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Pressure makes diamonds. Welcome to Week 67.
Props
WHERE: (le) Poisson Rouge, NYC
WHEN: Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Last week was serious. Dancer's got busy.
Photo by Rameen Gasery
St. Louis Jump N Funk Felabration Pt. I
WHERE: Lola, St. Louis
WHEN: Friday, October 5, 2012
JNF's 2nd visit to St Louis. STL Loves Afro Life! DJ ENoch Is Real in deep concentration to start the night off right.
St. Louis Jump N Funk Felabration
WHERE: Lola, St. Louis
WHEN: Friday, October 5, 2012
The incredible Kreative Pandemonium Band from St Louis rocked the spot lovely before our set.
Fingas & the JNF Vids
WHERE: Lola, St. Louis
WHEN: Friday, October 5, 2012
The incomparable Mark Hines manning the video controls at JNF. Bananas.
Fela Visits the Capitol
WHERE: Eighteenth Street Lounge, Washington, D.C.
WHEN: Saturday, October 6, 2012
Fela and D.C.: prefect together. The room in this shot is about three times as deep as you can see, rammed with bodies. Incredible night.
Props
WHERE: (le) Poisson Rouge, NYC
WHEN: Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Great shot of Akalepse puttin' in that work at Props last week.
Photo by Rameen Gasery.
Chicago Felabration Pt. I
WHERE: The Shrine, Chicago
WHEN: Friday, October 12, 2012
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and Yasiin Bey brought some extra special flavor to JNF's Chicago Felabration at the Shrine. I love it when a plan comes together.
Chicago Felabration Pt. II
WHERE: The Shrine, Chicago
WHEN: Friday, October 12, 2012
Capacity. Felabration is real.
Chicago Felabration Pt. III
WHERE: The Shrine, Chicago
WHEN: Friday, October 12, 2012
Chilling with Yasiin Bey in the booth. This guy is amazing, and a long time friend.
Revival at Free Candy
WHERE: Free Candy, Brooklyn
WHEN: Saturday, October 13, 2012
Nai Palm of the Australian supergroup Hiatus Kaiyote making her solo debut in NYC at Revival alongside myself, DJ Minoyama, and DJ Tony Touch. You need this woman's music in your life, trust me. Carry on.
Upcoming Shows
October 19, 2012 (9 p.m. — 2 a.m.)
JUMP N FUNK
The Echo
1822 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles
21+
$10 before midnight
The seventh annual L.A. Jump N Funk should be nothing less than spectacular, especially with how well AfroBeatles was received at MacArthur Park a few weeks ago. Salute Asad, Cognito and Ryan for their loyalty and effort on behalf of JNF.
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October 20, 2012 (10 p.m. — 3 a.m.)
JUMP N FUNK @ SPREADLOVE FELABRATION 5 w/DJ Kemit, Mark Hines, DJ Ausar and more!
595 North
595 North Avenue NW
Atlanta
21+
$15 advance or with RSVP
Spreadlove vs. JNF Felabration #5 is gonna be a highlight of 2012—just like the previous four years. Say, “Yeah yeah,” Atlanta!
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October 24, 2012 (10 p.m. — 4 a.m.)
PROPS w/DJ AKALEPSE
(Le) Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker St.
New York
21+
Free before 10 p.m.; $10 after 10 p.m.
Me and Lepse continue fighting the good fight on Wednesday nights in NYC! Each and every week for going on 10 years now! no filler, no radio fluff...strictly bangers, and strictly para tu. Free before 11 p.m. every week kids. LPR.
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October 25, 2012 (10 p.m. — 2 a.m.)
LI'L RICKY’S RIBSHACK
Walnut Room
1709 Walnut Street
Philadelphia
21+
Free before 11 p.m.; $5 after
