http://www.dogonvillage.com Connecting the Black Diaspora with news, politics, and issues important to African-Americans Fri, 10 May 2013 16:19:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.dogonvillage.com/2013/04/bassist-anthony-crawford-fuses-musical-genres-with-urban-jazz-my-story-release/ http://www.dogonvillage.com/2013/04/bassist-anthony-crawford-fuses-musical-genres-with-urban-jazz-my-story-release/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:25:23 +0000 villagechief http://www.dogonvillage.com/?p=3747 Los Angeles – One might easily contend that bassist Anthony Crawford has music flowing through his veins instead of blood. When you take into consideration that his dad is the noted funk and rock drummer Hubert “H bomb” Crawford, who has played with greats like James Brown, Cyndi Lauper and Mother’s Finest, and his uncle [...]]]> http://www.dogonvillage.com/2013/04/bassist-anthony-crawford-fuses-musical-genres-with-urban-jazz-my-story-release/feed/ 0 http://www.dogonvillage.com/2013/03/nationally-syndicated-radio-host-michael-baisden-bids-farewell-to-radio/ http://www.dogonvillage.com/2013/03/nationally-syndicated-radio-host-michael-baisden-bids-farewell-to-radio/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:13:52 +0000 villagechief http://www.dogonvillage.com/?p=3716 Dallas – Nationally syndicated radio personality Michael Baisden announced a hiatus from his radio show today on his Facebook page this morning that will begin on April 1, 2013. Baisden, who commands a daily audience of over seven million listeners, states he is unable to discuss the particulars but concluded that a deal could not [...]]]> http://www.dogonvillage.com/2013/03/nationally-syndicated-radio-host-michael-baisden-bids-farewell-to-radio/feed/ 0 http://www.dogonvillage.com/2013/03/the-harlem-shake-gets-shook-with-dama-tequila-at-heather-wests-luscious-maven-pole-dance-studio/ http://www.dogonvillage.com/2013/03/the-harlem-shake-gets-shook-with-dama-tequila-at-heather-wests-luscious-maven-pole-dance-studio/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:11:12 +0000 villagechief http://www.dogonvillage.com/?p=3699 North Hollywood, CA – The luscious mavens at Heather West’s Luscious Maven Pole Dance Studio took to the poles and shook up their own version of the viral dance craze, The Harlem Shake. The performance took place inside the dance studio after a recent open house gathering. Participants included instructors, students and well wishers who [...]]]> http://www.dogonvillage.com/2013/03/the-harlem-shake-gets-shook-with-dama-tequila-at-heather-wests-luscious-maven-pole-dance-studio/feed/ 0 http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/12/former-high-ranking-member-of-the-gangster-disciples-harold-noonie-g-ward-drops-new-book-and-re-releases-dvd-narrated-by-kanye-west-and-common/ http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/12/former-high-ranking-member-of-the-gangster-disciples-harold-noonie-g-ward-drops-new-book-and-re-releases-dvd-narrated-by-kanye-west-and-common/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:53:48 +0000 villagechief http://www.dogonvillage.com/?p=3666 Chicago – As street gang violence in Chicago rages out of control, law keepers and politicians continue to toil with solutions. A generational saga, not many can relate to the back-story causes that rest at the root of this very tragic dilemma. With history dating as far back to the influence of the original gangster [...]]]> http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/12/former-high-ranking-member-of-the-gangster-disciples-harold-noonie-g-ward-drops-new-book-and-re-releases-dvd-narrated-by-kanye-west-and-common/feed/ 0 http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/10/vivica-a-fox-lends-her-voice-to-help-get-out-the-vote/ http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/10/vivica-a-fox-lends-her-voice-to-help-get-out-the-vote/#comments Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:09:35 +0000 villagechief http://www.dogonvillage.com/?p=3623 Actress, producer and businesswoman Vivica A. Fox is helping to urge people to get out and vote early or on Election Day. The Hollywood actress, known for her beauty and style, wanted to do her part to help motivate the community to vote. The recordings are being used as radio PSAs and ROBO calls to [...]]]