Saturday, September 21st

Doors at 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm

 CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS 

​

STRAFE

 

CLUB LEGEND STRAFE - producer, musician, composer, and recording artist of the classic dance tune “Set It Off” 

​

Will be setting off this evening’s festivities as only he can….

​

“Y’all want this party started right?” “Let’s get this party started.”  “Let’s set it off!”

​

All popular phrases derived from what many still consider THE dance club anthem of the last 40 years…..an “underground” hit recording that has never left the scene…At one time hailed as “the most sampled song of all time” by Billboard Magazine…..

​

STRAFE the “recording artist” defines his musical work relative to its intent; he is a prolific songwriter steeped in influences that continue to inspire and resonate in his creative reactions to life.  On this evening, performing a special opening set for THE LAST POETS, and spinning new material featuring his Hard Soul Meditation ensemble of vocalists…..Kathleen Waters, Deborahlyn Cole and Jrome Andre…..the spontaneous and the current will mix with the history of shared musical expressions.  Where are we coming from (Another Place)?  Where is the music taking us?  There is no one better than STRAFE to “set off” this special evening…..

​

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWUpgzRK1vc

​

THE LAST POETS

​

Before RAP knew its name, there was a group of ambitious young men who reflected the harsh spirit of their times and whose work remains prophetic and inspirational today.

​

The Last Poets started out in the late sixties, speaking out as few other musical groups had, or have since, about racism, poverty and other African American and societal concerns. RAPPERS of the civil rights era, The Last Poets’ charge has been taken up by many contemporary artists who have felt the legendary group’s influence.

​

Abiodun Oyewole, David Nelson and Gylan Kain were born as The Last Poets on May 19, 1968 (the anniversary of Malcolm X’s birthday) in Mount Morris Park in Harlem, New York.  They evolved from three poets and a drummer to seven young black and Hispanic poets: Umar bin Hassan, Abiodun Oyewole, David Nelson, Gylan Kain, Felipe Luciano, Jalal Mansur Nuruddin, Suliaman El Hadi, and two drummers Nilaja Obabi and Baba Don Babatunde.  The Last Poets’ name derives from the work of South African Poet Little Willie Kgostile, who declared his era to be the last age of poets before the complete takeover of guns.

​

The group was signed by jazz producer Alan Douglas, who helmed their eye-opening debut LP in 1970. Their classic poems ”Niggers are Scared of Revolution,” ”This is Madness,” ”When the Revolution Comes,” and ”Gashman” were released on their two albums, The Last Poets (1970) and This Is Madness (1971).

​

Since the Last Poets first recording, their work has had a profound influence across the hip-hop landscape.   Today they continue to spread their message, touring the world and recording new music.  They’ve also collaborated with current notable artists including Nas, Common, Erykah Badu, Kanye West, Styles P. and Dead Prez on award-winning album projects, and they continue to record and perform in venues around the world for one reason only:  To promote self-empowerment in the African American community through music and the spoken word.

​

Umar Bin Hassan, Abiodun Oyewole, Felipe Luciano and Baba Don Babatunde continue to carry The Last Poets’ Torch.

​

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M5W_3T2Ye4

​

REBELLE

​

ReBelle’s mission is the birthing of a living culture of love leading to the progressive dissolution of all injustices and the unbounded liberation of humanity.

​

Manou Africa and Kalpana Devi first met in 1994 and joined creative forces composing, recording, performing, and touring together across the U.S. and West Africa. Together they are known as ReBelle.

​

ReBelle is a formidable band conceived in love, rebellion and the evocative musical talents of Manou Africa and Kalpana Devi. Kalpana and Manou’s powerful voices chant meditations on liberation while instrumentals propel roots, reggae soul. Singing in 5 distinct languages, Wolof, English, Creole, French and Hebrew, their original music infuses a mystical mix of commanding African rhythms while their dynamic stage presence is internationally acclaimed.

​

ReBelle has shared the stage with Skatalites, The Wailers, Burning Spear, Culture, Little Richard, Toots and the Maytals, Ijahman Levi, Israel Vibration, Sister Carol, Steel Pulse, Meditations, Mykal Rose, Itals, The Marleys, Lucky Dube, and others.  ReBelle also made the top 10 list in Reggae Report’s, “Top 10 U.S.-Based Independent Albums”. Their first album, “Thank U Jah”, came in at #5.

​

https://www.rebelleworldwide.com/

SYNACURE

​

ZIQ STREET recording artist, producer/composer SYNACURE is looking forward to spinning some of the work he has done with ABIODUN OYEWOLE and BABA DON BABATUNDE of THE LAST POETS, and STRAFE, and will be featuring as well the music of Brazilian singer ALINE MELO, whose debut album is being released on the ZIQ STREET label.   Eclectic doesn't begin to describe Synacure's work; the night will end with a musical party that is as impossible to predict as it is guaranteed to be memorable.

​

www.synacure.com

​

The evening's events are sponsored by, and taking place on, ZIQ STREET baby!

​​​

Length: 210 minutes plus doors open 60 minutes before

 

TICKET PRICING:

•$60 for Gold Tier Reserved Seating, Rows A - F;

•$40 for Blue Tier Reserved Seating, Rows G - N Ctr. & Side M;

•$30 for Green Tier Reserved Seating, Rows P - Q Ctr. & Side N - Q

Each ticket includes a $5 handling & processing charge; all sales are final; no refunds nor exchanges.

​

 CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS