyrical content.
Bone Thugs n’ Harmony - One of the finest groups from the Midwest, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, the Cleveland based band made their breakthrough in the music business in 1994. The group, comprised of Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, and Wish Bone, later released their most popular album East 1999 Eternal in 1996 which brought the famous hit “Tha Crossroads”. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is also, and always will be, the only group to ever record tracks with Eazy E, Mentor and reason for success, Notorious B.I.G., and 2Pac.
Main Stage: 4:20 pm – 8:00 pm
5:00 – 5:05 - Marcel Robinson - Dance
5:10 – 5:20 - Dyme Def – Seattle Hip Hop
5:21 – 5: 30 - Laura “Piece”Kelly - Spoken Word
5:31 – 5:38 - MC Kev -- French Hip Hop..Nantes, France -- Contact info Donna Carpenter-Fukushima 425 245-8749 qitcompany@aol.cm
5:39 – 5:45 – Xavior Hernandez - Latin Hip Hop – Mexico City, Mexico xavoxmusic@yahoo.com 206 353-8084
5:46 – 5:54 - Les Sonz – Tacoma Hip Hop
5:55 – 6: 08 - Total Devastation – San Francisco Marijuana music
6:10 – 6:28 Salem – Afro, Cuban Funk Hip Hop
6:32 – 6:58 Shyan Selah – Conscious Hip Hop
7:00 – 8:00 Bone Thugs n’ Harmony
For more info visit www.seattlehempfest.com
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MUSICA Entertainment is excited to produce Atlantic Street Center's annual Juneteenth celebration
Where: Rainier Beach Community Center
(on the corner of Rainier & Henderson in south Seattle)
When: Today, Thursday, June 19th, 2008 (JUNETEENTH)
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Please join us at the Rainier Beach Community Center for Atlantic Street Center's annual Juneteenth celebration, one of the largest in the state! Festivities include, Washington State Representative Jamie Pedersen, the man responsible for making Juneteenth an official Washington state holiday, reciting the history of Juneteenth, a performance by the incredible Ugandan Matsiko Choir and Drum Ensemble, a variety of vendors and food booths, local performances, and a hip hop rap battle. Music will be provided by DJ Hitman. The event will be hosted by Master of Ceremonies Tony B!
Matsiko Choir and Drum Ensemble
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation - which had become official January 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive order. However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865, and the arrival of General Granger’s regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance.
Juneteenth Celebration in Austin, Texas
June 19, 1900
Today, Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week, and in some areas a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family gatherings. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future. Its growing popularity signifies a level of maturity and dignity in America. In cities across the country, people of all races, nationalities and religions are joining hands to truthfully acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society today.
HAPPY JUNETEENTH FROM MUSICA ENTERTAINMENT!
Thank you for your interest in furthering open dialogue and education through music.