#Zulu Painter

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This mural, Southern Expansion, was created by Zulu Painter and is located in St. Pete, Florida.

Located in the old phone booth on the corner is a plaque that reads-

In the late 1800’s, Black Men were hired to continue the railroad in to the territory that is now known as St. Petersburg, FL. These men settled in this area and were largely responsible for building our city and streets and creating this Gulf Coast community.

This mural honors the history and legacy of the African American people at the foundation of our great city.

You also find Zulu Painter’s work on Instagram.

[notnocturne]

academia things to research (for those who want to learn everything);

chess openings

renaissance painters and their muses

pompeii

places mentioned in Shakespeare

the vikings’ dental hygiene

traditional zulu weapons

the history of oxford

how to make a flower crown

the symbolism of the medusa tattoo, and others like it

the treaty of versailles

the benefits of black tea

untouched african tribes still existing today

traditional syrian food

the doppler effect

the history behind the michelin man

why do we see anger as red, sadness as blue, etc?

the printing press

why do we dream?

the art of wine tasting

discussions with diagnosed psychopaths

the history behind motor brands

different types of wasps and dragonflies

architecture terminology

the domestication of dogs

the creation of social etiquette

japanese instruments for tea-making

famous assassins in history

the sandy hook lawsuits

the stories behind the erected churches in italy

1900s russian fashion

the clicking song

the periodic table

chemicals in cigarettes

[theartofmetal]

70. Royal Straight Flesh - Defleshed (Thrash/Death Metal, 2002)

Art by Alphonse de Neuville: "The Huns At The Battle Of Chalons", 19th Century

 "De Neuville (1835-1885) was a French academic painter who studied under Eugène Delacroix. His dramatic and intensely patriotic subjects illustrated episodes from the Franco-Prussian War, the Crimean War, the Zulu War, and portraits of soldiers."

[robertnelson2-blog]

Ardmore Designs Ceramics: A Fusion of Art, Culture, and Craftsmanship

Ardmore Designs is a name that resonates with artistry, cultural heritage, and exquisite craftsmanship. Renowned for its distinctive ceramics, this South African-based brand offers an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary designs that captivate collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide. Let’s explore what makes Ardmore Designs ceramics a true masterpiece.

Signature Styles and Themes

Ardmore ceramics are instantly recognizable for their bold, vibrant designs and intricate details. The themes often draw inspiration from:

African Flora and Fauna: Elaborate depictions of leopards, zebras, birds, and lush vegetation bring the beauty of Africa to life.

Cultural Narratives: Pieces often tell stories from Zulu folklore or celebrate African traditions.

Whimsy and Imagination: Playful elements, such as anthropomorphic animals or fantastical scenes, add charm to their creations.

Crafting Each Masterpiece

Every Ardmore ceramic piece is a collaborative effort between sculptors and painters. Sculptors create the base structure, often incorporating intricate textures and lifelike forms. Once the sculpture is complete, painters bring it to life with vibrant colors and patterns, ensuring no two pieces are alike.

Global Recognition

Ardmore Designs has become a sought-after name in the world of fine art and luxury interiors. Their ceramics have been exhibited in prestigious galleries and featured in high-end collaborations, such as Hermès' Ardmore-inspired silk scarves. Collectors admire Ardmore pieces for their artistic value and cultural significance.

Ardmore Ceramics in Your Home

Whether you're a seasoned collector or a first-time buyer, Ardmore ceramics can add a touch of elegance and personality to any space. From decorative vases and bowls to functional items like teapots and candlesticks, each piece is a conversation starter. Unique Ceramic Art

Conclusion

Ardmore Designs ceramics represent more than just functional art—they are a celebration of South Africa's rich culture, biodiversity, and artistic spirit. Owning an Ardmore piece is not just about decor; it’s about preserving and appreciating the stories and talent behind each creation.

[brookstonalmanac]

Events 2.17 (before 1950)

1370 – Northern Crusades: Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Teutonic Knights meet in the Battle of Rudau. 1411 – Following the successful campaigns during the Ottoman Interregnum, Musa Çelebi, one of the sons of Bayezid I, becomes Sultan of the Ottoman Empire with the support of Mircea I of Wallachia. 1500 – Duke Friedrich and Duke Johann attempt to subdue the peasantry of Dithmarschen, Denmark, in the Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 – On his way to be burned at the stake for heresy, at Campo de' Fiori in Rome, the philosopher Giordano Bruno has a wooden vise put on his tongue to prevent him continuing to speak. 1616 – Nurhaci proclaims himself Khan of the Later Jin, precursor to the Qing Dynasty. 1621 – Myles Standish is appointed as first military commander of the English Plymouth Colony in North America. 1674 – An earthquake strikes the Indonesian island of Ambon. It triggers a 100 m (330 ft) megatsunami which drowns over 2,300 people. 1676 – Sixteen men of Pascual de Iriate's expedition are lost at Evangelistas Islets at the western end of the Strait of Magellan. 1739 – The Battle of Vasai commences as the Marathas move to invade Portuguese-occupied territory. 1753 – In Sweden February 17 is followed by March 1 as the country moves from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. 1801 – United States presidential election: A tie in the Electoral College between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr is resolved when Jefferson is elected President of the United States and Burr Vice President by the United States House of Representatives. 1814 – War of the Sixth Coalition: The Battle of Mormant. 1819 – The United States House of Representatives passes the Missouri Compromise for the first time. 1838 – Weenen massacre: Hundreds of Voortrekkers along the Blaukraans River, Natal are killed by Zulus. 1854 – The United Kingdom recognizes the independence of the Orange Free State. 1859 – Cochinchina Campaign: The French Navy captures the Citadel of Saigon, a fortress manned by 1,000 Nguyễn dynasty soldiers, en route to conquering Saigon and other regions of southern Viet Nam. 1863 – A group of citizens of Geneva found an International Committee for Relief to the Wounded, which later became known as the International Committee of the Red Cross. 1864 – American Civil War: The H. L. Hunley becomes the first submarine to engage and sink a warship, the USS Housatonic. 1865 – American Civil War: Columbia, South Carolina, is burned as Confederate forces flee from advancing Union forces. 1905 – Russian Revolution of 1905: Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich of Russia is assassinated in the Moscow Kremlin by Socialist Revolutionary Ivan Kalyayev. 1913 – The Armory Show opens in New York City, displaying works of artists who are to become some of the most influential painters of the early 20th century. 1919 – The Ukrainian People's Republic asks the Entente and the United States for help fighting the Bolsheviks. 1944 – World War II: The Battle of Eniwetok begins. The battle ends in an American victory on February 22. 1944 – World War II: Operation Hailstone begins: U.S. naval air, surface, and submarine attack against Truk Lagoon, Japan's main base in the central Pacific, in support of the Eniwetok invasion. 1948 – The Alwaziri coup briefly ousts the ruling Hamidaddin dynasty of Yemen; Imam Yahya Muhammad Hamid ed-Din is killed. 1949 – Chaim Weizmann begins his term as the first President of Israel.

