Palestinian Cultural Solidarity Night

CJP will be hosting our annual Palestinian Cultural Solidarity Night in the Merrill Cultural Center this year! The evening will feature Palestinian Debke, music, and poetry, as well as performances by other artists in solidarity with the Palestinian people. There will also be Palestinian/middle eastern food. Come celebrate cultural resistance to oppression and learn about the Palestinian people!

Performers include:

UCSC Poets

The Shift Movement

Ancestree
Inspired by Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, and Peter Tosh- ANCESTREE brings a refreshing and distinct originality to Roots Music. ANCESTREE blends Roots, Rock, and Soul to create Original Reggae. Spiritually healing, energetic and uplifting, ANCESTREE creates Music for Liberation! ANCESTREE invokes the Love, Protection and Guidance of the Great Spirit in our struggles against War and Racism. With comparisons to The Wailers and Groundation, they bring an authentic sound and message that resonates in the Heart of the People.
http://www.ancestreereggae.com/

"One People"
http://youtu.be/VMNfBuSBEmg

"Stealin Children"
http://youtu.be/b8gPntE5WVw

"Monzanto"
http://youtu.be/lEau7gceD7k



Remi Kanazi
A poet, writer, and activist based in New York City. He is the author of the new released collectionof poetry, Poetic Injustice: Writings on Resistance and Palestine and the editor of Poets For Palestine (Al Jisser Group, 2008). His political commentary has been featured by news outlets throughout the world, including Al Jazeera English, GRITtv with Laura Flanders, and BBC Radio. His poetry has taken him across North America, the UK, and the Middle East, and he recently appeared in the Palestine Festival of Literature as well as Poetry International. He is a recurring writer in residence and advisory board member for the Palestine Writing Workshop.
http://www.PoeticInjustice.net/

"This Poem Will Not End Apartheid"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ60E1Y-yNE

"The Dos and Don'ts of Palestine"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WixizuOv2uY

"Israel/America: A Rambling Poem"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNNIUJIXtLE



The Narcicyst
Iraqi. Hip Hop. A Master degree holder in Media studies with the know how to see. No wonder he feels watched by the powers that be. Time Magazine. The NY Times. CNN. BBC Radio. Al Jazeera. That’s the kind of attention Narcy has received in the past few years as one of North America’s only Iraqi-Canadian Rappers. Combined with his reputation as being an intelligent ambassador for conscious Arab Hip-Hop with searing lyrical content and impeccable flow, Narcy is a rising force in the music and academia scene of Canada and internationally. Looking to share the experiences of being a non-traditional Muslim in the West, Narcy combines his thought-provoking lyrics with wit and humor to put listeners at east and open up a dialogue.
http://www.iraqisthebomb.com/

"Hamdulillah" featuring Shadia Mansour
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ISHZQJdeSw

"Brass"
http://vimeo.com/20287678

"P.H.A.T.W.A."
http://vimeo.com/20287678


+Plus Palestininian Debke!

CJP is working to make this event as environmentally sustainable as possible!

We hope to see you there!

Part of Palestinian Awareness Week 2012!
http://www.facebook.com/events/410152862352749/