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Melrose Trading Post | Fairfax Swap Meet-Sunday 3/2

Fairfax Swap Meet – At The Hybrid Roots Tent – (ALL DAY)
9:00am-5:00pm
7850 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA
90046
USA

Take a moment out of your Sunday and stop by the Melrose Trading Post in Los Angeles and shop eco-friendly wares from Hybrid Roots, listen to the music of Jaime Sol Black & His Band, get a fitness assessment from Rockstar Fit and learn about the wonderful Bootcamp and view the paintings and art work of local Los Angeles artist Courtney Rackley. Hybrid Roots brings together creative minded people and holds true to our motto: “Rooted in Unity”

Admission to the trading post is a $2 charitable contribution and supports the Greenway Arts Alliance.

Peace & Respect,

Hybrid Roots

Rooted in Unity

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Hybrid Roots in the News

GRAMMY parties, Jill Scott DVD + Erykah Badu

Hybrid Roots Green With Music

February 14th, 2008 GRAMMY Weekend in LA was filled with what we coin as the Soul Diaspora Movement. Pre-Grammy Events like Sounds of Change with Jerry Lee Lewis, Chrisette Michele, Musiq Soulchild (perfecting Bob Marley), Ryan Shaw, DJ Hapa and others celebrated the Music Preservation Project and Living Histories event based on the music for social change and the Civil Rights Movement.

Friday night Kiss N’ Grind Live put on by Garth Trinidad and GRAMMY nominee Vikter Duplaix featured The Brand New Heavies, Caron Wheeler of Soul II Soul, Eric Roberson and DJ Rashida, a great musical journey!

The 5th Annual Roots Jam Session on Saturday sponsored by Rock The Vote featured The Roots playing with the

likes of Seal, Doug E Fresh w/ MC Lyte, Bilal, Corrine Bailey Ray, J*DaVeY, Alice Smith, Travis Barker, Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy, Raheem DeVaughn, Jimi James and other guests. View Bilal kill Led Zeppelin and Radiohead covers at Frolab.com

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Our friends @ Hybrid Roots, eco-friendly clothing & design firm based in LA, wrapped up their Grammy weekend with green-gifting @ the 1st Annual “Green with Music” VIP Retreat, where they schmoozed with celebs like Mr. Malik (The Roots), Eldar, Omarosa, and more, all the while raising funds for Brad Pitt’s “Make It Right campaign to re-build the 9th Ward in New Orleans. Full Story | Fusicology Green Blog

Congratulations to all the soulful artists nominated and winning GRAMMY’s including award winner Jill Scott. Check out her Jill Scott: Live In Paris + DVD

Next: Erykah Badu drops her new album “New Amerykah – Part One” 02.26 | Pre-Order

Fusicology Spring Sampler, mixed by DJ Rashida comes out in March. Preview it unmixed at fusicology.imeem.com

Rooted in Unity|Green With Music + Chi’Bagoda & Hybrid Roots

Machina tags up rooted in unity canvas

In honor of the true green spirit, Hybrid Roots and Chi’ Bagoda Project will be auctioning off an original painting featuring various celebrities and creatives who are supporting sustainable architecture/building. Rooted in Unity represents how taking action with a dose of passion go hand in hand to improve our world while helping others. Stay tuned for an update on the auctions progress. All proceeds will be donated to Make it Right 9 in honor of their commitment to rebuilding New Orleans.