[xlntwtch2]

from artnet.com ...

Sydney Mortimer Laurence (1865–1940) was an American Romantic landscape painter and (as of 1923) Alaska's most prominent.

Read more on Wikipedia

from askart.com ...

"Laurence was a native of Brooklyn, New York, and attended Peekskill Military Academy in New York sometime before 1885...

"....In Zulu, he lost his hearing, and he was injured in the Boer War...

"...For unknown reasons, Laurence left his wife and two young sons in England, where she remained for most of the remainder of her life. He traveled to Alaska around 1903, and from 1904 into 1908, was in Tyonek on the north shore of Cook Inlet, and in 1906, he filed claims near Talkeetna on Poor Man Creek. Although he had very little success as a miner, he continued to paint, including a canvas called Cordova that is in the Whatcom Museum in Bellingham, Washington.

"Laurence found abundant inspiration for his art in Alaska, and by 1920 he had established a studio in Anchorage and had become the territory's most prominent painter. In 1923 he established a studio in Los Angeles, where he remarried in 1928. The rest of his life he spent most winters in Los Angeles or Seattle, returning to Alaska to paint nearly every summer..."

Sydney Mortimer Laurence

[mistersamshearon]

Wonderful opening show last night at the @coprogallery in Santa Monica. My dear friend @zulutheartist had a piece in the show so I had to go and support him! . I've known Zulu over a decade and remains to be one of my dearest friends. An amazing artist, a fine mind and heart. Was lovely to spend time catching up with him and his amazing wife @khani.zulu who,(as a side note), makes the best pot roast ribs I've EVER tasted! . It was great to see so many friends and familiar faces... old and new. I Love you all! Congratulations on a wonderful art show! . #zulu #artist #copro #coprogallery #darkart #darkartwork #darkartists #darkartist #goth #gothic #occult #masonic #freemason #grandmaster #bassplayer #bassist #painter #gentleman #suit #gallery #art #show #conjoined #conjoinedten #dali #surrealism #surreal #love #LA #BRIT (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B87g-7oFCpd/?igshid=3mqzjwtswh1k

[saturday16s]

Next Level Badness!

“I’ve been painting and sketching all my life. Also, for my tailor I used to draw my suits, ‘cause he couldn’t speak English.”

The hidden face of genius: the paintings of Miles Davis

“My future starts when I wake up every morning. Every day I find something creative to do with my life.”

“Music and life are all about style.”

~ Miles Davis

His love for painting is one of the lesser known features of Miles Davis. It was born as a mere recreation during the 50s, and it strengthened when it decides to take a “break from music”, in 1975.

Inspiration for his paintings comes from Kandinsky, Basquiat, Picasso, tribal art. His style is sharp, bold, with bright colors on dark backgrounds that seem to want to escape from the canvas. Initially, dunring the interviews, Davis used to show his art with pride, taking a brush and a sheet and painting in front of the interviewer, getting inspired by the dialogues or what surrounded him. His art makes the big debut in 1983, the year of Star People, the album that made him reach the fourth place in the American Jazz albums ranking. That album inspired him. He painted the cover.

No doubt, Miles Davis had style. A key figure of Jazz and popular music, Davis belongs to the best musicians of the twentieth century. He wasn’t a virtuoso, that wasn’t part of his style, but he was a genius. Trumpeter, composer, mentor for future generations, a public figure with enormous influence, and lastly, a painter. You got it right: painter.

The cover of Star People (1983) This graphic work seeks to remark what he expressed with his music in the 60s: the rhythm of the Africans, that thing which was the starting point of everything, a concept placed at the center of his paintings and his music. Miles was self-taught, and despite the success of his first graphic “composition”, he decided to take lessons: his teacher was Jo Gelbard, the woman who taught him the basic techniques of painting and then became his companion. The decades of the 80s-90s had the most intense art production. He began organizing exhibitions, painting continuously and playing. In 1989 he released the album Amandla, and a painting created together with Jo was used as cover. It’s a self-portrait that – together with music – wants to show to the world the skills of a genius. A free mind, who knows how to adapt itself. A person who placed painting at the center of his life. The cover of Amandla (1989) Freedom is the main meaning that revolves around the album, and you get it already from the title: “Amandla” is a Zulu word that means power, used as a “slogan” during political demonstrations against apartheid, but as specified in Miles’ autobiography, the title means freedom. The freedom of people, the freedom of an artist. At that time Miles was in another dimension. He was about to arrive to his final goal, artistically he already had done everything and satisfied everyone. With Amandla he made the world understand what “freedom” means. He moved away from the style that marked his previous works – see Kind of Blue – and proposed a sound aimed to approach another world: rock.

