Mahogany Dust
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MAHOGANY DUST - SPOKEN SOUL
Mixing Poetry, Music and Spiritual Healing
Mahogany Dust is a husband and wife team that left their day jobs to follow their passion and have been going strong since.
These scientific minds (both hold a degree in Biology) could not hold down the true Artists in them bursting at the seams to spill words from their mouth to your soul.
The poetry is superb and the singing is soothing - so be sure to get your healing directly from Mahogany Dust at this Springfest 2008!
Charles E. Johnson - Publisher / Charlotte Cain - Editor - Arts & Entertainment Digest
FORBES MAGAZINE
Public Speaking Firm Announces Women's Empowerment Party
to Help Students Pay for School
ATLANTA, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Correlations, LLC is proud to host the "Imagine Me" Women's
Empowerment Party to help raise money for Helen Delores Scholarships. Helen Delores died of cancer in
1996 and lived her life with timeless philanthropic convictions. Her legacy continues through this exclusive
event Saturday, October 20th, 2007 at 5:00 PM at the W Atlanta 111 Perimeter Center West Atlanta, GA
30346. Sponsorships are encouraged and available.
The aim of the party is to provide networking opportunities with some of the most accomplished women in the country to stimulate money management, investment strategies and motivation. Careers and spirits are expected to be ignited by #1 National Best Selling author Asha Tyson "How I Retired at 26!" The women are in for a special treat with entertainment from Comedienne, Chocolate as seen on BET's Comic View, live music from BET-J Lyric Café Artists Mahogany Dust, inspirational performances, great food, door prizes and so much more!
A rapidly growing public speaking business that began five years ago out of the back of a household
kitchen, Correlations plans to help students accomplish their educational goals by hosting this year's event to encourage the community to lend their support for next generation leaders. Correlations goes far
beyond training and coaching professionals on public speaking. Correlations is also involved with Humble
Beginnings, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping men overcome adversity and sponsors
quarterly events for the public on finances, communication, wellness and business development.
Correlations founder, Helena Paschal said, "We are pleased to have the opportunity to raise money and
awareness at this party to help reduce the cost of education for college students throughout the nation. It
is an honor to have the chance to support emerging talent and future leaders majoring in liberal arts."
Starting in 2008, Helen Delores National Scholarships of $10,000 will be awarded to five outstanding
students. Helen Delores scholarships are open to high school seniors or freshman students who are
already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college,
university, or vocational-technical school.
For more information about becoming a sponsor, contact
info@justasklena.com or 404-547-0397. Tickets for the party can be
purchased at http://www.justasklena.com/. There is limited seating.
Copyright 2007, by PRNewswire. All rights reserved - Forbes Magazine
Discography
BET-Jazz Lyric Cafe Aritists- Airing Thurdays on BET-Jazz
MTV's Made @ Urban Grind Feb. 2008
Debut Album "Livin" released April, 2007
On Sale at www.cdbaby.com/mahoganydust
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Who is Mahogany Dust?
The definition of DNA & Gi-Twice-
This husband and wife originate from northern Louisiana, graduates of Southern University A & M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana obtaining degrees in Microbiology. They decided New Years Day 2007 to leave their day jobs to heal the world through music. Though this road hasn’t always been easy, sacrificing the house and the car, they have stayed true to the mission to heal those of us that are going through everyday struggles and lessons of life. DNA, (Destroying Negative Attitudes), who’s Spoken Word let you know exactly how it is- straight no sugar coating- but relates and communicates to all ages and races regardless of the situation. Gi-Twice, who defines melodic soul, can do it all, mixing the old big band era with a Gi-Twice twist, you get an unbelievable pure and positive vibrations that really hit deep.
The definition of Mahogany Dust-
The name Mahogany Dust comes from combining the names of Gi-Twice guitar “Mahogany” and DNA’s guitar “Dusty”. Mahogany Dust mission is to change and assist the overview of life and everyday situations through the combination of Spoken word, soul, and acoustic guitars- creating “Spoken Soul”. Mahogany Dust mentors and volunteers to several school, churches and organizations, throughout the Atlanta metro communities. Some schools and organizations include Southside High School, Centerville Elementary, MLK High School, Beyond the Bell, Inc., Diamonds in the Ruff, Roots to Fruits, Rep. Mike Glanton- Clayton County Multicultural Fest, Atlanta’s Earth Day, Habesha, Centerville Elementary and over 100 Beauty and Barbershop across the US. Mahogany Dust has also graced many major stages in Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston, including platforms such as BET-J Lyric Café, MTV’s Made, 102.5 FM Steve Harvey Morning Show, V-103.3 FM Joyce Littel “Poetic Moments Live From Sugarhill”, WRFG 89.3 FM, VI Radio, “Bubba’s pick of the week”, Sweet Auburn Fest, Malcolm X Fest, Organic Fest, Urban Grind Singers/Songwriters, Isa Dream TV, “Women’s Empowerment “ hosted by BET’s Comic View Chocolate’ and many Fashion Shows and Talent showcases.
Mahogany Dust is not only a music group but they are also producers, songwriters, promoters, marketers, (making their own commercials) and has sold over 1400 CD’s (Livin’) all without any distribution. Mahogany Dust has invested and manages their own studio (MD Studios & Productions) in which they have produced other local artists in Atlanta. They have put on many productions to include “Soul Glow” (UTM Studios), Acoustics by Candlelight (Urban Grind), Dramatic Soul (Mocha Match), and Kat’s Acoustic Café (Kat’s Café). This group is truly a force to be reckoned with, due to their dedication and independence possessing all the quality’s of true organic artists producing true organic sounds.
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