Artist Friends in Support of Speaking in Rhythms

August 15, 2009, 6-10p

Suggested Donation: $10

 

Art Exhibit

Literary Readings

Refreshments | Open Bar with suggested donation

 

"A Wing Tasting in Harlem", sponsored by Harlem Atomic Wings

 

Mixtape Giveaway to the 1st 50 people at the event

 

Contemporary and old school music spun by DJ Life 

 

Artist Friends in Support of Speaking in Rhythms is a collaborative effort to raise money to support Syncopated Peru, a cultural exchange project that will expose approximately fifteen youth to Afro-Peruvian culture by traveling to Peru during the summer of 2010. Artists from various parts the world will present works that are reflective of the diversity of their experiences. This event not only creates an opportunity for them to network and to expose their artistic talents, but also supports the mission of a wonderful not-for-profit organization by contributing 15 percent of the proceeds from the sales of their art.

 

Other special features include readings of literary works by writers that will be featured in the Speaking in Rhythms Literary Journal scheduled to be published in the spring of 2010, and "A Wing Tasting in Harlem", sponsored by Harlem Atomic Wings. Attendees will lick their fingers in delight with mouth watering flavored wings such as Honey Mustard, BBQ, Jerk BBQ Teriyaki, and the traditional Buffalo Wings with various degrees of spiciness; also, to stimulate the taste buds, samples of Peruvian food and drinks will be served. Ever had skewered beef hearts marinated with tangy spices or a tasty beverage made from the base of purple corn? Well, at this exhibit, you can experience anticuchos and chicha morada, two of Peru's typical foods and drinks. The debut of a young DJ coming out of the Grant Houses-DJ Life will spin contemporary and old school music that will take us back to the here and now. Thinking in Sounds Production will give away a jamming mixtape to the first 50 people who arrive at the event.

 

Come join us in the spirit of collaboration, creativity, and good will to celebrate the talents of visual, spoken word, and music artists who are in support of Speaking in Rhythms Inc. 

 

Speaking in Rhythms Inc. is a not-for-profit 501c(3) organization whose mission is to provide a comprehensive music program for youth that through the use of percussion instruments exposes students to the musical styles and genres of different cultures, instructs them in music theory and composition, and provides opportunities for them to perform their own compositions for the community. The program strives to give its members the musical knowledge, theory and discipline to enable them to fully realize their musical creativity and to increase their own sense of their cultural identity in the context of a global world.