CARIB NEEDS PERFORMERS FOR ELIPSE OF PEACE SHOWCASE

My people, mi gente...I had posted an announcement earlier this week about Carib and The Youth Celebration Month

Caribbean Association for Resource, Information & Building (CARIB) seeks to support and strengthen identities, empower communities and affirm justice and collaboration.

For the Youth Celebration Month,CARIB is looking for youth performers ages 14 -22 to perform at the
Ellipse of Peace Performance Showcase
on May 31st at 6:00 PM
at the World Culture Open,
16 West 26th Street, 5th fl., NYC (btw Broadway and 6th Avenue)
Interested acoustic musicians, vocalists, choirs, rappers, poets/spoken word artists, drummers, improv groups, monologue performers should email
Chiquita@yde-intl.org for booking purposes.
***Please be aware that there is no pay involved but it is a labor of love and a chance to showcase your child's talent***


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EG Radio Welcomes AC, Val Ditty, and DJ King Assassin

EG Radio is excited about kicking off the summer with some of the most talented personalities and grinders in the game who have officially joined the EG Radio Familia in 2008! Let's go down the list and please join me in welcoming them to our movement.

AC

EG Radio welcomes Staten Island's most talented rapper AC as an official Weekly Co Host and Director of Creative Programming & Direction for EG Radio. AC has been with us for a hot minute, and you have probably heard him rocking on our shows for the last 2 - 3 months. AC is most notably known for blazing the internet with his joints like New Soul, and video Trapped on The Island while putting in work with Mixtape Awards founder Justo and TapeMasters Inc. He has been featured on every major Hip Hop web site from NahRight.Com, Bossip, UHeardThatNew, and he regularly blogs on www.hiphopgame.com. His music has generated over 1 million downloads across the internet in less than 3 months and his impact to EG Radio's show has generated a significant interest worldwide. In addition to his co hosting responsibilities, AC will be responsible for coming up with the creative programming aspects of the weekly radio show. In this capacity, he will be ensuring that the format of the show keeps up with industry demands, trends, and the listening habits of our audience. Be sure to visit his web site at http://www.thisisac.com. Email AC at ac@egradioonline.com


Val Ditty
Also joining us is New York City's own Val Ditty. Val will be joining us as Managing Editor and Blogger of EG Radio's Artist on The Grind section. In this capacity, Val will be featuring artists 1 - 2 times per month that are relevant to our industry and feature them on the web site. Val brings a wealth of experience to the game and has worked with a ton of artists including and not limited to Big Pun, Domingo, KRS One, DV Alias Khryst, Joell Ortiz, and many more. He has recently joined us from Da Gip Radio on 91.9 FM Radio in NYC, and runs his own clothing line called Risen Son Clothing and RS Radio. His experience in running a record label, producing, promoting, and running his own clothing line bring the entrepreneurial spirit required to increase the awareness of EG Radio's Artist on The Grind Section. Feel free to visit his EG Radio profile here or email him at valditty@egradioonline.com.

DJ King Assassin

Also joining us is DJ King Assassin from the West Coast. As the founder of the web site www.mixshowblast.com, Assassin has the grind and tenacity that EG Radio needs to keep it's movement competitive in the Online Radio space. In his role, Assassin will be rocking a once a week mix for EG Radio Online with some West Coast flavor mixed up with some great Hip Hop from all regions. Assassin is from the Yeh Area aka The Bay and he has been grinding for over 12 years in this game. Assassin has produced for the whos who of Bay royalty including the late Tupac Shakur. He was the first West coast producer in 1993 to be signed to Def Jam Records. He is currently the DJ for Multi-Platinum Artist Rob Base, but can also rock the microphone with the best of them. He has new releases that feature E-40,Keak The Sneak,Big Snoop Dogg,San Quinn, Turf Talk, Mistah FAB, Cheri Dennis, Digital Underground’s Shock G and AKON just to name a few. Email him at djkingassassin@egradioonline.com.