He seemed always a difficult, grumpy, often aggressive artist. They called him “The Prince of Darkness”, but actually he was a humble and generous man who knew how to get loved by everyone.

[hometoursandotherstuff]

Sculptor/painter Francois and interior designer Tracy have the cutest home in Cape Town, South Africa. It looks like a little Alice in Wonderland fantasy.

It has rabbits, pink and orange wallpapers, a black kitchen, sculpted figures that look like heroes on speed, and lots of twists and surprises.

They have a penchant for color and oddities which is apparent in their little family nest.

Their black & white kitchen is unconventional, but pretty.

When asked to define their sources of inspiration for the design of the space, they answered as follows: Francois - "Acid Pop". Tracy - "Mary Poppins meets Louis XIV meets Shaka Zulu.

This room is so pretty.

Their daughter has an elegantly funky bedroom. 

The house has a window in the bathroom, which is just as unusual as the decor.

Their bath is very elegant. 

http://olaalhaeezuvim.blogspot.com/

[deesdressup]

Historical Women

1. - Hypatia (Hellenistic philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician) - Murasaki Shikibu (Author of the world’s first novel) - Peseshet (Earliest known female physician) - Enheduanna (Earliest recorded poet) 2. - Sacagawea (Lehmi Shoshone guide of America) - Giulia Tofana (Poison Maker) - Boudicca (Rebel queen of the Iceni tribe) - Pocahontas (Powhatan “civilised savage”) 3. - Ching Shih (Prostitute turned privateer queen) - Jeanne De Clisson (Lioness of Brittany) - Grace O’Malley (Irish pirate) - Josephine Baker (French rebel spy and activist) 4. - Tirgatao (Rebel Princess who refused to stand down) - Julie D’Aubigny (Bi, sword-fighing opera singer) - Olga of Kiev (Russian queen of revenge) - Harriet Tubman (Freed enslaved Americans) 5. - Joan of Arc (French rebel turned saint) - Ani Pachen (Tibetan monk freedom fighter) - Luisa Capetillo (Puerto Rican Trouser-wearing labour leader) - Zenobia (Syrian queen conquerer) 6. - Æthelflæd (Lady of The Mercians) - Ada Blackjack (Iñupiat guide and wilderness survivor) - Artemisia Gentileschi (Master painter and r*pe survivor) - Töregene Khatun (Mongol Khatun and conqueror) 7. - Nakano Takeko (Samurai who died protecting her family) - Nzinga (Queen of Ndongo and Matamba) - Sarla Thukral (First Indian woman with a pilots licence) - Sappho (Ancient Greek lesbian poet) 8. - Hatshepsut (Egyptian Pharaoh whose name was almost erased) - Theodora (Empress of the Byzantine Empire) - Lozen (Spiritual leader and warrior of the Chiricahua Apache) - Wu Zetian (Tang Dynasty Empress Regnant)

9. - Mkabayi kaJama (Zulu Princess who kept her country running) - Mata Hari (Scapegoat of WWI) - Wang Zhenyi (Astronomer and poet) - Agrippina the Younger (Mother of an empire)

[luci-cunt]

You'll write it differently anyways, that's inevitable, so don't worry about it. Also, you could just use it as practise and not publish it if it feels subpar but you could also view the show as an inspiration/reference etc. (Painters also use references all the time, but their work does end up differently bc their hands and minds are different than the "original" creator's, it makes the work better!)

T-T oh thank you nonnie you’re so kind. I’m assuming youre responding to my emo tags about the Downsides to Not Being Dead and ajksf;lasdk ily akjdf;laskjdf. Don’t worry, I’m not that worried about it, and the story is quite a bit different. I just think it’s amazing that the self-indulgent story I was writing is an actual reality now. 

If you were curious tho lol, tdtnbd was about an assassin who gets her memory wiped to be a sleeper agent and kill immortals. Instead tho she befriends them and it goes over about as well as you could expect XDD. 

the “Nicky and Joe” ish characters would probably be Lysander and Pat--Lysander an ex Spartan soldier and Pat a Cherokee Indian with a very unfortunate backstory. Lys’ brand of immortality is weird tho, because technically he can still die and it takes him a decade to regen. Lol that re-meeting was a fun scene to write XDD

I just fucking LOVE found family and that mixed with eternal life is just ajkdf;lsjkdf god it’s everything. There was also an ex French soldier asshole w/ heart of gold character, a trans brit, an ex Zulu warrior and a very stressed out college student.

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Paintings by Tiffany Snow

Work by Ride or Die Rod (left two paintings) and Zulu Painter

Work by Shereka Solomon

Green Book of Tampa Bay’s 3rd Annual Art Show -“Poetic Justice” at The Studio@620 was open to the public for June 2023’s ArtWalk in St. Pete.

In the back gallery were works by artist Dallas Jackson, which combine collage and painting- seen below.

Dallas Jackson, “Sharecropper”, 2018

Dallas Jackson, “Journey to the Valley of Sin”, 2019

This exhibition will be up until the end of June.

