[#CONCERT #DANCE #CULTURALCELBRATION #FESTIVAL] Soulevate 2017: Awakening the Four Warriors Within Feat. Soul Science Lab, Oshun, Harambe Dance Company & Annette Aguilar and StringBeans + Art gallery by Fareed Muhammad, Presented by the United Palace of Cultural Arts in partnership with iVibes MC’ed by Terry Lovette and Xavier Eikerenkoetter Saturday, May 6 | Doors open at 6:30pm | Show at 7:30pm United Palace | 4140 Broadway, New York, New York 10033 Admission: FREE To RSVP, visit universe.com/events/soulevate-music-to-reawaken-your-body-soul-tickets-T2K40W Website: unitedpalace.org/events/886-soulevate-music-to-reawaken-your-body-soul Facebook event page: facebook.com/events/641254582747323/
New initiates in the Santeria branch of the Yoruba religion are referred to as Iyawo. As part of initiation one must receive (and be received by) the four warrior orishas Elegua, Ogun, Ochosi, and Ochun. Each of these orishas, with very specific roles, is imperative to the spiritual development of any initiate. Elegua opens the spiritual path, Ogun clears the path of any obstacles, Ochosi helps the initiate to navigate said path, and Ochun insures that the initiate is protected. Each segment of Soulevate will be dedicated to harnessing the power of a different warrior orisha.
Performers
Soul Science Lab
Annette Aguilar and String Beans
Harambee Dance Company
Oshun
Vendor marketplace, food and drinks!
About Annette Aguilar and StringBeans Annette has performed, toured and shared the stage with artist such as Stevie Wonder, Darlene Love, Tito Puente, Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, Toshi Reagon, Mose Allison, The Grateful Dead and many others. In 2007 she was a feature as an independent Hispanic artist for the Infiniti car commercial with fame late Cuban trumpet player Chocolate and Chef Douglas Rodriquez. In 1992 in New York City, she formed her band Annette A. Aguilar & StringBeans. The group was selected three times as Latin Jazz Ambassadors for the U.S State Department via The Kennedy Center and Jazz at Lincoln Center, where they traveled to Africa.
About Harambee Dance Company Harambee Dance Company pulls together the essence of African and African-American dance and music presenting it from an innovative and exciting new contemporary perspective. Artistic Director and resident choreographer Sandella Malloy has developed a high-energy repertoire that pulls together African-based movement, modern dance forms, live percussion and original music, and vibrant costumes into captivating performances reflecting the majesty of the African Diaspora.
Harambee Dance Company incorporates the traditional and contemporary to create a new style of African Dance. The company’s enlightening and thought provoking presentations challenge audiences to expand their perception of dance.
About Soul Science Lab Innovative. Afro. Futuristic. Griots. Soul Science Lab (SSL), is a Brooklyn, NY based music and multimedia duo that translates stories into soul stirring sounds and dynamic visuals. SSL was formed by artist, educator and creative director, Chen Lo, and multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, Asante’ Amin. With a focus on high quality, timeless music, SSL designs innovative arts education models and creates culturally responsive interactive experiences. In addition to international touring, SSL’s current projects include Chen Lo’s 2013 album Footprints, Amin’s 2014 album The Visitor: Alter Destiny, the orchestral, interactive documentary Soundtrack ‘63 and their newly released interactive album, Plan for Paradise.
About Oshun On the convergence of culture, politics, and art - OSHUN’s Thandiwe and Niambi Sala have chosen to march to the beat of their own drum. The D.C. natives have coined their own music style (Iya Sol) that is a cultural blend of neo-soul & hip-hop. OSHUN’s message of love, peace, cultural awareness and spirituality has been featured at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, Kennedy Center, Afro Punk, Brooklyn Academy of Music, NYU’s Clive Davis Music Institute, South by Southwest (SXSW), and BB Kings in NYC to name a few...