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NYC CELEBRATE YOUTH EXHIBITION MONTH-SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK

My people, mi gente...I will be posting community events only from those orginizations that are making moves to empower and uplift our communities and I encourage our listeners from all over the states to submit any announcements from your community organization to lynx@egradioonline.com and I will gladly post it. Look for all of these posts in our Calendar of Events link located on the left hand side of of the main page of our site.
And now an announcement from CARIB-Caribbean Association for Resource Information & Building (CARIB)is an orginazation that seeks to support and strengthen identities, empower communities and affirm justice and collaboration.
"Ellipse of Peace" Youth Art Exhibition
May 17- 31, 2008
World Culture Open Gallery
19 W. 26th Street, 5th Fl., NYC
Celebrate May 2008: Youth Celebration Month with CARIB and Youth Development Exchange.
"Ellipse of Peace" is an exhibition of artwork in many media from high school students in New York City. It will showcase the talent, creativity and foster social awareness among NYC youth to develop a greater understanding of the connections we share and the power to affect positive change.

THE SUBMISSION PROCESS
Each artist may submit...

one or more entries, however at least one submission has to follow the theme, "Ellipse of Peace". Artist must be of High School age. Entries must be 2D: painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography; or masks. Each entry form must be filled out and submitted in one of two ways:

- By Email - info@caribny.org by Thursday, May 8, 2008
- By fax - 646.792.3319 by Thursday, May 8, 2008

Please click here to download a pdf version of the entry from.

All artwork must be delivered to the World Culture Open Gallery,
19 W. 26th Street, 5th Fl., NYC on Sunday, May 11, 2008 from
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

Artwork must be prepared for display and/or ready for hanging. Framed or matted pieces MUST have a secure wire on the back to facilitate hanging. Artwork not meeting this criteria may not be exhibited. (Please tape a copy of the entry form to the back of the artwork.)

Maximum size no larger than 40" on any one side for artwork.

The artist will be notified if submitted artwork is NOT accepted for the exhibit. Artwork accepted for the show will be at the discretion of CARIB.

All accepted art pieces will be displayed at the World Culture Open Gallery from May 17 - 31, 2008.

All displayed art MUST be picked up at the World Culture Open Gallery on Sunday, June 1, 2008 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

If you would like to submit your entry form online please click here.
Along with your form, please e-mail info@caribny.org a graphic/picture of your submission(s) by Sunday, May 4th.

For more info please call 646.300.9650.


Exibit run
May 17- 31, 2008
Exhibit open to the public


Exhibit reception
Saturday, May 17, 2008
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friends, family and the community are welcome to attend.

Caribbean Association for Resource, Information & Building (CARIB) seeks to support and strengthen identities, empower communities and affirm justice and collaboration.


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EGRADIO CONTEST FOR OUR NEW YORK

My People, mi gente...ERadio is having a contest this week for a pair of tickets for our New York, New Jersey listeners(or anyone willing to travel)to see an event on May 16th 2008 at 8pm full of old skool or should I say true skool heavyweights. Be sure to tune in this Friday for contest details. I will present old skool trivia and the first listener to answer correctly will win a pair of tickets! Good luck and see you when you join us live in the chat room and watch us live as we stream our wekkly show "THIS WEEK IN HIP HOP"


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LA BRUJA INVITES LATINOS TO AUDITION

My people, mi gente...here is a blast straight from Actress/comedian/spoken word artist LA Bruja about an audition going down in NYC but first enjoy this youtube of one of her spoken word pieces. Then read on for more information.

Habla is back in NYC!

What is Habla? The Habla series features Latinos from all backgrounds talking about being
Latino in the U.S. Simple, spontaneous, in your face and unapologetically in Spanglish, Habla
which means to talk, is often a hilarious

commentary on the immigrant experience and the resulting culture clash.
Four half-hour specials have been created for HBO Latino, featuring
actors, poets and musicians, but mostly regular people from: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami.

We like to call them "Talking Portraits."

