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HiiiWAV Unveils ‘Afro AI’: Empowering Black Creators With AI and AR Education
The HiiiWAV Founders
Pictured (left to right) Bosko Kante, Maya Kante, Miles Dotson
OAKLAND, Calif., September 20, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Bosko Kante, an award-winning music producer, inventor, tech founder, and artist advocate, proudly announces “Afro AI,” a new program by Black creative-focused music+tech incubator HiiiWAV launching September 21, 2023.
About AFRO AI
What does it mean for black artists and creators to wield the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR)? AFRO AI, created by HiiiWAV, seeks to answer this question in a deeply transformative way. Taught by a team of industry mavens, including Don Allen III, Benin Saffo, Lance Coleman, and Nicky Saunders, this 8-week masterclass, starting on September 21, moves beyond mere technical instruction. The curriculum draws heavily from real-world experiences and inventive techniques, reflecting the ethos of HiiiWAV and Bosko Kante’s own journey as an inventor and a musician. This ensures that participants not only gain proficiency in new technologies but also understand how to fold them seamlessly into their unique voices and messages.
Here, learning culminates in the AFRO AI Demo Day, a high-stakes showcase where artists pitch their AI-empowered projects for a chance to secure a $10,000 grant. But more than that, Demo Day is a moment to shine the spotlight on the new narratives and paradigms that black creatives are setting.
About Bosko Kante and HiiiWAV
Bosko Kante is a leading talkbox artist who has also made big contributions to music and tech. He has written and performed talkbox on Grammy-winning albums for artists such as Dua Lipa and Kanye West. Trained as an Engineer at USC, Bosko invented the patented ElectroSpit ESX-1 mobile talkbox. His company ElectroSpit Inc.’s award-winning instruments are used by world-renowned artists like David Guetta and Stevie Wonder.
In 2020, Bosko Kante, Maya Kante, and Miles Dotson founded HiiiWAV to pass on the wealth of their experiences and resources to up-and-coming black musicians, creators, and entrepreneurs. As the President and Executive Director, Bosko’s vision steers HiiiWAV’s AI+XR+Music Incubator project.
Impact and Achievements
Since 2022, HiiiWAV has hosted over 50 events and workshops, closely mentored 36 Black Bay Area Artists, and served 36 black creatives and six artist collectives, ranging in age from 18 to 45. These artists, all residents of Alameda County and surrounding Bay Area counties, received mentoring, studio time, and grants to grow their businesses. A total of 27 new artist projects were created, along with two public art showcases. HiiiWAV also hosted 45 free events, attended by over 3,000 people of all ages and identities, including songwriting workshops, art shows, concerts, artist networking events, movie screenings, book reviews, funding fairs, and educational panels. HiiiWAV was recognized as one of the 2023 YBCA 100 most impactful Bay Area nonprofits in addition to numerous awards such as Meta’s XR Fund, Hewlett Foundation & Community Vision’s PAAF Grant, FHL Bank’s Ahead Grant, Kataly Foundation Grant, The Liberation Fund Grant, Elevate Initiative Finalist, and Bay-Area LISC Grant.
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Rocking for a Cause: Funko and Gene Simmons Partner to Support Non-Profit Organization, MendingKids.org
Fans Can Join the Global Movement with Gene Simmons and Funko to Support MendingKids.org Through eBay, Starting September 19
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Rachael Sage Releases Unforgettable Video for Heartfelt Song ‘No Regrets’
NEW YORK, September 19, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Alt-folk-pop singer-songwriter Rachael Sage has released a heartfelt new video for “No Regrets” from her new album, The Other Side (out via MPress Records). The video premiered in M Music & Musicians (US) and Music-News (UK). Inspired by a poem written by her Dad, who Sage credits for her love of music and joie de vivre, Sage collaborated with her father to write the ultimate homage to simple gratitude. As intimate as it is universal, “No Regrets” gives thanks for the many little things that define life in all of its beautiful and aching joy, featuring Jack Petruzzelli on guitar (Rufus Wainwright) and Russ Johnson on trumpet (Elvis Costello).
Watch the video for “No Regrets” HERE.
