Grind for the Green is an annual summer eco-music festival produced by and for youth in the San Francisco Bay Area. More than just a showcase for local talent, G4G provides a framework and applied learning environment where youth from the hip-hop generation build business acumen and technical skills necessary for professional advancement. www.myspace.com/grindforthegreen

Jahi, the lyrically conscious emcee, known for his high energy performances and intelligent flows of substance and change, currently on Slamjamz (Chuck D of Public Enemy’s digital label), will be one of the performers at the 1st Bay Area Solar Powered Hip Hop Concert, on September 7th 2008 from 12 pm to 4pm, at the highly acclaimed Yerba Buena Gardens- located at 745 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94103. Admission is Free, and the event is hosted and sponsored by Grind for The Green and Yerba Buena Gardens (www.ybca.org) Fiyawata, Rashad Ahman of Crown City Rockers, Queen Deelah and Ren from True Skool are also on the bill.