[tasksweekly]

[TASK 174: TANZANIA]

In celebration of December 9th being Tanzanian Independence Day, here’s a masterlist below compiled of over 230+ Tanzanian faceclaims categorised by gender with their occupation and ethnicity denoted if there was a reliable source. If you want an extra challenge use random.org to pick a random number! Of course everything listed below are just suggestions and you can pick whichever faceclaim or whichever project you desire.

Any questions can be sent here and all tutorials have been linked below the cut for ease of access! REMEMBER to tag your resources with #TASKSWEEKLY and we will reblog them onto the main! This task can be tagged with whatever you want but if you want us to see it please be sure that our tag is the first five tags, @ mention us or send us a messaging linking us to your post!

THE TASK - scroll down for FC’s!

STEP 1: Decide on a FC you wish to create resources for! You can always do more than one but who are you starting with? There are links to masterlists you can use in order to find them and if you want help, just send us a message and we can pick one for you at random!

STEP 2: Pick what you want to create! You can obviously do more than one thing, but what do you want to start off with? Screencaps, RP icons, GIF packs, masterlists, PNG’s, fancasts, alternative FC’s - LITERALLY anything you desire!

STEP 3: Look back on tasks that we have created previously for tutorials on the thing you are creating unless you have whatever it is you are doing mastered - then of course feel free to just get on and do it. :)

STEP 4: Upload and tag with #TASKSWEEKLY! If you didn’t use your own screencaps/images make sure to credit where you got them from as we will not reblog packs which do not credit caps or original gifs from the original maker.

THINGS YOU CAN MAKE FOR THIS TASK -  examples are linked!

Stumped for ideas? Maybe make a masterlist or graphic of your favourite faceclaims. A masterlist of names. Plot ideas or screencaps from a music video preformed by an artist. Masterlist of quotes and lyrics that can be used for starters, thread titles or tags. Guides on culture and customs.

Screencaps

RP icons [of all sizes]

Gif Pack [maybe gif icons if you wish]

PNG packs

Manips

Dash Icons

Character Aesthetics

PSD’s

XCF’s

Graphic Templates - can be chara header, promo, border or background PSD’s!

FC Masterlists - underused, with resources, without resources!

FC Help - could be related, family templates, alternatives.

Written Guides.

and whatever else you can think of / make!

MASTERLIST!

F:

Amandina Lihamba (1944) Tanzanian - actress, director, and playwright.

Rachel Luttrell (1971) Shambaa Tanzanian / English - actress.

Leyla Rashid (1971) Tanzanian - Instagrammer. 

Carola Kinasha (1972) Maasai Tanzanian - singer and guitarist.

Saida Karoli (1976) Tanzanian - singer.

Rose Mhando (1976) Tanzanian - singer.

K-Lyinn / Jacqueline Mengi (1978) Tanzanian - singer and furniture designer.

Lady Jaydee / Lady JayDee in town / Lady Jay Dee / Judith Mbibo (1979) Tanzanian - rapper-songwriter, singer, and pianist.

Francisca Urio (1981) Tanzanian / German - singer-songwriter, model, and radio host.

Ida Ljungqvist (1981) Tanzanian / Swedish - model.

Monalisa / Yvonne Cherrie (1981) Tanzanian - actress, radio host, director, and producer.

Erica Luttrell (1982) Shambaa Tanzanian / English - actress.

Ray C / Rehema Chalamila (1982) Tanzanian - singer.

Celina Mziray (1982) Tanzanian / Scottish - instagrammer (celinamziray).

Nakaaya Sumari (1982) Tanzanian - rapper and singer.

Miriam Odemba (1983) Tanzanian - model and Miss Earth Tanzania 2008.

Dataz (1984) Tanzanian - rapper, singer, tv host, and DJ.

Salama Zalhata Jabir (1984) Tanzanian - YouTuber (MkasiTV).

SHAA (1985) Tanzanian - singer. 

Aunty Ezekiel (1986) Tanzanian - actress. 

Batuli / Yobnesh Yussuf Hassan (1986) Tanzanian - actress and producer.

Mwasiti / Mwasiti Almas Yusuph (1986) Tanzanian - singer-songwriter and rapper.

Nancy Sumari (1986) Tanzanian - model, author, and Miss World Tanzania 2005.

Shilole / Zena Yusuf Mohammed (1987) Tanzanian - actress, rapper-songwriter, and singer.

Flaviana Matata (1987) Tanzanian - model and Miss Universe Tanzania 2007.

Wema Sepetu (1988) Tanzanian - actress, tv host, model, and Miss Tanzania 2006.

Irene Uwoya (1988) Tanzanian - actress, director, and producer.

Vanessa Mdee / VeeMoney (1988) Tanzanian - singer-songwriter, rapper, tv personality, radio host, and activist.

Alysha Brilla (1988) Tanzanian, Gujarati Indian, Khoja Indian / Unspecified White - singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist, drummer, and producer.

Baby Madaha (1988) Tanzanian - actress and singer.

Maua Sama (1990) Tanzanian - singer. 

Jennifer Mkoma (1991) Tanzanian - actress. 

Nandy / Faustina Charles Mfinanga (1992) Tanzanian - singer-songwriter, artist, and activist.

Lulu James (1992) Maasai Tanzanian - singer-songwriter.

Nale Boniface (1993) Tanzanian - model and Miss Earth Tanzania 2014.

Betty Boniphace (1993) Tanzanian - model and Miss Universe Tanzania 2013.

Winfrida Dominic (1993) Tanzanian - model and Miss Universe Tanzania 2012.

Nelly Kamwelu (1993) Tanzanian / Russian - model, Miss Universe Tanzania 2011, and Miss Southern Africa International 2011.

