Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Taalam Acey and Jade Perry feature this week...
WE WILL ALSO HAVE A FEATURE BY SONGSTRESS JADE PERRY....
NEO SOUL AND POETRY ON THE SAME STAGE, SAME NIGHT...IT'S GOING TO BE LOADS OF FUN!!
THIS WEDNESDAY FOLKS....
Friday, June 8, 2012
Every year, poets from all over the world come to Sacramento and lay it all out on the stage for one purpose: winning the King/Queen of the Mic Competition...this year, we plan on having the most intense competition ever...one night...one mic....one poet will walk away with the coveted Angela Boyce Trophy.....Angela Boyce is responsible for the emergence of SLAM poetry in Sacramento. Angela came here from San Diego and shortly afterward, she suffered a massive stroke. Angela recovered from that stroke, teaching herself how to walk, talk, eat, and spit poetry once again....She then made her way to the national poetry slam, where she placed 5th in the entire nation, representing Sacramento. The next year, Angela linked up with Malikspeaks and was one of the founders of the Mahogany Urban Poetry series, where the first ever Sacramento slam team was created, and traveled to nationals in 2002. Angela moved back to San Diego shortly afterwards,where she passed away. Her legacy is shown each week at Mahogany, which has become the birth place for the most phenomenal poets in Sacramento, and also a stopping point for nationally recognized touring poets. We will be FOREVER in debt to Angela and her contributions, and this small trophy awarding the most excellent poet on the mic is our annual tribute to her. We can still hear her yelling and screaming frantically, encouraging us to leave it all out there on the mic and stage.
Ashe'. poets who have signed up so far: NerCity (Oakland) D'Dra (Oakland) Chas (Oakland) Queen D (Sac/Oakland) Joshua Merchant (Oakland) Prentice (Oakland) Imani Cezanne (San Diego) The Saint (Stockton) David Scott (Sacramento) The Poet -i- (Sacramento-Oakland) Dre-T (SAYS) Ronnee Larae (SAYS) The crowd is the judge for this competition...that means that YOU are in charge!! 3 rounds....after each round, someone gets kicked off of the show....it's the MOST exciting event of the year!! 8pm doors open....admission is only $10 in advance.(price likely will go up at the door) We will also have a feature set by Baltimore poet Marc Marcel.... |
BUY YOUR TICKET HERE:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/255229
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
MAHOGANY EVERY WED NIGHT!
1704 BROADWAY.....QUEEN SHEBA RESTAURANT...9PM.....
MAHOGANY URBAN POETRY SERIES FEATURING SUGAR WATER PURPLE MAY 9TH
MAHOGANY URBAN POETRY SERIES WELCOMES SUGAR WATER PURPLE ON MAY 9TH!!
PLEASE MAKE YOUR WAY OUT TO SUPPORT THIS SHOW....SPECIAL $7 ADMISSION FOR THIS NIGHT ONLY!!
Sugar Water Purple began in the spring of 2009 as a jazz fusion ensemble under the vision of composer Joshua Washinton. With inspiration derived from such artists as Chick Corea, Hiromi Uehara, and Miles Davis, SWP quickly honed their skills as a band rooted in improvisation. After several successful performances at both private events and popular public venues, the band took a new form when joined by soul songstress Jasmine Jordan.
What started as jazz fusion quickly morphed into funky neo soul as Sugar Water Purple began to build a steady following of loyal fans. In the fall of 2010 they successfully self released their first EP, cementing their place as the California central valley's premier soul outfit. In addition, they began their run as the house band for the Pierced Ear Poetry Slam, collaborating every month with both locally and nationally recognized spoken word artists.
2011 proved itself to be another successful year for the band. That summer they returned to the studio to record their eponymous full length album. SWP's sound had evolved with their inspiration, which now included artists such as RH Factor, Ledisi, Alicia Keys, and Stevie Wonder. The success of the album was entirely fueled by the band's fans, who sponsored the entire cost of studio time though preorders. Just days before the albums release Sugar Water Purple had the distinct pleasure of performing at TEDx San Joaquin, where they debuted their newest single entitled Bring Change.
Now, in 2012, the band has taken their biggest steps yet. Not only did they leave the 1800+ crowd with a standing ovation when opening for the Grammy Award winning artist India.Arie, but they also have received tremendous praise for their inspiring recording of Bring Change, which was released as a free download in conjunction with the concert. As they move forward, they can only hope that the opportunities that arise continue in the same way that they have been blessed with thus far.
What started as jazz fusion quickly morphed into funky neo soul as Sugar Water Purple began to build a steady following of loyal fans. In the fall of 2010 they successfully self released their first EP, cementing their place as the California central valley's premier soul outfit. In addition, they began their run as the house band for the Pierced Ear Poetry Slam, collaborating every month with both locally and nationally recognized spoken word artists.