Directed by Nick Clark and filmed by Mike Flanagan, the video captures the bond between Rachael and her Dad as they enjoy the small things that make a life – strolling through Central Park, journaling together, savoring a cold drink, and simply reveling in a loved one’s company. Sage illustrates this in the lyrics: I love life – no take-backs/Ping-pong tables knowing all the facts/College buddies drinking ice cream floats/Coal Miner’s Daughter and The Rolling Stones. Familiar scenes of NYC’s skyline are the background to this simple story of an exuberant, ping-pong-filled, and happy day in the life of a father and daughter (both of whom are in cancer remission), sharing their passion for life and creativity.
Sage discusses the song, saying: “No Regrets is the first song I’ve ever written based on someone else’s poem, and that someone happened to be my wonderful Dad. He had written a few poetic lines on a little notepad while he was recovering from lymphoma, and they were so touching to me that I didn’t ask for permission – I just started immediately setting them to music. Thankfully his health returned fully within some months, and due in large part to music. I asked him what other things he’d like me to include in the song that inspired him the most, and the list was much longer than I could ever incorporate, but ultimately he was very pleased I focused on his friendships, his affection for ping-pong and Loretta Lynn – and his strong penchant for rhyming!”
Sage’s latest studio album is the most grounded of her illustrious career. The Other Side‘s 15 tracks of emotionally charged and intricately woven music recall the classic, retro-warmth of the ’70s and ’80s, and are as instantly hummable as they are lyrically poignant. With memorable Americana-infused pop hooks and folk-fueled poeticism, Sage’s timeless writing reminds us what’s most important is always worth waiting for, via songs steeped in just the right amount of best-is-yet-to-come optimism.
The digital album, vinyl and deluxe physical CD – featuring 12 paintings by Sage, photographs by renowned Studio 54 photographer Bill Bernstein, along with a Bonus Disc of alternate mixes – can be streamed/ordered at: mpress.lnk.to/TheOtherSide
Please see rachaelsage.com for all ongoing tour dates.
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Jill Richmond Johnson
Publicity Director
(212) 481-7243
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Manufacturing Automation & Software Systems, Inc. (MASS Group) Announces Strategic Investment by The Brydon Group
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TOKYO, September 15, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Renowned Marketing Minds Will Gather on September 28th to Celebrate the Launch of Manuel Suarez’s Widely Acclaimed and Highly Anticipated Debut Book, ‘Marketing Magic’
Manuel Suarez to Unveil Highly Anticipated Debut Book ‘Marketing Magic’ at Attention Grabbing Media World Headquarters, Featuring Renowned Emmy Award-Winning Speaker Mr. Les Brown. The book ‘Marketing Magic’ is the story of how Manuel Suarez amassed more than 7 billion views, 50 million social media followers, and $250,000,000 in yearly revenue without paid advertising.
Manuel Suarez – Marketing Magic
Manuel Suarez’s widely acclaimed and highly anticipated debut book, \”Marketing Magic\”
LARGO, Fla., September 15, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Entrepreneurs and business owners, prepare for a unique marketing journey. Manuel Suarez, CEO of Attention Grabbing Media, and Co-founder of NaturalSlim USA, a visionary in the world of marketing, is on the brink of launching his highly anticipated book, “Marketing Magic,” on September 28th. Drawing from his vast experience and remarkable success, Manuel has masterfully crafted a comprehensive resource that will empower entrepreneurs and business owners to elevate their marketing efforts and achieve unparalleled results.
A journey that delves deep into his own experiences is replete with trials, triumphs, and invaluable lessons. With every turn of the page, Manuel’s unwavering focus on marketing and motivation reveals the secrets behind his extraordinary success.
Beneath the surface of this gripping narrative lies an emotional thread that weaves the tale together. A thread that traces back to the early days of Manuel’s life, where a profound father-son bond sowed the seeds of his marketing prowess.
Frank Suárez, the illustrious Puerto Rican nutritionist and creator of the NaturalSlim brand, along with the stellar success of his YouTube channel, Metabolismo TV, with 8 million subscribers, stands as the beacon of inspiration. With Frank’s nurturing guidance and boundless support, Manuel’s dedication to excellence and relentless drive to push the boundaries of digital marketing sprouted.
