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Nat Geo Music TV

Jacques — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:56:32 GMT

I was flipping thru tv channels when something caught my eye. An obviously ethno-techno music video, and on the upper left side of the screen it said Nat Geo TV. I knew I had the National Geographic channel, but Nat Geo Music?

And the video I saw turned out to be Joi's Asian Vibes.

Which was followed by Sandra Luna's Carrito Cartonero which almost made me dance a tango in my living room, awesome!

And guess what clip they're playing now? Pakistani sufi singer Abida Parveen's Tere Ishq Nachaya! Followed by Brazilian pagode singer Paulinho da Viola's Talisman. Too cool!!! :D

http://worldmusicdev.nationalgeographic.com:8080/preview/view/page.basic/about

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Latest World Dance Fusion Top 10

Jacques — Thu, 25 Mar 2004 12:13:46 GMT

1. Om Namah Shivaya - Apache Indian (An Indo-Jamaican fusion classic gets re-released)

2. Walk Like An Egyptian - Hakim feat. Cleopatra (This 80s Bangles classic returns to its Egyptian roots by way of Ireland)

3. Carolina - Bucovina Club vs Taraf de Haidouks (The Balkan Gipsy troubadours get remixed, and end up sounding Shaggy-esque)

4. Seul A Seul - Nayanka Bell feat. Passi (Sweet, sexy zouk music from this year's must-have Afro-French-Caribbean compilation: Dis L'Heure 2 Zouk. A hit on Valentine's Day)

5. Gia (said mrad remix) - Despina Vandi (This sleeper hit from the longtime Greek pop diva was a hit in Ibiza last year, but the real gem is this remix by Lebanese DJ Said Mrad who turned it into an Arabesque house number complete with a stunning drop seconds into the song, guaranteed to give goosebumps!)

6. Madan (martin solveig's exotic disco mix) - Salif Keita (The lead track from Salif's Moffou album, his best in years, gets a clubland remix from France's current hottest DJ. Also watch for the Moffou Remix Album, out now in Europe and coming to the US in April)

7. Aisa Jadoo - Sunidhi Chauhan (The current Bollywood dancefloor hit and the most played song in Bombay discos, 'nuff said)

8. Marsoul Il Hob - Hasna (Bhangra meets Arabic house, produced by Said Mrad from this up and coming Lebanese vocaliste)

9. Nutridinha (kerri chandler remix) - Cesaria Evora (The Cape Verdian diva has never sounded this good to an Afro-house beat with Luzo-African mandolins in the background, awesome!!!)

10. Camina Y Ven - David Bisbal (Spanish pop sensation goes back to his flamenco roots; Ricky Martin ain't got nothin on this guy!)

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middle-eastern/ arabic singing teachers

Katrina — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:41:32 GMT

Does anyone know any singers who teach this style in Seattle??

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World Music in 2008

Jacques — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:58:19 GMT

A new year, another exciting year for World Music!

Continuing the trend seen last year of world music (roots/traditional as well as fusion/electronica) breaking thru worldwide http://worldmusic.tribe.net/thread/4200feed-57e3-4070-b5e2-79b4ba4db6e9

Here are some forthcoming releases this year from stellar world, world beat, and world fusion artists

Cheb i Sabbah - Devotion (January 29)
http://www.sixdegreesrecords.com/artists.php?artist=Cheb_i_Sabbah

DJ Dolores - 1 Real (February 22)
http://www.crammed.be/zir/31/index.htm
http://www.crammed.be/zir/31/zir31_epk.htm

Omar Sosa - Afreecanos (February 2008)
http://www.melodia.com/discog.php

Warsaw Village Band - Remixes (Spring 2008)
http://www.warsawvillageband.net/_News.html

Awadi (Spring 2008)
http://www.mrbongo.com/Awadi.271.0.html
http://www.awadimusic.com/

Rokia Traore (Spring 2008)
http://www.rokiatraore.net/

Natacha Atlas (Spring 2008)
http://www.myspace.com/natachaatlasofficial

Akim El Sikameya - Un chouia d'amour (2008)
http://www.akimelsikameya.com/

World Music Festivals, Events, & Happenings Worldwide!

