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Cario Black & DJ Foundation

@theartofeasingclt

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We are a vinyl DJ duo spinning the world’s flyest grooves.
#CharlotteNC
#SlickAsWeCan
#VinylDJs
#AbsoDAMNlutely

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Groove Based Jazz
Friday • Sept 11th • 9pm - 12am
Host Selector: Cairo Black
@cairoblack72 | @theartofeasingclt

What brings him to Stylus?
“I’ve been connected to vinyl culture here in Charlotte at some capacity since 88’; from collecting records to production involving sample to selling albums to creating the event “The Art Of Easing” about years ago.”

What’s inspiring him right now?
“I’m revisiting @lonnielistonsmith and
@olivernelsonmusic album and/or arrangements”

What’s he bringing to the lounge?
“I love music with a groove with or without lyrics. Music without lyrics more allows for your thoughts to be present.”

Open nightly 🌙
Tue-Sun 5pm - 12am
Fri & Sat 5pm - 1am

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This week in Stylus 🎧

WED: Soul+Psych+Mod
DJ FONTANA
@sheldoneppsiii | @theeyebrowsrock

THUR: 80s New Wave
DANIELLE KHARMAN
@daniellekharman | @offthewall704

FRI: Groove Based Jazz
CAIRO BLACK
@cairoblack72 | @theartofeasingclt

SAT: Electronic Soul
SOUNDSBYANICCA
@soundsbyanicca | SoundsByAnicca

Open nightly 🌙
Sun-Thur 5pm - 12am
Fri & Sat 5pm - 1am

Host Selectors 🎧
Wed & Thur 8pm - 11pm
Fri & Sat 9pm - 12am

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CHARLOTTE, NC -- THIS WEEKEND -- SATURDAY 6/27 & SUNDAY 6/28

🟥⬛️🟩THE TRUESCHOOL TRIFECTA TAKEOVER....🟥⬛️🟩

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Yes, yes, ya’ll….and ya’ don’t stop…. come and celebrate another year of Charlotte’s longest-running testament to true Hip Hop Culture as The Infamous JETA Team invites you to Off the Wall "15 Year Anniversary" Edition! Remember the days of way back when and make some new memories as four of the QC’s finest — Chief Rocka @offthewall704, Supakool @justice_suntzuluthedj, The Fly Girl @daniellekharman and my Uncle Ray-Ray @bobgeorge87 hit the decks giving your ears the business of the best of Classic Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Pop, Rock, The Funk, House, Downtempo, Nu-Wave, Reggae & much more!
Ticket link below: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36423/production/1278673.
***OR PAY CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR!!!
10p-2a at @snugharbornc. 1228 Gordon St.
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Turn off Spotify, Tidal, iTunes, Alexa, Pandora and get plugged into the essence inside the June episode of @TheArtOfEasingCLT!!! Get your Sunday afternoon groove on with the finest of classic Black sonic frequencies from sound selectors @cairoblack72 @djfoundation1914 and special guest @wizdomkenyatta giving you the feeling, funk & flavor from respective #ALLVINYL music sets!!! Also, be sure to enjoy a variety of teas, coffee, vintage Black ephemera and other elements that’ll do your soul some good!!! Admission is $FREE.99. The journey Black in time begins at 12 noon at @archive_clt. 2023 Beatties Ford Rd.
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The Infamous JETA Team is taking things back to the essence one mo’ gin’ as they invite you out to the return of the Sunday coolout session, ROCK BOX!!! Join two of Charlotte’s finest, Chief Rocka @offthewall704 and the Wizard @wizdomkenyatta as they give your senses the feel of straight classics with a colorful collage of tunes/joints/jams/B-sides/rare grooves/bangers/sleepers/speaker freakers from the 70s, 80s & 90s!!! RSVP link below: https://eventbrite.com/e/rock-box-sunday-cool-out-tickets-1991789904221. 6-10p at @nogreasebarbershop. 3731 N. Sharon Amity Rd.

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Molo fellow mellow marauders. Gratitude to all who mobbed with us this Sunday's "The Art Of Easing". It was a nostalgic indeed. We'll check y'all next for the next episode.

