Benefit for Afghanistan’s Children of War w/ Immortal Technique & Ras Ceylon

live on stage:

IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE
Chino XL (just added!)
Hassan Salaam
Da Circle
Ras Ceylon

Hosted by:
Mystic (Just added!)

On Thursday, November 20, revolutionary and powerhouse independent rapper, Immortal Technique, will perform live on stage at DNA Lounge, returning to the Bay to raise funds for a badly needed orphanage and medical center in war torn Afghanistan. Known for his fiery assaults on corruption, racism, classism and oppression, Technique has also garnered a reputation for backing his politics with action, historical context and personal responsibility.

Working closely with human rights advocacy organization, Omeid International, Tech’s performance raises funds earmarked for developing the Amin institute in Kabul where some of the two million orphaned and 60,000 homeless children of Afghanistan will receive full scale rehabilitation from the devastating effects of war. The Institute, which is set to begin operating in March 2009, will provide safe housing, education, medical and psychological care and some sense of hope to twenty of these displaced children.

Wars and other conflicts, regardless of their political meaning or benefit always leave in their wake a devastating trail of destitution and hopelessness, especially for children. These young survivors have no politics. They have neither desire for property, prestige or domination over others; rather simply they struggle only to see another day. These orphaned souls face the dangers of hunger and disease along with the constant threats endemic to failed states in the third world, including extremists, human and opium traffickers and other such predators who tak advantage of these helpless children.

The Institute will be a beacon of goodwill in a place that has seen so much negativity and pain, giving many a chance at a real future that otherwise would be incredibly bleak. Real lives will be changed as they are shown what the determination and willingness of compassion can accomplish.

On Thursday, the world’s premier Revolutionary MC will take over the DNA stage, lucidly exposing and attacking injustice with his rhymes and doing even more with financial support. Besides just doing the benefit show Immortal Technique is pledging $10,000 of his own money and traveling to the war torn heartland of Afghanistan to assure the final stages of construction are completed. It will be an opportunity to come and join in before his departure. Be empowered, enlightened, inspired, impassioned and involved in changing and improving the global community. Bay Area and New York members of Technique’s crew will fill opening slots. Doors are at 8:30, show at 9:30. Tickets are $19 in advance and $22 at the door. All ages may attend.

GET $19 ADVANCE TICKETS AT:
http://www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2008/11.html#20

Ras Ceylon’s Album Scientific Non-Fiction Listening Party in SF

Scientific/Non-Fiction album listening Party @ Laszlo’s

Appearances & Performances by:
RAS CEYLON
EAST BAY POLITIX
TAJAI and other members of Hiero

Hip Hop, Soul, R&B and Reggae spun by:
DJ SEAN GERMAINE
DJ KLEAN KUT

Time and Place

Start Time:	Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 9:00pm
End Time:	Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 2:00am
Location:	Laszlo’s
Street:	2526 Mission Street (between 21st & 22nd Street)
City/Town:	San Francisco, CA
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Contact Info

Phone:	4154010810
Email:	laszlobar.com / rasceylon@gmail.com

Betta B Ready Video Featured Placements

Ras Ceylon’s video Betta B Ready has been getting posted on a lot of great websites.  While reviews storm in about his video and album “Scientific Non-Fiction” as being a Master Piece and a Hip-Hop Classic that everyone should have in there collection.  You can find his video posted at: HipHopRuckus.com, HipHopScholar.net, Blastro.com, AOL.com, MuchMusic.com, CMCTV.com, Singingfool.com, Zimbio.com, HHDB.com & PopStar.com to name just a few!  It will also soon be added to these media websites as well: Allhiphop.com, Ballerstatus.com, Dubcnn.com, Smokingsection.net, Sixshot.com, Yoraps.com, UrbanNetwork.com & Hiphopdx.com.  

Stay tuned in for Ras Ceylon’s Betta B Ready Video Log & Freestyle 101 to be coming very soon. You will be able to see video of Ras interacting with the streets and discussing important topics and asking them what are they doing to “B Ready”?  You will also get to see Ras showcase his lyrical skills and watch him freestyle live at shows, studios or even battles on the streets.

Ras Ceylon video gettin’ play.

Ras Ceylon’s new video “BETTA B READY” has been picked up by several indie video shows across the country like the “CHECK IT OUT!” show in Santa Barbara. Reports of plays in New York, Detroit, Chicago and Texas have also come in.

Be sure to request “BETTA B READY” by “Ras Ceylon”.
BETTA B READY (you tube)

The Hip Hop Village Interviews - Ras Ceylon

Check out this interview with Ras Ceylon.

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