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Ben E. Hunter has recorded five studio albums in this pioneering new New Orleans genre: “Traveler,” “The Nature of Things,” “Break out Bold” and “Soul Avenger.”

Austin Tang — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:57:53 +0000

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Ben E. Hunter has recorded five studio albums in this pioneering new New Orleans genre: “Traveler,” “The Nature of Things,” “Break out Bold” and “Soul Avenger.”

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Born in Treme and raised in the 7th Ward, Hunter is most known for his legendary reggae performance and recording history in New Orleans as a regular and ultimately trend-setting performer at Café Brazil on Frenchmen St. for more than a decade before Katrina, he was the creator and bandleader for both, ” Plantation Posse” and “Ben Hunter & Crucial Roots,” producing albums including “Voodoo Reggae,” “Reality Check,” “Soul Avenger Live Intergalactic” and “A Freedom Song.” In the Big Easy, Hunter has headlined at Tipitina’s, House of Blues, Snug Harbor, Essence Music Fest, and performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for eight consecutive years.

Nationally and internationally, he performed as one of the headliners for the Bob Marley Festival Tour for five years, and at Reggae Sun Splash in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

After being diagnosed with epilepsy, Hunter dropped out of music a decade ago. Now fully recovered, seizure-free, and having overcome one of his biggest life challenges, Hunter brings forth a new New Orleans sound and deeper life perspective.

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Finding Soul, From Silicon Valley to Africa: A Travel Memoir and Personal Journey Through Twenty Countries in Africa By Kurt Davis

Austin Tang — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:46:18 +0000

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Finding Soul, From Silicon Valley to Africa is a travel memoir, spiritual journey, and self-help book all in one.
Politics, the pandemic, and everyday stress in the West have manifested in mental health issues and an overall rise in unhappiness. Many in society have lost perspective and that’s what this book adds back to our lives: how to be grateful, to look at each other more equally, and to have empathy for one another and build community. KDAlive (the personal brand of Kurt Davis) shows you how to do this in his newly released book.
In 2017, Kurt Davis traveled to Africa and volunteered at many business accelerators and humanitarian non-profits. Finding Soul, From Silicon Valley to Africa gives readers a detailed description of not only what Africa is like, but also how the experiences changed and inspired him. Each chapter reads like a vignette while developing the key themes in the book: experiencing deep empathy for others, releasing ego and identity, and discovering a deeper meaning for life. There are other moments that emerge throughout its pages, such as understanding the roots of racism, the power of entrepreneurship as a tool for development, and learning how to enjoy a journey without a plan. Finding Soul, From Silicon Valley to Africa (ISBN 978-1631952722 by Morgan James Publishing (November 10, 2020) Available on Kindle for $8.99 and $15.32 as a Paperback) is for anyone who is a traveler looking for a few tips about Africa, a student wanting to learn more about the continent, an entrepreneur or businessman/woman interested in Africa’s potential, or just a curious reader wanting to learn about a personal development story.
In an interview on your program Kurt Davis can talk about:
• Volunteering in Africa to affect social change at business accelerators and humanitarian non-profits
• How this book can help people understand the roots of racism that is such a volatile topic in our country
• The deeper themes of the book could change the views of the audience on Africa and open its rich potential to entrepreneurs and business people.
• The gems of wisdom offered in this book to those in the audience embarking on a journey of self-development.
• and more
• Publisher: Morgan James Publishing (November 10, 2020)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 274 pages
• ISBN-10: 1631952722
• ISBN-13: 978-1631952722
About Kurt Davis:
I am a technology entrepreneur, mindfulness expert, and social impact worker. The first 20-years of my career were spent between Silicon Valley and Asia working with technology startups in finance and business development roles.
In 2017, I took time off, a gap-year, if you will. I traveled to Africa and volunteered at many emerging business accelerators and non-profits. There, I witnessed that entrepreneurship gives people hope. At that time, I started Kakuma Ventures www.kakumaventures.com to empower and finance local entrepreneurs in the Kakuma refugee camp. I write about it in my book Finding Soul: From Silicon Valley to Africa.
During my time off, I also spent ample time searching for ways to enhance my mental health. I read dozens of books on the matter from ancient Greeks and philosophers to modern-day psychiatrists. From those learnings, I’m synthesizing all of the information into a methodology of well-being for others to use. Check out Kurt’s website at kdalive.com, the book page at https://kdalive.com/product/silicon-valley-to-africa/ and get social with Kurt on IG | FaceBook
I returned to the US in 2018 and launched KDAlive (www.kdalive.com), my personal branding website. This platform shares my experiences with those who are mapping their careers and lives with a focus on well-being, travel/culture, and self-employment/entrepreneurship. I’ll be launching a few more books so watch this space!
Originally from South Carolina, I am a graduate of Davidson College and Duke Fuqua Business

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Defibulators

editor — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:40:17 +0000

The DEFiBULATORs have emerged as one of the most engaging live acts from the thriving roots scene in Brooklyn, NY; melding bluegrass, rockabilly, classic country, and punk, into their own eclectic indie honky-tonk sound. www.thedefibulators.com

“Roots-heavy, post-punk music that reinvents the conventions of country music
with a CBGB’s-meets-Grand Ole Opry feel.” -Crawdaddy

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Ben Vereen

editor — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:19:49 +0000

The new 54 BELOW, reinvented by multiple Tony Award-winning producers Tom Viertel, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel and Steve Baruch (Hairspray, The Producers), brings Broadway legend and Tony Award winner Ben Vereen and his hit one man show, Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen for two weeks only! Performances are July 10 – 21, Tuesdays through Thursdays 8:00pm and Fridays and Saturdays 8pm and 11pm. 54 BELOW is located on 254 West 54th Street. Tickets starting at $50 are available by visiting http://www.54below.com or calling 1-866-468-7619.

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ENTERTAINER BEN VEREEN AT 54 BELOW ON JULY 10-21, 2012

editor — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:44:40 +0000

Steppin’ Out Live with Ben Vereen is a one man show with a unique blend of artistry and a tribute to the music of Broadway, along with musical selections made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. featuring hit songs like “Defying Gravity,” “My Way,” “Mr. Bojangles,” and “Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries”. Each performance is filled with song and dance, stories of his life, and Vereen’s signature sense of humor.

Ben has solidified his place among Broadway royalty, with starring roles in such Broadway productions as Wicked, Fosse, Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair, Jelly’s Last Jam, Grind, A Christmas Carol, I’m Not Rappaport and of course PIPPIN for which he won the Tony Award. He starred in the new play Fetch Clay, Make Man at the McCarter Theatre, directed by Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys) which will move to NY in 2013. On January 30th, 2012, Ben Vereen was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame. Best known for his Emmy nominated role as Chicken George in Roots, as well as the feature film All That Jazz, select film and television credits include: How I Met Your Mother, Grey’s Anatomy, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, and the Hallmark feature film Accidental Friendship for which he was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Ben continues to tour the country with his show, Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen. Last spring, he released his first CD, Steppin’ Out Live With Ben Vereen. Ben will perform for 100,000 people at the Washington Monument on July 4th, 2012. This summer, the Museum of Dance will honor Ben with a lifetime achievement award in August, 2012.

Ben is the spokesperson for Sanofi US, a leading pharmaceutical company which specializes in insulin, and together, they created a campaign called: S.T.A.N.D. (Start Taking Action Now for Diabetes), campaign which promotes a healthy and active lifestyle while living with diabetes. You can view the website here: http://www.standfordiabetes.org/.

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