#theartofeasingclt
#slickaswecan
#newjackswing
#selectorecordsandsuch
#absodamnlutely
@everyone

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CHARLOTTE, NC -- TODAY -- SUN. 4/26

🟥⬛️🟩SUNDAY FUNDAY🟥⬛️🟩

Turn off Spotify, Tidal, iTunes, Alexa, Pandora and get plugged into the essence inside the New Jack Spring episode of @TheArtOfEasingCLT! Get your Sunday afternoon groove on with the finest of classic Black sonic frequencies from sound selectors @cairoblack72 @djfoundation1914 giving you the feeling, funk & flavor from respective #ALLVINYL music sets! Also, be sure to enjoy a variety of teas, coffee, vintage Black ephemera and other elements that’ll do your soul some good! 12 noon-4pm at @archive_clt. 2023 Beatties Ford Rd.
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End your weekend with a bang as @blkmrktclt invites you out to the April episode of @BoileryardBrunch! Bring your friends out for an afternoon of eats, treats, cocktails, grooves, fellowship and all things for our culture with sonic funk provided by @dammit_wesley @ill_wink and @meechamillion the 1’s & 2’s!!! Hosted by @jaletap. 12-4pm. 1824 Statesville Ave.
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Back out of hibernation is one of Charlotte’s most legendary spoken word jams so gather your crew and come make it do what it do inside @eclecticsoulsessions: MIXED FEELINGS! This afternoon soiree is full of spoken word, soul, songs to give you a smile with specialized crafted sips and be sure to come correct with your threads. Hosted by birthday honoree & poet @sirabstraxxx with sonic moods provided by @mickiblendzj. 2p at @babecaveusa. 3021 Bank St.
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@hbganttcenter is giving your Sunday an easy listening session as they proudly present JAZZ CLASSICS WITH PAUL CORNISH! Acclaimed pianist @modernpaulitics will grace the green walls as the final performer in the Gantt's exhibition "Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs from the Bank of America Collection", a selection of black & white photography featuring portraits of legendary jazz dignitaries. Two shows at 3 & 4pm. 551 S. Tryon St.
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@loremipsum.bar is taking things back to the essence for a special episode of Soul Sample Sundays with my man @justindrinks feeds the yearning in your spirit with a classic blend of classic R&B, Rare Grooves, underground Hip Hop and more across the spectrum of sound & frequency!!! 8-11p. 1101 Central Ave.

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Thanks to my Brothers, @cairoblack72 and @djfoundation1914 for having me out to rock at @theartofeasingclt …you guys have birthed something special for the vinyl culture and community in West Charlotte!

Also, Big shout out to @archive_clt for the hospitality! LOVE the space you’ve created and will mos def be back for coffee and chillin!

Photo Credit: @emwhykay

#djthatguysmitty
#earholegoodness
#vinyldj

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I woke up this morning and told WK that I kinda had a taste for coffee. And I have stayed away from coffee for several years now because I was drinking way too much of it and it had become a mess. But this morning I just wanted a lil taste.

So naturally we ended up at @archive_clt just in time to see @cairoblack72 set up for @theartofeasingclt today (can't wait to vibe and work to a live set).

Anyway! I usually get a Nikki Gingervanni Oat Milk Matcha with whipped cream made just right every time. I accidentally said chai today and ended up with a dirty one. It's by luck that she actually made the chai because at Archive, you're at home and folks know you like that.

I'm just glad to have this space to work, create, thrive, and pour back.

Thank you @cheryseterry for being exactly who you are.

PS....this is what happens when I don't reset my phone camera🤣🤣

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Peace good people!! It’s almost that time again, we are back at @archive_clt for our all vinyl monthly mellow out! Of course we will be spinning the world’s flyest grooves with special guest @djthatguysmitty!! We’ll see you where the needle meets the groove!

#theartofeasingclt
#slickaswecan
#selectorrecordsandsuch
#jenochadornments
#vinyllovers
mellowmarauders
absodamnlutely

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CHARLOTTE, NC -- TONIGHT -- FRI. 11/7

