Have you ever walked into a room full of 20 suburban white kids from a church youth group and said “Hey, let’s write a hip-hop song!”? No? You don’t know what you’re missing. For the past year I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with organizations in a new 2 hour song writing workshop I’veContinue reading “I’m Not a Rapper, I’m a TEACHER with a Hip-Hop Style”
Author Archives: Bomani Armah
Get Out DMV July 9, 2012
Your weekly breakdown of the live entertainment spots in DC this week. I’m really having fun highlighting the great events that happen in Washington DC! Make sure to check back to this blog anytime during the week when you get that itch to get out and have some live fun! This weeks featured artist isContinue reading “Get Out DMV July 9, 2012”
The Angle Episode #5 (Clayton Lebeuf)
Clayton LeBouef is a good friend and mentor to both the host, Paige Hernandez and the director, Gemal Woods so he was an obvious choice as a featured guest on The Angle. As a seasoned actor, writer and activist, his passion makes for compelling guest, as his nimble mind, wit and humor play wellContinue reading “The Angle Episode #5 (Clayton Lebeuf)”
Get Out DMV July 2, 2012
Your weekly breakdown of the live entertainment spots in DC this week. Another great week in the District. Thanks to everyone who made the Upper Room at the Red Lounge a success last week. This week the big show is yours truly with Immaletchufinish at Sankofa Video and Books. Also, this is the week ofContinue reading “Get Out DMV July 2, 2012”
Reading, Rhyming, and Rhythm with Dr. Seuss
I had a wonderful time doing my “Reading, Rhyming & Rhythm” workshop with the 4-6 year old students at the Capital Hill Day School Yoga Camp. That’s right, yoga for the little ones. I didn’t think that was possible at first, considering how much radioactive energy emanates from a 5 year old. But the truthContinue reading “Reading, Rhyming, and Rhythm with Dr. Seuss”
Much to Like about “Likeonomics”
I would expect that a book with a cover quote from Deepak Chopra would lead me through 150 + pages of great Zen like business advice, and Likeonomics does not disappoint. Rohit Bhargava, marketing expert and Adjunct Professor Marketing at Georgetown University, has written a great book on something that you would think is muchContinue reading “Much to Like about “Likeonomics””
Recording Studio Tip #1
A professional recording studio can be intimidating for a newbie. The huge $1000 microphone, the flashing lights on the compressors and pre-amps, the moving faders and the wave lengths magically appearing on screen, all there to turn the songs you sang in the shower or spit in front of a sparse open mic crowd, intoContinue reading “Recording Studio Tip #1”
Originally posted on The Even Place:
It was another great day at The Even Place with Dr. Alvin Jones. This is always my favorite part of the Sunday morning program, the interview with the author. This weeks guest is Dr. Gordon Livingston MD, West Point Graduate, Vietnam Veteran, Johns Hopkins alumni and author of 4…
Get Out DMV June 25, 2012
Your weekly breakdown of the live entertainment spots in DC this week. Last week was another great week for the DC live music and art scene, and expect this week to be as good or even better. You can catch two of my favorite percussionist/lyricist, Jali-D & Jabari “Auragin” Exum at two different open micsContinue reading “Get Out DMV June 25, 2012”
Rethink What You Know About Fear & Courage
The suicide of an adult son. The cancer death of a toddler. The adult revelation that you’re adopted, followed by the quest to find your family. Multiple tours as an officer in Vietnam. All of these individually would have been the main story line of most people’s book about fear and courage, but in GordonContinue reading “Rethink What You Know About Fear & Courage”
conversations with dad
the moment i learned that 3 year-olds don’t get sarcasm, was when i asked my first born what was wrong with his chubby cheeks. i laughed right when i said it. i love his chubby cheeks, they are the most adorable part on his mom as well. i told her, when we first imagined kids,Continue reading “conversations with dad”
The week of June 18, 2012
Your weekly breakdown of the live entertainment spots in DC this week. I usually stay comfortable within the confines of the city on this weekly blog, but I gotta make sure that all my art a& culture lovers know about Artomatic! Make sure you check out artomatic.org and go check out the 11 floors ofContinue reading “The week of June 18, 2012”
Originally posted on The Even Place:
This book by Patricia Barnes-Svarney is full of great information that neither my mother or grand-mother told me about being a woman. Mostly because I’m a guy, but that’s besides the point. I’m glad Dr. Jones selected this book, even though I was confused about why we would be…
The week of June 11, 2012
Your weekly breakdown of the live entertainment spots in DC this week. We are still perfecting this weekly blog about the best places to be for live entertainment, especially music and poetry. Feel free to forward this to your friends asking for where to be, and hit me with feedback and places that I haven’tContinue reading “The week of June 11, 2012”
Michael Hyatt discusses his book “Platform” on June 10th
Michael Hyatt discusses his book “Platform” on June 10th.
Come to the premiere of “The Upper Room Thursday”
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why i’m not a christian…or an atheist
people keep asking me to write why i’m an atheist. that’s kind of hard. i don’t consider myself an atheist. i don’t argue with religious people that there is no god. i’m arguing to take the definition of god back. the god of the bible is intellectually indefensible, but somehow religious institutions have convinced usContinue reading “why i’m not a christian…or an atheist”
The Angle Episode #3 (E. Ethelbert Miller)
E. Ethelbert Miller is a literary activist. He is the board chairperson of the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS). He is a board member of The Writer’s Center and editor of Poet Lore magazine. Since 1974, he has been the director of the African American Resource Center at Howard University. Mr. Miller is the formerContinue reading “The Angle Episode #3 (E. Ethelbert Miller)”
Election 2012, Jesus v Darwin
Let’s get ready to rumble! In this corner we have the “Grand Ol’ Party”, the people who brought you Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan. The party responsible for preserving the Union and shifting all the money and power to the top of it. Representing them is the richest man to ever run for president andContinue reading “Election 2012, Jesus v Darwin”
The week of April 30, 2012
Your weekly breakdown of the live entertainment spots in DC this week. There are a couple of must sees this week. You gotta make your way to Twelve Restaurant and Lounge, you gotta go see Bambu Station and Sahel at Liv, and you absolutely must come see Immaletchufinish at Sankofa Video & Books Cafe! SeeContinue reading “The week of April 30, 2012”
The week of April 23, 2012
Your weekly breakdown of the live entertainment spots in DC this week. The Upper Room at Club 12 This is the last night the Upper Room will be hosted downstairs in the lounge at Twelve Restaurant & Lounge. I will be the final feature before we literally take it to The Upper Room. Join meContinue reading “The week of April 23, 2012”
Bomani Armah is The Watermelon Man 