Art, Music, Networking!

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Trois âmes (Three Souls ) Presents: 

Echos Behind the Broken Surface

An evening of mind provoking art by artist from the New England area. 
*Art
*Music
*Networking
Featured artist:
AmW (Alicia Walter) of Estetika Exposure
M. Naja (Milene Willoughby)
Meka Phoenix Carter
Brazil of Artistic Cypher
Known for their amazing talent that has been seen worldwide and include places such as Japan, Africa, and the United Kingdom. 

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We are being honored with 5 individuals from the High Meadows Intensive Residential Services of South Hadley. The High Meadows program and staff care for highly medical and intensive individuals who can not fulfill normal daily activities. We are very excited to have them join us as well as have their art works featured.
In addition, we are also being honored by a talented group of youth individuals from the VOC/CHA Cabot Manor Teen Program of Chicopee, Mass.
We have no doubt that this art exhibit will be nothing less than amazing! All artwork displayed will be available for purchase!
Don't be shy and spread the word!

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****Music provided by Deejay Big Magic****

Opening reception at 5pm.
Refreshments will be available.
Join the experience! Art is not art alone. Come feed your mind, body, and soul!
$5 Advanced
$10 At the door.

Photographers and Media personal welcomed!
See you there!

Marriot Hotels
2 Boland Way
Springfield, Mass.


Tickets available for purchase online at: http://estetikaexposure.com/events/event_tickets

Artist of the Week - Red Sirens

Red Sirens

2ND STREET: Tell us about you.
RED SIRENS: My name is Araceli Rodriguez. My artist name is Red Sirens. I'm Mexican, was raised in the US since the age of 5. Where I now reside.


2ND STREET: In one word, describe your art. 
RED SIRENS: RAW


2ND STREET: What inspires you? 
RED SIRENS: I find inspiration in my surroundings, I also try to incorporate my culture into my work because I believe that art should have a soul. I do not like lazy art and so for me a piece of work can be a thing of intense beauty and work. One piece of work for me to finish and compose can be as simple as giving, breathing life into a canvas so it can be a slow process. When I have a commissioned piece to make I work hard in making it as worthy and as accurate as possible.


2ND STREET: Who is your favorite artist living or passed on?
RED SIRENS: Frida Kahlo is my favorite artist.


2ND STREET: Do you ever get “Artist’s block?” If so, how do you get over it?
RED SIRENS:Yes I often loose inspiration. sometimes it can last for years. I had artist block one time for as long as two years, but art runs in my veins and I always look to shelter myself back under it's warmth.

I don't know what happens, it's like waking up one morning and yearning for the right cup of coffee.I can't quite tell you how it is I get over it, it just happens.

2ND STREET: How long does it take for you to complete a piece?
RED SIRENS: That depends on the piece, If it s a commissioned one, I place myself on a strict calender regime. If it's a piece that is mine. -well, let tell you.... I still have a piece in my studio that I have been working on for about 10 years. I work on it a little. and I leave it and then two years later I find something I want to add to it. It is my one piece that I have yet to complete.


2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects.
RED SIRENS: I currently in the process of networking and promoting. I often get a commissions piece, here and there but I have also been busy working and stretching out into other mediums. I design costume Jewelry.



2ND STREET: How can you be contacted? 
RED SIRENS: 
Email: redsirens@yahoo.com
Website:  www.redsirens.net
My portfolio: http://www.redbubble.com/explore/redsirens

Artist of the Week: ROXINY

Artist of the Week: ROXINY

ROXINY

2NDSTREET: Tell us about you. Where are you from? Where are you now?

ROXINY: My name is Roxiny. I am a singer/songwriter/producer based out of NYC. I was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Spain, Italy, & Panama primarily. I moved to NYC after being signed to Sony a few years ago. Right now I'm doing everything independently through my own label, Revoluna. It's been an incredible experience doing everything from the ground up as a solo artist with a collective of incredibly talented and creative people I love.

2NDSTREET: In one word, describe your music.

ROXINY: Fearless

2NDSTREET: What inspires you?

