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Islamic
Circles, Q-News and The City Circle present:
SAVOURY SPOKEN WORD
... SPIRITUALLY SERVED!
A special evening of spoken word poetry and hip hop rhymes with the
acclaimed
Brother Dash (USA) and
Blind Alphabetz (UK)
Celebrating Eid al Fitr and bringing together two of the most exciting
acts in contemporary Muslim culture with the UK launch of two new
albums:
“Savoury Spoken Word” by Brother Dash and the remarkable “Luvolution”
by the Blind Alphabetz.
Date: Friday, 26th October 2007
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Venue: Small Meeting Room, Friends House,
173 Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ
Just south of Euston Station (Tube: Victoria, Northern) and
near Euston Square Tube Station (District, Circle,
Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City)
Map @ http://tinyurl.com/3ct5s4
All welcome!
Entrance: £5 at the door
Seating is limited and the atmosphere is intimate.
For more information please contact:
Tel: 07956 983 609
E-mail: events@islamiccircles.org
Brother
Dash
As a Brooklyn native and New Jersey resident, Dash has been involved in
the creative arts for almost two decades, bringing his energetic style
of poetry to numerous venues around the globe. Over several years Br
Dash has focused on Islamic poetry, as one of several Muslim Poets,
showcasing the richness of Islam. His poetry has a wide appeal to both
Muslim and Non-Muslim audiences. He recently started a spoken word
poetry record label that received mainstream distribution in North
American music and bookstores. Brother Dash's performances are the talk
of student lounges, Islamic conferences, universities and television
and radio stations around the world. For more information about Dash
visit: www.muslimpoet.com
Blind
Alphabetz
Blind Alphabetz are Mohammed Yahya and Iron Braydz (AKA Abdul
Rahman) two London based Muslim’s of Mozambique and Nigerian descent,
respectively. This is their debut album, due for release on 15th
October 2007 on Silent Soundz. Their debut single ‘African Rhythms’ was
released earlier this year.
Socially conscious, the duo rap about spiritually, religion, politics,
and life’s experiences whilst their style jumps from ruthless spitting
to laidback beat riding. Mellow, jazz tinged beats sit next to reggae
inspired grooves (as heard on ‘Hammer’ – track 15) in addition to
harder, more traditional hip-hop backdrops. Blind Alphabetz have an all
round talent that sees them easily put their hand to rapping, poetry
and production, all fusing to form their own unique brand of
effervescent hip-hop.
To date, Blind Alphabetz have supported: Dead Prez, Public Enemy, Guru,
RZA from Wu-Tang Clan and Saigon and have wooed crowds with their
electrifying performances, often stealing the show.
Luvolution has been two and a half years in the making and features
collaborations with M1 of Dead Prez, Kyza, Fallacy, Sean Price (Heltah
Skeltah), Best Kept Secret, Speci, Elite Team and the luxurious vocals
from Samiyah.
“Focused, tight lyricism with infuriated political undertones and
rise-up ethnics… have seen them labelled as the UK’s answer to Public
Enemy.” – Hip Hop Connection (August 2007)
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