DJ Stylus – The Vibe Conductor

Once again celebrating Fela Anikulapo Kuti, this time with special emphasis on the First Ladies of Afrobeat. Dedicated, loyal and innovative, these women often relegated to the sidelines, were at the center of Fela’s movement, sound and presentation.

Complimentary buffet (while it lasts):
Jollof rice, Plantain & Chicken

FREE HEINEKEN (while supplies last)

Live Music:
Union Street Band w/special guests Tosin Aribisala and Tokunbo Aderele

DJ Sets in Two Rooms!

THE CHAMBER
DJ Shoboy
DJ Don-X
i:Wah The Beat Priest

THE SHRINE
DJ Jahsonic (Soul Controllers)
DJ Stylus – The Vibe Conductor (Soul Controllers)
DJ Sabine (Oyasound/Brooklyn Mecca/Rhythm&Roots)
w/Jabari Exum on Djembe

Live Art by Aniekan Udofia

411 New York Ave NE (3rd floor)
Washington, DC 20002
entrance is from parking lot at crossing of Penn & 4th. (map)

Saturday, October 17
9pm – ?
$15 advance / $20 door
RSVP at beyou@lilsoso.com and reserve the advanced sale price ($15). RSVPs will be honored until 11PM.

This year’s “Black President’s Day” celebration will not only honor Afrobeat creator Fela Kuti, but will also give to a worthy area cause. Metro TeenAIDS is a community health organization dedicated to supporting young people in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Through education, support, and advocacy, MTA works to prevent the spread of HIV, promote responsible decision making, and improve the quality of life for young people infected with, or affected by, HIV/AIDS.

Saturday, October 18
THE WAREHOUSE
411 Penn Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
10 pm until the spirits leave us
$20 in advance with inflation at the door.

Music by:
Union Street Band
Shoboy
I-Wah the Beat Priest
The Soul Controllers

and special guest dj Rich Medina

Featuring:
Modern Day Market Woman Pavilion
Live Visuals by Aniekan (A silent auction will be held.)

Here’s a flashback from last year.

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Much like last year there will be music, visuals and the spirit of one of Nigeria’s most noted artists of all times. The added plus for this year’s bash is the presence of Philly-based DJ and Afrobeat maestro, Rich Medina. The co-founder of Jump-N-Funk and producer of the new AfroDisco party, which premieres on Monday, October 15th, Rich is highly celebrated for his contribution to the movement that pushes Afrobeat music and culture. The event also features The Soul Controllers‘ “dynamic duo”, DJs Stylus and JaHsonic with special guest, I-Wah, “the Beat Priest” and the incomparable Painted Lady Performance Project is back with a fitting tribute to the women that framed Fela’s life and music. As always a portion of the door proceeds will be donated to a charity working on HIV/AIDS awareness in Africa. RSVP at events@lilsoso.com.

Fela for President
October, 14 2007
Liv
2001 11th street NW (11th & U), WDC 20001
Cost : $10

Featuring:
DJs I-Wah, Jahsonic and Stylus (Sounds)
Painted Lady Project (Special Performance)
Dissident Display & AM Radio (Visuals)
Doors open at 8 pm
$7 Before 10 pm, $10 After

(A portion of the proceeds will be donated to youth AIDS oranizations)

BOHEMIAN CAVERNS
2001 11th Street, NW
Washington, DC