2011 proved itself to be another successful year for the band. That summer they returned to the studio to record their eponymous full length album. SWP's sound had evolved with their inspiration, which now included artists such as RH Factor, Ledisi, Alicia Keys, and Stevie Wonder. The success of the album was entirely fueled by the band's fans, who sponsored the entire cost of studio time though preorders. Just days before the albums release Sugar Water Purple had the distinct pleasure of performing at TEDx San Joaquin, where they debuted their newest single entitled Bring Change.
Now, in 2012, the band has taken their biggest steps yet. Not only did they leave the 1800+ crowd with a standing ovation when opening for the Grammy Award winning artist India.Arie, but they also have received tremendous praise for their inspiring recording of Bring Change, which was released as a free download in conjunction with the concert. As they move forward, they can only hope that the opportunities that arise continue in the same way that they have been blessed with thus far.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Mics and Moods: Watch the Throne
We are having a very special poetry showcase on April 13th at Queen Sheba restaurant. Your support in posting this to your website,blog,newsletter, and calendar would be greatly appreciated.
Malikspeaks presents: Mics and Moods
What: Poetry Showcase feat. New York Poet Kahlil Almustafa. Also featuring Dahlak Braithwaite, Nate Hall, and David Scott
When: Friday, April 13th, 10:00pm
Where: Queen Sheba Restaurant 1704 Broadway, Sacramento
Cost: $12
Hosted by: Khiry Malik Moore
Malikspeaks Entertainment is proud to present Mics and Moods, a showcase of poetry featuring world renowned poet Kahlil Almustafa. Kahlil Almustafa is making his way to Sacramento from New York to perform at this event. In Addition to Kahlil, we will also be featuring Nate Hall, a local poetry favorite, member of Sacramento Area Youth Speaks, and grandson of Malcolm X. David Scott, also a local poetry favorite, is featured on the latest album by DLRN, a hip hop group based out of Sacramento, and is also host of a popular blog, www.spacesickdiaries.com. Dahlak Braithwaite is a member of the poetry collective ill-literacy, an HBO Def Poet, and producer of his own CD, “Dual Consciousness.” Dahlak has just finished production on his newest CD,which will be debuted at the showcase. His website is www.thisisdahlak.com
This show is being touted as one of the best lineups that Malikspeaks has put together. Malikspeaks has been promoting poetry and art in Sacramento since 1997, and has been a part of several local venues, the most successful venture has been the Mahogany Urban Poetry series,which is in it’s 12th year and has been featured on PBS, in the Sacramento Bee, News and Review, Submerge magazine, Sac Hub Magazine, The Sacramento Observer, Sacramento Visitor’s Guide, and will be featured in an upcoming issue of Sacramento Magazine.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Ladies Night done RIGHT!!
JOIN US ON MARCH 28TH AT QUEEN SHEBA..FREE CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRIES,FREE GIVEAWAYS,AND A LOVE SERENADE FROM KUMANDAE!
1704 BROADWAY,SACRAMENTO CA
QUEEN SHEBA RESTAURANT
1704 BROADWAY,SACRAMENTO CA
QUEEN SHEBA RESTAURANT
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Poetry and Music
FRIDAY, FEB. 17TH
Jovan Mays was born in a suburb of Denver, Colorado named Aurora in 1986 from a Brooklyn born sharp tonged mother and a Queens raised blue collar father. His introduction to hip hop molded his vision of culture and art. He attended Chadron Sate College in Nebraska for 6 years and earned a B.A. in History and Coaching along with playing football, wrestling, acting and cultivating the spoken word in many forms in this small rural town.
FEBRUARY 17TH-ART,MUSIC,AND POETRY SHOWCASE!!!
The Blacklight Lounge is the place where music meets art,meets poetry,meets YOU. This showcase will feature the talents on Northern California's BEST artists and performers...We are celebrating Black History Month in a special way the year!!
Raymond Walker is an accomplished painter who has had work featured around the world. He is bringing his art to the Moon River inn for display and also some of it will be for sale.
NerCity is one of California's most accomplished poets...he is the creator and host of the Golden Gate slam, and has produced several CD's and books of his work....
Lakeisha Mondy has been blazing the scene for the last two years in Sacramento, and has just returned from a tour in japan...she will be rocking live sets with her band....
Imhur Onlysun, DyvaCat, Ayanna Miss Ambitious, Promise P, D.Scott, and more!!
Tickets will be on sale in advance for only $10.
text or call 916 730 5405 or 916 698 3164 for info...price is subject to increase at the door
General Admission tickets are also available on Wednesdays at Mahogany, or click here and paypal:
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VIP PASSES $20 (FREE WINE)
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Sunday, January 1, 2012
CHRIS JONES FEATURING THIS WEEK!!
COME CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR WITH US AT MAHOGANY! CLASSIC CHRIS JONES WILL BE IN THE BUILDING,AS WELL AS OUR HOST IFAMODUPE AS WE CELEBRATE KHIRY MALIK'S BIRTHDAY WITH LIVE MUSIC AND POETRY!!
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