A couple of photos of me at work, taken by Taras Tymchuk (a visitor in town from the Ukraine). You should visit, too.
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Brown Sugar Soul! cupcakes + old school soul = BLISS
Brown Sugar Soul is a monthly after-work set where I spin a natural sugar high of old school funk and soul with no filler every 1st Thursday at the renowned Brown Sugar Bakery (which is, in fact a bakery… not a club with a clever title). Tip: they are famous for their caramel cake.
Join me and get down!
Brown Sugar Soul, spun by DJ Ayana (and graciously hosted by Stephanie Hart)
1st Thursdays at Brown Sugar Bakery
328 East 75th Street
6pm – 8pm
Dakar by Way of Chicago: omar pene & yassa
This Saturday, Senegal’s Omar Pene is in Chicago performing at Martyrs (3855 N. Lincoln). A former member of Super Diamono, a 70s Senegalese band that addressed social issues with funk, he is now solo… and in fine form. His voice has been described as both muscular and “islamic”, and the concert promises to be a treat.
Opening act is yours truly, DJ Ayana.
Omar Pene at Martyrs (presented by portoluz)
When: Sat., March 20, 9 p.m. at Martyrs (3855 N. Lincoln Ave.)
Phone: 773-404-9494 or 800-594-8499
Price: $25
To get you in the mood, visit Yassa: savory Sengalese food here in Chicago. African flavors with an emphasis on sauces, seafood, lamb, rice, and cues taken from Islamic and French cuisine, Senagalese food is DOPE! Try the freshly made juice – any of them (they have tamarind, sorrel, ginger and baobab)- or the Dibi Lamb (grilled lamb chops) which comes with red rice. The plantains are delicious, as is the Yassa Fish.
The spot is BYOB, and personally, I’d bring Malta India or a spicy ginger beer, but if you must have an alcoholic beverage, try a stout beer.
Yassa:
716 E 79th St
(between Evans Ave & Langley Ave)
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 488-5599
the get down! this thursday at the morseland
It’s about that time… and I’ve got more heat. Soulful dynamite. Killer funk. Local Chicago gems. Bluesy groovers. Polyrhythmic madness. The stuff that hip-hop was built upon. And, as always, no cover. Join me and Gaucho at the Morseland: 1218 West Morse, this Thursday at 9:30pm.
Below, rare groove stone-cold gangster lean goodness by The Impressions (of our fair city), “Sooner or Later”. Jive on!
The Get Down: keep on singing
The Get Down is back! This Thursday, February 11, let’s celebrate what we love: feel good music! Soul, Funk, Disco, and Bluesy Groovers spun with love by yours truly (DJ Ayana). Expect a healthy helping of both rare and classic homegrown monsters, plus all the darkjive featured music you’ve come to love.
Thursday, February 11 @ the Morseland (don’t forget to check out their revamped menu… their kitchen is open late!)
1218 West Morse Avenue / 9:00pm-1:00am
No Cover!
Sneak Peak music:
Chicago’s own Keni Burke (of Five Stairsteps ["Oooh Ooh Child"] fame) released his self titled debut on George Harrison’s Dark Horse Records in 1976. “Keep on Singing” keeps me high to this day. Enjoy and see you soon!
Stand With Haiti!!
Stand with Haiti!! An Evening of Food, Poets (including Lady Terror), Musicians, and Dancers Gathered to Support Those Devastated by the Earthquake in Haiti. DJ Ayana on the tables.
Thursday, Jan. 21, 6:00pm – 8:45pm
Thorne Auditorium 357 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL
Free admission, donations requested.
Food/Drink: 6-7pm
Program: 7:15-8:45pm
ALL Proceeds will be donated to the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund
to support the relief effort in Haiti.
the get down.
The get down is about to go down again. Old Soul 45′s spun with love at the Morseland. Selections by me (DJ Ayana) and Gaucho. Join us this Thursday December 10 starting at 9:30pm. No Cover. The Morseland is located at 1218 West Morse in Chicago (just blocks from Sheridan). Here’s a sample of some of the proudly local grooves we’ll feature….”Get Down” by Curtis Mayfield.
Get Down With Us. Try it, You’ll like it…
It’s about to go down. Old Soul 45′s spun with love at the Morseland. Selections by me (DJ Ayana) and Gaucho. Join us this Thursday November 12 starting at 9:30pm. No Cover. The Morseland is located at 1218 West Morse in Chicago (just blocks from Sheridan). Here’s a sample of some of the proudly local grooves we’ll feature….
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