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Added: Jan 18, 2009
See producer/emcee wonder team Celsius Electronics rock the Michigan Theater Friday, January 16th as they open for Grammy nominated, Bad Boy artist, Janelle Monáe. Joining them are DJ Cataclysmic and the Three Thirty Twos (Carlos "L05" Garcia, Steve Metz, Andrew Wollner). F.O.K.U.S. PRESENTS 2009 MLK SYMPOSIUM STUDENT EVENT FEATURING JANELLE MONÁE FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2009 MICHIGAN THEATER Opening Performances by: Ted Cullinane aka DJ Teddy Ruckspin Langston Kerman Dr. Randy C. Valdez McGee aka R.A.N. facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/group.php?gid=2243150104 Celsius Electronics wsg/ The Three Thirty Twos myspace.com/celsiuselectronics branchoutcollective.blogspot.com Detroit's very own Big Sean (G.O.O.D. Music/Island Def Jam) myspace.com/uknowbigsean Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said that hearing Mahalia Jackson perform a single gospel song was as powerful as ten of his speeches. King believed in the transformative power of music and frequently asked Jackson to perform at his public appearances. F.O.K.U.S. (Fighting Obstacles Knowing Ultimate Success), a student arts organization based in Ann Arbor and New York, shares Dr. King's vision and firmly believes in the arts as a medium for social change. It is in this spirit that F.O.K.U.S. brings emerging artist Janelle Monáe to Ann Arbor as part of the University of Michigan's 23rd annual MLK Symposium. Monáe's distinct blend of imaginative lyrics and futuristic soul grooves has made her an undeniable presence in the current music scene. In spite of not yet releasing a full-length album, Monáe has already garnered a Grammy nomination and praise from some of music's most respected figures. Consider Monáe's performance not only a highlight of the nation's biggest Martin Luther King Symposium, but also a prelude to the Inauguration of President Obama. Forward-thinking artists such as Monáe have embraced Obama's message of hope, and it is reflected in their creative output. Her recent campaign-styled posters featuring the slogan "Imagination Inspires Nations" are proof that Obama's historic victory will continue to resonate in the artistic community. On Friday January 16th, 2009, F.O.K.U.S. invites you to reflect on the legacy of Dr. King, celebrate the Inauguration of Obama, and experience the other-worldly talent that is Janelle Monáe. **************************************** CO-SPONSORED BY: The Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives, The University of Michigan Museum of Art, The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs, MSA-MAC, Ambatana Multicultural Council, the University of Michigan Library, & Arts at Michigan. Thank you to our "Student Org. Marketing Cru" IMMAD IGNITE MAGAZINE Multicultural Greek Council FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2009 MLK SYMPOSIUM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, PLEASE VISIT mlksymposium.umich.edu FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT F.O.K.U.S., PLEASE VISIT onefokus.org/ Special thanks to: F.O.K.U.S. DJ Cataclysmic - myspace.com/djcataclysmic Steve Metz Andrew Wollner Steve Clark - vimeo.com/user1027671 Branch Out Collective - branchoutcollective.blogspot.com Michigan Theater The Aerial Enterprises Inc Sound Guys Our family and friends for coming out to see us!
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