NEW YORK, NY, July 02, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ — Selectress Iriela will spin a spicy and rhythm-centric blend drawing upon her extensive travels and forward looking world beat vision. As the creator and producer of festivals and films, she’ll invite her friends to play alongside her live : including renowned and award winnng producers, international musicians, innovative artists and DJs. Dance, chill and take in that Summer breeze with the open air splendor of BOOM restaurant and lounge in the Summer. Enjoy this intimate vibe each Friday this Summer – a sexy throwback to the artist’s Soho – the real deal!

Featured Artists:

SELECTRESS IRIELA is the host and producer of Second World Sessions, on Breakthru Radio in New York City and the producer of the Global Groove and Second World Sessions events series. Having opened for and worked with legends such as the Wailers, Burning Spear, and Bunny Wailer, Luciano and Sizzla- Iriela has worn the hat of producer and on-air personality. She has rocked airwaves of IRIE FM in Kingston Jamaica to outdoor dancehalls in the hills of Maroon rebel settlement Accompong to spots like The Roxy in Boston, Nell’s, CBGBs, Sutra Lounge, Public Assembly, Bembe and Cafe Noir, lofts and galleries in NYC – Iriela thrives on creative energy and constantly breaking down barriers musically and otherwise. With more than fifteen years in the industry Selectress Iriela looks forward to international appearances and producing events and music booming with the force of a Jamaican sound system and a special reminder of our collective heartbeat – to the irresistible beat of the drum. Selectress Iriela sees music as “. . . a revolutionary force like no other. A universal vibration uniting us all.”

Special Guest on July 15th! * ABDOU AL ASMAR, Arabic vocalist was born in the rhythmic city of Casablanca, Morocco. http://www.abdoualasmarnyc.com

PAPO SWING is a staple percussionist among highly regarded house DJs and performance groups, such as Cirque de Soleil, Louie Vega, Masters at Work (MAW), John Cutler, Soul Channel Music (Mr. V), Soul Creation, Alix Alvarez, Dennis Ferrer, Funk La Planet, and Alain Vinet, among others. He has performed at Club Cielo, Club Deep, Club Shelter, Ageha (Japan) and Club Show in NYC, as well as other internationally recognized dance clubs around the world. Inspired by famous conga players like Giovanni Hidalgo, Mongo Santa Maria, Carlos Patato Valdez, Kevin Jones, Pedro Martinez from Yerba Buena (Fun Machine), and Luisito Quintero whom he counts among his teachers. Papo Swing’s love for hard-hitting rhythm inspires his improvised conga beats and innovative technique within the Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Cuban, Rumba and ‘bomba and plena’ genres, making him a leading musician among his dance music peers and fans alike.

SPIROS EXARAS – Born and raised in Greece, Spiros studied clasical guitar and music composition at the Athens Conservatory of music, where he obtained his master’s degree. A great explorer on his instrument, he always liked to perform different styles such as jazz, rock and world music. Spiros became the lead guitarist of numerous prominent composers and singers at an early age. He has performed and recorded with Evanthia Reboutsika, Mario Frangoulis, Kostas Hatjis, Elias Andriopoulos, Alkistis Protopsalti and Antonis Kaloyannis, among others.

Immersive environments featuring the Second World Archive by SEED Recordings. http://www.seedrecordings.org

Live streaming by Daily Session NYC. http://www.dailysessions.com

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GLOBAL GROOVE
– July dates:
July 1, 15, 22, 29!
11PM UNTIL, No cover! 21+
@ BOOM – 20 Years of “Making Food Not War”
152 SPRING St. SOHO, NEW YORK, NY 10012, TEL 212.431.3663

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Yew Nork JP presents:
A Charity Event for Victims of the Japan Earthquake & Tsunami
JULY 17 (SUN), 2011

$10 suggested donation

Guest DJs :
Lord Finesse (D.I.T.C.)
Boogie Blind (X-Ecutioners)
Jasmine Solano
Fadda T (King Ryukyu Sound)
Stellas & Dutches
K-Prince (BBP)
Deadly Dragon Sound

Open bar by Heineken 10pm – 11pm

Photo by Mel D. Cole (villageslum.com)

** 100% of the proceeds collected will go to Japan Earthquake &
Tsunami relief efforts.

*** Nuff thanks to the following sponsors :
•Heineken
•VillageSlum.com
•Acapulco Gold
•Clae Footwear
•Five Star Osaka
•Stellas & Dutches
•Expansion
•BBP
•Deadly Dragon Sound

Coney Island Reggae Beach Party: 2011 Season Sunday, July 17, and Sunday, August 14

From 2 p.m. to sundown, FREE Coney Island Boardwalk at West 19th Street

WKCR’s Eastern Standard Time and the Sound Liberation Front have joined forces again to present the 2011 season of the Coney Island Reggae Beach Party series, bringing the enormously influential culture of Jamaican sound systems back to the Coney Island Boardwalk on Sunday, July 17, and Sunday, August 14.

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural season, the free events will begin at 2 p.m. and last until sunset, and will feature live DJs, special guest artists, and fun activities for the whole family. This year the parties will take place at a new location directly on the beach at W. 19th Street (near the iconic red tower).

Each event will feature an all-star lineup of music selectors and guest vocalists curated by WKCR host Carter Van Pelt. Some notable talents who performed at last year’s events include dancehall legends Johnny Osbourne, Carlton Livingston, and Mikey Jarrett; seminal NYC sound system Sir Tommy’s; and, legendary record producer Clive Chin.

For video and pictures from one of last year’s season, click here: (video) /  (pictures)

EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) is a Jamaican music program on WKCR (89.9 FM New York) that airs live every Saturday from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. The program, previously known as “Reggae Riddims,” has been on the air for more than 20 years and has an international following.

SOUND LIBERATION FRONT is a Brooklyn-based organization devoted to utilizing the power of music as a socially liberating and unifying cultural force. In 2009, the group organized the Sound Liberation Festival in Brooklyn. Since then, it has been active in promoting cross-cultural music to the community through innovative events and programs.