Luminous Flux Rewinds

Luminous Flux rocked the Five Spot in Philadelphia, during a special appearance, at a benefit party for the R2K Legal Defense Fund, sponsored by AWOL. A myriad of artists were on hand to share the stage for a night dedicated to activists in need of financial assistance related to their political awareness and activity, stemming from arrests at the National Republican Convention. There were no complaints as the ladies graced ears with such tunes as Too Slow, Yo, Back 2 the Basix, and Sometimes. The latter track can be found on the AWOL CD project, while the other tunes are available on the independently produced full-length CD They Walk Among Us. The evening seemed rife with attitudinal women, as poets Walidah Imarisha, Ursula Rucker, and Yellow Rage were there to spew their edgy and prolific spoken word diatribes. Ms. Imarisha is currently on tour and most likely on her way to a stage near you. Ms. Rucker has a CD due out in September 2001, that combines spoken word with a cappella nuances. Luminous Flux also shared the stage with Philadelphia's own Rennie Harris Puremovement Dancers, who were a pleasing firestorm of male energy, as they rolled and flipped and pounded the small stage. The audience was enthralled by their uncanny way of dance-storytelling.

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1996	Luminous Flux collaborate with Felicia Collins on a song called Imani that was to be part of tribute album for jazz musician Charlie Mingus. While the tribute was shelved, the song lived on and is available in it's latest incarnation on the Luminous Flux CD They Walk Among Us.
1998	Luminous Flux make their debut live performance in New York City at the famed Manhattan night club Le Bar Bat. Among the performers that night are Felicia Collins and her band 360, and funk diva Ms. Chaka Khan.
1999	Renowned hot spot The Wetlands, in New York City, has a tribute to hip hop and the Cold Crush Brothers. C. Boogie Brown (AKA Charlie Brown), formerly of Leaders of the New School, invites Luminous Flux to open for him at the gig.
2000	Burning up the highway, Luminous Flux rack up the miles as they travel along the East Coast to work with talented studio producers and engineers Shon Mitchell (Sometimes), Scotty Beats (Sometimes, Luminous on Twist), and Kyle Dailey (Infamous Word AKA Yo).
	The West Coast calls and Luminous Flux hold court in Oakland, California, when they perform on a venue sponsored by Third Eye Movement.
2001	Supporters for death row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal are treated to a brief performance by Luminous Flux in their hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
	Luminous Flux rocked the Five Spot in Philadelphia, during a special appearance, at a benefit party for the R2K Legal Defense Fund, sponsored by AWOL. A myriad of artists were on hand to share the stage for a night dedicated to activists in need of financial assistance related to their political awareness and activity, stemming from arrests at the National Republican Convention. There were no complaints as the ladies graced ears with such tunes as Too Slow, Yo, Back 2 the Basix, and Sometimes. The latter track can be found on the AWOL CD project, while the other tunes are available on the independently produced full-length CD They Walk Among Us. The evening seemed rife with attitudinal women, as poets Walidah Imarisha, Ursula Rucker, and Yellow Rage were there to spew their edgy and prolific spoken word diatribes. Ms. Imarisha is currently on tour and most likely on her way to a stage near you. Ms. Rucker has a CD due out in September 2001, that combines spoken word with a cappella nuances. Luminous Flux also shared the stage with Philadelphia's own Rennie Harris Puremovement Dancers, who were a pleasing firestorm of male energy, as they rolled and flipped and pounded the small stage. The audience was enthralled by their uncanny way of dance-storytelling.
	Luminous Flux made a holiday appearance at yet another AWOL sponsored event, in Philadelphia's Clark Park. They greeted the crowd with high enthusiasm that helped chase away the crying sky! Nothing dared dampen the talent showcased in the natural basin of grass and trees, as the luminous duo pumped out Mentally Ill, Sometimes, and Basix. The penultimate track can be found on the AWOL CD project (#5), while the other tunes are available on the independently produced, full-length CD They Walk Among Us. The Flux shared the bill with many talented artists including Up Against the Wall, Seeds of Wisdom, War Club, and the ever poetically prolific Good Sista/Bad Sista with Walidah Imarisha and Turiya Autry, who are kicking off their summer tour. Division X was on the scene but unable to perform due to a scheduling conflict; North Star had to return to New York for yet another appearance.
	Luminous Flux and AWOL have become constant companions. Always down for the cause, the Philly duo made a quick stop at Kill Time in West Philadelphia to help support another AWOL sponsored event. Also on the bill were Good Sista/Bad Sista, Division X, War Club, and all the way from Arizona, musical ministers of the Navajo Nation, Blackfire. The evening was definitely a plethora of experiences. In what can only be described as the Underground's underground, supporters squeezed into the converted home that was Kill Time. As you came in the door, you had the impression you might be going to one of those blue-light basement parties from way, way back in the day. The evening started slowly, as they usually do at these events because spectators are spreading their peace and blessings among each other. Northstar (Division X) showed out from New York--one of these days, we will see his partners at the set. Blackfire (a family of talent) got the crowd energized by performing the Navajo Nation's anthem; they even brought their father up to the stage to join in. While the energy was high, Luminous Flux stepped up and as the ladies began their performance, they were plunged into obscurity. Apparently "the man" decided that was the right time to cut the power. Proving that they are indeed troopers, consummate professionals, the ladies acquiesced to chants of "finish the set" and "keep it goin'!" Fluxatious ain't the word! While they managed to finish Mentally Ill, the lyrical duo continued jammin' and rhymed to the impromptu beat of the enthusiastic crowd during Sometimes (available on the AWOL project). Blackfire reclaimed the drums and helped them keep the beat in the darkened, makeshift club. The underground, let's start a little somethin' vibe was only heightened, when Good Sista/Bad Sista took the stage and recited their poetry to the glow of flashlights, lighters, and candles. I felt the urge to light up and finger snap after each of their bewitching incantations, especially after No,You Don't Know Me. Walidah and Turiya are fierce in whatever environment.