To be invited to the casting and to see samples, please visit
www.latinomediaworks.com and follow the instructions.
You don't have to be an actor to participate. This is a non-union paid
project.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MAY 10th

I had the wonderful opportunity of being on the first season of HABLA on HBO LATINO where they filmed a poem that so many people have expressed love for, PEARL of the CARIBBEAN
which has been seen countless times and has opened amazing doors for me...





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YOU TOO should seize this wonderful opportunity of expressing what Latino means to you, even non-latinos should audition because, from the outside looking in must be an interesting perspective, couldn't hurt. Any Youth to Elder should see this as a chance to share something of yourself with the world. And non-union just means that you are not part of the two television/film unions, SAG or AFTRA... If you are part of SAG or AFTRA you cannot audition... EVERYONE ELSE CAN! Reach out to www.latinomediaworks.com. Follow the directions and audition... BE SURE to say that LA BRUJA sent ya...

Suerte mi gente...

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FREDOM FEST 2008-FOR IMIGRANT WORKERS RIGHTS AND SEAN BELL

My people, mi gente...as I discussed on Episode 130, I hosted the Freedom Fest 2008 event this past Thurday at the Bowery Poetry Club. It was an amazing event , we were there black and brown tribes repping for Immigrant workers rights and for Sean Bell. Dj Disco Wiz and Dj Chela spinning on the ones and two. There were performances of some of the illest underground Mc's in the game right now. SUPA NOVA SLOM , NYOIL, REBEL DIAZ and a performance by KALUNGA NEG MAWON a dance group devoted to preserving Afro culture through music and dance. EMMA RAMOS from E2K MAGAZINE and IVAN SANCHEZ were in the house. Guerilla Repulik was repping hard and of course all the wonderful people who came to witness some of the illest performances and hear Mc's who speak truth and give knowlegde to the people.
For more details on the vibe and energy listen to Episode 130 and for more pictures click on title

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La Bruja on Fox 5 News & Celebrates 30 Years of NuyoRican Poets Cafe

I just saw La Bruja on Fox 5 News in New York City early this morning discussing the upcoming celebration of 30 years of the NuyoRican cafe where she originally started. Big up to her as she continues to stay on her grizzy. On a related note, you may want to check out the performances on May 3rd, 2008 at the Nuyorican cafe. Special guests Rosie Perez, Flaco Navajo, and more will be in the house. For more information, click here.

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INJUSTICE FOR SEAN BELL

My people, mi gente...unbelieveable, the verdict is in. The officers in the Sean bell shooting are not guilty. I guess what that verdict could mean is that it is now ok for officers to gun down innocent civilians without cause or provocation. It's not ok with me and I will do my best to be there along with Endorsers (list in formation as of 4/15/08): Audre Lorde Project (ALP), CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities, Congress for Korean Reunification, Desis Rising Up and Moving (DRUM), DJ Chela, Domestic Workers United (DWU), FIERCE!, Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Coalition/NYC, Hasan Salaam, Hip Hop Caucus, Immigrant Justice Solidarity Project, International Action Center, Jews for Racial & Economic Justice (JFREJ), Justice Committee, Lynne Stewart Organization, Make the Road by Walking, Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, Mano a Mano, May 1st Coalition, National Hip Hop Political Convention, New Abolitionists, Nodutdol for Korean Community Development, October 22nd Coalition, Parents Against Police Brutality, Rebel Diaz, Revolting in Pink (R.I.P), Rights for Imprisoned People with Psychiatric Disabilities (RIPPD), VAMOS Unidos, War Resisters League.
Join Us
COME OUT: APRIL 25th at 5:30 pm
@ the Queens DA's Office
125-01 Queens Blvd. (between Hoover Ave & 82nd Ave.)
E or F train to Union Turnpike
The NYPD's murder of Bell and attempted murders of Benefield and Guzman are NOT isolated or random events. They represent the continued targeting of communities of color by the police and the lack of accountability for police misconduct and abuse.



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Take The EG Radio Survey & Win an iPod Touch

EG Radio values it's listeners and web site viewers and needs your feedback today. Take the opportunity to give us feedback on our show, by taking our online survey to help us improve the quality of the show going forward. By spending 5 Minutes of your time filling out the survey, you will have a chance to win an 8GB Apple iPod Touch valued at $300.00. The chance to win ends on June 31st, 2008. The winners will be announced on Episode 138 of EG Radio.

CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY

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New York International Latino Film Festival Competition

My people, mi gente...shout out to Rephstar and Patty Dukes for always keeping us in the loop, Rephstar sent this email blast and I had to pass it along, information is free and anything to help uplift my sisters and brothers. So all you would be directors, filmmakers or screenplay writers pay attention!!
DEADLINE: 04.25.08 | HBO & THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL LATINO FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE 5TH ANNUAL CALL FOR ENTRY FOR THE HBO/NYILFF SHORT FILM COMPETITION...

HBO and The New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) today announced the 5th annual open call for entry for the HBO/NYILFF Short Film Competition. Jointly created in 2004, the competition seeks to foster films by Latino filmmakers and/or about the Latino experience.
One winner will be chosen from among applicants to receive 15,000 in funding from HBO to produce and direct a short film based on an original script entry. The completed short will be presented on screen this summer at the 2008 New York International Film Festival, July 22- 27, and considered for broadcast on any of HBO’s programming services.

The HBO/NYILFF Short Film Competition is open to U.S. and international entrants 18 years and older. Only original scripts will be accepted and must be written in English by a person of Latino descent or focus on the Latino experience, and entrant must hold all rights to material. The screenplay cannot be more than twelve (12) pages long and final film cannot exceed a maximum running time of five (5) minutes. Submitted screenplay or work produced from it must not have had previous cable, broadcast or internet exhibition, won awards at any other festival or been previously submitted to the HBO/NYILFF Short Film Competition under its current or any former title.

Each entry must be accompanied by one (1) completed submission form, $10.00 fee, filmmaker bio and photo, a director’s reel or last film produced (DVD NTSC only), and one (1) executed HBO/NYILFF Short Film Competition release form. There is no limit to the number of entries that can be submitted (see rules for more specifics). Entries must be postmarked by April 25, 2008 and mailed to HBO/NYILFF SHORT FILM COMPETITION, c/o The New York International Latino Film Festival, 419 Lafayette Street, 3rd Floor, New York, N.Y. 10003.
Applicants will be notified if their screenplay has been selected by May 19, 2008.
For official rules, regulations and submission forms, log on to

www.nylatinofilm.com


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What Is Your Next Stop?

My people, mi gente...Check out our people, Ivan Sanchez and April Lee Hernandez, giving back to the community they came from with their NEXT STOP Campaign. I was moved to tears, and I am so proud to see my people help change and asave lives. April and Ivan you have the full support of the entire Extravagangstaradio family.
April and Ivan will be stopping by Egradio to tell us allabout their campaign. We will keep you posted.To watch Part Two click on the title of this blog.
WHAT IS YOUR NEXT STOP? (PART ONE)



WHAT IS YOUR NEXT STOP? (PART TWO)


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Ice T and Coco's Birthday

My people mi gente...I attended Ice T's and Coco's Birthday Party and it was a star studded affair, photos courtesy of E2K Magazine and there are more to come. As usual it was Coco's world, not only were they celebrating their birthdays but they were also celebrating Coco's feature in Playboy magazine. Me and Coco even took our usual BOOTY shot, so fellas ENJOY!!










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Calle Ocho ExtravaGangsta Weekend Final Agenda

The weekend has finally arrived. Ras just got in from Atlanta, Myk Jones is packing for Miami, and Lynx Garcia is already packed for the Calle Ocho Weekend ExtravaGangsta!! Come join ExtravaGangsta Radio in Miami for an eventful weekend of networking, entertainment, fun, and some hard grinding during week of Calle Ocho on March 14th through the 16th. 2008. We added some more new players to the agenda, including Latin Hip Hop rap duo 950 Plus of The Ave Records out of The Bronx. EG Radio will cover this Latin infused weekend and stream their coverage LIVE over the internet as it happens on www.egradioonline.com so be sure to check in as we will be blogging, and video streaming live all weekend long from the Calle Ocho Festival, Wet Willies, Mangos Tropical Cafe, Ocean Drive, and The Latin Urban Mixx.



