All Blog Posts Tagged 'Experience' (48)

Can Andre 3000 & Crew Pull Off That Jimi Biopic Without Using Any Hendrix Original Music?

We know many of you guys are real excited about the upcoming Jimi Hendrix biopic starring Andre 3000. As we've told you before, Hendrix's estate refused to authorize the use of original music or copyrights created by Jimi Hendrix. So the team had to get creative to work around this. Producers told magazine Rolling Stone that they will use new recordings of songs that…

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Added by AFROPUNK on July 9, 2012 at 8:16am — 11 Comments

Living Colour part of the EXPERIENCE HENDRIX FALL 2010 TOUR

Nov 1 Ottawa, ON — National Arts Centre (Southam Hall)

Nov 2 Buffalo, NY — The Center for the Arts

Nov 3 Morristown, NJ — Mayo Center fore the Performing Arts

Nov 4 Mashantucket, CT — MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino

Nov 6 Albany, NY — Palace Theatre

Nov 7 Boston, MA — Orpheum Theatre

Nov 9 Hershey, PA — Hershey Theatre

Nov 10 New York, NY — Beacon Theatre

Nov 11 Baltimore, MD — The Hippodrome Theatre

Nov 12… Continue

Added by Living Colour on November 2, 2010 at 1:58pm — No Comments

"Experience Hendrix Tour Returns For Second 2010 Run"

"The Experience Hendrix tour crisscrossed the country this past March for a string of sold-out concerts and will return with a new set of U.S. and -- for the first time -- Canadian dates this October and November.

Featured artists performing music associated with the legacy of Jimi Hendrix include some of the best known and highly regarded names in contemporary rock and blues including Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Susan Tedeschi,… Continue

Added by AFROPUNK on October 4, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Vernon Reid speaks on Jimi Hendrix Tour Experience 2010

There is no doubt that Jimi Hendrix is an Afro-punk icon, spawning the cultural movement of black people hitting mainstream success on the rock scene. Celebrating his legacy, the Experience Hendrix Tour is back for its 2010 nationwide tour, which kicked off in LA on March 2nd. More than ten bands are traveling across the U.S. to play a selection of Hendrix's greatest hits, including one of Afro-punk's favorites,… Continue

Added by AFROPUNK on March 9, 2010 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments

T.O.B.E.: Jackson Mubiru - The Other Black Experience

Jackson Mubiru built the first skate park in Uganda, which is the only skate park in East Africa. He also created the blog Uganda Skateboard Union. "Skateboarding may be commonplace in the United States or Europe but remains very rare in East Africa. "The first time I saw someone on a skateboard was on TV", remembers Mr. Mubiru. "At the beginning we were only four or five guys, but it is steadily… Continue

Added by T.O.B.E. on February 10, 2010 at 3:00pm — 8 Comments

"T.O.B.E. - The Other Black Experience" with Afro-Punk

Mainstream media would make us think that being Black means being a pimp or a ho. Well obviously we're not having that! Here we'll be showcasing outstanding Black individuals, their achievements, their lifestyle and more. People who do cool stuff for their community, people who succeed where they're not expected to, people who break boundaries, you name… Continue

Added by T.O.B.E. on February 4, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

T.O.B.E.: Euzhan Palcy - The Other Black Experience

First Black woman to direct a feature film for a major Hollywood studio.

Euzhan Palcy is an award-winning film director from Martinique whose movies often deal with resistance to oppression. She believes that filmmakers have a responsibilty. "We can show people a situation - shed light on it without preaching".

Palcy moved to Paris in 1975 to study literature and cinema. To convince investors to finance her first full-length movie, she had to showcase her talents… Continue

Added by T.O.B.E. on February 3, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

T.O.B.E.: Shani Davis - The Other Black Experience

First African-American Olympic Speedskater

Shani Davis was born on Friday, August 13, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois. Raised by his mother, on the south side, he started roller-skating at local rinks at age two. Shani joined the Evanston Speedskating Club at age six and within two months started competing locally. By age 8, he was winning regional competitions.

Davis earned spots on both the long track and short track teams at the 1999 junior world championship,… Continue

Added by T.O.B.E. on February 2, 2010 at 7:30pm — No Comments

T.O.B.E.: Sugar Bear - The Other Black Experience

Legendary Black biker finally celebrated by the motorcylcle industry.

Sugar Bear's shop opened its doors in Los Angeles in 1971, with the intent to produce street rideable choppers and products. It soon became apparent that a quality custom springer needed to be built to achieve the "long" look desired by his customers.

The strong and stylish Sugar Bear Springer for which he became famous was constructed with steel (rather than tubes).…

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Added by T.O.B.E. on January 31, 2010 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

T.O.B.E.: James Bubba Stewart - The Other Black Experience

Young African American motorcross racer makes History.

23-year-old James "Bubba" Stewart entered his first dirtbike race at age 4, and went on to win 11 American Motorcycle Association amateur national titles.

In 2002, he made his pro debut and was named Rookie Of The Year. He has since won many supercross championships and races, and has received many accolades and major endorsements.

