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1 liquor company + 1 fashion brand + 2 visual artists x 2 product previews x 100% freshness = SIGHT UNSEEN As you can see its a very simple equation...the only variable is YOU CHIVAS REGAL, REPUBLICA AND SOUND OF ART...how can you go wrong... YOU KNOW WE GOT YOU OPEN KID, DON'T FRONT!

Well, once again we've come to another conclusion, in another one of SOA's killer interviews...enjoy M.Tony Peralta's "Whatever Man" interview's final segment. GET INVOLVED!...Leave a comment on our podcasts..

OK, my dear podcaster and ituners...Part 2 of the M.Tony Peralta's WHATEVER MAN interview is ready to be poured in your ear, crisp and clear...enjoy as Mr. Peralta touches on everything from art-based crews to his major in college(it wasn't art) to and the level of importance that style has to him as an artist...dont forget to leave a comment and let us know your thoughts...GET INVOLVED!...DAMIT!!!

I had to endure the dipping, dodging and cursing normally associated with rush hour down town traffic, never mind the difficult parking that I barely fit in, all that frustration simply vanished as soon as I made it to SOA’s latest offering, Andres Warhol at the hip Chelsea Bistro, It’s a Dominican Thing. The venue was packed and the event’s participants overflowed onto 19th street itself. Before I even discuss art, kudos are definitely in order for the excellent food and the ever so smooth Sangria that the courteous folks at this much talked about eatery kept bringing out to the delight of the gathered throngs. M. Tony Peralta’s installation consisted of several multi-hued screen prints of Goya Beans can that was a cool and subtlety informative derivative of Andy Warhol’s famous Campbell’s soup piece. The Peralta Project conceived Andres Warhol was a huge hit and according to SOA’ founder, Leo Vasquez, several prints were sold. A Goya beans can as a metaphor for an increasingly multi-cultural and diverse America, I will never look at a can of Goya beans the same way again. Luckily for those that missed the initial event, Mr. Peralta’s work will bless the space for another 30 days. One of The Sound of Art’s greatest strengths is that you never know what they will come up with next. The pulse of accessible art can be felt at every event, so make it a point to be at the next one. Peace Led Black

We are proud to present to you.. an exclusive interview we conducted with the artist that brought you the "Freedom" piece and "Andres Warhol..M.TONY PERALTA M.Tony shared with many thoughts ranging from how he came up with the "what if andy warhol was latin?", what the Peralta Project is and what politics got to do with his art... So get to know this artist...Enjoy and Get Involved...

Andres Warhol Part 1 (What if Andy Warhol was Latin?) Ft. The Peralta Project June 20th - 5:30 to 8:00 PM It’s a Dominican Thing 144 West 19th Street (btw 6th-7th Ave) New York, NY The Sound of Art poses the question, what if Andy Warhol was Latin with their latest offering Andres Warhol conceived by The Peralta Project. This thought provoking and groundbreaking event will take place on June 20th at the chic Chelsea eatery; It’s a Dominican thing. Andres Warhol is a revolutionary take on the work of the acclaimed Pop Artist Andy Warhol. Just as Warhol used popular images to define and visualize the American ethos of the 20th Century, The Peralta Project uses similar methods to define Americana in the 21st. M. Tony Peralta of The Peralta Project has been featured in several SOA events and is an integral and long time member of the Sound of Art. Mr. Peralta envisioned Andres Warhol as a culturally critical inquiry into the symbols and attributes of the new America. It’s a Dominican Thing, the restaurant that The New York Times refers to as an “enticing education” on Dominican cuisine and culture, once again plays host to the festivities. Since this Dominican bistro opened its door in 2004, it has been wowing patrons with its inspired and thoroughly authentic approach to Dominican cooking. Andres Warhol is another one of SOA’s pioneering events that further cements its reputation as “the future of accessible art”. The Sound of Art continues to deliver one-of-a–kind innovative content that expands and enriches the popular definition of what is considered art. M. Tony Peralta’s work will be on sale and on display at this distinguished hot spot for 30 days after the initial event. Get involved!!! RSVP: [email protected]

The SOA will start to put a lil' more emphasis on the "S" in SOA. In addition to great interviews, previews and recaps to SOA happenings, we are now going to dedicate ourselves to hookin' you, our SOA Fam., up with the sounds that inspire our artists to create what they do, the vibes that reflect what the SOA is, the music that allows us all to speak the same language. Now you can say that your audio, much like your optics senses, will no longer be a victim of the bland, stale and mundane surroundings that you have been subjected to on a daily bases. First up to bat is the one and only DOLLA BILL, he's put togther a blend of Hip Hop B-Side instrumentals...listen to it while at work and you wont want go outside for you lunch... So keep your eyes peeled and ears open, and GET INVOLVED!!! ARTWORK BY ALEXANDRIA SMITH

WELL THAT'S ALL FOLKS!!! This is the last piece in the REPUBLICA: BACK TO THE FUTURE series...Mr. Jimenez gets deep on this one, talking about what's important to him as a businessman and a very personal shout out he sends out...You don't want to miss this finale!

If you all enjoyed the first part of this insightful interview series from Rafael Jimenez, as most of you stated that you did, well get ready for more.. this time around the seasoned businessman breaks down the definition of the REPUBLICA brandname, along with his take on the power of the multicultural community.. and so much more.....do you yourself a favor,"GET INVOLVED" and press play.. *** AVAILABLE ON THE SOA NEWSLETTER (subscribe to it from our SOA homepage - www.soundofart.net)

OK... PULL OUT YOUR PENS AND PADS.. OR BETTER YET PULL OUT YOUR IPODS AND GET READY TO DOWNLOAD THIS, 'CAUSE THIS IS A GOOD ONE!!! MR. RAFAEL JIMENEZ, HAS SAT DOWN WITH THE SOUND OF ART, AND BLESSED US WITH MUCH WISDOM, ON TOPICS RANGING FROM GOING ORGANIC TO THE POWER OF COMMUNITY...OH, BY THE WAY WE TALKIN' ABOUT PRODUCT BRANDING AND MARKETING... BUT WHY DO ALLTHIS YAPPIN' WHEN ALL YOU HAVE TO DO PRESS THE PLAY BUTTON BELOW...AND GET INVOLVED!...

No tricks in 0-Six it’s time to build. The Sound of Art is doing it up “Brooklyn style”. SOA is pleased to present Brooklyn’s own, the insanely creative Voodoo Fe, at BK’s illest men’s boutique, The Brooklyn Circus on Friday May 5th. SOA takes its show to Medina for another magical night of Art, Music and good vibes. DATE: Friday MAY 5th 7pm-11pm LOCATION: BROOKLYN CIRCUS 258 Bergen St. btwn 3rd and Nevins Brooklyn, NY www.thebrooklyncircus.blogspot.com [email protected]