> http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/10/vivica-a-fox-lends-her-voice-to-help-get-out-the-vote/feed/ 0 http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/10/third-annual-bronzelens-film-festival-to-take-place-november-8-11-2012/ http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/10/third-annual-bronzelens-film-festival-to-take-place-november-8-11-2012/#comments Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:09:00 +0000 villagechief http://www.dogonvillage.com/?p=3607 Atlanta – Now in its third year, the BronzeLens Film Festival (BronzeLens) continues to be one the nation’s most anticipated film festival events. The festival takes place November 8-11, 2012 and will offer content for filmmakers, industry professionals, students and the general public. Attendees may choose from a variety of BronzeLens expert signature panels, workshops, [...]]]> http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/10/third-annual-bronzelens-film-festival-to-take-place-november-8-11-2012/feed/ 0 http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/09/new-solo-recording-artist-jey-gibbs-wants-to-touch-yo-body-with-debut-single-release/ http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/09/new-solo-recording-artist-jey-gibbs-wants-to-touch-yo-body-with-debut-single-release/#comments Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:52:51 +0000 villagechief http://www.dogonvillage.com/?p=3572 Brooklyn, NY – When Jey Gibbs stepped foot on the stage of the legendary “Showtime at the Apollo,” and opened his mouth, he was only 13, but he knew destiny was calling out to him. Singing since the age of four, the young artist was blessed with a gift that made the adults around him [...]]]> http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/09/new-solo-recording-artist-jey-gibbs-wants-to-touch-yo-body-with-debut-single-release/feed/ 0 http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/09/a-m-x-and-bobby-debarge-jr-collaboration-one-and-only-deluxe-edition-makes-itunes-hot-tracks/ http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/09/a-m-x-and-bobby-debarge-jr-collaboration-one-and-only-deluxe-edition-makes-itunes-hot-tracks/#comments Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:44:01 +0000 villagechief http://www.dogonvillage.com/?p=3569 Hollywood, CA – What happens when you put two musical forces together to collaborate on a hot single? Well in the case of emerging pop/R&B artist A.M.X. and heir to the Debarge throne, Bobby DeBarge Jr. – the answer is “One and Only (Deluxe Edition).” Written and produced by A.M.X. and performed by Bobby DeBarge, [...]]]> http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/09/a-m-x-and-bobby-debarge-jr-collaboration-one-and-only-deluxe-edition-makes-itunes-hot-tracks/feed/ 0 http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/09/hair-stylist-to-the-stars-dr-boogie-says-hold-it-with-new-all-natural-product-line/ http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/09/hair-stylist-to-the-stars-dr-boogie-says-hold-it-with-new-all-natural-product-line/#comments Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:07:24 +0000 villagechief http://www.dogonvillage.com/?p=3575 Hollywood, CA – Celebrity hair stylist Dr. Boogie is well known for getting his “mane” business on. With a reputation for teasing the tresses of Hollywood’s finest, including Vivica Fox, Debbie Allen, Kym Whitley and even VH1′s “Love and Hip Hop Atlanta’s” own Mimi Faust, the hair doctor is now offering his branded prescription to [...]]]> http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/09/hair-stylist-to-the-stars-dr-boogie-says-hold-it-with-new-all-natural-product-line/feed/ 0 http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/09/following-his-debut-single-featuring-snoop-dogg-poprb-sensation-a-m-x-boasts-we-can-do-whatever-with-next-release/ http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/09/following-his-debut-single-featuring-snoop-dogg-poprb-sensation-a-m-x-boasts-we-can-do-whatever-with-next-release/#comments Sat, 08 Sep 2012 19:05:14 +0000 villagechief http://www.dogonvillage.com/?p=3550 Hollywood, CA – When new pop/R&B sensation Andre Mieux aka A.M.X. boasts “We Can Do Whatever” in the hook of his latest single release, he means it! Unleashing the track on the heels of his debut “You Made Me Change My Number,” which featured none other than rap icon Snoop Dogg, A.M.X. spits game with [...]]]> http://www.dogonvillage.com/2012/09/following-his-debut-single-featuring-snoop-dogg-poprb-sensation-a-m-x-boasts-we-can-do-whatever-with-next-release/feed/ 0