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Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble “Drips/Take Notice” feat Flying Lotus from Miguel Atwood-Ferguson on Vimeo.

Please put aside 13 minutes to watch this beautiful orchestral performance of “Drips/Take Notice” (Flying Lotus/J-Dilla) by the Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble.  The full track is also available for free download here.

courtesy of Greg The Dude

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Sights & Sounds: Makossa Oakland

If you follow us on Twitter you probably already know about our go-to weekend get downs.  Amongst our list of faves is Makossa, an Afro-beat, salsa, soul, and funk party brought to you by the Latin Soul Brothers [Joe Quixx (Oakland Faders); Wonway Posibul (D2S/ Thinkbeat Radio); and Sivan (TRU Soul)]

This Tuesday, Makossa celebrates their homecoming in Oakland as they make their debut at Era Art Bar and Lounge.  The brief Summer hiatus is over and the party is back in full effect every Tuesday at 9PM.

We’ll have MADE giveaways for the ladies so make sure to get there early to claim your goods.

In the meantime get yourself excited for Tuesday’s festivities and take a listen to DJ Wonway Posibul’s classic Makossa mix.  Enjoy!

Wonway | Makossa Classics Vol. 1 by The Mint Collective

Makossa, Oakland
Era Art Bar & Lounge
19 Grand Avenue
Oakland, CA
9pm (except 2nd Tuesdays, 11pm)
NO COVER

-Live drumming
-Live art by Ashley K. Arnold
-Live silk screening
-Latin Soul Food plates
-giveaways courtesy of MADE Jewelry

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MADE For Fashion: Military Trends for the Fall

It may still be Summer but Fall is right around the corner bringing us new trends for the season. Fall 2010 is said to be all about Military inspired pieces. This means slim fitted cargo pants, belted coats, utility dresses, olive toned material, and our favorite…the marching jacket.
Luckily, you don’t have [...]

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Sights and Sounds: Aaliyah

Today marks the day of what would have been Aaliyah “Baby Girl’s” 31st birthday.  We all know her jams “Back and Fourth” ,  “One In A Million” ,  “Try Again” “Rock The Boat” and the list goes on.  To some of us Aaliyah is the sound of our youth, the sound of a time when [...]

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MADE for Design: NYIGF Summer Edition

We got an inside look at this past week’s New York International Gift Fair held twice a year at the jinormous glass structure that is the Javitz Center. The show takes up the entire multilevel center which spans 4 blocks, as well as Pier 94. Amongst the 2,700 exhibitors you’ll find everything from furniture and [...]

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MADE in SF Episode 3: SF Indie Fashion

MADE in SF Episode Three features fashion writer extraordinaire, Lorraine Sanders of SF Indie Fashion. Lorraine is a San Francisco writer, reporter, blogger, copywriter, and media consultant who just can’t get enough indie fashion.
Lorraine is a blogging queen and writes for heavyweights like 7×7.com, The San Francisco Chronicle, Daily Candy, BUST magazine, and Kayak.com. In [...]