Attached is our agenda for you all to come join us:

March 14th, 2008

• Miami, South Beach
• 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM – EG Radio will be kicking it on the scene streaming Live Video on Ocean Drive at Wet Willies on Ocean Drive where we will be interviewing the locals, and independent artists. Free Complimentary drinks on behalf of EG Radio for our immediate listeners in the Miami area.
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• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM – It’s an all Latin and Salsa session at Club Mangos right off Ocean Drive with Live Video Streaming, and Interviews with some of today’s hottest up and coming acts including the following:
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• Interview with Lindoro Entertainment/Universal Recording Artist Jimmy Flavorr. One of the hottest Dominican rappers in the game!


• Latin Hip Hop Group T-Weaponz. , and 950 Plus!
  
• Universal Latino recording artist Adassa. A Columbian Latina songstress who can rip it in bilingual with that R&B soul.
• Interview with DJ SinCero & DJ Cause – Some of the hottest Latin DJays in the game!



• 11:30 PM - 2:00 AM – On The Club Scene with Jimmy Flavorr off Washington Avenue in Miami shooting the next video to his next single, She's So Hot!
  
  

March 15^th, 2008

• Miami, South Beach
• 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Video Interview & Listening session with Sony/BMG recording artists The D.E.Y. (Give You The World)
• 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM – EG Radio at The Latin Urban Mixx at The Albion Hotel. We will be conducting on site interviews, and networking hard with some of the industry’s most notable players in the game. Live Streaming from the Hotel Lobby, and your brand or act could be streamed to thousands of our listeners.

March 16^th, 2008

• Lil Havana, Miami @ Calle Ocho
  
• 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – EG Radio Staff and Street Team at The Calle Ocho Festival All Day. At The Hennessey Stage, Coca Cola Stage, The Power Stage, Univision 23, and Bud Light Stages. Too many interviews and things popping to mention.
• 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM – EG Radio Outdoor Barbeque at Club Deez in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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WNYU RADIO 10TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT

My people, mi gente...thanks to my fam over at Sitv, I got to attend WNYU Radio's 10th anniversary event and it was off the hook. Alchemist and Dj Prmier mixed beats while 15 MC's spit crack off the dome (Joell Ortiz, Termanology, Ag and Boot Camp Click to name a few)Oh yeah, que noche... I wrote a blog about an embarassing moment I had at that event check it out click here http://entertainment.sitv.com/blogs/lynxgarcia/2008/03/07/only-me
The video footage will be available soon but for now click on the title to see the flicks of Hip Hop royalty repping Egradio!!

SADAT X

Master Ace

Joell Ortiz

Termanology

Steele

Alchemist

My Girl Navani Of SITV

I don't know her name but there is always one-I needed to be wearing this dress-They can't handle the truth!

Friends I made while lounging



The Whole Crew



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EG Radio Calle Ocho Agenda (Updated)

Come join ExtravaGangsta Radio in Miami for an eventful weekend of networking, entertainment, fun, and some hard grinding during week of Calle Ocho on March 14th through the 16th. 2008. We added some new players to our agenda for Calle Ocho!!! Add to the roster, our boys T-Weaponz and come join Lindoro Entertainment/Universal Recording Artist Jimmy Flavorr at his video shoot for "She's So Hot!" EG Radio will cover this Latin infused weekend and stream their coverage LIVE over the internet as it happens. Whether you’re a listener, an industry veteran, or a new artist - be sure to come check us. We will be conducting interviews, give aways, and conducting live video streams and blogs on our web site throughout the weekend. No other media entity will be covering this weekend in a LIVE VIDEO medium like EG Radio is going to capture it!! So make sure you are there with us and promote your brand or act to the thousands of our online listeners as it happens. Free T-Shirt, CDs, and Sticker GiveAways to our listeners, and industry contacts throughout all our events.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL AGENDA

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