12ozProphet

So I have yet to use this forum to promote any type of art event, but when my long time friend H.Luciano III asked me to blog this “flyer” for a show he’s featured in, I couldn’t refuse.
I don’t know who all the artists involved are, but it’s some sort of artist exchange between multiple cities. If you are in Bklyn any of the next 3 nights drop by and check it out.

This brightened up my morning a couple of years ago. I literally laughed out loud and people looked at me bugged as I took the flic.
It loses in translation, but basically means: “Fuckin’ Gringos”.

* I guess this makes more sense when I mention that this flic was taken in the Bronx, on the IRT 6 line, at 138th St Station.

For those who still don’t get it, that is conveniently the first uptown stop in the Bx. Upstairs is the neighborhood that “they” have relabeled the enticing “SoBro” (South Bronx), and are hell bent on Williamsburging it out. It may be years before that takes place, but the area is already changing.

It’s not uncommon to spot an occasional hipster-doofus on their commute home, cowering past the Mitchell Houses at dusk, messed up hair, skinny jeans, smedium t-shirts and all. Ughh!

“De Tal Palo, Tal Astilla” as us Cubans say.
Femi Kuti, son of the late great, Fela Kuti, performs his jam, DEM BOBO, from the Album Afrika Shrine. A must in my listening device and yours too.

This upcoming Hong Kong release is a must see for any Wing Chung disciple. Based on the life story of Yip Man, Grand Master and teacher of Bruce Lee.

Words fail me at the moment, but I felt this needed to be shared ASAP.

Minister Farrakhan Vs. Mike Wallace On CBS’ 60 Minutes

Listen carefully.

An interesting documentary from the U.K. that explores the dangers and ridiculousness of overzealous religious fanatics.
*NOT FOR THE EASILY OFFENDED*
Part 1 of 5

Part 2 of 5

Part 3 of 5

Part 4 of 5

Part 5 of 5

Peep “The Millenials Are Coming”, a 60 Minutes article about the annoying epidemic of Delayed Adolesence in the Good Ole U.S. of A.
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=3486473n

A priceless glimpse into our “Pre Hip Hop” childhood. Old New York’s Afro-Carribean street culture, from the 1971 Documentary “Our Latin Thing”, featuring The Fania All Stars performing live at the Cheetah Club. With Ray Barretto, Willy Colon, Cheo Feliciano, Bobby Cruz, Adalberto Santiago, Hector Lavoe, Ismael Rivera, Pete “El Conde” Rodriguez, Santos Colon, Johnny Pacheco, Larry Harlow, other musicians, and the people of Uptown Manhattan and The Bronx.