Turning 30: Prince's "1999"

Do you remember when you first fell in love with Prince? Was it when you first saw the movie "Purple Rain" or was it even earlier? Believe it or not Prince fans, but Prince's first hit "1999" turns 30 this year. Where has the time gone? Liberated Muse's Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman (Moon) celebrates his royal highness' hit in this tribute piece on SoulTrain.com. Check it out!

Liberated Muse Goes Mobile

Enjoy LiberatedMuse.com on the go with your smartphone. Our new easy to navigate interface makes keeping connected a seamless experience. Try it today!

Be Sure to Come Check Out Liberated Muse's Return to the @Artomatic

In 2009, Liberated Muse members took to the stage at the Artomatic in promotion of the first anthology in the Liberated Muse series and to showcase the talents of the online network's very talented community members. Fast forward three years and we return!

Tomorrow-- Saturday, June 16 at 2pm on the People's (Orleans) stage at the Artomatic, Liberated Muse members perform for four hours of non-stop entertainment.

The second anthology in the Liberated series-- Betrayal Wears a Pretty Face-- will also be sold with writers from the book reading their pieces.

Featured performers include singers Nia Simmons, Cherie "Kalicoh" Latson, D. Marq and the group 8orMas who will be accompanied by the talented Bangladesh Project out of Baltimore, MD. Singers Teisha Marie and Quineice who were featured in the Liberated Muse showcase at the Artomatic in 2009 return.

Hosted by Liberated Muse's Khadijah "Moon" Ali-Coleman who will also perform during the event, the showcase also will feature poets Serena Wills and Porscha Felicity Coleman who will perform spoken word pieces.

Check out the video below that highlights the 2009 showcase:

One Common Unity's ART ESCAPE Features Liberated Muse Members

Select Visual Artists from the Washington DC Metropolitan will be featured in this interactive art show featuring live music from the city's top acts.

Enjoy and purchase art by artists:

Greg Slade
J'Nell Jordan
James Terrell
and ArtByLiz

Music by:
Teisha Marie
Quineice
Will Henderson
and D. Marq

Free to attend, but we suggest a donation of $7-$10 to enter. All donations support One Common Unity programming. View flyer for address and time.

Support Independent Artists!

Buy the Second Book in the Liberated Muse Anthology Series

View the trailer

Buy the book on Amazon.com

The Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest All-Star Show May 24th

RSVP HERE

The Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest was conceived in 2008 by community activist Maceo Thomas & co-produced with Liberated Muse to provide a platform for DC area artists to showcase their talents while bringing attention to the Ward 7 community the festival was held. Joining artists, small business owners and music lovers alike, the festival enjoyed three years of substantial success as a landmark tradition in the Deanwood community's revitalized Marvin Gaye Park. Past acts have included Gods'illa, Teisha Marie, Mello D & the Rados, Mycah Chevalier, Christylez, Kokayi, The Bangladesh Project, Enoch 7th Prophet, The 5th L, Marcel and the Truth, Tamika Love Jones, Chaquis Maliq, Kenny Wesley and more!

Join us on Thursday, May 24th as festival director Maceo Thomas presents an evening show featuring some of the top acts to grace the stages of the Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest in past years, including:

Substantial https://www.facebook.com/SubstantialMusic

Ardamus https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ardamus/9764964850

Colie Williams http://www.coliewilliams.com/

Quineice http://www.reverbnation.com/quineice

D. Marq https://www.facebook.com/pages/D-Marq/335402565194

This event is a kick-off event of the monthly Voices of a Movement event produced by One Common Unity. A $10 donation is suggested. All proceeds support programs of One Common Unity. Learn more at https://www.Facebook.com/OneCommonUnity