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Follow on Google News | Soul Power - James Brown and Martin Luther King TributeOn January 15th, 2011, SOUL POWER will pay homage to both James Brown and Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrate in their honor!
By: Artistic Endeavors Date: Saturday, January 15, 2011 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Location: Medusa Lounge 3321 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026 Contact: Mykisha Thomas endeavorartistically@ LOS ANGELES – Merc80.com & Artistic Endeavors Presents: SOUL POWER -Celebrating the life and legacies of James Brown and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Charcoal complexion, molasses and smoke tinged crooning, slick hair and even slicker feet, James Brown is soul music. He embodies and celebrates the struggle. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader within that struggle, with a dream that we would all be judged by the content of our character. The true self. The Soul. April 4, 1968, The world lost Martin Luther King Jr, one of the most powerful symbols of peace and equality. James Brown took to the airwaves to calm a nation unraveling into chaos. On April 5th James delivered one of the most electrifying performances ever seen to keep peace in a city on the brink of imploding. January 15, 1929, the great Dr. King was born. January 15, 1982 James Brown met with Ronald Reagan to make Dr. King's birthday a national holiday. On January 15, 2011, SOUL POWER will pay homage to both these men and celebrate in their honor! Proceeds from this event will benefit: The Elevate Hope Foundation Founded by singer/songwriters Sheila E. and Lynn Mabry, The Elevate Hope Foundation provides abused and abandoned children an alternative method of therapy through music and the arts, and funding special services and programs. More info at – elevatehope.org Music provided by four of Los Angeles' finest DJs -Al Jackson, DJ A-Ski, DJ Jedi and DJ Kaleem Supporters include Fusicology.com, SoulBounce.com, P.o.P. Culture Events, and Nu-Soul Magazine. For inquiries, email endeavorartistically@ # # # Events planning and catering! We are committed to not only showcasing local musicians, performers and artists, but broadening the way event-goers experience a show. All of our events incorporate the idea of marrying different artistic mediums. End
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