Festival in the Desert - Tombouctou-Essakane, Mali (January 10 - 12)
http://www.festival-au-desert.org/index.cfm

globalFEST 2008 - New York City, NY (January 13)
http://www.rockpaperscissors.biz/index.cfm/fuseaction/current.press_release/project_id/345.cfm
For World Music fans in the NYC, be sure to check out the GlobeSonic event line-up leading up to the fest http://www.globesonic.com/events.html

Sauti Za Busara Swahili Music Festival - Zanzibar, Tanzania (February 7 - 10)
http://www.busaramusic.org/festivals/2008/index.php

WOMADelaide 2007 - Adelaide, Australia (March 7 - 9)
http://www.womadelaide.com.au/

WOMAD NZ 2007 - Taranaki, New Zealand (March 14 - 16)
http://www.womad.co.nz/

Jaipur Heritage International Festival - Jaipur, India (March 21 - 30)
http://www.jaipurfestival.org/

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Lyrics for Dandaro by Rona Hartner (Gadjo Dilo soundtrack)

wendy — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:47:24 GMT

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for a translation/lyrics for the song entitled Dandaro by Rona Hartner on the Gadjo Dilo soundtrack, its track #8. Its beautiful and provocative and I think she may be singing in her native Romanian tongue---but not sure.....I'd love to know what she's singing about!

Thanks!
wendy

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Free Download from the New Niyaz

Bob — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:38:45 GMT

On their sophomore release, Nine Heavens, Niyaz continues to bridge the gap between traditional and modern world music. This double CD (featuring one disc of electronic and one disc of acoustic versions of the tracks) reveals a complex body of work. Nine Heavens features intricately carved new arrangements of traditional folk songs as well as original compositions utilizing mystical Sufi poems from Iran, the Indian sub-continent and Turkey.

To buy Nine Heavens click here:

http://shop.sixdegreesrecords.com/app?page=Product&service=external&sp=SD06036E80FFNZEPWQJRQO

For free download if "Ishq" click here:

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/nineheavens.php

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Traveler's Planetary Grooves

Bob — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:37:01 GMT

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, we feature grooves from around the planet. Tracks include brand new music from Niyaz, Sub Swara and Eat Static, a new Jef Stott remix, hip hop from Turkey, Reggaeton from India and Panama and much, much more!

Check out the full playlist at

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/radio/playlist.php?week=06_25_08

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees

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favorite Spanish bands/artists?

ericsf7 — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:52:27 GMT

well headed off to Barcelona on vacation soon. Sadly, Spain is one of the few countries about which I am very musically challenged! I know there are tons of Ojos de Brujos fans here, so wondering if folks can recommend other contemporary groups and soloists about which you also are enamored?

thanks so much!

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nubian music & my new world style by sami abouzid

sami — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:39:47 GMT

my dear friends , glad to share with you my music , I'm into 3 projects world music , teckno arabia & trance music . my god father ahmed mounib inspired me for many years & I manged to creat a new style following his steps . you can check www.myspace.com/samiabouzidmusic my main instrument is duff or tar feel free to contact me sammiabouzid @yahoo.com

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Šaban Bajramović (April 16, 1936 - June 8, 2008)

Jacques — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:35:20 GMT

The passing of legendary Romani musician Šaban Bajramović

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Šaban_Bajramović

Online news article from Serbia (in English)
http://www.blic.co.yu/culture.php?id=2293

Online news article in Serbian
http://www.politika.co.yu/rubrike/zivot-i-stil/ritam/Utihnuo-crni-glas-u-belom-odelu.sr.html

Online news article in Croatian (including clip of Djelem, Djelem)
http://www.slobodnadalmacija.hr/Mozaik/tabid/80/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10444/Default.aspx

http://www.shabanology.com/

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Annual balkanian rroma dance workshop in Serbia

Simona JOVIC — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:50:04 GMT

I inform you that another summer intensif rroma dance workshop will take place in Belgrade, Serbia in august 2008:

***** ANNUAL SERBIAN BALKANIAN RROMA DANCE WORKSHOP *****

Belgrade, August 1st to 7th, 2008

As each year, Simona Jovic will welcome you in her country for a 20 hours rroma and balkanian dance workshop. The workshop will be teached by Simona Jovic, Dobrosav Grocic and live musicians. Join us to learn more about how to dance on the rromani and traditionnal music from Serbia, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, Montenegro and Bosnia. The workshop will be teached in english, french and serbian.