As the first African American to dominate the field… Continue

Added by T.O.B.E. on January 30, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

T.O.B.E: Work To Ride - The Other Black Experience

Non-profit made History with the first African-American Polo team in the nation.

"Founded in 1994, Work to Ride (WTR) is a 501 c3, non-profit community-based prevention program that aids disadvantaged urban youth though constructive activities centered on horsemanship, equine sports and education. The program is housed at Chamounix Stables, located in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. This setting provides a unique opportunity to bring urban youth in contact with animals and… Continue

Added by T.O.B.E. on January 28, 2010 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

T.O.B.E.: Charles F. Bolden, Jr. - The Other Black Experience

Retired astronaut Gen. Charles Bolden is the current National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator. Picked by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, He is the first African-American to head the agency on a permanent basis.

Born in 1946 in segregated South Carolina, he had to study in a blacks-only school. His perseverance and high grades earned him a spot at the U.S. Naval Academy. He then became one of the United Sates Marine Corps'… Continue

Added by T.O.B.E. on January 28, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

T.O.B.E.: Willie O'Ree - The Other Black Experience

First Black player in the National Hockey League

Special thanks to AP Community member Amoni for telling us about him!

Willie O'Ree was born on October 15, 1935 in Fredericton, New Brunswick in Canada. He began playing ice hockey as a child in Canada and was playing in a local league by the time he was 5 years old. "That was the thing to do in the winter," he says. "Everything freezes over, the… Continue

Added by T.O.B.E. on January 28, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

T.O.B.E.: Tony Hansberry II - The Other Black Experience

14-year-old develops a way of sewing up patients after hysterectomies.

Tony Hansberry II is a ninth-grader. The new sewing technique he has developed helps to to reduce the risk of complications and simplifies the hysterectomy procedure for less seasoned surgeons.

This neurosurgeon in the making attends Darnell-Cookman Middle/High School, a magnet school in Jacksonville, Florida, geared toward all things medical. His project came about last summer during his… Continue

Added by T.O.B.E. on January 27, 2010 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

T.O.B.E.: Ric'key Pageot - The Other Black Experience

Cirque du Soleil's youngest musical director now touring with major artists.

Ric'key Pageot is a pianist, keyboardist, producer, composer, arranger, born and raised in Montreal, Canada, from a musical family of Haitian descent. His life is an inspiring example of how far hard work can take you.

As a child, his parents noticed his interest for the piano and initiated him to private lessons in classical music. By the age of twelve, he was performing with his family in… Continue

Added by T.O.B.E. on January 27, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

T.O.B.E.: Bill Powell - The Other Black Experience

First African-American to build, own a golf course

Source: The New York Times

EAST CANTON, Ohio — Every corner of the modest two-story frame clubhouse he owns and operates, every tee and green of Clearview Golf Club, the 18-hole course he designed and built, bears the imprint of Bill Powell. Sown 63 years ago in an act of defiance, nurtured by the sheer force of will of the man whose vision gave it birth, the club stands as a monument to a golf giant who has battled… Continue

Added by T.O.B.E. on January 26, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

T.O.B.E: Work To Ride - The Other Black Experience

Non-profit made History with the first African-American Polo team in the nation

"Founded in 1994, Work to Ride (WTR) is a 501 c3, non-profit community-based prevention program that aids disadvantaged urban youth though constructive activities centered on horsemanship, equine sports and education. The program is housed at Chamounix Stables, located in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. This setting provides a unique opportunity to bring urban youth in contact with animals… Continue

Added by AFROPUNK on December 7, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Afro-punk Yearbook

If you didn't happen to catch the flashing posts all over the AP website, Afro-punk just completed its first ever U.S. music tour- bringing the Afro-punk music festival usually reserved for New Yorkers, to 20 cities across the U.S. and Canada. Thanks to our performing headliner, Saul Williams, who brought his high energy rock swag to every night's performance, and to the countless of other Afro-punk bands that joined us throughout New York to Los… Continue

Added by Afro-punk 2009 Tour Blog on November 30, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Ending the tour with victory, Afro-punk visits Vancouver - 11.17.09

Being on the road for almost a month, the Afro-punk band's were ready to jam in their final city for the tour, Vancouver, B.C. The bands packed up their gear and crossed the border into Canada, ready to close out the tour with a bang.

Upon arrival to Vancouver, the bands checked into the music venue, creatively called, The Venue, and got ready for the night's show. The Venue was decked out with a dope light setting behind the stage… Continue

Added by Afro-punk 2009 Tour Blog on November 17, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Sticking it out to the end, Afro-punk touches Seattle - 11.16.09

Finishing out their last city in the U.S. before heading to Canada, the Afro-punk gang gathered up their belongings and took a quick flight to Seattle, Washington.

Continuing their travel explorations, the bands- headliner Saul Williams and his band, along with the guys from Krak Attack and Afro-punk production, traveled by plane and by limo bus to reach the city of Seattle. Seattle is known for being the birthplace of rock legend, Jimi… Continue

Added by Afro-punk 2009 Tour Blog on November 16, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments