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 Music Arts session - Concert, Station, PBS, NPR and other live mini concert sessions and interviews.

Nujabes ft. MINMI - Shiki No Uta (Instrumental Cover by Ku'on)
"The music of the 2004 anime series Samurai Champloo, created by the studio Manglobe, was produced by a team of four composers drawn from the hip hop musical scene. They were Shinji "Tsutchie" Tsuchida of Shakkazombie, Fat Jon, Nujabes and Force of Nature. The musical direction was chosen by series creator and director Shinichiro Watanabe as part of his planned blending of hip hop culture with the anime's setting in the Edo period, additionally incorporating contributions from guest artists."
Music of Samurai Champloo - Wikipedia

Samurai Champloo Music Record Impression by
FORCE OF NATURE / Nujabes / fat jon - Amazon Music

Samurai Champloo Anime - Amazon Prime

Oxygen for the Ears: "Living Jazz" - is a feature-length (93 min) documentary film about jazz music, its players, its followers, its past and its promising future. Told from the landmark of Washington, D.C., the film shows how jazz history was made and continues to be made in the Capitol today.Link to Official Trailer.
Links: Oxygen for the Ears' website, Facebook and Screenings

Olga Ayala, artist, painter, ceramist and a "Polymer Clay" sculptor. Olga grew up in "El Barrio" in New York City. Her artistic awakening came about one day, while still a child, when she saw her mother draw a "life-like depiction" of Mickey Mouse. Olga has since evolved her talents in many mediums,  but she found her calling in the creation of detailed, "life-like" art using "Polymer Clay".  She sells and shows her work in venues all over the world.   Links: Website, Facebook Etsy and DC Bebop page
Jenne Glover, Artist, Painter and Creator of Abstract Collages.  A native Washingtonian, known throughout the artist community. Jenne has shown in many solo, group, and juried exhibitions. "I want my artwork to engender an emotional response that is uplifting, restorative, and engaging. And, throughout the creative process, I want to stay connected to the child within me." Links: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and DC Bebop page
Helen Willis Photography - Based in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire UK, Hlen has been taking photographs since her childhood. She photographs for a variety of organisations. She also covers craft fairs, after school clubs and talks/lectures to organisations in Staffordshire and Derbyshire and is a member of the local photographic society. She says she loves taking photographs of anything and everything. She enjoys photography and hopes to pursue the craft for many years to come.  Links: Website
Author Joab Stieglitz was born and raised in the Warren, New Jersey. He is an Application Consultant for a software company. He has also worked as a software trainer, a network engineer, a project manager, and a technical writer over his 30 year career. Joab is an avid tabletop RPG player and game master of horror, espionage, fantasy, and science fiction genres, including Call of Cthulhu, Savage Worlds (Mars, Deadlands, Agents of Oblivion, Apocalypse Prevention Inc, Herald: Tesla and Lovecraft, Thrilling Tales, and others), Lamentations of the Flame Princess, Dungeon Crawl Classics, Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (2nd Edition) and Pathfinder. Within the Utgarda Series of pulp adventure novels, Joab has published six books [two trilogy], with his most recent release [#6], in December 2021. The Utgarda Series occurs within Lovecraftian influences set in the 1920’s and 1930’s. He has also written short stories about occult investigators, colonizing Venus, and the Luckiest Woman in the World.  Links: Novels on his website and DC Bebop page.

Leon James Photography, a former native of Washington, DC with many years of experience as a freelance photographer. Leon's photography reflects his views of life through his lens. He specializes in capturing images from nature and the energy of live music performances. He shares some of his experiences through his exhibits and slide shows. Links to his website and Facebook page.

