2012 Northwest Folklife Festival: Full Schedule

11:00am PDT

DJ Lady Jane

Fierce DJ Rocking 206 Stages

Saturday May 26, 2012 11:00am - 2:00pm PDT
Vera Project/Gallery 47.62309, -122.35359

Music Performance, Ladies First Showcase: Sponsored by Seattle Gay News

Genre HH -- Hip Hop
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Biography Since 2004, DJ Lady Jane has been rocking the WildRose with ultimate tunes and has since gone on to tour the nightlife scene in Seattle. She is one fierce DJ that will get you up and dancing!

12:10pm PDT

Maya Jenkins

Soul Tapping and Singing

Saturday May 26, 2012 12:10pm - 12:30pm PDT
Vera Project/Gallery 47.62309, -122.35359

Music Performance, Ladies First Showcase: Sponsored by Seattle Gay News

Genre HH -- Hip Hop
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Biography Maya Jenkins left her hometown of Seattle, WA and moved to New York City in 2000 to attend New York University to study jazz piano. From 2001-2005, Maya was a founding member of Savion Glover’s tap dance company, Ti Dii. Company credits include: the opening of the Cannes Film Festival (France), Jerry Lewis Telethon, 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, Nijinsky Awards (France), Beacon Theater (NYC) and "Improvography," Joyce Theater (NYC). Maya had the opportunity to collaborate with Reg. E. Gaines (writer of Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk). They presented "The Mongo Affair" at Summer Stage in Central Park and at Joe's Pub in NYC, with Miguel Algerin, a founding member of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. Maya has also been a featured dancer on the musical recordings, James "Blood" Ulmer, No Escape From the Blues and The Yohimbe Brothers, The Tao of Yo. Maya currently resides in Seattle, Washington where she teaches tap dance and composes music. Maya is proud to be a part of Barbara Duffy & Company who performed at Tap City 2007 at the Duke Theatre (NYC) in July and at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA in October, 2007. She also played the role of Lorrell Robinson in “DREAMGIRLS” in August 2007. Maya is forever grateful to her family and friends for their love and support, with a special honor and blessing in her mother's memory. Thank you Mom for your spirit and eternal inspiration.

1:00pm PDT

Militant Child

From the People, To the People

Saturday May 26, 2012 1:00pm - 1:20pm PDT
Vera Project/Gallery 47.62309, -122.35359

Music Performance, Ladies First Showcase: Sponsored by Seattle Gay News

Genre HH -- Hip Hop
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Biography Militant child: music from the people, to the people

3:50pm PDT

Dyslexic

Seattle Based Hiphop Artist

Saturday May 26, 2012 3:50pm - 4:25pm PDT
Vera Project/Gallery 47.62309, -122.35359

Music Performance, (if applicable)

Genre HH -- Hip Hop
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Biography Robert Reed was born backstage at the Apollo Theater in 1986, delivered directly into the curtains, and presented on stage immediately. He showed an early talent for lyricism, in fact rapping inside the womb, kicking dope beats from within his mother. Since his emergence, he has continually honed his musical skills and lyrical flow, all while working to overcome the personal challenge of being dyslexic. Able to entertain in any context, Dyslexic lives for the thrill of performing and vibing with a crowd.

4:40pm PDT

Eastern Sunz

Intellectual Hip Hop

Saturday May 26, 2012 4:40pm - 5:10pm PDT
Vera Project/Gallery 47.62309, -122.35359

Music Performance, (if applicable)

Genre HH -- Hip Hop
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Biography Independent Music Award winners Eastern Sunz have been creating dynamic, thought provoking music and touring for over a decade with their unique sound referred to by CMJ Magazine as “intellectual hip hop”.

