Chairman Martinez Promotes Foreign Service in Brooklyn Technical High School Student Paper 02/20/2011
Add Comment We are pleased to announce the release of Nello Player's New Hit Single, LATELY, on Global Block Music. The video was shot on location in NYC. LATELY is now Available on ITUNES! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lately-single/id416637063 "Life Goes On", filmed on Location in Honduras... It promotes Family, Hip Hop, Sustainable Living, Cross Cultural Exchange, Garifuna, Freedom, and Re-Evolution! NewsCoverage from Youth Voices Belize 01/09/2011
 Rithm with Los Trepes http://www.revistavivavoz.com/vernoticias.php?artids=6090&categoria=8 Redacción / 2010-10-15 Un intercambio cultural lleno de emociones vivieron esta tarde los integrantes de la Brigada Trepes, al interactuar con el embajador cultural George “Rithm” Martínez. El Callejón Velasco fue el escenario ideal para que, desde pasado medio día, más de un centenar de jóvenes convivieran, cantaran y bailaran con el embajador cultural. El ritmo de hip hop acompañó las rimas que estos jóvenes cantaron durante el evento, mientras que ocho artistas plasmaban sus imágenes y creaciones alusivas al Bicentenario y Centenario de la Independencia y Revolución Mexicana en los lienzos que fueron instalados a modo de mural alrededor del escenario. La llegada del alcalde Javier Gándara Magaña y del cónsul de Estados Unidos, John David Breidenstine, estuvieron acompañadas de los gritos de júbilo y energía de los integrantes de la Brigada Trepes y el Embajador Cultural. Paz, unidad y desarrollo social fueron los tres términos que se tocaron durante este encuentro, donde los jóvenes fueron motivados a seguir adelante con sus aspiraciones, siempre desarrollando el gran talento con el que cuentan. George “Rithm” Martínez los invitó a seguir adelante con sus anhelos, a seguir siempre sus sueños y construir un mejor futuro para toda la sociedad, integrando una gran familia. El alcalde Javier Gándara Magaña les aseguró a los jóvenes integrantes de los Trepes que mientras ellos sigan firmes en el propósito de crear una mejor sociedad haciendo equipo con el Ayuntamiento, el Presidente Municipal no les iba a fallar, así como estaba seguro que los mismos Trepes no le fallarán a los hermosillenses. Les comunicó que hoy Los Trepes son un ejemplo a seguir a nivel nacional gracias a la promoción del programa integrador que este grupo de jóvenes, Seguridad Pública Municipal y el Instituto Hermosillense de la Juventud forman. Por último, Gándara Magaña les pidió a este grupo interdisciplinario seguir trabajando incansablemente para crear un Hermosillo limpio, moderno y ordenado que quedará heredado a las futuras generaciones. Antes de finalizar el evento las autoridades presentes llevaron a cabo la premiación de los mejores murales realizados por los ocho artistas, resultando ganador del primer lugar el denominado Símbolos Patrios, del autor Luis Enrique Cáñez.  Chairman Martinez with Mayor of Hermosillo, Mexico  Rithm and Kima Sustainable Americas @ TEDx NM, Tamaya. 07/05/2010
 U.S. Embassy sponsor Hip-Hop themed workshops, master classes, and concert to more than 2,500 Nepali youth March 1–6, 2010 U.S. Embassy Kathmandu sponsored three hip hop artists from the Global Block Foundation targeting youth in Pokhara (approximately 200km west of Kathmandu) and the capital Kathmandu from March 1 to 6, 2010. This program was a part of the State Department’s Performing Arts Initiative. Global Block Foundation artists who visited Nepal were: Mr. Kima Hamilton aka “DJ Nutman,” Victor Mangrobang aka “B-Boy Victamone,” and Chris Sagayo aka “B-Boy Ika.” In Pokhara 90 hip-hop enthusiasts attended workshops and more than 1,000 students enjoyed public exhibitions at their school premises. In Kathmandu 320 youth hip-hop enthusiasts attended six different workshops, master classes and lectures with themes ranging from “Origins of Hip-Hop” to “Basic Rhyme/Positive Expression.” In addition, 600 students in Kathmandu enjoyed an interactive public exhibition at their school. The group also participated in a jam session with local musicians in front of 250 music lovers. The Global Block Foundation’s program culminated in a night concert in conjunction with local artists and musicians with 300 audience members. The Global Block Foundation’s mission (www.globalblock.org) is to harness the spirit of innovation, creativity and activism at the core of the Hip-Hop movement to empower youth and transform communities across the globe. Founded in 2008, the Global Block Project works closely with governmental, for-profit, not-for-profit organizations and individuals to deliver programs and resources to under-served communities throughout the world. Its Vision Statement reads, “Our work is guided by the vision that global change begins with individual activism and local investment in holistic, sustainable programs and initiatives. By bridging resources across nationality and culture, the Global Block Project provides real-time tools that people can use to grow their own futures where they live.” This was the Global Block Foundation’s first visit to Asia.The community partners of the Global Block Foundation’s programs were A&S Events and Ideas, Nepal Music Center, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, KatJazz Records, and Moksh. The participants were principally youth (particularly high school aged students), musicians, educators, rappers, and dancers. Approximately 30% of all participants were female. One of the highlights of the week was the opportunity for the Global Block artists to collaborate with local breakdancing school students. At the Dance Cypher workshop over 17 local dancers participated in a competitive “battle,” which was judged by the Global Block artists.  Chairman Martinez with Justice, Dan, and Karl from Brother Melo | AuthorGlobal Block Foundation ArchivesNoviembre 2011 CategoriesAll  |
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