Gale Jackson & The A-Line - a journal of progressive thought

It is with great joy that I present to you poet Gale P. Jackson whose work, "for Meena by the sea" is featured in the recent double-issue of the journal, "The A-line Arts in the 21st Century." https://alinejournal.com/

It is an honor to have my piece "Zabeth" (below) featured alongside such a gifted and accomplished poet.  I invite you to take a read: https://alinejournal.com/convergence/for-meena-by-the-sea/

Artist: Sheila Anozier
Acrylic on canvas

By the way, Gale Jackson is a poet, storyteller, writer and teaching artist. She is author of the books Suite for Mozambique (IKON Press, 2006), MeDea (Glad Day, 2001),  Bridge Suite: Narrative Poems (Storm Imprints, 1998), Khoisan Tale of Beginnings & Ends (Storm Imprints, 1998), and We Stand Our Ground (IKON Press, 1988), a collaborative work with Kimiko Hahn and Susan Sherman. She also co-edited The Art Against Apartheid Anthology. Her work appears in numerous anthologies and publications, including Callalou, African American Review, Artist and Influence, and Essence. She has received a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship for her work in griot traditions, worked for many years in university, public and community education, and as a lecturer, performer, researcher and librarian.

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Performing ...Sheila Anozier (voice), Rufus Cappadocia (cello)

Performing "Mesi Bondye" 

The Spirit of Spring by RaSa at Assemblage

Gia aka Thunbergia Mysorensis

Artist: Sheila Anozier
Watercolor on paper (9x6")

Second Sundays at Pioneer Works

I am back performing at Pioneer Works for their "Second Sundays" event on Nov. 11. 

It is also the close of their exquisite exhibit: "Pòtoprens: The Urban Artists of Port-au-Prince"

Photo by Troy D. Peart

Haitian-American multidisciplinary artist Sheila Anozier combines dancing, singing, drumming, and visual art in an evening of Caribbean Dance & Polyrhythms on the North Hall Stage.  The program is co-curated with Haiti Cultural Exchange.

check out the program for the day: 
https://pioneerworks.org/programs/second-sundays-november-2018/

Swing by if you can:
4 -9 p.m  (my set starts at 7 p.m.) 
Pioneer Works
159 Pioneer Street
Red Hook, Brooklyn 

Accompanying me on drums this time around is Tiga Jean-Baptist.

Performing at Pioneer Works

Haiti Cultural Exchange and Pioneer Works dedicate a night to Haitian Vodou and the ancestral dead with a Fèt Gede.

Live D J sets by Val Inc. and D J Sabine, performances by Sheila Anozier and Okai, and  Jean-Daniel Lafontant.

7 p.m. @ Pioneer Works

159 Pioneer Street, Brooklyn, NY

Take F or G trains to Smith-9th Street Station,  B61 bus to King Street stop.   Or take the NYC Ferry from South Brooklyn (SBK) to Red Hook/Atlantic Basin.

Free! $10 suggested donation

Click here to RSVP.

kreyolwoman greeting cards!

A new set of kreyolwoman cards now available for sale!

email me at kreyolwoman@gmail.com

Artwork by Sheila Anozier

Blank on the inside to add your own personal touch.

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Site Specific - Dance Without Walls

Onè, Respè

Check out an article/interview with Site Specific:
https://site-specific.dance/

Photo: Troy D. Peart

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Haitian Roots House Music

It's here!! "Lwa Nan Dlo" with me on vocals!

to purchase:
http://oyasound.com/mache/

About the album:
"Lwa Nan Dlo" is the 2nd release on Oyasound produced by Sabine Blaizin and Okai Musik. Building on the momentum of the 1st release "Rekòlte", Oyasound is committed to bringing you the best of Haitian Roots & House music. Vocalist and dancer Sheila Anozier join this project with a beautiful tribute to Vodou water spirits who protect, heal, and guide us. Omar Little contributes the trumpet to enhance the climax of the tide. The fluidity of this track will definitely cause a wave on the dancefloor!

Onè, Respè - a concert

Artwork: Sheila Anozier
Flyer Design: Kim Meijer

Come and enjoy the singing of Vwa Zansèt .... as we raise our voices in honor and respect of the Ancestors!  

Friday,  June 15,  &  Saturday,  June 16 @ South Oxford Space - 138 South Oxford Street in Brooklyn, NY.  8 p.m. sharp.  $15

Featuring: 

Sheila Anozier 

Belinda Becker

Domenica Bucalo

Gale Jackson

Pat Hall

MarQuerite Hamden

Kim Meijer

Pam Patrick

Marie Phillippeaux

Julia Rybak

Look forward to singing for you.

kreyolwoman inspired - a series

Marquerite Hamden - She is the epitome of "Black Girl Magic" &  Co-Owner/designer of Ecowrist (Ecowrist.com).  Meet her in person . . . Brooklyn. . . 2018 Dance Africa street bazaar.  Side note: Girlfriend can cook!  If you told me she literally got up on the stove and put her foot in it . . . I'd gladly devour every morsel.

Marquerite is sporting "The Wooden Aviator" sunglasses,
and "The Earth" watch in copper & Guayancan wood.

Check out Marquerite on:
Website: www.ecowrist.com
Instagram: @ecowristwatches
Facebook: Marquerite Hamden

kreyolwoman inspired - a series

Belinda Becker - She is a DJ extraordinaire.  Yes...her sets will save your life and they may even save your soul.  Think I'm biased because she's my dance wife . . . well click below and check out what The New York Times has to say:  https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/30/opinion/sunday/dj-save-your-life.html

DJ Belinda spinning at Skylark Bar in Manhattan
Photo: Chad Batka for The New York Times

Check out Belinda on:
Instagram: @yardgyal
Facebook: Belinda Becker

kreyolwoman inspired - a series

Domenica Bucalo - She is my sister from another mother and artist extraordinaire.   Check out a piece from her "Girls Will Be Girls" series (A work in progress). 

Artist: Domenica Bucalo
Pencil on paper

Check out other works from Domenica 
Website: www.domenicabucalo.com
Instagram: @domenica.bucalo
Facebook: Domenica Bucalo

Bathelemy

Artist: Sheila Anozier
Collage - Mixed Media

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Lora

Artist: Sheila Anozier
Collage - Mixed Media

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5x7 Blank Folded Greeting Cards

For Sale!... Folded greeting cards (5" x 7") w/envelopes.  Matte finish .  Blank inside to add your personal touch and for any occasion .  
An assorted set of 4 include: 
"La Siren/Balen" 
"Tap Tap"
"Tanbou" 
"Tanbou Rada"

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