NOV. 12-14: UNIVERSAL ZULU NATION 31ST ANNIVERSARY, NYC
Nov 10, 2004 9:11 PM
Nubian Productions and the Universal Federation for the Preservation of Hip-Hop Culture present the 31st anniversary of the Universal Zulu Nation: a tribute to the founding fathers of funk (James Brown, Sly Stone and George Clinton) and the founding fathers of hip-hop culture (Afrika Bambaataa, Kool DJ Herc and Grandmaster Flash).
This anniversary is dedicated to DJ Leacy and Matthew Hall, as well as Richie Perez, Rick James and all of the pioneers and legends who have passed away but whose contributions to the culture live on.
UZN 31 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, Nov. 12: Zulu Nation Throwdown, 8 p.m.–4 a.m.
The Manhattan Center, 311 W. 34th St. (between Eighth & Ninth)
$10 w/ flyer before 12 a.m. $25 general admission.
Hosts: GrandMaster Caz and Queen Lisa Lee
Performances begin @ 9 p.m .sharp featuring (in no particular order): the Fearless Four, Jadakiss, Fonda Rae, K-7/TKA, the Crash Crew, Sharon Brown, Immortal Technique, King Kamonzi, Wanda Dee, MVP feat. Stagga Lee and Vice Verse, Kurtis Blow, the Death Committee, Rob Base & EZ Rock, Freedom Williams, MelSoul Tree, Divino, Wiso G, Angel & Khriz, Candela and a very special performance by the Ratt Pack (GrandMaster Caz, GrandMaster Melle Mel, Prince Whipper Whip, LA Sunshine, Waterbed Kev and Pebblee Poo)
DJs party-rocking after midnight include Afrika Bambaataa, the Original Jazzy Jay, Grandmixer DXT, Imperial Jay Cee, Tony Tone (Cold Crush), TC Izlam, EZLG, DJ Supreme (91 NMS) KMT, Hek Tek and DJ Ace the Crowd Motivator.
ALL AGES WELCOME! ABSOLUTELY NO VIDEO CAMERAS.
Saturday, Nov. 13: Flava Wars: Mystery Battle, 8 p.m.–4 a.m.
The City Club, 250 W. 26th St. (between Seventh & Eighth)
$10 w/ flyer before 12 a.m. $25 general admission.
Hosts: Zulu King Lucky Strike and Alien Ness
1-on-1 and 2-on-2 b-boy/b-girl battles begin at 9 p.m. sharp! DJs: Ivory and Paul S., Torch and Havik; for more battle info visit www.bboyalien.com.
Late-night showcase performances include Chosen Zulu, King Q, MC Eleven, Cypha Alliance, Bronx Mob, Fuse and D’Amaze. Hosted by Zulu King Yoda.
ALL AGES WELCOME! ABSOLUTELY NO VIDEO CAMERAS.
Sunday, Nov. 14: The Meeting of the Minds Town Hall Meeting, 3–9 p.m.
The Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse @ 165th St., Bronx
FREE! ALL AGES WELCOME!
Topic: Can Hip Hop Save You or Destroy You?
Hosts: King Cashus D, King Kamonzi, Kool Clyde & Lady Moore Sabb
Afrika Bambaataa invites all hip-hop practitioners & enthusiasts, activists, teachers, students and scholars to attend this important meeting focusing on the 5th Element of Hip Hop: Knowledge, Culture and Overstanding.
Very Special Invited Guests: Dr. Phil Valentine, Bobby Hemmit, Azzariah, KRS One, Dr. Nanlani, Nakim Bey, Sister Sakina, Minister Kevin Muhammad, Sister Rosa Clemente, Crazy Legs, Big Man, Harry Allen, Chuck D, Fabel, Ms. Jones, Malik Zulu Shabazz, Brother True Light, Brother Righteous, Brother Water, Peewee Dance, Hakim Bey, Booker T. Colemen, Dr. Shaka Zulu, Professor X, Afrika Bambaataa, Brother Arthur Muhammad, Brenda Stokley, Cut Man, Mase, Nas, Tony Tone, Kurtis Blow, TC Izlam, Rueben Diaz, Rev. Al Sharpton, GrandMaster Caz, Brother Alim, Ben Chavis, Minister Abdul Muhammad, James Mtume, Brother Panama Alba, Marinieves Alba, Ernie Paniccioli, La Bruja, Kool DJ Red Alert, Kevin Powell, April Silver and Grandmixer DXT.
For more information about the Universal Zulu Nation, visit www.zulunation.com.
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