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<3, kar gar

Afrobeta live at the Freedom Tower feels monumental!

So this Thursday the 11th, we will be playing a party put on by the Miami New Times at the Freedom Tower!

This historic building means a lot to me and my family. When the Castro regime came into power and political refugees flooded South Florida looking for a new start, the tower was taken over by the U.S. government to provide services to the immigrants. It contained in-processing services, basic medical and dental services, records on relatives already in the U.S. and relief aid for those starting a new life with nothing. For many thousands of immigrants, the tower provided nothing less than their freedom from Castro and the hardships Cuba had come to give them. It rightly earned its name then of Freedom Tower.*

My mother and grandmother came on a flight from Cuba and arrived to the Freedom Tower on July 4th, 1966. Independence Day in the US and now for them as well.
They slept in a long corridor of bunk beds, similar to military barracks, at the tower for 2 weeks before moving to Puerto Rico where the rest of our family was and where I was later born.

Now the building has been restored to its former glory after having fallen into disrepair in the 70's and 80's. Fun Fact: The Freedom Tower was used as a sniper's post in "Hit List", a season one episode from Miami Vice, where a hit man attempted to kill Crockett.**

Needless to say, we are honored to have been invited to play. If you'd like to come, click here for the info.

hugstillweseeyouagain!
love,
cuci


*quoted from "History of the Freedom Tower"
**wiki

i have talented friends.

afrobeta has been in the studio for the past months working on what is going to be a killer album. i'm not saying this because they're my friends. honestly, this album is going to rock.

if you are a fan of their live shows and then go home humming tunes of their latest songs that you don't even know the words to, you will definitely love it when this cd is out and in your car on repeat. definite repeat.

i've been lucky to be able to watch their album develop and i guarantee it's going to be a fave of yours too.

i passed by their studio saturday night and had a blast. nothing better than watching your friends create history. it's moments like these i would love to freeze in time.

support the local arts,

kar gar

Ay Ya Yai!!! Afrobeta at Ultra! Miami

Been workin hard in the studio to get all our music ready for a release party on the 27th of February and now this! Amazing news to get all in a tizzy about!
Our show at Ultra has been announced with their release of the Phase 1 lineup, along with all the other really cool National and Intl. acts invited!
This is such an honor. It really feels like Miami repping for Miami. We feeling the love. And it's warm and fuzzy and cuddly. Like Suki under the covers during these cold Miami nights.
I'm so psyched! I can't wait to tell you more about the super duper release party on Feb. 27th too! But all the details aren't nailed down yet, so we'll be biting our nails till then!
Awoooowww!
ps: on a random note, I went to eat with Nabedi of The State Of tonight at Soyka and J-Lo was eating there too w. her babies and some girlfriends! cute!
Gotta say I have a soft spot in my pixel heart for "Waiting for Tonight".
Ha! Shout outs to Kentsoundz on that one....
Love ew!
c

2010 the year of the tigerrr

THE SIGN OF THE TIGER

Tigers do not find worth in power or money. They will be completely honest about how they feel and expect the same of you. On the other hand, they seek approval from peers and family. Generally, because of their charming personalities Tigers are well liked. Often, failing at a given task or being unproductive in his personal or professional life can cause a Tiger to experience a depression. Criticism from loved ones can also generate this type of Tiger reaction. Still, like all felines, Tigers always land on their feet, ready for their next act in life, pursuing it with unyielding energy and hunting it infallibly.


Tigers are also incorrigibly competitive - they simply cannot pass up a challenge, especially when honor is at stake, or they are protecting those they love. Tigers are unpredictable and it would be unwise to underestimate their reactions. They may appear cool, but they have the Big Cat's instincts to pounce at a moment's warning. Natural leaders, they have a strong sense of their own dignity, and if they find
themselves in the ranks, they can be stubborn and obstinate.

In positions of power they can be difficult though stimulating bosses. Tigers are intelligent, alert, and farsighted. They have their fingers on the pulse. Good strategists and tacticians, they often have a hidden agenda. As long as they do not risk their luck too often, and keep their restless nature under control, their tactics usually pay off in life.

My first Bardot...with Jesse Jackson

Last night I went to Bardot for the first time! Very cool spot. Feels very loungy and chill. Jesse sounded amazing and the vibe in the room was very lovey-dovey!
And when we left we had the surprise of seeing our sticker on Jesse's car...;)


I'm writing this post from our first day in the studio.
Yay!

Dec 19th - DO IT!

Tell a friend to tell a friend, to tell a friend and come together!

It's going to be pretty awesome. I can't wait :)