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RhapsodE's Events - August |
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August 11th
Nicetown Festival
2pm - 7pm
4300 Germatown Avenue
Ok I know it's already passed, but it was a great event with lots of fun, food and vending! I grooved with band Side by Sol too!
August 17th
Speak to Me
10pm
The Philadelphia Clef Club of the Performing Arts
Broad & Fitzwater
$15 |
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 Pennie for your thoughts...
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| A monthly column with our 2 cents on a matter! Featuring author and inspirational speaker Pennie Murray.
The chorus of a song caught my attention the other day, "I'm a movement by myself; but I'm a force when we're together." (Fabolous - You Make Me Better). I begin to think about the man who shares my life. He supports, encourages, challenges my thought process, loves and yes, even criticizes me-he makes me better. But by the end of the song I found myself thinking about my black people and how far we've drifted apart.
Individualism is good. It's about self-reliance and liberty; it exercises individual goals and desires. And yet, we could be so much better if we recognize, as our ancestors did, the greater value is found in interdependence. Yes, we can, and do make progress by ourselves, but together we create an energy that cannot be vanquished. In Fabolous' words, "though I'm hot-together we burn it up!"
 Pennie Murray is an author, teacher and cultural conversationalist. See more of her work at www.penniemurray.com
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RHAPS TESTED - RHAPS APPROVED |
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I tried it, I liked it...and now I'm telling you about it! ENJOY! |
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Alice Smith's album |
 A few months s ago, myself and half of the east coast crammed into the World Cafe Live main room for the Black Lily Film and Music Fest. When a very unassuming artist stepped to the mic and held us hostage for a straight 20-minutes with no complaints...no one breathed or moved! All for the 4-octave-though-not-formally-trained-no-less-dynamic voice belonging to Ms. Alice Smith. Just last month we rushed to Philly's Tin Angel to experience it all over again! This is definitely an album to have if you like your music fresh, sexy and addictive...but I assure you, hearing it live is an experience all it's own...ask anyone who saw her in Philly! |
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heidiroland earrings |
 Anyone who knows me knows that I loooove creative jewelry! A couple of weeks ago I ran into Heidi Roland at a Women Who Rock event here in Philly and she gave away a few free sets of her signature earrings that she cleverly designs from catchy photographic shots. Great idea! I love photography, I love jewelry...now I just have to stop taking my earrings off to show everyone the neat pic they make when you put them together! |
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Desdamona's new album |
 She did it again! Desdamona's sophomore project mixes a little hip hop with a little beatmakin', mcin' beatboxin' singin' flavorful wordsmithing once again blessed by duo Sly & Robbie to follow up her debut album "The Ledge" with "The Source". Well we all know the source is love so why not go on and show her some by downloading it to your ipod or putting the CD in the player?! Check her myspace page for tour dates! She may be headed to a city near you! |
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YOU SAID IT!
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"I purchased the CD and am extremely pleased. I've only had it about a week but I have listened to the entire CD several times. RhapsodE, keep up the good work."
L. Miller | |
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| RhapsodE NEWS
Rhaps related news and happenings... |
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 RhapsodE co-producing new Teen Talk Show on Comcast Cable...
Soul Sanctuary and my company Spoke Inward Creative Consulting have joined forces to produce Philadelphia's only news magazine program about and by area youth, covering the topics they find most newsworthy and relevant to building a safer, more inclusive community. This 30-minute show will air Monday through Friday on Comcast Cable Channel 80 and feature interviews and on-location segments determined by the concerns of our cast.
If you, or a talented young person age 14 to 22 that you know, are well-suited to join us in this endeavor as a cast member or mentor, send an email immediately to info@soul-sanctuary.net and we'll contact you with more information about how you can get involved. Our premiere episode tapes the last week of September and will begin to air October. |
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 Tune in to Rhaps' new podcast:
The Feel Good Flow!
SCHEDULE:
Fridays 8-9pm and Sundays 4-5pm!
Catch my show the during the 3rd week!
and also on:
last week of every month!
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**catch past shows on Soul Sanctuary Radio
subscribe on iTunes
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Submit your music for the next FGF podcast!!
Theme:
"Soul Mates" - music to inspire "the one"
DEADLINE: AUGUST 16TH |
| Rhaps SHOUT OUTS!
THANK YOU to the folks that make what i do lovely!! |
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 THANK YOU to AKIEY and Akiey Multimedia for suporting the Rhaps Movement! - Coming to Ohio area soon enough!
SHOUTS to the UNDERGROUND STORM FEST  planners and the MASTER GRIOT PROJECT for planning events that encourage change and make room for artists to do their thing!
THANK YOU to PAM in D.C. making moves in the city and taking Rhaps stuff along with her!
 SHOUTS to JAMAL and the SPEAK TO ME fam for a great night of music, food, drink and entertainment t the Philadelphia Clef Club. I had a great time on and off stage!
 THANK YOU to NARAS philly chapter! Rhaps is now part of the Grammy association family! Make room for spoken word! ;-)
in Minneapolis was the place to BE!! Shouts to Desdamona and the BGB family! Oh! and to aaalll the cool folks I met and how fun it was getting to share the stage with Ursula Rucker and vibe with other great b girls from all over the world!
 BIG THANK YOU to KHARY SEKOU PHOTOGRAPHY for my recent photoshoot! He has been shooting photos of me since I first hit the stage in Philly, including my album photos!...bonus: he always catches my good side!
I'm glad I had a chance to be part of a good cause and performed at the HIV/AIDS National Testing Day! Folks got tested and enjoyed live performances by Rhaps, Tangible Truth and Kindred! |
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Spoke.....in......words
thoughts - definitions - poetry.....all things spoke in words.... |
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DEFINITION:
rhap*so*dy
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Exalted or excessively enthusiastic expression of feeling in speech or writing.
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A literary work written in an impassioned or exalted style.
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A state of elated bliss; ecstasy.
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Music A usually instrumental composition of irregular form that often incorporates improvisation.
rhap*so*de
One who recited epic and other poetry, especially professionally, in ancient Greece.
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 and now you know why they call me RhapsodE (and not rap city! lol)
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IN THE KNOW...
Want to be in the "know" about people, places and things that make a difference, bring the noise or create groundbreaking something somethings...then you want to be "in the know"... |
| for more information advertising your "in the know" news send inquiries to: spokeinward@yahoo.com |
| Infinite Magazine (online)
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"Infinite MagaZine is not your average blog. We are up close and personal with each and every person that we interview creating a relationship that last for years to come. Infinite MagaZine Philly/Manhattan, PA/NY, United States Our motto: Where the possibilities are endless. We praise the hidden, fresh, refreshed, and unsung talent in the world this blog contains interviews from the Hottest people and artists we know and every word, thought, and idea is coming directly from the artist and people themselves. Each month we (Aalim and Heather Elitou) sit down with all kinds of successful professionals, celebrities included, and learn their secrets to success." |
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| Women's House of H.U.G.S. (Philly) |
Founder Traci Kilgore-Poe is the happy founder of: Women's House of HUGS (Healing Under Grace & Safety) a Transitional /Recovery House for women without children residing with them, recovering from abuse. The house (private location) opened it's doors in early April to the relief and need of women who are ready for a change in their lives. If you are a woman in need or you are interested in making a much needed donation of supplies or funds, please call 215-908-6042. |
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