Together, Manuel and his father Frank grew from just one country and 100K followers to a legacy that has grown into millions of followers, billions of views, a global distribution spanning 14 different countries, and generating a quarter billion dollars in annual revenue, without paid advertising.
Step into the pages of “Marketing Magic” and you’ll find yourself embarking on a transformative journey alongside Manuel himself, sharing his own experiences and lessons learned along the way. With an unwavering focus on marketing and motivation, Manuel reveals the secrets behind his extraordinary success and presents practical steps to execute impactful marketing strategies.
By following the expert guidance laid out in the book, readers will gain the knowledge and tools to craft and implement a winning marketing plan tailored to their specific business goals.
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Reinaldo Vandres
PR Rep
(888) 280-3339
Nostalgic, Comfort Food Recipes at Every Meal, ‘Welcome to My Southern Table’
My Southern Table: Recipes from a Georgia Kitchen
BUFORD, Ga., September 14, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Born and raised in south Georgia, Lana Stuart grew up in a family where the kitchen was the heart of the home. The smell of chicken frying, the taste of freshly churned ice cream, the laughter and conversation that filled the air as the family gathered around the dining table— these are the cherished memories that have shaped her and her new cookbook, My Southern Table: Recipes from a Georgia Kitchen.
A full-color photo and clear, easy-to-follow directions accompany each of the 246 recipes. Notes and tips on nearly every page ensure success in the kitchen.
Readers will find dozens of “heritage recipes” throughout the book. “These are the recipes I learned from my mother, grandmothers, and aunts who were all accomplished home cooks,” says Lana. “And I’ve also created new recipes that reflect the continuing evolution of Southern cooking. This is Southern food as I know it today—vibrant, diverse, and ever-changing.”
Enjoy recipes like:
- Baptist Church Party Punch
- Copper Pennies
- Shrimp and Grits
- Watergate Salad
- Chicken Jallop
- Chocolate Little Layer Cake
“Each recipe in this book carries a piece of my heart and tells a story from my life. They are the recipes I turn to when I want to celebrate, to comfort, to share love, and to create new memories with my family and friends. Now, it’s your turn to bring these recipes to life in your kitchen and to weave them into your own stories.”
Lana Stuart has been a food blogger since 2009. Her popular blog, Lana’s Cooking, has more than 5 million pageviews per year and has been featured in Real Simple, Parade Magazine, Bon Appetit, and The Kitchn. Fans and followers can sign up for her daily recipe newsletter, featuring her tried and true recipes. She is a watercolor artist, a bookbinder, and an avid reader. Lana and her husband, Bill, have a daughter and two grandchildren and live in Buford, Georgia.
Presales are open on all major platforms, as seen here on her website, Lanascooking.com. All available media assets can be found in this folder, Lana Stuart Cookbook Assets.
MY SOUTHERN TABLE:
Recipes from a Georgia Kitchen
By Lana Stuart
Imprint: Food and Fiction, LLC
Distributed by Ingram/Spark
Publication date: October 23, 2023
Paperback/$36.99 Ebook/$9.99
346 Pages
246 Recipes, Each with Full-Color Photo
Interior Trim Dimensions: 7.5″ x 9.25″
ISBN: 979-8-9880113-6-1 (paperback)
ISBN: 979-8-9880113-7-8 (digital)
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Renzo Del Castillo’s ‘Still’ Released in Time for Hispanic Heritage Month by Indie Earth Publishing
An Immigrant Experience Through Poetry
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MIAMI, September 14, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Released a month before Hispanic Heritage Month, Renzo Del Castillo’s “Still” is a collection of poems that reflects an all-too relatable tale for all immigrants.
After migrating to Florida from Peru as a child, Del Castillo built a life in a new country with a foundation forged in his native land, caught in the space between cultures. This led him to write “Still” [Indie Earth Publishing, $24.99], an exploration of the immigrant experience through reflections of memory and transition, an adaptation to new cultures and geographies through the ethnographic lens of Miami. His story, told in verse, is that of many immigrants.
“Still” is a collection of poems that focuses on the immigrant experience: a family’s journey from Lima, Peru to Miami, Florida as political refugees and asylum seekers and the impact that had on the life of a boy as he grew into a man.