* Dance programme :

Cocek rroma dance from Southern Balkans
The biggest part of this 20 hours serbian workshop will be dedicated to this gracefull and joyfull dance, danced in the rromani communities in Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria and south of Serbia. Danced by women and men, it remains very oriental with the big turkish influences thanks to the 5 centuries ottoman occupation of that area.

Vranjanska svita (with the tamburine)
Vranjanska svita is a dance and song from Vranje in south of Serbia. It is composed of three parts : first women dance part on the beautifful song "Sano duso" (7/8 rhythme). Second, the men dance called "Tesko oro". And the third part is the women cocek rromani dance danced with the tambourine on the 9/8 very fast rhythme. It is the most oriental of all traditionnal serbian dances and one the most beautifull.

Rromani Oros
Cercle or line dances from south of the Balkans. According to the rhythme, if it's regular or irregular, if it's 7/8 or 9/8, if it's slow or fast, the step of the oro will change. In this workshop will be teached only those danced by the Rroma in their mariages and festivities.

Serbian kolo
Kolo is the synonym for oro, also a cercle or line dance, but this appelation is used in Central Serbia and it is mostly assimilated to the "two bite rhytme kolos" and not the "oriental" ones. Lively and friendly, kolo is the dance of sharing between Gadje and Rroma that will give you the liberty to have fun at any balkanian festivity.

* Prices :

* The price of 320 euros including :

- Rroma dance workshop with Simona Jovic and the rromani musicians
- Balkanian dance workshop with Dobrosav Grocic accompanied by an accordionist
(20 hours dance workshop)

* The price of 650 euros including :

- Transferts airport/hotel/airport
- Accomodation in a hotel**
(city center facing the dance school, double rooms)
- Serbian breakfast for the 6 days
- Rroma dances workshop with Simona Jovic accompanied by rromani musicians (in the second part)
- Folkloric dances workshops with Dobrosav Grocic accompanied by an accordinist

* The price of 550 euros including :

- Transfert airport/hostel/airport
- Accomodation in a hostel
(city center, 5 min from the dance school, in the 4 or 6 persons rooms)
- Rroma dances workshop with Simona Jovic accompanied by rromani musicians (in the second part)
- Folkloric dance workshop with Dobrosav Grocic accompanied by an accordionist

Bookings :

If you wish to join us for this annual serbian workshop, the booking is to made with Simona Jovic. Please, confirm first your booking by email at contact@simonajovic.com The payment should be made by bank transfert, western union or cash in two parts : first 50% while booking and the other part not later then 3 weeks before the departure.

Important :

The dates of 1st and 7th of august are the arrival and departure days. The dance workshop will take place between 2nd and 6th of august. You are requested to participate to the whole workshop, 2 hours in the morning, 3 hours in the afternoon. The rest of the time, you are free to discover the city, the museums, the restaurants, the life and the festivities of Belgrade. If you need an advice, where to listen and dance, where to eat a traditionnal meal, where discover the nice costumes or how to reach Guca (for the last three days of the brass bad festival), Simona will be happy to help you.

Simona Jovic
www.simonajovic.com

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Mickey Hart Catalog Re-Issue, New DVD and Summer Tour News!

jeff — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:03:07 GMT

Hey everyone,

We just wanted to give you an update of what is going on in the world of Mickey Hart. We have a ton of exciting news to share with all of you.

This Spring, Shout Factory released The Mickey Hart Collection which includes the Grammy winning Planet Drum in addition to At The Edge, Diga Rhythm Band, Superlingua, and Mystery Box. Hart's Planet Drum won the first ever World Music Grammy and still stands as one of the genre's benchmark albums.

Next, Star City Recording has just released brand new new Rhythm Devils DVD which was filmed in Chicago during their fall tour in 2006. The Rhythm Devils featured Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead), Mike Gordon (Phish), Steve Kimock, Sikiru and Jen Durkin. With original material from Robert Hunter and the band, this experience is unlike any other concert. This 2 DVD set also features a gorgeous 24 page hardcover book. The DVD is available now on Star City's website and will also be available on Hart's summer tour. Click the link below for the store...
http://www.starcityrecording.com/store.html

Finally, Mickey Hart will be touring with The Mickey Hart Band this summer around the country hitting major festivals and some great venues as well. The Mickey Hart Band features Steve Kimock on guitar, George Porter Jr on bass, Jen Durkin on vocals, Walfredo Reyes Jr on drums, and talking drum master Sikiru Adepoju. For more information on tickets and VIP access to these shows, please check the Mickey Hart website...
http://www.mickeyhart.net

Here are the Summer Tour Dates..