Carolyne Bernard (1994) Tanzanian - model and Miss Earth Tanzania 2015.

Hamisa Mobetto / Hamisa Mobetuo (1994) Tanzanian - model, actress, and singer. 

Elizabeth Michael (1995) Tanzanian - actress and producer.

Herieth Paul (1995) Tanzanian - model.

Renaida / Renaida Braun (1997) Tanzanian - singer.

Lulu Diva (?) Tanzanian - singer and Instagrammer.

Irene Louis / Lynn (?) Tanzanian - model and musician. 

Vivian Gaudencia (?) Tanzanian - Instagrammer.

WINI (?) Tanzanian - singer and actress (Instagram: wini_tz).

Kajala Masanja (?) Tanzanian - actress.

Mimi Mars (?) Tanzanian - MC, tv personality, and actress. 

Julitha Kabete (?) Tanzanian, South African - model and Miss World Tanzania 2017.

Fahyvanny (?) Tanzanian, South African - Instagrammer and Best Dressed Lady Africa 2019.

Kanea Blokland (?) Tanzanian, Dutch - actress.

Mim Suleiman (?) Tanzanian - singer-songwriter, performer, and composer.

Amanda Luttrell Garrigus (?) Tanzanian / Unknown - fashion journalist. 

Remi Veronica (?) Tanzanian / Nigerian -  singer, actress, and model. 

Aliyah (?) Tanzanian, British - Instagrammer and YouTuber (tooaliyah).

Ms. Sasya (?) Tanzanian - make-up artist (Instagram: ms_sasya).

Mnyama Mkali (?) Tanzanian - Instagrammer (officiall_nai).

Maria Clementina (?) Tanzanian - model (instagram: pinkhooper).

Claralisa Namoyo (?) Tanzanian - Miss Tanzania top 10 finalist 2019, Next Top Model of the year 2015, Miss Tanga 2019, missnorthenzone 2nd runner-up 2019.

Belle Sophie (?) Tanzanian - model (Instagram: thebellesophie).

Aziza Frisby (?) Tanzanian, British - Instagrammer (aziza_frisby).

RED Tendawema (?) Tanzanian - singer and actress.

F - Athletes:

Nzaeli Kyomo (1957) Tanzanian - sprinter.

Lilian Nyiti (1959) Tanzanian - middle-distance runner.

Mwinga Mwanjala (1960) Tanzanian - middle-distance runner.

Mosi Alli (1961) Tanzanian - sprinter.

Marcellina Emmanuel (1964) Tanzanian - middle-distance runner.

Restituta Joseph (1971) Tanzanian - middle-distance runner.

Banuelia Mrashani (1977) Tanzanian - long-distance runner.

Lwiza John (1980) Tanzanian - middle-distance runner.

Faustine Mussa (1981) Tanzanian - long-distance runner.

Anna Ndege (1982) Tanzanian - middle-distance runner.

Phaustin Baha Sulle (1982) Tanzanian - long-distance runner.

Zakia Mrisho Mohamed (1984) Tanzanian - long-distance runner.

Mohamed Ikoki Msandeki (1985) Tanzanian - marathon runner.

Sara Ramadhani (1987) Tanzanian - long-distance runner.

Magdalena Moshi (1990) Tanzanian - swimmer.

Failuna Abdi Matanga (1992) Tanzanian - long-distance runner.

Malaika Mihambo (1994) Tanzanian / German - long jumper.

Magdalena Shauri (1996) Tanzanian - long-distance runner.

Sonia Tumiotto (2001) Tanzanian - swimmer.

M:

Daniel Owino Misiani (1940) Tanzanian - singer. 

Joseph Shabalala / Bhekizizwe Joseph Siphatimandla Mxoveni Mshengu Bigboy Shabalala (1941) Tanzanian / Zulu South African - singer and director.

Mzee Chillo / Ahmed Olotu (1950) Tanzanian - actor, singer, comedian, director, producer, and writer.

Ras Nas / Nasibu Mwanukuzi (1958) Tanzanian - musician and poet.

Rhymson / MC Rhymson / R.H.Y.M.S.O.N / Mwanavina / Zavara Mponjika / Ramadhani Mponjika (1968) Tanzanian - rapper-songwriter, singer, and producer.

Jhikoman / Jhiko Manyika / Jhikolabwino Siza Manyika (1972) Tanzanian - singer, guitarist, painter, and sculptor.

Imani Sanga (1972) Tanzanian - musician.

Lucian Msamati (1976) Tanzanian - actor and playwright.

Vincent Kigosi (1980) Tanzanian - actor, director, and producer.

Juma Nature / Sir Nature / Juma Kassim Ally (1980) Tanzanian - rapper-songwriter, singer, and producer.

Dully Sykes / Mr. Misifa / Abdul Sykes (1980) Tanzanian - rapper, singer, and producer.

TID / Khalid Mohamed (1981) Tanzanian - rapper and singer.

Harold O’Neal (1981) 3/4 Tanzanian, 1/4 African-American - actor, pianist, keyboardist, drummer, percussionist, public speaker, dancer, producer, and composer.

Tudd Thomas (1981) Tanzanian - singer-songwriter, rapper, pianist, guitarist, drummer, producer, and sound engineer.

KAKA / Kaka / Little Kaka / Lil’ Kaka / Bigg Kaka / Rajabu Willer (1981) Tanzanian - rapper and singer.

Hamdan Al Abri (1981) Tanzanian / Ugandan, Comorian, Indian - singer-songwriter.

A.Y. / Ambwene Allen Yessayah (1982) Tanzanian - rapper.

