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By Entertainment Editor Ahmed Sirour
THE YIN & THE YANG (04.22.04)
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as it may surprise some of you because this is as raw as I've allowed
myself to get on here in over a year's time of writing articles.
Many of you, especially women, are familiar with what I'm about to
express my views on...
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I'll be straight as 6 o'clock!
The next Atlanta Urban Mediamakers
Association, Inc. (AUMAi) Ultimate Networking Event — "From
Thought to Paper: The Art of Writing" — will be
held on Thursday, April 22, 2004 from 6:30 - 10:30 p.m., at Lab 601,
621 North Avenue, NE, Suite A-100, Atlanta, Georgia (just across from
City Hall East parking deck in downtown Atlanta at the corner of Glen
Iris and North Avenue).
www.urbanmediamakers.com
The Agenda
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. — Networking, Dinner, and Drinks
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. — Panel Discussion
9:00 - 10:30 p.m. — Film Screenings, Giveaways, Networking and
Drinks
Dinner Menu: Beef and Portabello Mushroom Pasta, Curry Chicken,
Lemon Pepper Chicken, Seafood Delight, Vegetarian Pasta, Rice, Squash,
Garden Salad, Rolls, Assorted Sweets. Please let us know if you're a
vegetarian.
$15 for Adults, $5 for Students, Free for AUMAi Members/RSVP at network@urbanmediamakers.com or call us at 770.345.8048
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Rachelle Farrell |
Syleena Johnson |
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Hosted by
Soul Food's Darwin Dewitt Hinson 
8pm @ The Atlanta Civic Center
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have been looking forward to the opportunity when I could finally see
this particular artist live, given I wasn't quite sure when I'd have
enough money to travel to London to see him, which would have been one
of the reasons to go. I'm sorry, but if you don't already know
about Omar and you claim to know and love the whole
nu-classic soul music scene, then I really feel bad for you! This is
probably going to be your one opportunity, in a long time to come, to
get the vibe of the Jazz Cafe' in London right here in Atlanta! I've
heard and own just about everything he's put out and although I'm
playing Saturday night, I'm glad there'll be two shows 'cause I'll be
off and running to catch the last one!
Trina Broussard "Live" @ Vinyl (1374 W. Peachtree Street/next to Earthlink Live). For those of you not hip, or just have forgotten, she was the vocalist with the sweet voice serenading you on the Love Jones soundtrack doing a cover of the Minnie Ripperton joint, "Inside My Love". I have been wondering what's been up after she put out a sampler then disappeared! Doors @ 8pm/Show @ 9pm. For more info, call 404.885.9198 'cause Vinyl's website doesn't even list it. First Omar, then Rachelle/Jennifer/Oleta/Syleena, and now Trina...my God this is a great week!
WEDNESDAY (04.28.04)
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The views in this article are not necessarily the expressed views of ATLANTAHAPPS.COM or it's affiliates.
SESSIONS SATURDAYS at Tarrazu Coffeebar
Join us every Saturday
Time: 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)
SUDARABAJAN Productions present...
"SESSIONS SATURDAYS"
(as a part of Tarrazu's Liquid Jazz Series)
Featuring a three-piece (keys/drums/bass) neo-jazz band,
THE FORMULA
Enjoy a sensual atmosphere of candlelight's, chill conversations, cool
sounds, and good food as you leave the stress of the work week behind
you. As an extra treat, each week will feature a different up-and-coming
vocalist to sit in with the band and grace the mike, for your listening pleasure.
The dinner and dessert menu is definitely for the discriminating
palate...and you won't need any reservations.
Time:
9pm-12am (NO COVER!)
Address:
265 Ponce De Leon Avenue (around the corner
from Old Spaghetti Factory)
Suite D
Atlanta, GA 30308
404.815.2077
Dress:
Comfortably Fly!
