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LAST FRIDAY – PNW Arts & Culture Event
Stop by the Slate in NW Portland, OR for a night of heavy bass and hip hop beats, live performances, mural painting, gallery work, fashion runway and MORE.
The event marks the last in a series of monthly showcases that have highlighted the Pacific Northwest’s arts and culture scene – featuring emcees, dj’s, breakers, designers and graffiti artists.
The Ganjaology team will be setting the mood throughout the night through beat sets and open mic cyphers, followed by a live runway.
This month’s headliner features local up and coming producer Stewart Villain. Check out a sneak peak below:
The event will also feature Portland street wear boutique Bullē Classic, TMK1 designs and apparel, and original pieces from Pacific Northwest jewelry designer Sam Nalani K.
Admission is FREE and open to all ages. Complimentary beer will also be served.
Contact Ganjaology, TMK1 Studios or find us on Facebook for more information on the event.
Mr. Lefteye
Steering in a new direction from his legendary drum & bass presence, UK artist Mr. L, aka Mr Lefteye, aka Dave Stewart , orchestrates soothing combinations that are the perfect companion for the last bitter late nights before spring.
“Mr Lefteye delivers a narrative driven EP of thoughtful provoking mystique, enriched with a worldwide spread of melodies and sounds to produce an inspired storyline for an as yet unconceived movie.” - Monolith Cocktail
Throw on any one of these downtempo atmospheric tracks and let the mind ponder the possibility of oneness.
Buy this and past albums at Loodma Recordings
Mr. L Soundcloud
Asian Dub Foundation
Hailing from Japan, the Asian Dub Foundation has had its roots firmly planted in the electronica realm for the past 16 years. While their styles range from hip hop to dancehall, their strong lyrics laced over each track makes their sound unmistakable. Through the years they have collected numerous awards and spotlights across the globe, and have performed in nearly every large festival venue in Europe.
Their latest album A History of Now received mixed reviews – much of their more political messages fell flat for their fans, mainly perhaps because so much is expected of this veteran group. The album did prove that no matter what theme or style that inspires them, their sounds have lasted the test of time and are always powerful enough to move and vibe to.
Check them out! Download, Share & Support!
http://www.asiandubfoundation.com/
A spooky video in honor of Halloween …
Zvuloon Dub System
With a heavy middle eastern influence and a passion for reggae, Zvuloon Dub System has emerged as one of Israel’s, and Europe’s for that matter, best reggae bands. Much like the origins of reggae, their most recent album “Freedom Time” sends strong messages of peace and the end of political strife. The members of this band all share heavy ties to the idea of freedom, including the lead singers own personal journey on foot through the desert – from Ethopia to the promised land referred to as Israel.
Listen & Share!
http://zvuloondubsystem.bandcamp.com/album/freedom-time
Check out Zvuloon Dub System performing live at music festival in Israel!
