Midnight Erotica celebrated the art of Afrocentric sensuality or Afrosensuality. In the days and weeks to come, much discussion will be had regarding what Afrosensuality means because it definition plays a huge part in culture of the Pangea’s Garden. And in a way Midnight Erotica was a reflection of that influence. As the evening progressed that hot night in August, the patrons who had surveyed the visual gallery of black eros paintings, sculptures, drawings and photography, settled down to listen to the passionate, provocative verse of the various spoken word artists. earthSista AlleyCat...

The Reggae Tribute Honoring The Birth Anniversary of Bob Marley Nefertiti and the nefTUNES • Ken J. Martin • Aja Ray Bethany Embry • Justa Sol • Queen Nef A Festive CCCELEBRATION honoring the music and spirit of Bob Marley featuring live performances along with DJ, Dinner, Dancing, and exceptional drinks… The Birth Anniversary of Bob Marley … Drink Special: $5.75 The Lion Heart: Sky Ginger Vodka and Ginger Ale. A crisp refresher with just the right amount of sweetness. Bob Marley: A fusion Rums of layered in a colorful red, gold, green display honoring the Rastafarian...

Well this past Saturday night was the first Tambor Party of 2012 over at 595 North Ave . And Stan Zeff started the new year off with a bang , by having legendary Dj , producer Timmy Regisford as this months special guest . I got there a little later than normal so, I missed Stan Zeff and Dj BE’s set . So when I got there Timmy was already on and getting the crowd worked up playing his infectious blends. On a side note we also celebrated the birthday’s of Atlanta’s House music supporters , Rodney Williams, Brian Scarlet, and Pebbles Williams . It was great party and great warm...

It is the end of  the 7th, and final, day of KWANZAA. Today we celebrated IMANI (Faith). Today we renew our BELIEF in God, our people, our teachers and our leaders, and the virtue and victory of our struggle  - IMANI! When we speak of faith as it relates to the principles of the Nguzo Saba, one way we can practice Imani all year ’round is to always, always, always search for common ground amongst the desires and struggles of our peoples. This search is grounded in a FAITH that we all seek create a more community for our legacies. However, there are so many things that separate people in...

2011 was a tumultuous year in the Garden. We have gone thru a lot of changes, growing chaotically, organically along the way. Some folks have moved on while others have joined us followers and cultivators and we were fortunate to share some exciting times and provocative adventures along the way. One of these exciting experiences was Yemi Toure’s Midnight Erotica. It was an evening in late summer and a few of the images from Pangea’s UdoU Series were included in an Afrocentric erotica art show featuring paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography and spoken word. Nobella body painted...

One Sunday night I went over to Cafe Circa to check out Salah Ananse’s Afrique Electrique party with special guest Ramon Rawsoul, drummer Lil John Roberts, and House music legend Josh Milan, from Honeycomb Music . Ramon Rawsoul opened up the evening with his Deep House selections, then Lil John started to acompany him on the drums . The birthday boy Salah came on to put his touch on the night . Then Josh Milan came on and took the crowd on a musical journey to make it a memorable night. Well enough of me , lets see the pics enjoy John Crooms “Everybody’s Favorite Photographer” John...

Well it was Labor day weekend here in Atlanta, and there was a bunch of things going on in the city. But if you are a fan of House Music , Labor day means only one thing House In The Park !!! This was the seventh year of House In The Park and as always House In The Park delivered. Ramon Rawsoul put together a really great event that even with the rain people were at the park from early as 7:00 am until well after 8:00 pm . Dj’s Salah Ananse, Kemit , Kai Alce, and Ramon Rawsoul had the pavillion dancing all day long, people were grilling, children were playing and folks were enjoying the vibe...

As we get ready for tonight I am reminded of how much fun I have had with earthSistas over the past few months. Since May, we’ve included images from the events and culture of that cultivate the Garden. From the Malcolm X fest to the Funky Ass Party to House in the Park, we’ve enjoyed ourselves and in many cases, the earthSistas have participated in the occurrences we recorded. A few months ago we posted the captures from the Art on the Rooftop Party sponsored by the artist, John Glover. And everyone enjoyed themselves so much that we are back in the same lofts again, this time inside...

On Sunday evening I went over to Social Resto to check out this months installment of Sunday School. This was a special night because it was Dj Salah Ananse’s birthday party. When I got there Dj LOX was getting the crowd warmed up, and later in his set drummer Lil John Roberts accompanied the vibes. Later on in the evening Salah came on to keep the evenig groovin the Omar Phillips joined Lil John and it was percussion maddness. To sum it up it was a great night, I’m just mad I had to leave early. But enough of me , lets see the pics . ENJOY! John Crooms “Everybody’s Favorite...

Would You Have Your Body Painted at an Art Party AND Would You Want to Paint on a Body ? That was the question we were left with at the end of the set of images from the first part of the Art Part on the Roof! As darkness settled over the city and all of us on the roof at John Glover’s Art Party, folks stepped up to the canvas and painted. Young brothas, cheesed for the camera and worked with the DJ on the music. Periodically, they would cut their eyes over to the earthSistas being airbrushed under the lights. Off in the cut there were spectators who drank, enjoyed the music and curiously...