Msafiri Zawose (1982) Gogo Tanzanian - singer, flutist, ilimba player, ngoma player, marimba player, zeze player, and lamellophone maker.

John Simon / Joh Makini (1984) Tanzanian - singer. 

Romeo Jones (1985) Tanzanian - DJ.

Ali Kiba (1986) Tanzanian - actor, singer-songwriter, producer, director, and footballer.

Bob Junior / Raheem Rummy Nanji (1986) Tanzanian - actor, singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist, and dancer.

Millard Ayo (1986) Tanzanian - blogger. 

Nay Wa Mitego (1988) Tanzanian - rapper. 

Nahreel / Emmanuel Mkono (1989) Tanzanian - rapper-songwriter, singer, producer, and entrepreneur.

Mesen / Mesen Selekta / Jerry Boniface (1989) Tanzanian - rapper-songwriter, singer, producer, sound engineer, and entrepreneur.

Diamond Platnumz / Nasibu Abdul Juma (1989) Tanzanian - singer-songwriter, rapper, guitarist, pianist, drummer, dancer, and entrepreneur.

Ben Pol / Benard Michael Paul Mnyang'anga (1989) Tanzanian - singer-songwriter.

Juma Mussa (1989) Tanzanian - singer. 

Musta Barbaari / James Nikander (1990) Tanzanian / Finnish - rapper.

Shetta / Nurdin Bilal Ali (1990) Tanzanian - singer and rapper.

Tiggs Da Author (1990) Tanzanian - rapper. 

Mbosso (1991) Tanzanian - singer. 

Harmonize / Rajab Abdul Kahali (1991) Tanzanian - singer-songwriter, rapper, guitarist, pianist, drummer, and dancer.

Goodluck Gozbert (1991) Tanzanian - gospel singer. 

Kevoo Hard / Kelvin Mbilinyi (1992) Tanzanian - singer-songwriter.

Amidu Didascalie Lucas (1992 or 1993) Tanzanian - singer.

Lava Lava (1993) Tanzanian - rapper. 

Idris Sultan (1993) Tanzanian - actor, tv personality, comedian, and radio host.

Rayvanny / Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa (1993) Tanzanian - rapper-songwriter, singer, pianist, guitarist, drummer, and dancer.

Allan Kingdom / Allan Kyariga (1994) Tanzanian / South African - rapper and producer.

Dogo Janja / Abdulaziz Abubakar Chande (1994) Tanzanian - singer-songwriter and rapper.

Nedy Music / Said Seif Ally (1995) Tanzanian - rapper-songwriter and singer.

Timoth Conrad (1998) Tanzanian - film director, producer, screenwriter and editor

Emmanuel Silas Shedrack (1998) Tanzanian - model and Mr. Albinism East Africa 2018.

21 Sedrick (1999) Tanzanian - Instagrammer. 

Dolasoul / Balozi / Balozi Dola (?) Tanzanian - rapper.

Saleh J / Saleh Jaber (?) Tanzanian - rapper.

Ommy Dimpoz (?) Tanzanian - singer. 

Ernest Napoleon (?) Tanzanian / Russian - writer, producer and actor.

Joel Soul Kigwila (?) Tanzanian - actor. 

Ben Breaker (?) Tanzanian - model. 

Devon Kare (?) Tanzanian  / Mozambican - actor and model (Instagram: devonkare).

Symon Poluse (?) Tanzanian - model (Instagram: symonpoluse).

Noel Ndale (?) Tanzanian - fashion stylist and Instagrammer (noelgiotz).

M - Athletes:

John Stephen Akhwari (1938) Tanzanian - long-distance runner. 

Norman Chihota (1947) Tanzanian - sprinter.  

Habibu Kinyogoli (1948) Tanzanian - boxer. 

Suleiman Nyambui (1953) Tanzanian - long-distance runner.  

Filbert Bayi (1953) Tanzanian - middle-distance runner.

Hassan Afif (1956) Tanzanian / Somali - footballer.

Gidamis Shahanga (1957) Tanzanian - long-distance runner.

Juma Ikangaa (1957) Tanzanian - long-distance runner.

Joseph Marwa (1964) Tanzanian - boxer. 

John Burra (1965) Tanzanian - long-distance runner.

Rashi Ali Hadj Matumla (1968) Tanzanian - boxer. 

Alfred Shemweta (1970) Tanzanian - long-distance runner.

Maneno Oswald (1970) Tanzanian - boxer. 

Francis Robert Naali (1972) Tanzanian - long-distance runner.

Andrew Sambu (1972) Tanzanian - long-distance runner.

Hassan Mzonge (1972) Tanzanian - boxer. 

Zebedayo Bayo (1976) Tanzanian - long-distance runner.

Iddi Alkhag (1978) Tanzanian - footballer.

Robin Szolkowy (1979) Tanzanian / German - ice skater.

Khalid Rushaka (1980) Tanzanian - swimmer. 

Getuli Bayo (1980) Tanzanian - long-distance runner.

Salum Swedi (1980) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Patrick Mtiliga (1981) Tanzanian / Danish - footballer.

Omari Kimweri (1982) Tanzanian - boxer. 

Francis Cheka (1982) Tanzanian - boxer. 

Nadir Haroub (1982) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Samson Ramadhani (1982) Tanzanian - long-distance runner.

Dickson Marwa Mkami (1982) Tanzanian - long-distance runner. 

Danny Mrwanda (1983) Tanzanian - footballer.

Amri Kiemba (1983) Tanzanian - footballer.

Shaban Nditi (1983) Tanzanian - footballer.

Seleman Kidunda (1984) Tanzanian - boxer. 

Aggrey Morris (1984) Tanzanian - footballer.