5:25pm PDT

Dirty Scientifix

True Artists Of The Grid

Saturday May 26, 2012 5:25pm - 6:00pm PDT
Vera Project/Gallery 47.62309, -122.35359

Music Performance, (if applicable)

Genre HH -- Hip Hop
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Biography Yze, ORB, Mozes Lateef, accompanied by producer/deejay EarDr.Umz True artists of the grid via Seattle, Washington. We got that Potent Antidoap for sick souls energy low we got that let go stress relief medicine flow ~ Dirty Scientifix

3:00pm PDT

DJ Sho Nuph

Souletro movement /206 Zulu/ Stop Biting

Sunday May 27, 2012 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Vera Project/Gallery 47.62309, -122.35359

Music Performance, 206 Zulu Showcase

Genre HH -- Hip Hop
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Biography Just a guy who loves music and loves playing music

3:30pm PDT

Kept See & League of Extraordinary Emcee's INC.

Ear Cookies Ent.

Sunday May 27, 2012 3:30pm - 3:50pm PDT
Vera Project/Gallery 47.62309, -122.35359

Music Performance, 206 Zulu Showcase

Genre HH -- Hip Hop
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Biography David Mickens, A.K.A. Kept See, has been a dynamic writer, producer, and engineer, for the past decade for Junya League Inc. With his authentic and refreshing style, his originality and versatility has firmly placed his label in the world of Hip Hop music. Through his difficult journeys, he has gained respect from legends in the industry as well as gaining friendships from Zulu King, Red Dragon from Universal Zulu Nation and DJ Pizo and Cookiemonster. The Golden Era has had a powerful impact on his career alongside his passion for real Hip Hop music. With total understanding, Hip Hop is a way of life for Kept See. He uses dope jazzy loops, and ultra laid back melodic samples, and hype drum patterns to express his love for this art in remarkable ways. Oh yes, Kept has a plethora of stylish beats to please the souls and minds of real Hip Hop heads. Kept plans to tackle issues dealing with respecting others, as well as respect for the game itself, and tells facts about street life. Becoming a well respected artist, Kept has two singles on satellite radio, “Get out of my way” and, “Gots to get it”, in which Kept See partners with the Infamous Miles Thornton aka J Dot. Ear Cookies has made a positive impact on Kept’s career too, giving JL a distribution deal they plan to grow together in the industry as successful owners of their own label.

4:00pm PDT

SistaHailstorm

SistaHailstorm from L.A

Sunday May 27, 2012 4:00pm - 4:20pm PDT
Vera Project/Gallery 47.62309, -122.35359

Music Performance, 206 Zulu Showcase

Genre HH -- Hip Hop
Biography Bio will be provided by 206 Zulu Nation

4:30pm PDT

Central Intelligence

C.I. - The NewWest Is US!

Sunday May 27, 2012 4:30pm - 4:50pm PDT
Vera Project/Gallery 47.62309, -122.35359

Music Performance, 206 Zulu Showcase

Genre HH -- Hip Hop
Biography Central Intelligence is a Hip-hop group comprised of members from Seattle's Central District. Originally a 5-member group, they released their first project in 2001. Now, ten years later, a few members have returned to their love of music and created a new album with a sound a bit different than what fans might have been used to. With production mainly from group member Key, this album is truly a "hands-on" project. C.I. is excited to add their voices back to the collective of Seattle-area talent.

4:50pm PDT

DJ Sho Nuph

Souletro movement /206 Zulu/ Stop Biting

Sunday May 27, 2012 4:50pm - 6:00pm PDT
Vera Project/Gallery 47.62309, -122.35359

Music Performance, 206 Zulu Showcase

Genre HH -- Hip Hop
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Biography Just a guy who loves music and loves playing music

2:30pm PDT

Arts Corps and Massive Monkees

Donate Now!

Massive Break Challenge

Monday May 28, 2012 2:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Bagley Wright Theatre: Sponsored by Seattle Channel 47.62342, -122.35358

Dance Performance, Arts Corps Show

Genre HH -- Hip Hop
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Biography The Massive Break Challenge is a collaboration between Jeromeskee from the Massive Monkees, Fever One and Arts Corps, to exhibit the next generation of breakdancers. Students represent over 10 different Seattle Schools.