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SHAOLIN JAZZ in Ethiopia

A cultural exchange between the sister cities of Addis Ababa & Washington DC through Jazz & Hip Hop.

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SHAOLIN JAZZ in Ethiopia

SHAOLIN JAZZ in Ethiopia

SHAOLIN JAZZ in Ethiopia

SHAOLIN JAZZ in Ethiopia

SHAOLIN JAZZ in Ethiopia

A cultural exchange between the sister cities of Addis Ababa & Washington DC through Jazz & Hip Hop.

A cultural exchange between the sister cities of Addis Ababa & Washington DC through Jazz & Hip Hop.

A cultural exchange between the sister cities of Addis Ababa & Washington DC through Jazz & Hip Hop.

A cultural exchange between the sister cities of Addis Ababa & Washington DC through Jazz & Hip Hop.

SHAOLIN JAZZ
SHAOLIN JAZZ
SHAOLIN JAZZ
SHAOLIN JAZZ
1 Campaign |
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
$4,223 USD 65 backers
42% of $10,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

SHAOLIN JAZZ is a conceptual, music-based project that explores the connections between Jazz and Hip-Hop culture through a series of creative and educational engagements.  We (the project creators) are seeking to initiate a cultural exchange program between the Sister cities of Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Washington, DC (USA) through Jazz and Hip-Hop.  The goals of the initiative will be to foster a musical connection between the 2 cities, and help bridge the gap that exists between the Ethiopian music/nightlife community and the prominent live music scene in Washington, DC.  With your help we can do much more than make an impact on a room full of people........we can make an impact on 2 countries. 



The program will first consist of travel to Addis Ababa to meet with local Jazz and Hip-Hop artists to learn first-hand about the history of those respective music scenes in Ethiopia; and a culminating SHAOLIN JAZZ L!VE performance (live Jazz & Hip-Hop) in collaboration with notable Ethio-Jazz and Hip-Hop artists, including Wayna Wondwossen (vocalist), Munit Mesfin (vocalist), Jorga Mesfin (saxophone), Jay Matic (MC) and DC-native Kenny Allen (vocalist/guitarist).  The second part of the program will take place upon returning to Washington, DC.  It will consist of a panel discussion about Jazz and Hip-Hop culture in the US and Ethiopia, followed by a performance of SHAOLIN JAZZ L!VE in the historic U Street Corridor featuring guest musicians from Addis Ababa. 


Here's a glimpse of what SHAOLIN JAZZ L!VE looks like

At this moment we have already connected with several musicians in Addis Ababa who are willing and eager to participate in this project, secured venues for performances in both cities, and been partially funded by the DC Commission for the Arts and Humanities to cover transportation to Ethiopia.  However, we do not yet have enough funding to make this a balanced exchange and cover transportation for Ethiopian artists from Addis Ababa to travel to Washington, DC and share their style of music with us here in the US.  Moreover, we have additional expenses that need to be covered to fulfill this undertaking.  This includes overnight accommodations in each country, marketing expenses for promoting engagements in each country, and other logistical items while in Ethiopia (such as a translator, food, and ground transportation).  

Help bring some of Ethiopia's finest musicians to the US:

Munit Mesfin (Ethio-Jazz and Soul Singer)
Click here to listen to Munit on Bandcamp

Kenny Allen (Vocalist and Guitarist)
Click here to listen to Kenny on Bandcamp

The PERKS!
With your financial support, regardless of how big or small, we can make these ends meet.  And fortunately for you, we have a long list of goodies for you to choose from as a token of our gratitude for your support (available worldwide).    Check them out below (and on the right---->).  Click here to see the different design and colors available for the apparel items: 




Just about all of these items come in a variety of colors and sizes to choose from (click here to see). In addition, you can customize them with any one of these unique SHAOLIN JAZZ designs: 



If our campaign is successful and we are able to carry out this initiative (with your support, of course) we plan to document all of the sights and sounds we experience throughout the project, and share them all with you on our new platform called the Culture Science Studio.  The Culture Science Studio is a site dedicated to cultural and educational images, soundbites and other highlights documented from SHAOLIN JAZZ engagements all across the globe.  

Until then please help make SHAOLIN JAZZ in Ethiopia a reality, and show your support for this one-of-a-kind exchange between 2 cities from 2 different countries exploring 2 different genres of music....Jazz & Hip-Hop.  

For more info about all things related to SHAOLIN JAZZ visit www.shaolinjazz.com.



