Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest (Trailer)

Published: July 7, 2011

After a late night Twitter exploration I found myself watching this sweet documentary trailer about A Tribe Called Quest. 

Intro: Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as ‘A Tribe Called Quest’ have kept a generation hungry for more of their groundbreaking music since their much publicized breakup in 1998. Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows the band to this day. He explores what’s next for, what many claim, are the pioneers of alternative rap.

Directed by: Michael Rapaport
Starring: Q-Tip, Phife Dawg and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Beastie Boys, Pharrell, Ludacrid, Common

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FREE Youth Music Production Program. Los Angeles 90004

Published: July 5, 2011

Workshops will begin on July 26th and continue on until Sept 2nd. The students will meet three times a week for lecture and lab at the Bresee Community Center. High school students only please. 

The application can easily be found on www.knockstudy.org. I have also attached the application and our flier to this email. Applications can be submitted to applications@knockstudy.org. 

Youth Music Production Workshop

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Youth Workshops at Self Help Graphics (Summer 2011)

Published: July 5, 2011

SOY Artista
Photography • Stencil Making
Teatro & Poetry • Linocut
Screen-Printing • Indie Publishing
6 Workshops designed for you empowerment through art.
S.O.Y. Artista Program (Summer of Youth Artist Program) is a six-week summer free of charge art-training workshop for local youths ages 14 to 18. S.O.Y. Artista serves high school students with a critical need for summer programming while providing positive and alternative models for creativity in an environment that is nurturing and reflective of their lives and culture.
Free of charge (ages 14 – 18) | No prior experience needed | All materials provided
WORKSHOPS,  ART INSTRUCTORS
1.Photography:  Rudy Rude
July 13 to 15 (11am to 2pm)
2.Stencil Making: Andi Xoch (Ovarian Psychos)
July 20 to 22 (11am to 2pm)
3.Teatro & Poetry: Marisol Torres (Las Ramonas)
July 27 to 29 (11am to 2pm)
4.Linocut:  Miyo Hernandez
August 3 to 5 (11am to 2pm)
5.Screenprinting: Reggie Coleman (DAN/CAP)
August 10 to 12 (11am to 2pm)
6.Indie Publishing: Felicia Montes (Mujeres de Maiz)
August 17 to 19 (11am to 2pm)
The SOY Artista workshop series will provide complimentary art mediums that once completed, each student can walk away with the knowledge and skills to create 5 unique artworks packaged into a one of a kind package (zine, CD, chapbook). This is intended to empower youth with various forms of communicating their messages in a way that is easily reproduced and distributed.
 For more info please contact: Joel Garcia | joel.garcia@selfhelpgraphics.com | 323.881.6444
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Scratch Video / Cabaret Voltaire-inspired Video

Published: June 21, 2011

A great find from ekolad on the Found Objects blog. Heavy beats with some wicked scratch video make for an incredible audio visual feast. Check it:

Video Description: Scratch Video/ Cabaret Voltaire-inspired video created by Jade Boyd for Uncanny Riddim by Ekoplekz, originally for his live set at The Outer Church in March. Various sections of films recorded from the TV screen, using video feedback, cross modulation of VHS signals, and real-time controls.

So what do you think? Share your opinions by leaving a comment below!

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L.A. Graffiti Artist MR. REL (Film by irunitall)

Published: June 18, 2011


Film by irunitall

This short documentary film investigates L.A. artist Mr. REL and his work in graffiti. From what I understand irunitall productions will be releasing additional films in the near future, follow us on Twitter or Facebook to stay in the loop. 

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