Celebrate ColorsNW's Sixth Anniversary!

Do not miss the premier multicultural concert of the year!

The April 7, 2007, 6-11 p.m. event will be held at Experience Music Project (EMP) in the Seattle Center, guests will enjoy live music from some of the best local musicians of color, heavy ethnic hors d’oeuvres from Daniel’s Catering, full access to the exhibits at EMP and the opportunity to network with fellow community members and ColorsNW supporters. Cocktail attire. Concert Setting.

SPECIAL GIFT TO ALL ATTENDEES!

PROGRAM
6 p.m. - Doors open, tour museum, network.
Museum will be open and available throughout the evening
7 p.m. - Program starts
7:30 p.m. - Concert begins
9 p.m. - Intermission
11 p.m. - Concert ends
 

Questions? Call 206/444-9251 or anniversary@colorsnw.com

NOW PLAYING (Internet Explorer only): Forgotten Sol's "When We Walk"

Event Performers

BLUE SCHOLARS

In homage to hip-hop's empirical formula - one DJ & one MC, and duos such as Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Gangstarr and Blackalicious, the Blue Scholars embody the chemistry that made these groups so consistent not only on wax, but live on stage as well. What results is the blend of poetic, raw vocal delivery with melodic boom-bap and turntablism, painted with politics and preservation. Residing where the hustle and the struggle coincide, Blue Scholars craft the soundtrack for everyday folks with everyday problems seeking everyday release. With one self-released LP and over a hundred shows rocked in less than two years, the Blue Scholars have emerged as the latest in a long line of torchbearers for Seattle and greater Pacific Northwest hip-hop scene. The duo formed in early 2002 after ciphers and sessions in a makeshift attic-bedroom studio in Seattle's University District, where emcee Geologic and DJ/producer Sabzi came from vastly different musical approaches to collide. One a distinguished battle emcee and poet, the other a former punk/ska drummer and jazz-trained pianist, the duo's backgrounds laid the foundation for a versatile combination of beats and rhymes at once political and personal. www.bluescholars.com

FORGOTTEN SOL

Seattle's Forgotten Sol is a delicious blend of funk, hip-hop, and blues with a message so honest and passionate you feel it first and then think about it. A style summed up by: soulful bohemian funk. Performing as a 5 piece band since 2005 Forgotten Sol actually was founded in 2001 by lead singer Cristina Orbé and guitarist Dan Moore The motivation? Create bridges between their musical influences to carry socially relevant messages to people. In other words, booty shaking music that when you stop to think about what is being said, it makes you feel good to be a part of. www.forgottensol.com

GEORGE AND THE MCs George & The MC's is a Native blues band from South Dakota featuring Jason Charger - Percussion, George  Mendoza - Guitar/Bass/Harmonica and  Seattle's Waylon Mendoza - Vocals/Guitar/Plumber. They have a unique style that blends smooth blues and rock. Listen to their signature song "Smooth" at   http://www.myspace.com/61781879. Visit their Web site at  www.georgeandthemcs.com

CORREO AEREO

Seattle-based Correo Aereo (Air Mail) is an award winning World Music Duo performing traditional and original music of Latin America; primarily of Venezuela, Mexico and Argentina. Together, Abel Rocha and Madeleine Sosin combine a stunning array of string and percussive instruments with silken vocal harmonies described as “…locked in carnal embrace.” by the Austin Chronicle. Abel plays harp, guitar, cuatro and quinta huapanguera.  Madeleine plays violin, maracas,  bombo and jarana. Their music is richly polyrhythmic and soulfully melodic; fiery, haunting, joyful. For press clips go to www.correoaereo.com . Correo Aereo was selected as winner of the ‘Best Traditional Mexican/Latino Act’, SXSW Austin Music Awards 2000-2001. They have produced 3 CD’s as well as composed soundtracks for films such as ‘Shipibo Konibo’ by Dutch filmmaker Willem Malten. Their music is featured in film and CD soundtracks of Universal Picture’s, ‘The Life of David Gale’ directed by Alan Parker and Nicolas Cage, starring Kevin Spacey, Kate Winslet and Laura Linney, and most recently, ‘Before The Music Dies’, (‘BTMD’), by Andrew Shapter and Joel Rasmussen. www.correoaereo.com

KOMPLEX KAI   Tulalip Nation Rapper, Kisar Jones-Fryberg a.k.a. Komplex Kai now 19 years old began writing poetry when he was eight. He eventually began adding rhythm to his poetry then he combined all that to music, Bringing a unique blend of catchy beats with lyrical content, all with a special style that’s all his own. “My inspiration comes from life,” says Kai. “It’s the experiences that I go through is what I use to express my feelings with in my songs.” Kai’s music is a cross between urban life and life on the rez. He started recording at the age of thirteen, learning some of the ropes of the industry. So far he produced one album entitled “perfect world,” the theme of the album: his life on the rez when he was growing up. He hit the CMJ charts and received college radio rotation across the nation. His second album, “Invisible Race” also hit the CMJ charts impacting the radio stations with more force and notability. www.komplexkai.com

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