Ahmed Sirour writes a weekly journal for ATLANTAHAPPS.COM
Ahmed Sirour is a Georgia Regional Representative for Hidden Beach Recordings
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Ahmed Sirour -A
Product
of a Sudanese-Arab (Muslim) father and a Bajan-Caribbean (Christian)
mother. Ahmed was a "diamond in the rough" hewn from Brooklyn,
now undergoing "polishing and re-cutting" in Atlanta. This serves
as a premise to his diverse nature that comes from a diverse background.
His poetic style is influenced by his love of music...specifically, jazz
improvisation. He sometimes uses a rhyme form he calls "Broken Word";
basically, the rhyme scheme alternates between words and phrases but
with a definite flow just like a jazz jam session where the art of
freestyle takes place. Although it would seem that hip-hop, another of
his influences, would seem to be a more apt description of his style, it
is the marriage of youthful innovation paired with classic refinement.
He is also moved by the Harlem Renaissance, which he feels is
resurfacing, in spirit, throughout many major metropolitan cities,
especially Atlanta. More importantly, he is moved by his belief in
spirituality, believing that he is merely a vessel of God to bring forth
the talent that he feels he has been blessed with.
Ahmed's goal, this year, to finally publish his first collection of work entitled, "This Would Be A Love Song...If Only I Could Sing"; a collection of poetry, essays, and short stories based on his life's experiences in the area of love and life. Ahmed is also a musician (keyboardist) and plays for and with many talented artists in Atlanta (and those who travel through the city from abroad). He currently represents for Hidden Beach Recordings (www.hiddenbeach.com), so he keeps one foot in the business and one foot (and two hands) in the art, itself. It is his hope and prayer that beyond enjoying his work, that people are actually moved, emotionally/intellectually/spiritually, by the words they read, and to know that this is merely a power that is coming through him and not from him.
SOULFUL HAPPS - A SPOTLIGHT ON URBAN MUSIC & CULTURE
Imagine for a moment if Marvin were still alive and able to record with the Roots... Or what about Pete Rock breaking-off a track for Minnie Ripperton or Donnie Hathaway. What kind of energy would these collaborations create??? The answer is found in a new Soul Music Series entitled SOULFUL HAPPS, and it's unlike anything you've ever heard. This section features artists who produce the sounds of 70's Soul, Acid Jazz, Hip Hop, and Rare Grooves appreciated by music lovers around the Atlanta area. But it's more than a sound... It's a feeling... bringing the past and the future together in a rather unique way. Click here for details
WHAT THEY ARE SAYIN...
Mr.Sirour,
I live in LA and was
recently in your wonderful city and love reading you're column, Very
nice. Miles...
Mr.Sirour,
I would like to begin by saying I enjoy your weekly "HAPPS" commentary. I look forward to it every Monday evening when I have down time at work. I appreciate you keeping us 'Atliens' abreast of the goings of Atlanta and upcoming music artists. Please keep doing what you are doing!
Mr.Sirour,
Now, I would like to comment briefly on your commentary for this week. Kudos to you for being honest and candid! How refreshing to hear such positive and thought provoking thoughts. I agree with you in so many ways. Just as a smile can be contagious, so can positivity.
P.S-- I saw the plug on your site for the Tarrazu Coffee Bar. It sounds like a great place. I will be trying it out this week.
Thank You,
Brettina Burney
KATHLEEN BERTRAND
Visit the Website http://www.kathleenbertrand.com
Subscriber Kathleen Bertrand, her riveting performances combine contemporary R&B grooves with jazz riffs that keep audiences wanting for more...
No Regrets sets an elegant new standard for contemporary soul, and Kathleen Bertrand brings an inspiring new voice to the world of music. Look for future features on this dynamic singer in future ATLANTAHAPPS listings.
Ahmed writes the way a jazz musician plays during an improvisational jam session paired with the way a lyricist freestyles in hip-hop form. It is a marriage of the past and present that creates a fusion to set the tempo for the future. His writing surpasses his racial makeup and simply becomes a unique American story by a unique American writer.
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