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e.g. bailey at The Bedlam: Show us your best poet face!
e.g. bailey celebrated the release of his debut spoken word album “American Afrikan” with an innovative, multi-media performance Saturday night at the Bedlam Theater with fellow poets, musicians and supporters. The evening featured the following: Bryan Berry, Kahlil Brewington, Aimee Bryant, Sha Cage, Chris Cox, Chantz, Guante, Ibe Kaba, M.anifest, Mankwe Ndosi, J. Otis Powell!, Sankaradjeki, See More Perspective, Andy Shaffer, DJ Stage One, Dameun Strange, Truthmaze + more. PHOTOS BY B FRESH PHOTOGRAPHY
Originally posted on City Pages on 24 February 2010.
‘American Afrikan’ CD Release on Secrets of the City
E.G. Bailey ‘American Afrikan’ CD Release
The Twin Cities is a community known for its sick spoken word, and it’s no surprise to us when descriptors like “innovator” and “progressive” get thrown around in reference to our powerhouse word slingers. Another one for the vaults: Tonight, Twin Cities’ wordsmith, musician and educator, E. G. Bailey, celebrates the release of his first full-length album, American Afrikan, a proverbial spoken word and musical journey that begins in Africa, explores America and ends beyond conventions. Early previews have revered it as a prolific sonic palette – part musical theater, part audio chapbook – with blends of hip-hop, funk, jazz and electronica. Join the artist as hosts Tru Ruts and Speakeasy Records present the debut album’s CD release party. Emcee J. Otis Powell heads with performances from Guante, Mankwe Ndosi, Truthmaze, Sha Cage, See More Perspective, Chantz Erolin, Aimee Bryant, Ibé Kaba, Sankaradjeki, Dameun Strange, members of Junkyard Empire (Chris Cox + Bryan Berry), Kahlil Brewington, DJ Stage One and of course, E.G. Bailey himself. The show starts at 9:30pm is 18+ with a $5 admission. (Feb. 20th) For more info visit http://www.bedlamtheatre.org. – Juleana Enright (Secrets of the City)
Originally posted on Secrets of the City on 20 Feb 2010.
‘American Afrikan’ E.G. Bailey CD Release
‘American Afrikan’ E.G. Bailey CD Release
‘American Afrikan’ is not just a CD release party, but also a musical celebration of Black History that brings together some of the leading African and African American performers in the Twin Cities. Spoken Word innovator E.G. Bailey’s CD is a musical exploration of language and blows out of the water traditional concepts of old school ‘spoken word’ featuring M.anifest, Truthmaze, Members of Junkyard Empire, Sha Cage, Guante, Mankwe Ndosi, J. Otis Powell!, Chantz, See More Perspective, Dameun Strange, Andy Shafer, and more.
When: February 20 : 10 p.m.
Price: $5
Event Phone Number: 612-341-1038
http://www.bedlamtheatre.org
Originally posted on Metro Mix Twin Cities on 16 February 2010.
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