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Digital Music Catalog

$15 USD
Enjoy the full range of music from the SHAOLIN JAZZ catalog including the Byrd Over Staten EP, the Gil Scott Suite EP, the SHAOLIN JAZZ L!VE single, and the mixtape that started it all....The 37th Chamber (including a previously unreleased track).
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Tote Bag + Digital Catalog

$40 USD
In support our cultural exchange initiative at this level you will receive a customized SHAOLIN JAZZ Tote Bag. It comes available in 12 different quality designs and different sizes. This is one of the brand new items added to our apparel line. In addition, you will receive a free download of the full SHAOLIN JAZZ digital music catalog.
5 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Drawstring Bag + Digi Catalog

$40 USD
Your help will making a lasting impact. And in return, we'd like to give you something that's made to last.....a SHAOLIN JAZZ Drawstring Bag. The bags are new to our Apparel line and are available in all of our special graphic designs. And of course, with it you will receive a free download of the full SHAOLIN JAZZ digital music catalog.
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Phone Case + Digital Catalog

$45 USD
Donate and design your cellphone at the same time. Choose from one of 12 unique SHAOLIN JAZZ visuals to customize a cellphone case that will fit any iPhone or Samsung Galaxy. In addition, you will receive a free download of the full SHAOLIN JAZZ digital music catalog.
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Clutch Bag + Digital Catalog

$45 USD
Brand new to the SHAOLIN JAZZ Apparel line are our customized Clutch Bags, available in several designs and different sizes. At this level of support you can be one of the first to sport one, and receive a free download of the full SHAOLIN JAZZ digital music catalog.
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Tank Top + Digital Catalog

$45 USD
With your help we can help you update your warm weather wardrobe with a SHAOLIN JAZZ Tank Top. Choose from a wide variety of colors, designs and sizes. Plus, receive a free download of the full SHAOLIN JAZZ digital music catalog.
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T-Shirt + Digital Catalog

$50 USD
Show your support for the expansion of Jazz and Hip-Hop and in return you will get a classic SHAOLIN JAZZ Tee. Select from the full range of specialized graphic art designs inspired by SHAOLIN JAZZ to be printed onto a 100% cotton, sweatshop-free t-shirt with the color and size of your choosing. Plus, you will receive a free download of the full SHAOLIN JAZZ digital music catalog.
4 claimed
Ships worldwide.

L!ve Show + T-Shirt + More!

$50 USD
This is for true fans! For a LIMITED TIME ONLY your support at this level not only gets you your own customized SHAOLIN JAZZ Tee and the full SHAOLIN JAZZ digital music catalog, but you will also receive free admission to the SHAOLIN JAZZ L!ve performance in Washington, DC on June 4th. This one-night only show will feature DJ 2-Tone Jones and Sound of the City Band performing live versions of SHAOLIN JAZZ tracks, alongside guest Ethiopian artists that you helped to bring thru your support.
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Baseball Tee + Digital Catalog

$55 USD
Step up to the plate with a generous contribution to something special and we'll hit you off with a custom SHAOLIN JAZZ Baseball Tee (3/4 sleeve). Choose from a wide variety of designs, sleeve colors and sizes. Additionally, you will receive a free download of the full SHAOLIN JAZZ digital music catalog.
2 claimed
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Pencil Skirt + Digital Catalog

$65 USD
Show your support and we'll help you show off your legs in style with one of the hottest new items added to the SHAOLIN JAZZ Apparel line, the Pencil Skirt. It comes in a variety of designs and sizes of your choosing, and you are welcome to rock it anytime you see fit. In addition, you will receive a free download of the full SHAOLIN JAZZ digital music catalog.
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Hoodie + Digital Catalog

$80 USD
If you give quality, you receive quality in the form of a custom SHAOLIN JAZZ Hoodie (zipper-down or pullover). The heavyweight, cotton rich fabric is a perfect fit for those cold Winter days and cool Spring nights. And as to be expected, you will also receive a free download of the full SHAOLIN JAZZ digital music catalog.
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DJ Set by 2-Tone Jones + More!

$600 USD
If you go all out to show your support, then we'll go all out to show our gratitude. In addition to getting a free download of the full SHAOLIN JAZZ music catalog and a SHAOLIN JAZZ t-shirt of your choosing, you will also get to rock out to a live 3-hour DJ set by 2-Tone Jones at a location of your choice (within 60 miles of Washington DC). In other words, FREE PARTY!!! 2-Tone will be equipped to spin just about anything ranging from Hip-Hop, Funk, R&B, Reggae, Afrobeat, Jazz, Rock and more!
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Mystery Vinyl Pack + More!

$125 USD
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