🟥⬛️🟩FRIDAY NIGHT FREQUENCIES...🟥⬛️🟩

it´s time to turn down the lights and enjoy some Rhythm & Bluz on the smooth tip inside Blue Lights In The Basement!!! One of the QC´s most distinguished statesmen of stanzas, steezes and styles, @bluzbluzbluz sets the scene to invite you, your boo and your crew to slow things down with a special #BlueLightsInTheBasement soundtrack of classic and contemporary #QuietStorm #SlowJams, chilled out R&B, rare grooves and more from the classic era to the contemporary provided by The Silent Assassin @themightydjdr & The Chief Rocka @offthewall704!!! In other words – we are slow dancing ALL. NIGHT. LONG. 10p-2a at @rozzellesflanding. 2821 Rozzelles Ferry Rd.
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ease into the weekend with groovy sounds as @theartofeasingclt invites you out to SPINS & SPIRITS! This all-new cool down allows music to do its natural thing as @cairoblack72 & @djfoundation1914 provides an all-vinyl soundtrack of soulful earhole goodness guaranteed to leave your face and your soul with a definitive smile. Also, be sure to enhance your experience with a variety of delectable cocktail specials from the bar. Admission is $FREE.99. 8p-MIDNIGHT at Eli’s Little House at @rozzellesflanding. 2821 Rozzelles Ferry Rd.
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The mix of mellow smoothness keeps on flowing this as you step for another episode of @theeliteexperienceclt NEO SOUL FRIDAY!!! For tonight’s energy, @katobeats holds down the fort spinning the timeless tunes of the Neo-Soul era with edits, remixes with Afrobeats rhythms & more!! Also, be sure to enhance your experience with drink specials! 9:30p-2a at @midtowntaverncharlotte. 1500 E. 3rd St.
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Get ready to revolve your ears around some sounds at the speed of 45 rpm inside the August episode of HOT & FRESH!!! Join your chief selectors & fellow music nerds, my homies & brothers @jovercash & @djrayhasmusic as they give you the #EarholeGoodness of Soul, Hip Hop, Pop, Electro-Funk, House & Rare Grooves on an ALL-VINYL soundtrack!!! Drink & meal specials will be running all night long. 9p-midnight at @saludcerveceria. 3306 N. Davidson St.
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#TheBlackFerrisBueller #Charlotte #StuffToDoInCharlotte

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#lyricalhealingthebrand #seanque #damandrizzle #rabbithole4u

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CHARLOTTE, NC -- TONIGHT -- FRIDAY 10/17

🟥⬛️🟩UPTEMPO, MIDTEMPO OR DOWNTEMPO...IT'S ALL SOUL MUSIC🟥⬛️🟩

This Friday, ease into the weekend with groovy sounds, frequencies and wavelengths as @theartofeasingclt invites you out to SPINS & SPIRITS! This all-new cool down allows music to do its natural thing as @cairoblack72 provides an all-vinyl soundtrack of soulful earhole goodness guaranteed to leave your face and your soul with a definitive smile. Also, be sure to enhance your experience with a variety of delectable cocktail specials from the bar. Admission is $FREE.99. 8p-MIDNIGHT at Eli’s Little House at @rozzellesflanding. 2821 Rozzelles Ferry Rd.
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The rhythms get denser and deeper this Friday inside a new concept entitled House OF Alt: KAYTRA VIBES!!! Four of Charlotte’s most diverse selectors – The Nigerian Rebel @katobeats along with @afrikano__ @cjthegifted @sistamisses are ready to put their sounds to work to give your senses several reasons to smile in this sonically native experience all complete with the deepest cuts from Kaytranada, with remixes, Amapiano reworks, AfroHouse blends and more! 10p-2a at @midtowntaverncharlotte. 1500 E. 3rd St.
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@betterluck.tmrw is ready to add some soulful Blacknificence to your Friday night as they invite you out to BROWN SUGAR! Call up your crew, dressed in your flyest threads in shades of burnt orange, burgundy, mustard, chocolate and other color-coordinated threads as some of Charlotte’s finest -- @mickiblendz • @kingiven • @teejaysuave • @therealdjglory • @kbthedj curate a rich & decadent soundscape of R&B classics, deep cuts, Neo-Soul and much more, in addition with some great trumpet funk from @braxxbateman! 9p-2a at @platformsportsclt. 3216 South Blvd.
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#TheBlackFerrisBueller #Charlotte #StuffToDoInCharlotte #WhatsGoingOnInCharlotte #WhatsHappeningInCharlotte #CharlottesGotALot #ThingsToDoInCharlotte #ExploreCLT #CharlotteOnTheCheap #QueenCity #SupportBlackBusinesses #SupportBlackArtists #GetInvolved #EarsToDaSkreets #YourFavoriteFriendlyNeighborhoodDopeEventsDealer

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