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"Carmen Amara is the owner of Carmen Amara Fitness. Since a very young age, Carmen Amara has been involved in taking care of her body. With an extensive background in all types of dance, she was a cheerleader from elementary school to college and was nominated "Cheerleader of the State" from NCA. Intrigued about gaining knowledge in the proper biomechanics of exercise and eager to learn the fundamentals of sound nutrition, Carmen became a certified fitness trainer with one of the leading schools in the fitness industry, ISSA, and was nominated as "Spotlight Trainer of the Month" in Protraineronline.com, a prestigious online fitness magazine. With a deep interest in health and fitness (and the body and stamina to prove it), she bases her way of life on the Vedantic philosophy in which the goal is a state of self-realization and cosmic consciousness." About Carmen.
FRANKY J CO BLOG - Seasoned in the fashion world by working in the industry for over 13 years. She has also interned with professionals in the industry to learn the best practices to incorporate in her own way. Styles clients from the ages of 21 up to 60 years old; both men and women. DJ-ing, she's had the chance to spin at places such as Carnegie Institute, Dirty Goose, Velvet Lounge, and Wicked Bloom just to name a few. Franky hopes you follow along or even work with her in some form or fashion. She'll try to stay in the mix with her blog posts. FRANKY J CO BLOG
Kala Brand Music Co.   -   Beginner to Legend...
As the most recognizable and trusted name in ukulele, Kala has more unique models to choose from than any other brand in the world! Musical icons across genres choose to play Kala instruments—Twenty One Pilots, Vance Joy, and Prince’s former bassist, Nik West, to name a few. Kala is the place where countless players got their start—from beginner to legend. Kala Brand Music Co.
Jazz Center Bellingham - Jazz Center of Bellingham enriches and inspires our community through Jazz, a celebration of humanity, by providing affordable programs—educating and mentoring aspiring musicians, and presenting the best regional, national, and international artists. Jazz matters. Jazz Center of Bellingham was founded in 2016, is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and education charitable organization in the state of Washington. Website

The Jazz Academy of Music - is a non-profit 501c3 organization, established in 2002, is a manifestation of a longtime dream of Paul Carr, its Music Director, to extend the music education opportunities afforded him, as an inner city youth, to others. The Jazz Academy programs draw from and build upon the disciplines of music education Paul experienced in his youth. Website

The Jazz Academy - Paul Carr's DC-Based Music Education Program


Loudoun Jazz Society - exists to enhance the quality of life in Loudoun County through local support, promotion, and sponsorship of jazz music. Loudoun Jazz Society is an official chapter of the Jazz Education Network. The society has collected recordings made by members of the LJS on their Spotify playlist. They host a monthly jam session at ChefScape in the Village at Leesburg.  Link:: LoudounJazzSociety.org
Electrify Your Strings! (EYS) - is a multi-tiered program designed to supplement and enhance your regular music curriculum. This is a unique opportunity to partner with a world-renowned artist such as Mark Wood and students are sure to benefit from the inspiring and motivational techniques he has developed through years of research and experience. 
Links:: Wood Violins and ?Electrify Your Strings!?
The Jazz Vocal Workshop - is designed to help vocalists explore the art of vocal jazz. Of course, this includes choosing and working on repertoire; but, crucially, it also means studying the ways in which jazz singing differs from singing in other contexts (classical, theater, pop / rock, etc.). In large part, this means learning about jazz rhythm and improvisation. Focusing heavily on internalizing the time feel of jazz and developing your ear; i.e., improving your ability to hear and replicate both pitches and rhythms in real time. Website
The Spice Hut, is a Bellingham WA, family owned and operated business established to supply Whatcom County residents with the finest selection of fresh, quality spices and premium loose leaf teas from around the world. They offer over 175 loose leaf tea varieties and over a hundred whole spices and herbs. Their spiced teas are mixed and infused with the highest quality 100% natural flavorings, and their spices and blends are both ground and packaged to order. Website: The Spice Hut
A Lot of Flowers, located at 1011 Harris Avenue in Bellingham, WA, was a Fairhaven district landmark for many years, in their old location across from the Fairhaven Fish and Chips bus on 11th and Harris in Fairhaven, in a "beautiful little wooden shack." However, modernization forced change. Now they are excited to move into their new shop, which is "drastically different: modern, airy, with running water! Much less outdoor garden space," but they have managed to keep the same "wonderful shop vibe that had their customers coming back for years and years." Stop by their new shop, on 11th Ave, still (somewhat) across from the Fish-n-chips bus. A Lot of Flowers
Reverbnation - "is the leading online music marketing platform used by over 500,000 artists, managers, record labels, and venues to grow their reach, influence, and business across the internet. ReverbNation.com provides free and affordable solutions to individual artists and the music industry professionals that support them in the areas of web promotion, fan-relationship management, digital distribution, social-media marketing, direct-to-fan e-commerce, fan-behavior measurement, sentiment tracking, web-site hosting, and concert booking and promotion. " Website: Reverbnation.com

Beginner Guitar HQ is an authority guitar site painstakingly created by a group of dedicated guitarists. Our mission is to be the only resource you need to go from complete beginner to guitar pro. Here you will find everything you need to know including guitar lessons, instructional videos, news, guitar reviews and more. " Link to: Website

Melody Access At ‘Melody Access’, discuss musical instruments. For different types of music, there are several kinds of instruments and products available in the market. Having to go through all these is a daunting task. So, we are here to act as a guide for you." Link to: Website

QEW Publishing "is an independent imprint that creates, produces, and publishes comics, novels, screenplays, and speculative project proposals for submissions. Its primary hallmark is the support and promotion of the entertainment arts. QEW (pronounced "Q") stands for Quality Entertainment Works. Writing, editing, illustration, filmmaking, animation, acting, and modeling comprise the current strata of diverse interests inspiring the creation and production of many of its properties. Writer and owner, Quenton Shaw, established QEW Publishing in May 2003. " Website: QEW Publishing and Facebook

Dark Horse Comics    "Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, behind the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals, Dark Horse Comics has grown to become the third-largest comics publisher in the United States and is acclaimed internationally for the quality and diversity of its line." Website: Dark Horse Comics

Evil Hat Productions   believes that passion makes the best games. It is this passion for gaming that raised Fate to its current acclaimed position in the independent RPG community. Fate can be used to build the best kinds of role-playing experiences ? full of laughter, story-telling, and memorable moments. The main members of Evil Hat Productions are Rob Donoghue, Fred Hicks, Lydia Leong, Leonard Balsera, and Chad Underkoffler. Others such as Cam Banks ?guest star? from time to time.

Elena Crusoe of Elena Design Studio, creates fine artistic jewelry and accessories that are works of wearable art. Elena Crusoe transforms an array of gemstones into works of wearable art that reflect a universal view of style, beauty, elegance and womanhood. 
Website: Elena Design Studio

Creating Fine Artistic Jewelry for Women of Style.

Eddie Hernandez/The Groove Merchant - Has been in the Music industry since 1980, He put himself through college by playing the Hammond Organ throughout Southern California metro. Since 2001 he owns and operates his own production company called Groove Merchant Northwest in the Pacific Northwest. FOH mixing is his favorite part of the operation and enjoys mixing on his Midas board, "Midas sounds better than anything else I've tried". Eddie has worked with some real talent from throughout the world ex... Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Soulive, Dumpstaphunk, Trombone Shorty, Inner Circle, Booker T, etc.... just to name a few. Website: Groove Merchant Northwest.
JETPACK COMICS, 37 North Main Street, Rochester, NH.  A shop for and by gamers and comic enthusiasts!  "Jetpack Comics is the inland seacoasts most well stocked comic and game store with a fair mix of toys and pop-culture fun.  Jetpack Comics is a store run by immature fools but we always have fun and we'll try to make sure you have fun, too." Website: JETPACK COMICS
AMANO, located at 7034 Carroll Avenue in Old Town Takoma Park (301-270-1140), is a woman's boutique specializing in unique and affordable clothing, jewelry, gifts & accessories, as well as a complete selection of comfort footwear. It is one stop shopping for all your clothing needs. Website: amano.
The Quill and Brush was established in 1976 as an outgrowth of a part-time business run by Allen and Patricia Ahearn who started collecting and cataloging books in the early 1960s. The Quill & Brush specializes in first editions of literature, mystery/detective fiction and poetry, as well as collectible books in all fields. The firm's stock of over 15,000 titles focuses mainly on books published from the middle of the 19th century to the present. Website: Quill and Brush.
Lee's Flower & Card Shop - Established in 1945, is a family owned business, which has served the Washington metropolitan community for more than 50 years.  With a highly skilled floral design team, using only the freshest flowers, Lee's creates stunning arrangements in traditional and contemporary styles. 
Link to: Lee's Website
Busboys and Poets is operated by Teaching for Change, is Washington DC's newest source of books and films that encourage children and adults to question, challenge and re-think the world beyond the headlines. Website: BUSBOYS AND POETS
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