06.06.08 | Harmony Festival | Santa Rosa, CA
06.08.08 | Wakarusa Festival | Lawrence, KS
07.02.08 | Southgate House | Newport, KY
07.03.08 | Rothbury Festival | Rothbury, MI
07.04.08 | Nelson Ledges Quarry Park | Garrettsville, OH
07.05.08 | Lakeview Music Festival | Chicago, IL
07.06.08 | Summerfest | Milwaukee, WI
07.08.08 | Calvin Theater | Northampton, MA
07.09.08 | Birchmere | Alexandria, VA
07.10.08 | Community Theatre at Mayo Centre | Morristown, NJ
07.11.08 | Penn's Peak | Jim Thorpe, PA
07.12.08 | Great South Bay Music Festival | Patchogue, NY
07.15.08 | The FIllmore NY @ Irving Plaza | New York, NY
07.17.08 | Thursday in the Square | Buffalo, NY
07.18.08 | Magic City Music Hall | Johnson City, NY
07.19.08 | Palace Theatre | Greensburg, PA
07.20.08 | Rams Head Live! | Baltimore, MD
07.22.08 | The Vogue | Indianapolis, IN
07.23.08 | Slowdown | Omaha, NE
07.24.08 | 10,000 Lakes Festival | Detroit Lakes, MN

http://www.mickeyhart.net
http://www.myspace.com/mickeyhartmusic
http://www.youtube.com/mickeyhartmusic
http://www.shoutfactory.com/browse/152/mickey_hart.aspx

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New Release Traveler

Bob — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:29:15 GMT

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, we feature a round up of new and upcoming releases, including some advance sneak peaks at some great projects. New releases include music from Portishead, Peter Gabriel's Big Blue Ball Project, Bajafondo Tango Club, Forro in the Dark, new Manu Chao remixes and much more. Early sneak listens include upcoming new music from Sigur Ros, Coldplay (produced by Brian Eno), Issa Bagayogo, the Orb, Dub Gabriel, Niyaz and more!

Check out the full playlist at

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/radio/playlist.php?week=05_28_08

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

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Afro-Tech Traveler

Bob — Wed, 14 May 2008 21:42:00 GMT

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, we explore the intersection where African music meets minimal techno and other forms of electronica. Featured artists include Henrik Schwarz, Mathias Kaden, Idjut Boys, Karizma, Guillaume & the Coutu Dumonts and a massive new Antibalas remix by Swag.

Check out the full playlist at

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/radio/playlist.php?week=05_14_08

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

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Introducing Sonantes (featuring CéU) / Free Download

Bob — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:50:17 GMT

Introducing Sonantes (featuring CéU)
album out May 20th

Sonantes is a Sao Paulo based musical collective featuring the vocal talents of CéU in collaboration with Pupillo and Dengue, members of the Brazilian group Nação Zumbi, as well as Rica Amabis from Instituto and Gui Amabis. Their unique debut release is a collection of atmospheric songs written for imaginary films and features guest stars Siba, Lucio Maia, Beto Villares, Apollo 9 and others. This special "labor of love" project brought together some of the most exciting artists from Sao Paulo's vital music scene in a creative atmosphere where they could combine Brazilian, African, Cuban and electronic influences to create a unique collection of atmospheric songs that sound like they were written for a series of imaginary films.

Release Date May 20th

For free download of "Quilombo te Espera" go to: www.sixdegreesrecords.com/sonantes.php

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Arabic Music Retreat - August 9-16, 2008

kay — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:47:52 GMT

Discover Arabic Music with Simon Shaheen, Dr. A.J. Racy,
and the Master Instructors at the Twelfth Annual Arabic Music Retreat A week-long intensive session in Arabic music
August 9-16, 2008 • Mount Holyoke College • South Hadley, MA
www.simonshaheen.com

Instruments Taught:
•Voice
•Nay (end-blown reed flute)
•Strings: violin, viola, cello, string bass
•Plucked Strings: `Ud (Arabic lute), Qanun (plucked zither), Buzuq
•Traditional Arabic hand percussion: Riqq (tambourine), Tablah (goblet shaped drum) and Tar (frame drum)

