La beautiful mess

14 track album

Munit + Jorg second album, a studio production entitled “፪ ። 2”, was released in March 2013. The title represents the fact that it is the two of them that were the executive producers and artistic directors this project. It is also their second album and the blend of two cultures that has created their unique music!

The long-awaited album contains 14 songs, of which 9 are originals and 5 are well-loved familiar tunes ranging from an updated classic by
legendary krar player, vocalist and actress Asnakech Worku, to children’s songs and an Ethio-jazz standard originally arranged by Ethiopian musical icon Mulatu Astatke. The combination of the new and old provides something for everybody, for those who crave to remember the good old days to those who crave new visions, styles and sounds in Ethiopian music.

We are pleased to announce that Munit + Jorg are finally making their way to DC for their first US tour. Opening for them is DC’s own Feedel Band. We’ll also have a special DJ set by Toothpick.

Get ready for a night of Ethio-soul and Ethio-Jazz and some funky grooves provided by our DJ.

Munit + Jorg : Coming to America :: East Coast Tour

w/ Feedel Band + Dj set by Tooth Pick

Monday July 1st

Tropicalia // 2001 14th st NW (lower level)

Doors at 8pm

Adv Tix : $15 // DOS : $20 : http://munitjorgdc.splashthat.com/#!

Mzansi Unearthed: Township Tech →

DrewCool goes IN on this mixtape. listen, download, reblog. Like what you hear? Come hear him spin at #AfricanaSummer this Sunday at Sankofa in DC. 2-8pm.

#AfricanaSummer is back this weekend. DC, spend your memorial day sunday with me and my friends at Sankofa. Good good. Great music. sKrong (yes, with a “k”) drAnks (also yes, with an “a”).

details on the flyer. come thru!

Sat 5.18 - Global Dance Party at @Artisphere w/ Nappy Riddem, ELIKEH and Black Masala. Tickets are $12 : http://bit.ly/GlobalDanceParty

Africana Endless Summer Series in Washington, DC →

It’s starting to get sticky in Washington DC and that means it’s time for music to migrate from the nightclub to the street. To bring people together in the name of celebrating African music and da…

Infographic on Africans living in DC. We spend so much money in the city yet lack adequate resources and support from the government.

There’s a coalition that’s working on changing that. Please read the Call of Action below and reblog, re-tweet, email this to your network!

URGENT CALL TO ACTION!

MOVEMENT TO STOP THE EROSION OF THE AFRICAN CULTRAL COMMUNITY IN DC

Greetings Family,

LET US MOVE FORWARD IN ONE SPIRIT!!! tomorrow, Tuesday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 8 to call, email and visit with DC City Council members to stress the same three issues:

1. Stop the erosion and focus on the preservation and sustainability of the Africa cultural organizations in the District of Columbia. It cannot be done by organizations alone.

2. Provide Grant Making Authority for the Mayor’s Office on African Affairs (OAA) equal to other DC government offices with similar mandates that will allow OAA to oversee technical assistance grants that permit African cultural organizations to maintain their presence in DC.

3. Provide immediate relief, including appropriate studio space for KanKouran,and engage in discussions with other organizations like the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers to ascertain their needs and options.

CALL, VISIT OR EMAIL MAYOR VINCENT GRAY AND DC COUNCIL MEMBERS LISTED BELOW

Phil Mendelson, Chair, DC City Council: (Tel: (202) 724-8032; Email: pmendelson@dccouncil.us (Key Person)

Marion Barry (Ward 8); Chair 202-724-8045 Email: mbarry@dccouncil.us

Kenyan McDuffy (Ward 5) 202-724-8028 Email: kmcduffie@dccouncil.us

Tommy Wells (Ward 6) 202-724-8072 Email: twells@dccouncil.us

Yvette Alexander (Ward 7) 202-724-8068 Email: yalexander@dccouncil.us

Jim Graham (Ward 1) 202-724-8181 Email: jgraham@dccouncil.us

Sonic Diaspora Mixtape Vol.6: DJ BETO →

yes, this is how we do at Sonic Diaspora. Live in DC? Come check us out this Sunday as we kick off Africana Endless Summer Series at Sankofa. RSVP here

high energy mixtape. listen at your own risk. you’ve been warned.

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Sonic Diaspora is back with some fresh stuff for your summer.

Africana Endless Summer Series kicks off Sunday 5.12

at Sankofa Cafe (2714 Georgia Ave NW)

We’re going to be there every other sunday with some of your favorite DJs from Philly, Chicago, DC, NY and ATL.

Strictly Positive Vibrations and Libations.