WALL STREET: A NEW BEAT COMES CASHING IN
Artsy style players breathe new energy into NYC’s old-world neighborhood.
(From Left) Navy suit by D&G, shirt by Etiqueta Negra, scarf Vintage. Dress by Nicole Miller, necklace by Alexis Bittar, bracelets by Noir. Suit and shirt by Reiss. Tie, stylists own.
We want Miles
Until August 29th, Montreal’s Museum of Fine Arts is the home ‘We want Miles’ an interactive exhibition that takes you in meander of Miles Davis’ universe. From his childhood to the early years of his career, to his later days. The impressive mix of audiovisual material, never before seen film footage, rare handwritten scores, instrument (and so much more… ) makes this exhibit so unique. We should also note that this feature 4 paintings by none other Jean-Michel Basquiat.
For more info, peep the exhibit’s microsite
True Beauty: Kimberly Sumner
In all areas of the world beauty is interpreted differently. For example in America our ideas of beauty tend to me targeted towards the external. We however, like to explore the internal beauty of people from different spectrums of life. Kimberly Sumner defines true beauty through her creativity speech and aura.
Jules de Balincourt – Premonitions
Does technology isolate us or bring us together? This could be the theme of Jules de Balincourt’s solo exhibition at Deitch Projects, showcasing over fifteen new paintings ranging from laptop to mural size.
Dealing with abstraction and figuration, the artist presents his “Premonitions” as an explosion of colors oscillating between fiber optics and tactile paint, pop culture and epic. Young people sitting in nature, motorcyclists exiting a pink tunnel or minuscule folks gathering together below huge speakers: everything is possible in Jules de Balincourt’s imaginary homelands, reflecting the way our collective representations are shaped by technology, internet and networking. The artist’s vision of future remains ambiguous, showing how tools of communication could turn either to utopia or disaster by empowering or overwhelming people. Standing between critique and optimism, his mysterious landscapes ultimately suggests that change could come from every individual.
Born in Paris, Jules de Balincourt lives and works in Brooklyn. He had recent exhibitions at Thaddeus Ropac in Paris, Zach Feuer Gallery in New York, and Arndt and Partner in Berlin, and presents a major exhibition at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo this spring. Jules de Balincourt is also running STARR SPACE, a multi-use, community building space hosting performances and events in Bushwick.
April 1-24, 2010
18 Wooster Street, New York
Concert for Peace, Tolerance and Understanding – USA Senegal
Emerging Senegalese Superstars Play New York, Washington DC, and Dakar
Leading Senegalese artists are scheduled to perform at a series of free concerts in the United States and Senegal for Peace Tolerance, and Understanding, as part of an exchange program to promote mutual understanding between our two countries. The program is being conducted by the U.S. Embassy in Dakar, Senegal and the Senegalese Ministry of Culture.
Concerts will feature leading Senegalese artists across a spectrum of musical genres: hip hop group Positive Black Soul, “Golden Voice” Abdou Guitté Seck, Ma Sané of Waflash, and “angel” voiced Titi. In Dakar, the five artists will be joined by well-known legends of Senegalese music, including Youssou N’Dour, Baba Maal, Omar Pene, and others: Pape Diouf, Mame Balla, Abou Thioubalo, Carlou D, the Julien Jouga Christian Choir, and an Islamic music group. DJ Xuman and MC DJ Boubs will open the show.
A total of three concerts will take place at the following locations: New York University’s (NYU) Skirball Center in New York on April 8th, 2010 (doors open at 7 PM; 2-hour show at 8 PM); Cramton Auditorium at Howard University, Washington DC, on April 12th, 2010 (doors open at 6 PM; 2-hour show at 7 PM); and at the 60,000 seat Stade Léopold Senghor (aka Stade de l’Amitié) in Dakar, Senegal, on May 12th, 2010 (doors open at 6 PM; 5-hour show at 8 PM).
About the artists :
Positive Black Soul
Positive Black Soul, the hip-hop duo of Didier Awadi and Duggy Tee, will headline the concert (http://www.myspace.com/positiveblacksoul). They recently reunited after some time apart. Bound by music and their common ideals of Afrocentrism and peace and democracy, the two musicians have become African hip-hop role models and leaders in their communities and perform their hits in French, Wolof, the main language in Senegal, and in English. TitiTiti (Ndeye Fatou Tine) (http://www.titi-music.com) is also known as ‘Titi l’ange’ (‘Titi the Angel’) for her glorious voice singing to Mbalax rythms. Titi has gained critical acclaim for her music and been in great demand to share the stage with several Senegalese top stars. She recently won the prestigious SUNUMUSIC Best Female Singer Award.
Ma Sané
Ma Sané and her all-male group Waflash is one of West Africa’s loveliest, gentle singers (http://www.myspace.com/waflash). Since she started the group with childhood friends in the 1990s, Waflash has known great success. Their sounds reflect a broad range of influences, blending African and Western musical genres: Senegalese mbalax and bougarabou, soul, jazz, Afrobeat, hip-hop, reggae.
Abdou Guité Seck
Abdou Guité Seck is also referred to as “The Golden Voice” and “the future of Senegalese music” (www.guiteseck.com). Prior to launching his solo career, Abdou Guité became the lead vocal singer for the Franco-Senegalese group Wock, which signature sound combined mbalax with rock. The group performed at Festival des Nuits Métisses, North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, and Festival International de Jazz de St. Louis. Abdou Guité won the 2000 RFI Découvertes Award and was nominated in 2001 for the best world music album category in the French Music Awards in Paris. Abdou Guité has embarked on his solo career with his new band, Evolution, and has won numerous awards with several solo albums and huge commercial success in Senegal and beyond. His abiding themes continue to explore childhood, love, hope, education, and universal peace.
How To Obtain Free Tickets For US Concerts:
SKIRBALL CENTER CONCERT – APRIL 8TH, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY:
Concerts for Peace, Tolerance and Understanding – Featuring Positive Black Soul, Abdou Guitte Seck, Titi, Ma SaneNYU Skirball Center – Thursday, April 8th
RSVP by email for free tickets: ibrahim10031@gmail.com; type”RSVP– Peace” in the subject heading; in body of email provide full name and indicate 1 or 2 tickets (Limit: 2 tickets per person). Tickets for guests with RSVP will be available at no cost at the NYU Skirball Center box office (Noon-6pm, Tues-Sat) beginning Wednesday, April 7th. RSVP tickets are free, but are “first come first served”
General admission / Doors open at 7pm – Concert at 8pm
CRAMTON AUDITORIUM CONCERT – APRIL 12TH, HOWARD UNIVERSITY:
Concerts for Peace, Tolerance and Understanding – Featuring Positive Black Soul, Abdou Guitte Seck, Titi, Ma SaneHoward University Cramton Auditorium – Monday, April 12th
RSVP by email for free tickets: cramtonauditorium@howard.edu; type “RSVP – Peace” in the subject heading; in body of email provide full name and indicate 1 or 2 tickets (Limit: 2 tickets per person). Tickets for guests with RSVP will be available at no cost at the Howard University box office (10am-6pm, M-F) beginning Friday, April 9th. RSVP tickets are free, but are “first come first served“
General admission / Doors open at 6pm – Concert at 7pm
Janelle Monae’s ArchAndroid
Major Lazer Hits NYC!
With the reputation to get the party started with ground-breaking hits (featuring artists like M.I.A. and reggae artist Vybe Kartel) — Major Lazer will be making some noise at Terminal 5 tomorrow (April 3rd).
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