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What does it take to “Build an
Well, my people, the answer is simple, “Communication”.
There are so many forms of it. The way we speak, the way we dress, the expressions
on our faces, our belief in higher powers of the universe. But, one of the
strongest forms of communication is through music.
click icture for videoUsually the music we listen to is part of the definition of
our character. It certainly is a strong part of mine, but there do not always
have to be such restrictions on just one music or another. Who ever said that
music should be packaged and put in a box? Music is for the world to enjoy and
Build an
Jazz, Rock, Hip-Hop, eastern rhythms and blends of funk
permeated the
Carlos Nino is the free funk master who had the foresight to
bring all of these cats together to make beautiful music. From folk guitarist,
to African percussion, to spiritual jazz conduits, to horns with eastern
influences all the way through to rappers who speak on infinite love and human beat boxes that spin, scratch
and cut vocal vinyl, Build an
A few of the favorite local heroes like Dwight Trible, Phil Ranelin, Derf Reklaw, Joshua Spiegelman, Nate Morgan, Dexter Story and Trevor Ware were on hand. The great percussionist Adam Rudolph was there along with guitarists, back ground vocals, DJ’s and a whole host of cosmic galactic influences that created a vibe that was grounded in earthy reality. Sounds like a contradiction however, the experience was anything but. There were two big screens blending visual images with images of the players and the music. This gig was hip and full of musical freedom!
click picture for videoWorld be Free is more than just a nick name for a basketball player it is a concept for living. If the world got down on the battlefield with music instead of swords and knives, the global village would be one big party!!! As the artist Patrick Johnson always says "Follow your spirit and Phree-Ya Mind!"