ROXINY: I'm inspired by my senses, the energy surrounding me, love, magic, nature, my experiences, intuition, symbols, signs, the visuals and messages that come from my dreams, feelings, my connection to the universe, mysticism, and spiritualism. When I write, I'm a lot more effective when I let the visuals rule my imagination. If I can see the song playing out in my head, I know I can find a way to describe what I am seeing. Writing music is my form of magic and invocation.

2NDSTREET: Who is your favorite musician living or passed on? Why?

ROXINY: I have many favorites...living favorite I would have to say Karin Dreijer Andersson of Fever Ray. I love her lyrical approach and femininity.
Dead- Bob Marley for his positive impact on humanity. This was tough....I can think of an entire list of favorites.

2ND STREET: Name a song you wish you’d written.

ROXINY: "I'm Not Done" by Fever Ray

2ND STREET:  Complete this sentence: The best album I've ever heard, hands down is ________________.

ROXINY: - Violator

2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects. 

ROXINY: I just released my first single, Belong, which was the first song I ever produced. "Belong" marked the beginning of a new creative cycle for me. I started really experimenting with palo beats native to my country, and really listening to the sounds that make me. I'm loving every single moment of it. We are releasing my first EP, Qoya in the spring. It's a collection of songs that followed Belong...all recorded during the 9 of Cups Sessions in my home studio with my co-producers, Shan Nicholson and Lawrence Gordon. Each one is very personal to me. "Belong" speaks to the idea of possession, wants & desires, how we evolve, and my own personal journey. My next single- "Cheree" is a love song and an ode to NYC. I love this city...I'm feeling my dreams into existence daily within it. "Cheree" tells the story of one of the best nights of my life, the song that made the night, and the love that followed.

2ND STREET: How can you be contacted?

ROXINY: FACEBOOK: /RoxinyUniverse

TWITTER: www.Twitter.com/Roxiny

WEBSITE: www.Roxiny.com

YOUTUBE: www.YouTube.com/Roxiny23

f you are interested in being featured on the 2nd Street blog, contact us at: 2ndstreetmag@gmail.com

Introducing...Ladii Coakaleaf

This week's Artist of the Week is...

 Ladii Coakaleaf

2ND STREET: Tell us about you. Where are you from? Where are you now?

LADII DOAKALEAF My name is Lajonica ShaunQuilla Grady better known as Ladii Coakaleaf. I am originally from Opelika, Alabama but I now reside in Waverly, Alabama.


2ND STREET: In one word, describe your music.
LADII COAKALEAF: One word: Art


2ND STREET: What inspires you?
LADII COAKALEAF: I am inspired by my childhood dream of becoming a rap artist, my family, and life experiences.


2ND STREET: Who is your favorite musician living or passed on? Why?
LADII COAKALEAF Tupac Shakur is my favorite hands down because I think he was a very inspirational artist who wrote from real life experiences a lot like me.

LADII COAKALEAF

2ND STREET: Name a song you wish you’d written.
LADII COAKALEAF:  I wish I had written "I Still Haven't Forgave Myself" by T.I.


2ND STREET: Complete this sentence: The best album I’ve ever heard, hands down is __________________.
LADII COAKALEAF: The best album I've ever heard, hands down is Tupac's "Me Against the World"


2ND STREET: Tell us about your current projects.
LADII COAKALEAF: I am currently working on a mixtape "Coak Str8 Drop" scheduled to be released 1/19/13. I will be busy promoting that mixtape through shows, video shoots, and social media promotion. I will then decide if I want to drop another mixtape or an album.


2ND STREET: How can you be contacted?
LADII COAKALEAF: 

I can be contacted via Facebook: Ladii Coakaleaf. 
I am @Ladii Coakaleaf on Twitter
LadiiCoakaleafTV1 on YouTube,
Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/LadiiCoakaleaf
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/LadiiCoakaleaf

Are you an independent artist who'd like to be featured on the 2nd Street Blog? If so, contact us at: 2ndstreetmag@gmail.com