Free downloads are the new mixtapes. Almost every day, it seems, there's a new one that either introduces listeners to an emerging artist and/ or offers fresh music (some of which could never be released commercially due to clearance issues). Works for you, works for me, good for the environment; no more wasted plastic, and no more struggling with adhesive to open the case.
The download du jour is J-Billion and P-Funk's The One Take Mix-Tape, available here. It's a sixteen-track masterpiece, also featuring DJ Ant One, courtesy of your friends at 24 Karat Milkcrate. And in case you were wondering about the eminently buzzworthy Mr. Billion, SF's "illest rapper with a day job," and a proud representative of SF's Hufset crew, peep an interview with him here.
Nothing's more peaceful than yoga. And nothing's more powerful than music. If that sounds like an appealing combination to you, then you'll want to be at the appropriately-named Green Ballroom of the SF War Memorial & Performing Arts Center on June 6 for a full day of - you guessed it - yoga and music, with proceeds benefiting the free Power to the Peaceful concert in Golden Gate Park.
The day begins with a morning yoga session (bring your own mat), led by Sianna Sherman and Diana Vitantonio, accompanied by live acoustic music by Michael Franti. After a short break, Franti returns for another set, with special guests TBA, DJs, a silent auction and "yummy finger foods." Suggested donation: $40 for yoga, $50 and up for afternoon gala. More info is here and here. Oh, and save this date: Sept 12 -- when PttP returns for its 11th edition.
