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Ong-king Arts Center - Theatre, Dance, Music, Poetry Performances

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Entertainment Advertisment
Date
Friday - 6/1/2007
Time
9pm-2AM
Location
Ong King Arts Center
184 N. King St. (near River Street)
Honolulu, HI 96816
Contact:
Jonathan @808-306-7823
See/Cristian ellauri 808 428-3233
Cost
$10.00
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At 9:15 our live performances begin with the return of SEGUYN and his Sun Drum Village Ensemble followed by two local dance troops; Giinko Marischino and Brena Rose featuring the Opu dance crew. Giinko Marschino which has become a First Friday staple at Ong King never ceases to amaze with their innovative combination of neo-modern dance and Japanese Butoh. Brena Rose (Ong King’s bellydance instructor) will collaborate with members of the Quadraphonix.
Our headline band will be local Ska, reggae band BLACK SQUARE who is sure to get the place dancing. Rounding out the night is local funk band the Quadraphonix which needs no introduction.
The night will also include a performance by Hawaii Underground Theatre Collective (HUTC) and the award winning Youth Speaks.

Performances Bios:

SEGUYN
Master Drummer Seguyn is a world renowned percussionist who has been playing on the international scene since 1960.Ê His innovative style which includes African, Caribbean, and Latin American make him one of the most unique drummers to perform in Hawaii.Ê Seguyn has played with various artists and performers to include:Ê Don Alias, Van Morrison, Miroslav Bitous, Zachary Richards (Cajun musician) and legendary African masters Olatunji,Ê DouDouNdiaye Rose, and Hawaii's own Taiko master drummer Kenny Endo.Ê His most notable contribution to the Hawaii drum scene was the explosive performances of the Sun Drum Village Djembe Ensemble.Ê Don't miss Sequyn's last performance here in Honolulu as he is set to return to his home in Canada.

Black Square
Black Square has been one of the most steadily evolving and exciting bands on Oahu over the last four years. They started as a trio in the underground 808 scene, gigging extensively and honing their sound.Ê Adding a horn section in 2004 has furthered their musical evolvement while they retaining their social focus. The band has incorporated their diverse influences, ranging from reggae to ska to punk, and produced a sound unique to them. Josh86’s superior songwriting talent has lead the band towards growing recognition. The release of their second cd this winter, “One Glass of Water” coincided with their first mainland tour. The album features songs covering such diverse concerns as teenage homelessness, globalization, militarization, and the Japanese internment camps during WWII. The band is going to the mainland again this summer and will being work on their third album shortly. Black Square currently consists of Josh86 on guitar, Nick Danger on Bass, Little Brian Kim on drums, T.R. on sax, and G-Bone on the T-bone, and Babyface McEvan on tenor sax.Ê

GIINKO MARISCHINOÊ
Creative visionary Malia Oliver has been trained extensively in various forms of creative dance with an emphasis on the meditative form of dance from Japan called Butoh. Her experience with Iona Dance company and various other companies from L.A. and San Francisco. Malia brings her directing experience to Giinko Marischino. Giinko’s style includes a combination of modern dance, comedy and eclectic visions.
Brena Rose and Opu Dance Crew
Brena Rose has been teaching bellydance at Ong King for over a year, she has extensive training in bellydance and modern jazz. A former member of Shakti dance Brena has formed her own dance ensemble which features combinations of bellydance with aspects of street dancing.
SEGUYN and his Sun Drum Village Ensemble followed by two local dance troops; Giinko Marischino and Brena Rose featuring the Opu dance crew.

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