“We left Peru when I was five because my family had received death threats from a terrorist organization. We went from being comfortable to starting from zero. I knew I would have to adapt to make a life worth living,” says Del Castillo.
As we enter National Hispanic Heritage Month, Still provides a read that is as timely as it is pertinent. With poems in three languages, the book looks to bridge the divide between cultures, highlighting Hispanics’ shared experience in his poetry. When the reader finds something to relate to in these pages, a dialogue starts and shows people aren’t that different underneath it all.
That heritage of terror and exile that sometimes underlies these poems gives them a sense of history within the lyric confusions of a single life. There is an intimate tone, used to remind the reader that imagination triumphs over, or sometimes through, adversity. “Still” was released July 30, 2023, and is available wherever books are sold (ISBN: 979-8988037996).
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Renzo Del Castillo holds a B.A. in English from University of Florida, specializing in Victorian Literature, and an M.A. in Mass Communications, specializing in Intercultural Communications. Del Castillo has been published in Literary Yard, the Acentos Review, the Scarlet Leaf Review, and the Ekphrastic Review. He lives in Miami, where his family also resides.
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Editor-in-Chief
(305) 510-8445
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The Motor Enclave ‘Motomural’ Set to Become Iconic Tampa Landmark
Designed and painted by acclaimed Philadelphia mural artist, Glossblack
The Motor Enclave ‘Motomural’
The Motor Enclave ‘Motomural’ as seen from the East side of I-75.
TAMPA, Fla., September 14, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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The Motor Enclave (TME) unveiled Tampa Bay’s newest mural today, on the I-75 side of its 37,000 square foot Event Center just North of the I-4 interchange. The mural was designed and executed by prominent Philadelphia-based muralist Glossblack. Branded as the “Motomural,” the nearly 5,000 square foot mural is destined to become a landmark at this main interchange to Tampa and Orlando that sees over 142,000 vehicles a day.
The Motor Enclave founder, Brad Oleshansky, collaborated with Glossblack closely on the project, keeping it under wraps until painting began on September 1st. The mural features a combination of motorsports-themed iconography, vintage roadside references and a few related to Tampa history and culture.
“The goal of this mural is to pay homage to many things at once; The Motor Enclave branding, classic Americana, motorsports, patina & graffiti elements, and of course a nod to Tampa. It’s a ‘favorite things’ mural for TME that speaks to how unique they are,” said Jimmy McMenamin of Glossblack. “Much of my artwork revolves around balancing color while creating building blocks that tell a larger story. I love all things typography, vintage signage, neon lettering, dynamic shadow/lighting, and retro Americana. For that reason, working with TME was the perfect fit.”
“I am thrilled to have this piece of the project come to fruition. It’s been a fun process working with Glossblack to make this project come to life,” said Oleshansky. “It’s been just as fun keeping the artwork a surprise for my team here at TME. But the wait is finally over and what better way to show off our soon-to-open Event Center.”
The Motomural is now visible for all to see on the West side of I-75 just North of the I-4 interchange.
About Glossblack
Jimmy McMenamin is an artist, muralist & graffiti writer from the Greater Philadelphia area. In 2008, he created Glossblack, LLC as a way to offer his artistic skills to business owners, homeowners, corporations, etc. Glossblack’s client list is extensive, having provided wall art for the likes of Disney, Google, Comcast, Red Bull, Under Armour, 76ers, Eagles, Gap, Budweiser, & Dunkin. Today, he can be found in his South Jersey studio painting, screen printing, designing, and planning for upcoming mural work.
About The Motor Enclave
The Motor Enclave is the premier developer of experiential motorsports venues in North America. Our 200-acre development in Tampa, Florida, includes a 1.6-mile Hermann Tilke-designed driving circuit, 2-acre Vehicle Dynamics Pad, 100-acre Off-Road experience, 37,000-square-foot Event Center and the largest Private Garage community in the world with over 300 private luxury garages. Every adrenaline-filled detail has been designed and engineered around delivering memorable experiences. Complete details can be found at www.themotorenclave.com.
Contact Information:
Brad Oleshansky
CEO
Chas Ostezan
CRO
248-878-3651
Hank Johnson
Marketing Manager
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