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Chachi Carvalho at La Soul Rennaissance Sat Oct 25th 10th Annual Connecting for Change

La Soul Renaissance is extremely excited to announce that the award winning Cape Verdean American educator, activist, and hip hop artist Chachi Carvalho is going to perform at La Soul Renaissance “The Harvest of the Soul”  celebration of the 10th Annual Connecting for Change Conference on Saturday Oct 25th, 2014 downtown New Bedford.

Charles “Chachi” Carvalho is a multi-talented performing artist, emcee, poet, and songwriter. He is a first generation Cape Verdean/American born and raised in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He comes from a long line of musicians and singers. Chachi is a dedicated father, youth advocate, teacher, football coach, writer and entrepreneur. He is founder and co-owner of Beat Box Studio located in his hometown Pawtucket, RI. Chachi is consistently recreating himself as a man and as an artist. His brain is an engine for creative thought and inspiring ideas. It is evident in his songwriting and clearly displayed on his critically acclaimed release “In Dust Real Evolution”.  Audiences all over the world have embraced his latest album release, “Cape Verdean In America”.   This album is a unique blend of hip-hop, Afro house, rnb, zouk, and world music.  He truly stepped out of his comfort zone and created something original to add to his already impressive catalogue.  Chachi is an humble spirit who is proud of his accomplishments. He would rather count his blessings than count his problems.

http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXPTtnFsQoA

Chachi Carvalho

10 years ago La Soul Renaissance Oct 2004 “Tearing Down the Walls – Bridging the Gaps” Conference

 

On October 13, of 2014  Erik Andrade of La Soul Renaissance and Activist Andrea Armandt were interviewed on “IN FOCUS” at Bridgewater State University by Dr. Jabbar Al-Obaidi regarding the “Tearing Down the Walls: Bridging the Gap”  Conference. The Intention of the conference was to connect progressive people from all backgrounds and generations. The event featured poetry from Black Arts Movement Professor and Poet Everett Hoagland, and a panel featuring Civil Rights Icon Jibreel Khazan of Greensboro 4, Eroc Arroyo-Montano of Foundation Movement, Activist Gloria Clark, Activist Organizer Camilo Viveiros, and educator Ross M. Grace Jr.

The panel was followed by break out workshops and the day was capped off by La Soul Renaissance  “The Spoken  Soul Poet-tree Show” featuring the Egalitarian Ensemble ( Erik Andrade, Simon Desjardins, Royal Hartigan, Andy McWain), Christopher Johnson, Black Mozes aka Stan LeeCedric Josey, Job Anonymous, Nick Pelletier and many more during the open mic.

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Flyer designed by Stanley Dominque for La Soul Renaissance

The event was organized by La Soul Renaissance, Youth Empowerment Program at Treatment on Demand, The Progressive Student’s Alliance, The Frederick Douglass Unity House, UMD Labor Studies Department, NB CEDC, and United Way of New Bedford Mini-Grants Program .

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Poster designed by Stanley Dominque for La Soul Renaissance

 

La Soul Renaissance working on getting Afrika Rainbow to “Harvest of the Soul” Saturday Oct 25th

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Fresh off their successful tour of their mother land of Cabo Verde promoting their debut album “Identidade” Afrika Rainbow and La Soul Renaissance have begun conversation about the possibility of the award winning  Cape Verdean Roots Reggae band potentially performing at the October 25th “Harvest of the Soul” celebration of 10 years of Connecting for Change.

Fingers crossed hoping the stars are aligned and we can make this possibility a reality for October 25th. Afrika Rainbow is super talented, spiritual band of artist using music and art  to make a positive cultural shift in the world.  Check out their music below. Good sounds and great vibes.

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Afrika Rainbow

La Soul Renaissance featuring Caliph Sat. Oct 25th at Connecting for Change Conference

photo by Michael Jo Santos

photo by Michael Jo Santos

La Soul Renaissance is honored and excited to announce that Senegalese hip hop artist Caliph has just agreed to perform at La Soul Renaissance’s “Harvest of the Soul” at the 10th Annual Connecting For Change Conference on Saturday October 25th, 2014.

No stranger to La Soul Renaissance Caliph has blessed several shows and radio interviews with our team, and where are honored to have him on the line up of this amazing show at the intertnational Connecting for Change Conference.

Caliph is amazing talented lyricist, producer, and performer and founding member of Good Karma Music. His debut album “Heart in Mind” chronicles his journey as Senegalese immigrant growing into adulthood in the inner city of New Bedford. Deeply personal Caliph’s music brings voice to the all to often voiceless struggles of immigrants and youth growing up in a harsh and cold reality. And yet the listener is left inspired as you journey through his audio autobiography.

For a preview of the magic to come, take a minute to enjoy some video from Caliph’s performance at La Soul Renaissance’s Harvest Showcase of 2014.

 

Or read this excellent article about his journey written by journalist Simon Rios:

Senegalese rapper spreads the message of hope

Caliph’s debut Album “Heart in Mind” & “Go” music video

Caliph is currently working on his highly anticipated sophomore album which is scheduled for release in the Spring of 2015.

The show will also feature internationally acclaimed Climbing PoeTree, Erik Andrade, the Overflowing Cup Project and more to be announced. 

Admission is FREE for conference attendees and $10 for general public. Please remember your badge to ensure admittance.

If you don’t have your conference ticket yet? PURCHASE YOUR CONFERENCE TICKET TODAY!

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Date: October 25, 2014
Time: 6 – 10 P.M.

Location: Connecting for Change, New Bedford, MA