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Erika Ranee at Abrons Arts Center

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Video posted by Marissa Jun 21, 2010
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FELA! on Broadway: Absolutely Magical!

It's hard to find the words to adequately convey the rush of beauty, color, music, andspirit that is FELA! on Broadway. The musical, which is currently playing at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre kept the audience grooving in their seats from beginning to end. With live Afrobeat music performed by Antibalas and thundering African drums, Fela Kuti's musical legacy is brought to life. One of my favorite things about the show is its improvisation. Call and response is encouraged (actually it's…See More
Blog post by Marissa Jun 4, 2010
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SHAE Night at FELA on Broadway

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SHAE members gathered for a Sunday evening show of FELA on Broadway. These ladies gave it rave reviews. If you haven't seen it, you must go!
Video posted by Marissa Jun 4, 2010
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Now on Black Butterfly: Camille Rose Garcia, Sweet and Sour Storyteller

Camille Rose Garcia is a Los Angeles-based artist who tells stories that address real world issues through fantasy characters journeying through dark lands. She is one of my favorite artists and has been a major influence on my own work. Read more about her amazing tales on Black Butterfly...http://www.soulgoddess.blogspot.comSee More
Blog post by Marissa Jun 3, 2010
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Aisha Tandiwe Bell Discusses Chasing The Crown

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Brooklyn-based artist Aisha Tandiwe Bell discusses work produced during her residency at the Abrons Arts Center on the Lower East Side
Video posted by Marissa May 31, 2010
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Capoeira at Brooklyn Museum

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Angoleiro Do Brooklyn's roda at Brooklyn Museum's First Saturday this month
A video by Marissa was featured May 22, 2010
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Capoeira at Brooklyn Museum

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Angoleiro Do Brooklyn's roda at Brooklyn Museum's First Saturday this month
Video posted by Marissa May 22, 2010
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Anna Maria Horsford Installation in Harlem

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Artist Anna Marie Horsford's jewelry pieces sparkeled as part of the 'Girl Talk' exhibition at Renaissance Fine Art gallery in Harlem. Music by fat transfer of Oakland, CA
A video by Marissa was featured Apr 29, 2010
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Ana Maria Horsford Installation in Harlem

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Video posted by Marissa Apr 29, 2010
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Now on Black Butterfly: Spoken Truth: The Art of Talia Taylor

Talia Taylor aka Klassiq is a storyteller, a poet, and a fierce emcee. Read more about this rising young wordsmith here: http://www.soulgoddess.blogspot.comSee More
Blog post by Marissa Apr 19, 2010
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Melissa Matthews on Eclipsing Corporeality

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Artist and Gallery Manager Melissa Matthews tells us about the Skylight Gallery's latest offering, a solo show of works by Atlanta artist Dante. Opening reception Saturday Apr. 8th, 6-8pm at Bedstuy Restoration Corp., 1368 Fulton St., 3rd floor
A video by Marissa was featured Apr 8, 2010
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Melissa Matthews on Eclipsing Corporeality

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Marissa and Fela Kuti are now friends Apr 6, 2010
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Marissa and Abiola Hassan are now friends Apr 1, 2010
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Artist Wael Noureddine in Empire State of Mind

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Video posted by Marissa Apr 1, 2010
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Nicollette Ramirez curates Empire State of Mind

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Video posted by Marissa Mar 24, 2010

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What do you create? (i.e. Indie Films, Novels, Art, Music, etc)
I'm a painter, illustrator, and arts blogger. I love all things art!

Black Butterfly: Meet Artist Karen Seneferu

Learn a little more about East Bay artist Karen Seneferu and her latest work on Black Butterfly: Arts and Culture from Brooklyn to the Bay And Beyond!
http://www.soulgoddess.blogspot.com

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FELA! on Broadway: Absolutely Magical!

Posted on June 4, 2010 at 5:09pm 0 Comments











It's hard to find the words to adequately convey the rush of beauty, color, music, and spirit that is FELA! on Broadway. The musical, which is currently playing at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre kept the audience grooving in their seats from beginning to end. With live Afrobeat music performed by Antibalas and thundering African drums, Fela Kuti's musical legacy is brought to life. …

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Marissa

Now on Black Butterfly: Camille Rose Garcia, Sweet and Sour Storyteller

Posted on June 3, 2010 at 4:27pm 0 Comments



Camille Rose Garcia is a Los Angeles-based artist who tells stories that address real world issues through fantasy characters journeying through dark lands. She is one of my favorite artists and has been a major influence on my own work. Read more about her amazing tales on Black Butterfly...…

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Marissa

Now on Black Butterfly: Spoken Truth: The Art of Talia Taylor

Posted on April 18, 2010 at 8:23pm 0 Comments



Talia Taylor aka Klassiq is a storyteller, a poet, and a fierce emcee. Read more about this rising young wordsmith here: http://www.soulgoddess.blogspot.com

Marissa

Now on Black Butterfly: The World of Mallory Michelle Dover

Posted on March 7, 2010 at 10:52pm 1 Comment



Kentucky-based artist Mallory Michelle Dover creates brightly colored and compelling work with a strong message behind it. Check out her interview with Black Butterfly, where she discusses her outrageous wigs and crochet installations.…

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Now on Black Butterfly: Karen Seneferu's Techno-kisi

Posted on February 28, 2010 at 5:00pm 0 Comments





Karen Seneferu's Techno-kisi creations are generating quite a bit of buzz in the art world, and rightly so. The latest Techno-kisi, a citrus colored life-size figure, is now on display at the Skirball Cultural Center in LA. Check out Black Butterfly for an update on the work of this incredible artist.…

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At 5:50pm on May 24, 2009, Tanekeya WordTanekeya Word said…
Black Lily said, I should meet you :) I love your work and the colors are so beautiful! Keep Creating!
At 12:22pm on May 25, 2009, Tanekeya WordTanekeya Word said…
Yes, color just does it for me, it usually catches my eye first, then the subject. I also collect art and I must add your work to my collection in the near future :)
At 12:27am on June 2, 2009, Black LilyBlack Lily said…
Hi Lovely! Hope all is good in SF:)
At 6:20am on September 22, 2009, Black LilyBlack Lily said…
Hello dear. Up "writing" (ha!!) so I thought I'd check out your new pics. Lovin' the medusa-ISH one (#2 of 16).... hope all is good with you. Blessings to you, sister.
At 2:48pm on September 27, 2009, Black LilyBlack Lily said…
Hi mama! I'm good, darlin'. Going to go take a peak at your post about that performance artist...you find the most interesting subjects (still obsessed by the double dutch by hair post..ha!!)

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Sending blessings, support and love. Keep on DOIN' IT, beautiful lady!!

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