Some global noise is being made down the road from me…I look forward to working with K789 (the duo of DJ’s K[7] and 789) in the near future  :-)

Also, peep this eclectic mix of broken beat & afrobeat:

DJ K[7] - West London to Ghana (right click to download)

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WorldTown

World Town: Bringing the Global Music Movement to Chattanooga

On September 11-12, borders will be erased, nationalities forgotten, and communities connected through music. The first installment of World Town, a monthly event series based on the slogan “Local based, global minded,” will feature DJs redefining the category of world music and the meaning of what it is to DJ.

The two-day christening of World Town, a year-long project put together by local DJ and MakeWork grant recipient Phillip Allen, a.k.a. K7, will feature globe-trotting DJ, journalist, label owner, blogger, and “bass pioneer” Jace Clayton, a.k.a. DJ /rupture, of Brooklyn. Clayton, who has been described by the The New York Times as “a thoughtful pipeline for music from countless distant and obscure outposts,” will be stopping through Chattanooga following several European and Latin American dates.

“With World Town I am seeking to redefine the community’s perception of the music and culture from various Global Diasporas,” says Allen. “People usually think of a culture and say to themselves, ‘Brazilian music sounds like this, or African music sounds like that,’ but there is so much more bubbling right below the surface. I’m seeking to create diversity through sound, by showing the local community how genres such as Jazz, Hip-Hop, Reggae, and even the Blues have been reinterpreted in other cultures.”

The event will begin at 7 P.M. on Friday, September 11 at CreateHere with a lecture by Clayton, discussing how his experiences performing in over 30 countries have influenced and helped to shape his original productions and mixes. Following the talk will be a short turntablism and sound composition demo. The night will conclude with a Q&A session and DJ set by local duo K789. The lecture is free, open to the public and will be broadcast live via Allen’s blog, pastichemusic.net/blog.

From 9 am – 2am on September 12, following AVA’s GalleryHop studio tour, DJs /rupture and K789 will take Chattanooga on a tour of the world through music at Contrapasso. The event space will come alive with hot tunes straight from the barrios to boroughs, favelas to townships, and everywhere in-between. Admission for the event is $10 with proceeds benefiting International Justice Mission.

“A good DJ constructs cultural narratives in their sets similar to a storyteller,” says Allen. “For me DJ’ing is like a conversation. Instead of telling someone about an artist I like, I can present it to them and get instant feedback. If they like it, I can go a little further and play more music that’s similar. It’s that exchange that I love the most about being a DJ.”

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From: Yoga workshop aims to help singers

June 19, 2009 Yoga workshop aims to help singers By Angela Patterson THE TENNESSEAN As vocalists, both Robin Earl and Eve Fleishman know that there’s more to a good performance than a strong voice. The entire body works to deliver a song that will really connect with the audience. So Fleishman, who is also a certified yoga teacher, decided to create a yoga workshop especially for singers, one which the breathing techniques and physical demands of yoga are used to help singers establish a mind-body connection. In its third year, the workshop will take place 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Sanctuary for Yoga, 3902 Hillsboro Pike. The workshop is designed to improve posture and alignment, strength and flexibility, and breath flow. Earl, who will teach this year’s workshop, is a professional vocalist and private voice coach. She has taken yoga for 10 years and has found it helpful to both her singing and her teaching. “Yoga strengthens the ‘core’ trunk muscles that are so important to a singer’s support,” Earl said. “It also helps with posture and alignment issues, tight neck muscles, rounded shoulders. Singing is a whole-body activity, not just from the neck up. Having good posture and alignment is key. “Some singers breathe high in their chests and have frequently run out of air, while others breathe too low and have restricted rib cages. Learning yoga breathing technique is very helpful in helping singers coordinate their breathing in a natural and efficient way that can easily connect to their support.” Fleishman said past students liked the combination of sound and movement, and how the movements relieved stress. “The more vocalists can be in tune with their bodies, the better chance they have of giving a performance that resonates with their audience,” Fleishman said. “Yoga is a meditation which not only strengthens our muscles but also helps us relax. Singers know that feeling at ease on stage goes a long way towards the successful delivery of a song.” The workshop cost is $60. Register at Sanctuary for Yoga by calling 297-8797 or by visiting www.sanctuaryforyoga.com. For more information, contact Eve Fleishman at 306-3688 or efle...@comcast.net

Last week I got an email informing me that I was nominated & selected to participate in the Red Bull Music Academy Taster in Atlanta next week. For those that aren’t familar with the Academy, click here: Red Bull Music Academy - What is the Academy?

The Taster is basically a mini version of the world traveling RBMA that’s held yearly, where you get to network with & share creativity with fellow music lovers & music professionals. This session we will have workshops & studio sessions with The Mizell Brothers, Maestro, Bryan-Michael Cox, Brandon Thomas, and Joi. And will be on site at Doppler Studios & The School of Audio Engineering (SAE). This will all lead to a collaborative effort to create an original Red Bull Music Academy production.

Needless to say, I’m honored & kinda excited *cheesy grin*

If any of you are in the ATL area Tuesday 6/2, RBMA is kicking things off with “A Tribute to The Mizell Brothers / The Return of the Tuesday Jam Session” @ The Loft. Come through & say wassup

A special request…something a little jazzy for one of my faithful fans…happy (belated) birthday Arwen. Also today is the birthday of one of my best friends, Stephanie & my soror, Morgan Rhodes of KCRW…hope this is an acceptable substitute for a birthday card.

And much love to all my other Aquarians out there

MissKai
d...@misskai.com

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Any Given Sunday (Jazzy Vibes) 02 17 2008

• re:jazz feat. Alice Russell - Gabrielle
• The Souljazz Orchestra - The Creator Has a Masterplan
• The Invisible Session - Till the End
• Sleep Walker - The Southern Cross
• 4hero - Sophia
• Mark de Clive-Lowe - Another One Save Me
• Afronaught - Shapin’ Fluid
• Nomubah - Flavour
• Masoul feat. Ursula Rucker - Knowledge

Groove Alchemy

Any Given Sunday (Jazzy Vibes) [February 2008]

Enjoy! — MissKai

So….Erykah Badu’s new album, New AmErykah, Pt. One: 4th World War, drops on 2/26 (yay!)

Now…I love the cover artwork, but what really caught my attention was the dope & deep artwork for the single, “The Healer”…all I got to say is that I NEED this as a t-shirt