October 01, 2005
Chicago Cultural Group Bridges Cultures with Conference: AfriCaribe to Host Puerto Rican and Caribbean Folkloric Conference
AfriCaribe will host its second folklore conference in Chicago. This year's theme highlights the work being conducted between the Puerto Rican Bomba music and dance community and the Mexican and Colombian communities in Chicago. Invited guests from New York will also share their work in bridging the Puerto Rican and Dominican communities through music and dance.
CHICAGO (PRWEB) October 1, 2005 -- Expanding on-going efforts to create bridges between folkloric dance groups in Chicago, AfriCaribe announces its annual conference with the theme “Building Community/Bridging Communities.” The conference, October 21 – 22, 2005, will bring together cultural ambassadors from the New York and Chicago areas through a series of lectures, dance and drumming instruction and performance. The musical traditions of Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic will be celebrated, studied and their respective African roots discussed. All conference events are open to the public. Visit www.africaribe.net for updated conference schedule, information, and registration.
AfriCaribe highlighted the work of Tierra Colombian Folkloric Dance Company earlier this year at its anniversary celebration. That unprecedented example of collaboration between two Chicago cultural groups brought to light the need for an arena where creative cooperation can thrive and be furthered. Tito Rodriguez reached out to the groups participating in this conference, basing the effort on the shared African influence on each group’s work, to bridge cultural gaps and build community ties between them.
AfriCaribe, Tito Rodriguez – Director
Yaya, Afro-Puerto Rican and Afro-Dominican Music and Dance
Tierra Colombian Folkloric Dance Company
Grupo Tarima, Afro-Mexican Music and Dance
WHEN/WHERE:
Friday, October 21, 2005
7 p.m. Opening Reception
Cuca’s Gallery 2701 W Division St, Chicago, IL
Saturday, October 22, 2005
9 a.m.–4 p.m. Conference Lectures and Classes
Family Learning Center, 2636 W. Division St., Chicago, IL
Concurrent Workshops and Lectures
$20 Registration Fee for any four (4) workshops and/or classes
$10 Registration Fee for any single workshop and/or class
7 p.m. Conference Showcase
Roberto Clemente Academy Auditorium
1147 N. Western, Chicago, IL
Admission: $10 Adults/$5 Student w/ID
From New York: Yaya
From Chicago: Grupo Tarima
Tierra Colombian Folkloric Dance Company
AfriCaribe
About:
AfriCaribe is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, research, promotion and development of the Puerto Rican and Caribbean cultures through music, dance, theatre and other artistic mediums.
AfriCaribe was created in 2000 by Evaristo “Tito” Rodriguez in an effort create an organization in Chicago that would have the unique intent of celebrating the African influence in Puerto Rico and other countries of the Caribbean. His vision came to fruition in the form of an umbrella organization that provides educational and cultural programming through four main programs. These are the academy through which professional dancers and musicians teach traditional drumming and dance of several Puerto Rican Bomba rhythms; the performance ensemble that prepares and presents various styles of folk music from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean through song, dance, drums and other percussive instruments; the production company which will be responsible for annual events including folklore conferences; and the education department that will provide workshops and lectures by members of the organization and other invited professionals. Visit www.africaribe.net for more information.
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October 29, 2004
Winter Music Conference - Calling Chicago DJs & Music Producers
Calling all Chicago DJs & Music Producers
Press release from MOM ProductionsWe are inviting all Chicago House DJs, Producers and the Global Dance Music Community to experience the legendary SOUNDZ of CHICAGO, the House Music Capitol of the World at the Winter Music Conference March 22- 26, 2005 .
During 5 days at the magnificent CARDOZO HOTEL, we will showcase an array of Chicago’s finest DJs and Producers who have influenced House Music and Dance Music Culture worldwide. This will be the only place during the WMC for industry professionals and patrons visiting from around the world to experience the true SOUNDZ of CHICAGO!
If you are planning to visit the annual Winter Music Conference, March 22nd -26th 2005 and would like to take part in this opportunity as one of Chicago’s very own DJ/Producer please contact:
MOM Productions by November 15, 2004.
EMAIL- mom@mindovermatterchicago.com
OFFICE - 773-793-2566 ask for Ralph
Participating DJs and Producers will receive Discounted Hotel Rates and DJ scheduling.
Winter Music Conference
March 22-26, 2005
Wyndham Resort
Miami Beach, FL
Winter Music Conference, in its 20th anniversary year, is regarded as the singular networking event in the dance music industry, attracting professionals from over 60 different countries. With its high concentration of top international artists, DJs and industry professionals, WMC permeates the international press and is thereby one of the most publicized events in the business. Every aspect of the industry is represented including the top technological innovators, artists, DJs, producers, radio and video programmers, retailers, distributors, audio manufacturers and many more.Industry Development
Currently, the music industry is engaged in a profound structural metamorphosis. CDR's, MP3's, download streams and other new technologies are forever changing the ways in which people create, buy, sell and listen to music. Such matters are among the many debated at Winter Music Conference. The WMC program brings together informed professionals to present new ideas, discuss industry issues, and build new inroads for business development. Meetings and seminars focus on topics such as market strategies, artist development, copyrighting, publishing, writing contracts, artist management, distribution, radio, promotion, internet retailing, and the media, just to name a few. With more than 30 important meetings and seminars on the agenda, WMC will continue its mission to provide a decisive global platform for resolving the current challenges and stimulating new industry growth and revenue.Artists, DJs and Events
One of the most exciting aspects of Winter Music Conference is the convergence of industry executives, press and A&R reps, as well as artists and DJs of all levels bumping heads on the dance floors and rubbing elbows at the bar, while enjoying their favorite DJs spinning on the decks. The level of exposure WMC provides for artists and DJs is invaluable. WMC offers endless opportunities for DJs and artists to network and have their music heard by A&R reps, labels, and an international audience of music industry professionals. The Demo Listening Workshops, CD compilation, poolside performance stage, DJ Spin Off and a host of other performance events, showcases and release parties throughout the week provide limitless opportunities for innovative DJs and artists to break out of the box. Venues throughout Miami feature a non-stop schedule of nighttime events showcasing legendary artists and DJs from all over the world. WMC also presents the International Dance Music Awards, revered as the premier annual awards event for the dance and electronic music industry. Ultra Music Festival, the largest music festival of its kind in the U.S., is the official closing event for WMC. Nowhere other than WMC will you experience such diverse and unique talents gathered together to share one week of exclusive music industry events.
International Marketplace
The leading products, sounds and services from all over the globe are showcased at the WMC marketplace. See the latest innovations and breakthroughs in technology. In the WMC Exhibit Hall, you may also discover distributors, record labels, instruments, DJ hardware, sound equipment, music publications, internet and software technology, apparel, CD duplicators and much more. Because the Exhibit Hall is entirely hands-on, you ultimately become an intrinsic part of the whole experience. If you are looking for exposure, the WMC Marketplace is a prime opportunity to present your product or service directly to your market.
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