Abdi Kassim (1984) Tanzanian - footballer.

Kelvin Yondan (1984) Tanzanian - footballer.

Ivo Mapunda (1984) Tanzanian - footballer.

Juma Kaseja (1985) Tanzanian - footballer.

Eddie Odhiambo (1985) Tanzanian - footballer.

Samwel Mwera (1985) Tanzanian - middle-distance runner.

Henry Joseph Shindika (1985) Tanzanian - footballer.

Fabiano Joseph Naasi (1985) Tanzanian - long-distance runner. 

Samwel Shauri (1985) Tanzanian - long-distance runner. 

Mana Nakao (1986) Tanzanian / Japanese - footballer.

Rajab Hamza (1986) Tanzanian - footballer.

Haruna Moshi (1987) Tanzanian - footballer.

Hasheem Thabeet (1987) Tanzanian - basketball player. 

Ali Afif (1988) Tanzanian, Somali / Yemeni - footballer.

Salomo Ntuve (1988) Tanzanian - boxer.

Nizar Khalfan (1988) Tanzanian - footballer. 

David Mwantika (1988) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Athuman Idd (1988) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Amir Maftah (1988) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Nurdin Bakari (1988) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Juma Jabu (1988) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Erasto Nyoni (1988) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Jerson Tegete (1988) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Rashid Chidi Gumbo (1988) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Mwinyi Kazimoto (1988) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Ezekiel Jafary (1989) Tanzanian - long-distance runner. 

Eric Odhiambo (1989) Tanzanian - footballer.

Mrisho Ngasa (1989) Tanzanian - footballer.

Raphael Bocco (1989) Tanzanian - footballer.

Martin Kolikoli (1989) Tanzanian - basketball player. 

Aidi / Eddy Francis / Aidi Fulangxisi (1990) Tanzanian / Chinese - footballer.

Amahl Pellegrino (1990) Tanzanian - footballer.

Stephno Gwandu Huche (1990) Tanzanian - long-distance runner. 

Haruna Chanongo (1991) Tanzanian - footballer.

Elias Maguri (1991) Tanzanian - footballer.

Alphonce Simbu (1992) Tanzanian - long-distance runner. 

Salum Abubakar (1992) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Shomari Kapombe (1992) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Adi Yussuf (1992) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Mbwana Samatta (1992) Tanzanian - footballer.

Jonas Mkude (1992) Tanzanian - footballer.

Himid Mao (1992) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Frank Domayo (1993) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Simon Msuva (1993) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Ally Mtoni (1993) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Thomas Ulimwengu (1993) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Hassan Kessy (1994) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Yussuf Poulsen (1994) Tanzanian / Danish - footballer.

Hilal Hemed Hilal (1994) Tanzanian - swimmer. 

Saidi Makula (1994) Tanzanian - long-distance runner. 

Andrew Thomas Mlugu (1995) Tanzanian - judoka. 

Abdi Banda (1995) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Aishi Manula (1995) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Brad Kaaya (1995) Tanzanian / Nigerian, Ashkenazi Jewish - football player.

Akram Afif (1996) Tanzanian, Somali / Yemeni - footballer.

Gadiel Kamagi (1996) Tanzanian - footballer.

Mudathir Yahya (1996) Tanzanian - footballer.

Shiza Kichuya (1996) Tanzanian - footballer.

Yahya Zayd (1996) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Faridi Mussa (1996) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Carte Said (1997) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Shaaban Idd Chilunda (1998) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Abdalla Haji Shaibu (1998) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Metacha Mnata (1998) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Feisal Salum (1998) Tanzanian - footballer. 

Michael John Lema (1999) Tanzanian - footballer.

Ally Hamis Ng'anzi (2000) Tanzanian - footballer.

Problematic:

Vanessa Morgan (1992) Tanzanian / Scottish - actress. - Plays a Native American character on Riverdale despite having no Native American heritage.

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E-Turn's Young World picture disk is now available at fakefour.bandcamp.com

Happening this Saturday in Los Angeles at Catch One, a stacked lineup featuring E-Turn and Lisa Vazquez on their Run the Map tour stop plus the album release show for The Cloaks (Awol One and GEL ROC). Grab tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mood-pieces-monthly-run-the-map-tour-the-cloaks-album-release-tickets-71877833535

This will be an all elements party presented by Keep The Feel Ent. and Project Blowed. Hosted by Eddie Haze w/ Abstract Rude, Kelley Mak, Dj Zole, and Zulu Nation Dancers! There will be live painters and openers to kick off the evening. Do not miss it!

