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ABOUT SOUND SESSION
SoundSession is New England's premier summer music festival in Rhode Island's capital city. A multi-stage, genre-defying event, the festival is produced by the Providence Black Repertory Company in collaboration with the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism.
"CARNAVALE" SERIES
On the final night of every Sound Session, over 10,000 people from Providence and beyond gather in our capital city to express our identities, celebrate our culture, and participate in the legendary Carnival Parade! The Parade is not as much a procession as it is a chip, a two-step, a slide, or even a moonwalk! But beneath the surface of apparent bacchanal and revelry, it is a time to celebrate with friends, family and loved ones, so come on down and join us as we countdown to the sixth annual Carnival Parade!
THE VISION
Sound Session acts are selected the way a good DJ picks his tracks, participants will excite, educate, surprise and inspire the crowd. It’s in the mix - in the combination of cultures and styles - that artistic excellence stands out.
In 2009, peace and love of diverse audiences permeated the air, attendants were blessed with the sounds over 100 artists and musicians spanning almost any music imaginable. This included some of the following: Barrington Levy, Funmi,Ween, The Marc Cary Trio, Queen Omega, Claudia, Acuna, Alyssa, Graham, Edwin Pabon, Stella Starr, HBO Def Poets, Noble Society, Poorly Drawn People, Noreaga and Santa Mamaba to mention a few. Sound Session has also been a showcase and support for local and independent artists such as: Chachi, Starrs & Murph and Who Dem.
For more information on the genre-defying music festival, please visit:
www.providencesoundsession.com
At this time, the information is relative to the 2009 Sound Session.
SOUND SESSION SEARCH 2010
Sound Session spreads world music to neighborhoods throughout Providence each July. We have began the search to bring the people the best in genre defying music. For more information, email: beatriz@blackrep.org
XXODUS CAFE AVAILABLE TO RENT:
Black Rep's beautiful Xxodus Café and Lounge can accommodate up to 250 people and is perfect for parties, performances, and anything else you can imagine! For more information on availability, rates, benefits, policies, and our all-inclusive themed packages, please contact info@blackrep.org at (401) 351-0353 ext. 106.
AVAILABLE HOURS
Sundays: 8am-1am
Mondays: Limited hours
Tuesday: 8am-1am
Wednesday-Saturday (limited hours-please contact us for details)
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SPECIAL EVENTS:
PHOSPHORESCENT
ALBERTA CROSS
with special guests Wrong Reasons
Friday October 16
The Black Rep kicks of its brand new year-long genre-defying music series with a night of country, roots, and rock. Tickets from ArtTix RI
Doors open 7:30pm: $10 advance $15 door | 18+
COLUMBUS DAY 2K9 REGGAE BASH
Sunday, October 11
The Hypest in Dancehall Reggae
DJ Baby Matt, Blademon, & DJ Realm
Ladies free until 11pm.
9pm-1am: $10 | 18+
KING ALIVE!
BIG SPOON PRESENTS
Saturday, October 10
An uplifting evening of music, singing and powerful reflections inspired by those who marched, sang and sacrificed alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Featuring a chorus of gifted Broadway performers, this concert-play will stir your soul, sending you away exhilarated and energized to continue pursuing the Dream!
www.bigspoon.net
7pm: $35 (cash only at the door) | all ages
THIS WEEK IN THE XXODUS CAFE:
MONDAY
PROVIDENCE LIVE
Where Urban Music Lives
9pm-1am: Providence Live
$5 | 18+
TUESDAY
CLOSED...FOR NOW. WATCH THIS SPACE!
WEDNESDAY
CITIZENS BANK LATIN JAZZ & SALSA
Celebrating the Afro-Latino Connection
8pm-9pm: Salsa Lessons with Sydonee Harris ($8 for lessons and cover)
9pm-1am: Live music with Carlos de Leon and the UN Band, and DJ Papo spinning salsa.
$5 cover | 18+ | Proper Dress Required
THURSDAY
B-SIDE CAFE
Featuring DJ Finesse w/ Animal C
9pm-1am: $5 | 18+
FRIDAY
AFROSONIC
Featuring Dj Dublin & Dj Dupe!
Genre-Defying Deep House
Join DJs Blackdove, Mikedelick, and Nick de Paris from The AfroSonic Collective for an uplifting journey of Afro-Infused Dance rhythms and deep soulful grooves, featuring live percussion from the AfroSonic Drummers.
9pm-2am
$5 | 18+
SATURDAY
GOOD TIMES CAFE
$10 | 21+
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SOUND SESSION:
Sound Session breaks the TOP 15 for statewide cultural attractions and findings. We have worked hard to earn this spot and look forward to delivering genre defying music and events that will garner more traffic and participation. 2010 Sound Session is a story in progress and the chapters are currently being written!”
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