The Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival
17Jul
Here is a story I had both the pleasure and honor of narrating for the BBCBF titled ‘Going Down Home With Daddy’:
Written by Kelly Starling Lyons
Illustrated by Daniel Minter
Visit the BBCBF at https://beautifulblackbird.com/
BLACK OUT – 06/02/2020
2Jun
In Solidarity, Peace, and Respect, Today I Black In & Black Out.
Hello – National Resources – Music
18Mar
HI FOLKS!
I really hope you and your families are taking the time to review facts, talk, breathe, play, pray, and eat together.
During times of great stress, especially with this pandemic phenomena, our best outlets can be music, art, and other creative expressions, as well as reaching out to loved ones, and/or contacting a mental health professional to talk about our concerns.
Feeling heard and seen is extremely important when we feel isolated, so below I’ve created a list of nation wide resources for you. I am, by the way, in the mental health profession as well as in the music industry, so I just couldn’t help myself. I want to extend some resources to help you too.
NATIONAL RESOURCES:
1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
a. https://www.remedylive.com/suicide/
b. 1-800-273-8255
a. https://www.remedylive.com/suicide/
b. 1-800-273-8255
2. Free Telephone Counseling Hotlines in the United States
a. https://www.opencounseling.com/hotlines-us
a. https://www.opencounseling.com/hotlines-us
3. National Alliance on Mental Illness / NAMI
a. https://www.nami.org/find-support/nami-helpline
b. Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ET, or send an email to info@nami.org.
b. Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ET, or send an email to info@nami.org.
MUSIC:
During this COVID-19 crisis, I encourage you to practice self-care, get creative, listen to some phenomenal music, and support musicians who cannot work, like most of you.
Below are two links:
1. Curated by DJ Celeste Lear / Spotify: a. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3lYq4xKhklXDH20zuFn57X…
2. Curated by Atiim Chenzira – Blackulah / Soundcloud & Spotify: a. https://soundcloud.com/atiimchenzira
KNOW THE FACTS:
1. Center for Disease Control:
2. World Health Organization:
All the best to you and yours.
Sincerely,
Atiim Chenzira
http://Atiim.net
Ridah Ridah Entertainment
Ridah Ridah Entertainment / R2E 2020
New E.P. Coming! “Growth”
12Apr
Three songs in the pipe-line are headed to fruition:
1. the GARDEN (feat. Salim ALi & N.Seif)
2. What Should I Do?
3. the Kava March (feat. FBS & Salim ALi) – Bonus
Due for release in June 2018.
The Chapel Sat. 4/9/16: AFE & FBS
24Mar
We WANT YOU to come out and party with us!
The Chapel – San Francisco, CA. 777 Valencia Street San Francisco, CA 94110 – Map
LINK: http://www.thechapelsf.com/event/1120897-afrofunk-experience-friends-san-francisco/
FatheR BrotheR Sun put together a full horn section, to accompany our already dope FBS tribe. IT is IMPORTANT that you come out and have a good time with us, as we NEED to fill The Chapel, and this is where you come in. COME. We are calling in every favor to show up that we can muster, and Saturday April 9th is the day WE NEED AND WANT YOU TO SHOW UP AND PARTY WITH US.
New Release for February!
10Feb
In the spirit of living life to its’ fullest, I wrote and partnered in the production of this single, Life Ain’t A Game:
Enjoy, and purchase!
Atiim
Happy New Year! 2016
8Jan
Happy New Year w/ New Music!
I am happy to announce that both my band, FatheR BrotheR Sun (link), and my brother, Ali (link), have released New Music for the New Year!
FBS is proud of ALI, as he was accepted to Boston, MA’s. Berklee College of Music. He needs your support to make his dream come true, so check out his indiegogo LINK
SEE BELOW:
Ali – Grey Skies & Romance (Bandcamp)
FBS – The Dawn (Bandcamp)
Now, I want you to enjoy the new music, and stay posted on upcoming shows by visiting both websites to stay abreast of what is coming your way, US!
Many blessings to you and yours this new year!
Sincerely, Atiim Chenzira.
FatheR BrotheR Sun (FBS) November 2015 Tour.
7Oct
FatheR BrotheR Sun just Headlined the 8th Annual Mount Tamalpais’ Marin Jazz Festival on Sunday October 4th, and we had a blast!
Thanks to Winona and John Lovell, who organize it, and to DJ Mikel Mundi for keeping the seams on the party, and the dust on the shoes! 
NEXT UP! Oakland, CA to Arcata, CA Tour.
- Oakland, California – Saturday November 14th, 2015
- Arcata, California – Saturday November 21st, 2015
It’s time to hit the road! FBS is heading up to Arcata on Saturday November 21st to play with Smoke N’ Mirrors & Dr. Funk, along with other special guests, but before we leave, we are playing Saturday November 14th at Awaken Cafe (openers to be announced). In the meantime, please listen to our promotional album:
Thurs. August 27th: Neck Of The Woods
27Jul
Hey star-kids, my band FBS will be in your Neck of the Woods THIS THURS, August 27th 2015.
FatheR BrotheR Sun (FBS) is headlining again on Aug. 27th headlining and showcasing the vocalists, Freedom Bean, Ali Hammad, and me, Atiim Chenzira.
Catch us in San Francisco at the Neck of the Woods
Here are the tracks from my band FBS’ promotional album, The Dawn.
INFO:
Aug. 27th ~ FatheR BrotheR Sun / Bedrock Radio / Bleeding Fingers Band (LINK)
For more information: http://www.fatherbrothersun.com/tour/
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