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Events 2.17

1370 – Northern Crusades: Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Teutonic Knights meet in the Battle of Rudau. 1411 – Following the successful campaigns during the Ottoman Interregnum, Musa Çelebi, one of the sons of Bayezid I, becomes Sultan of the Ottoman Empire with the support of Mircea I of Wallachia. 1500 – Duke Friedrich and Duke Johann attempt to subdue the peasantry of Dithmarschen, Denmark, in the Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 – On his way to be burned at the stake for heresy, at Campo de' Fiori in Rome, the philosopher Giordano Bruno has a wooden vise put on his tongue to prevent him continuing to speak. 1621 – Myles Standish is appointed as first military commander of the English Plymouth Colony in North America. 1674 – An earthquake strikes the Indonesian island of Ambon. It triggers a 100 m (330 ft) megatsunami which drowns over 2,300 people. 1676 – Sixteen men of Pascual de Iriate's expedition are lost at Evangelistas Islets at the western end of the Strait of Magellan. 1739 – The Battle of Vasai commences as the Marathas move to invade Portuguese-occupied territory. 1753 – In Sweden February 17 is followed by March 1 as the country moves from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. 1801 – United States presidential election: A tie in the Electoral College between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr is resolved when Jefferson is elected President of the United States and Burr Vice President by the United States House of Representatives. 1814 – War of the Sixth Coalition: The Battle of Mormant. 1819 – The United States House of Representatives passes the Missouri Compromise for the first time. 1838 – Weenen massacre: Hundreds of Voortrekkers along the Blaukraans River, Natal are killed by Zulus. 1854 – The United Kingdom recognizes the independence of the Orange Free State. 1859 – Cochinchina Campaign: The French Navy captures the Citadel of Saigon, a fortress manned by 1,000 Nguyễn dynasty soldiers, en route to conquering Saigon and other regions of southern Viet Nam. 1863 – A group of citizens of Geneva found an International Committee for Relief to the Wounded, which later became known as the International Committee of the Red Cross. 1864 – American Civil War: The H. L. Hunley becomes the first submarine to engage and sink a warship, the USS Housatonic. 1865 – American Civil War: Columbia, South Carolina, is burned as Confederate forces flee from advancing Union forces. 1913 – The Armory Show opens in New York City, displaying works of artists who are to become some of the most influential painters of the early 20th century. 1919 – The Ukrainian People's Republic asks the Entente and the United States for help fighting the Bolsheviks. 1944 – World War II: The Battle of Eniwetok begins. The battle ends in an American victory on February 22. 1944 – World War II: Operation Hailstone begins: U.S. naval air, surface, and submarine attack against Truk Lagoon, Japan's main base in the central Pacific, in support of the Eniwetok invasion. 1949 – Chaim Weizmann begins his term as the first President of Israel. 1959 – Project Vanguard: Vanguard 2: The first weather satellite is launched to measure cloud-cover distribution. 1959 – A Turkish Airlines Vickers Viscount crashes near Gatwick Airport, killing 14; Turkish prime minister Adnan Menderes survives the crash. 1964 – In Wesberry v. Sanders the Supreme Court of the United States rules that congressional districts have to be approximately equal in population. 1964 – Gabonese president Léon M'ba is toppled by a coup and his rival, Jean-Hilaire Aubame, is installed in his place. 1965 – Project Ranger: The Ranger 8 probe launches on its mission to photograph the Mare Tranquillitatis region of the Moon in preparation for the manned Apollo missions. Mare Tranquillitatis or the "Sea of Tranquility" would become the site chosen for the Apollo 11 lunar landing. 1969 – American aquanaut Berry L. Cannon dies of carbon dioxide poisoning while attempting to repair a leak in the SEALAB III underwater habitat. The SEALAB project was subsequently abandoned. 1970 – Jeffrey R. MacDonald, United States Army captain, is charged with murder of his pregnant wife and two daughters. 1972 – Cumulative sales of the Volkswagen Beetle exceed those of the Ford Model T. 1974 – Robert K. Preston, a disgruntled U.S. Army private, buzzes the White House in a stolen helicopter. 1978 – The Troubles: The Provisional IRA detonates an incendiary bomb at the La Mon restaurant, near Belfast, killing 12 and seriously injuring 30 others, all Protestants. 1979 – The Sino-Vietnamese War begins. 1980 – First winter ascent of Mount Everest by Krzysztof Wielicki and Leszek Cichy. 1991 – Ryan International Airlines Flight 590 crashes during takeoff from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, killing both pilots, the aircraft's only occupants. 1992 – First Nagorno-Karabakh War: Armenian troops massacre more than 20 Azerbaijani civilians during the Capture of Garadaghly. 1995 – The Cenepa War between Peru and Ecuador ends on a ceasefire brokered by the UN. 1996 – In Philadelphia, world champion Garry Kasparov beats the Deep Blue supercomputer in a chess match. 1996 – NASA's Discovery Program begins as the NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft lifts off on the first mission ever to orbit and land on an asteroid, 433 Eros. 1996 – The 8.2 Mw  Biak earthquake shakes the Papua province of eastern Indonesia with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). A large tsunami followed, leaving one-hundred sixty-six people dead or missing and 423 injured. 2006 – A massive mudslide occurs in Southern Leyte, Philippines; the official death toll is set at 1,126. 2008 – Kosovo declares independence from Serbia. 2011 – Arab Spring: Libyan protests against Muammar Gaddafi's regime begin. 2011 – Arab Spring: In Bahrain, security forces launch a deadly pre-dawn raid on protesters in Pearl Roundabout in Manama; the day is locally known as Bloody Thursday. 2015 – Eighteen people are killed and 78 injured in a stampede at a Mardi Gras parade in Haiti. 2016 – Military vehicles explode outside a Turkish Armed Forces barracks in Ankara, Turkey, killing at least 29 people and injuring 61 others.

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October 17, 2018

“ELLA”

by Zulu Painter

“I want to grow Art everywhere” —Zulu

African Americans have been an important part of St. Petersburg, Florida since long before the Orange Belt Railway arrived in 1888, but its construction brought increasing numbers, and those who stayed began to create new predominantly black neighborhoods. First was Peppertown, then Methodist Town, but as St. Pete transformed into a resort town African Americans were increasingly displaced and 22nd St S, “The Deuces,” became the areas most vibrant black community. In 2016 local artist Carlos Culbertson, aka Zulu Painter, captured the essence of the historic neighborhood with this Ella Fitzgerald portrait in the 900 block of 22nd St S. While Zulu’s aerosol-based murals have played an important role in the artistic revitalization of St. Pete he is also accomplished at traditional art mediums as well as body painting and special effects.  @zulupainter1