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adventures in nyc

12/21/2015

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Being from the South, I'm very skeptical of barbecue joints, especially if their slogan reads "Real New York Barbecue." I know good barbecue. Never knew it existed in NY. First plus, we were seated in a matter of minutes. Second surprise, once the order was placed, the food arrived 10 minutes later. I love supporting my people, but ya'll know: This does NOT happen in a black-owned establishment!
My plate looked divine. It tasted like heaven. Once I took that first bite of the chopped barbecue chicken dipped in goldsmoke, it was ON! The slow cooked meatless collard greens were seasoned, juicy and tender, the four cheese baked mac and cheese had that special crunch on top, with a creamy middle, that cornbread tho?! A damn block of buttery goodness that melted in your mouth. My drink of choice? Of course that fresh squeezed lemon and lime concoction that made you smack your lips. My taste buds were lit! I'm impressed. I will be returning to The Smoke Joint. Oh! As much as I wanted to, I didn't eat it all. Just had leftovers for breakfast!
#thesmokejoint #brooklyn #NewYork #fortgreene #blackowned #blackownedbusiness #foodie #thankgodidance

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One of my Dance Mama's. Mona Estime-Amira. I love this woman! She has taught me so much over the years, not just dance related, but life related. Give thanks to her for always opening her home, filling my belly with some good Haitian food, the wisdom and constant encouragement to keep moving forward. Oakland/SF dance community, she sends her love! She'll be with us on the dance floor soon! #myvilliage #dancemama #belfanmkreyol
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Subway Adventure. Union Square awaits. #NYC #NewYork #shoppingday #itscoldoutside
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looking for vodou music?

12/15/2015

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Got some music for your listening pleasure. Roots of Haiti, Volumes 1-4 is now on Spotify! I was searching for tracks in the World Music category, and Roots of Haiti popped up! Hmmmmm. Wasn't looking for Vodou music, but... I remember a time when you could NOT find Haitian (Vodou) music on line! My first introduction to Vodou music (outside of dance class and ceremony) was way back in 1994, with Roots of Haiti on a CASSETTE TAPE! LOL! I studied those tapes everyday, for years, until they could no longer play.

Roots of Haiti, Volumes 1-4 was recorded and released in 1978.
Classic, timeless, and authentic singing and drumming.
I'm happy its readily available to the masses!

Enjoy and happy listening!
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