Audiopharmacy Prescriptions is a San Francisco-based international art collective featuring eclectic musicians, dancers, DJ/producers, photographers, writers, activists, & event organizers. With members residing world-wide, each artist brings a unique view of consciousness, empowerment, & respect for life in their art. We are a bridge that nurtures cross-cultural projects & friendships providing visual & audio healing geared to soothe the senses and feed the soul.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
AUDIO/VISUAL PRESCRIPTION: YAAM BERLIN by Kalishakti
Kalishakti- The director/filmer/editor of this video, has always been an amazingly lovable person. Over the years, her passion for filmaking has evolved into a level of artistic professionalism that I am proud to know. The YAAM, Berlin, is also a place that sits close to my hear. I've always felt that it's sort of parallel to the positive vibes that the Audiopharmacy Collective tends to bring to table. It is also one of the Audiopharmacy band's favorite places to perform when we're on our annual Euro-tour. Big ups to the owners- Ortwin and Leah for creating such a beautiful platform for community and the arts. Since our first time playing there (2003?), Audiopharmacy has been inspired to build something like this in SF. Unfortunately the land, weather, and resources are just not crackin here...plan B- Visit Berlin and experience the YAAM for yourselves. Let em know Auidopharmacy sent you and you may get a free coconut juice! Enuff chit chat, check the video about the YAAM that Kalishakti cooked up feat. Members of the Phamily: Martin Travers (muralist) and Dj Werd (DJ/Producer). Luv these folks!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Poetry Prescription: A Multicultural Generation
Us young people ain't no fools
you can't pass down your racist views
onto a multicultural generation
we're connecting the dots on your corporate puzzle of oppression
Setting up shops in other countries
to extract cheap labor
while people here lose jobs & shelter
rents getting higher
it's called gentrification
and it's not the solution to the low wages that kept us poor in the first place!
That's what Che Guevara realized & why he rejected a money-hungry system
that only make the rich richer and the poor poorer
How can you condemn a country that offers free education & health care,
meaning regardless of your financial situation?
Mainstream media distorted to portray rebels negatively
just like they cast young people of color as mostly gangsters, drug dealers, and/or lazy
I'm TIRED of all the lies, corruption, and brainwashing
infatuations to conquer the moon ain't no different
than economic schemes to control hoods & countries all over the globe!
but our dedication only grows
when we get arrested for demanding less jails and better schools
when parents are forever working
yet getting paid barely enough to cover rent and food
But our voices will not be silenced!
Our cultures will resist being commercialized!
You cannot fool a multicultural generation!
you can't pass down your racist views
onto a multicultural generation
we're connecting the dots on your corporate puzzle of oppression
Setting up shops in other countries
to extract cheap labor
while people here lose jobs & shelter
rents getting higher
it's called gentrification
and it's not the solution to the low wages that kept us poor in the first place!
That's what Che Guevara realized & why he rejected a money-hungry system
that only make the rich richer and the poor poorer
How can you condemn a country that offers free education & health care,
meaning regardless of your financial situation?
Mainstream media distorted to portray rebels negatively
just like they cast young people of color as mostly gangsters, drug dealers, and/or lazy
I'm TIRED of all the lies, corruption, and brainwashing
infatuations to conquer the moon ain't no different
than economic schemes to control hoods & countries all over the globe!
but our dedication only grows
when we get arrested for demanding less jails and better schools
when parents are forever working
yet getting paid barely enough to cover rent and food
But our voices will not be silenced!
Our cultures will resist being commercialized!
You cannot fool a multicultural generation!
SLIDESHOW: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS GATHERINGS
The annual Audiopharmacy Hallow's eve / Dia de los Muertos party was a huge success. Much gratitude to all who pitched in their 2 Sense. Here's an amazing slideshow capturing only a glimpse of all the gud vibes passing thru the StudioBT open photo booth at the event. Nothing beats the real thing tho. Big ups to Tashia and Jameson for the photo below by the way...priceless. Shouts to Bush-t for the camera work. Peace.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21113748@N07/sets/72157625352487006/show/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21113748@N07/sets/72157625352487006/show/
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
AUDIO/VISUAL PRESCRIPTION: Keepyahjoy's "POWER STRUGGLE" i-fficial trailer
BIG UPS!! PoWeR StRuGgLe..KeEpYaHjOy...
by Gregg Green
my good friend keepyahjoyamong many other things
bass player for west coast crew audiopharmacy
is doing his thing
like he has been for a while
as one of the most gifted
even keeled and beautiful spirits i have the pleasure to know
he to me is a constant proof positive and reminder
of what it means to do one's own thing..
he walks alone
marching
to the beat of his drum
literally..
for years now i've known him to follow a passion for playing bucket drums
on the streets of vienna to the streets of brooklyn
san fran to berlin..
both intriguing and mesmorizing crowds at the same time..
related to this same topic
he has put together a movie with some of his companions
among whom i am glad to say i belong
and i am humbled that he chose one of my songs for the soundtrack of the flick..
please enjoy the promo trailer
released by the fam at the pharm..
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
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