Activities:
• Ear-training
• Music theory and analysis
• Music literature
• Private and group instrumental and vocal lessons
• Coached ensembles and large orchestra
• Recital by participants and faculty

Faculty:
Simon Shaheen — Artistic and Executive Director, Performance and Theory, Chamber Music
Dr. A.J. Racy — Associate Director, Nay and Buzuq Performance, Literature and
Analysis, Chamber Music
Bassam Saba — 'Ud and Nay Performance, Chamber Music
Charbel Rouhana — 'Ud Performance, Chamber Music
Rima Khcheich — Vocal Performance, Chamber Music
Najib Shaheen — Chamber Music
William Shaheen — Music Theory, 'Ud Performance, Chamber Music
Jamal Sinno — Qanun Performance, Chamber Music
Dr. Iman Roushdy-Hammady — Arabic Vocal Diction
Michel Merhej — Percussion Performance
Karim Nagi — Adjunct Percussion Instructor

• Residential fees ($863-$1,033) include accommodations, meals and classes
• Commuter rate: $746
• Transportation to and from the Retreat not provided
• Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult relative
• Registration deadline: July 1, 2008; Final payment due by August 1, 2008
• For more information contact: kaycam@aol.com or 617-512-8122
• Registration form available at: www.simonshaheen.com

The Arabic Music Retreat is sponsored by the Arab American Arts Institute.

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World Music Club Nites In Your Area, Pt. 2

Jacques — Fri, 02 May 2008 09:28:15 GMT

World music has been undergoing a resurgence in popularity in recent years, as evident by the release of many new recordings by world artists practically every month these days compared to five years ago. Many members of this tribe, especially those in North America, are busy putting together world music-themed club nites, coast to coast and around the world!

This thread is a continuation of one I started four years ago http://worldmusic.tribe.net/thread/2ad48732-c979-43d6-bc40-35848c481f82#4b1bbf95-4bd1-4487-bab0-82a27c0fb84f Basically, I started it so we could share info on the efforts of DJs and other individuals in promoting our fave musical genre in the club scene, which will hopefully encourage us to attend and show our support for some these events. As usual, one-off events can still be listed under Tribe listings; once again, this thread should focus more on reviews of regular world music club gigs in different localities.

Having started my last thread in Portland, OR, I return once again to XLR8R and Six Degrees Records present ATLAS - International Heat with DJs Anjali, The Incredible Kid, and E3 at Holocene http://www.anjaliandthekid.com/?page_id=10

Holocene is a lounge-dance club that plays host to the city's most diverse, multicultural, worldtronica club nite, ATLAS. I have had the pleasure of returning to this most original world/global beat-themed night on two occasions: the fourth anniversary edition last year as well as most recently this year.

The ATLAS residents pride themselves on not being pigeon-holed in their sonic selections, a characteristic that has become the trademark of this Portland club nite. The fourth-year anniversary celebration found DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid all dressed up--she in a resplendent vintage sari, a classic Air India flight attendant ensemble from the glory days of jet air travel in the 70s), and he in a airman flight suite who looked like he was about to take the audience on an excursion into world beat. DJ E3 also looked very elegant in his shalwar kameez. Musical highlights of the night included DJ Anjali dropping Shantel's Disko Partizani before launching into a Gitano Global set of Balkan tunes followed by a full-on ragga dancehall blowout. The Incredible Kid played a smashing bhangraton set including Bally Sagoo's Whiskey di Bottle and the latest sounds of the phenomenal genre known as reggaeton. E3 spun an eclectic global beat with everything from Bassnectar (Snake Charmer & Yo) to a reDesified mix of DJ H feat. Lehmber Hussainpuri's Ishq Brandy. Acting as hosts, Anjali and The Kid even had a huge tres leches cake to commemorate the occasion and feed the throngs of dancing people who had completely filled the two rooms of Holocene and were dancing (including yours truly) all up against the raised stage in the inside hall.

Fast forward a few months later into the new year and Atlas is still the place to be in Portland for the worldbeat fan on every second Saturday of the month.This time out, DJ E3 opened with a mini dubstep set followed by everything from hiphop rai (Clandestino by Rim-K feat. Mohamed Lamine & Sherene) to hiphop gnaoua (Fnaire's Yed El Henna). The Incredible Kid followed with an hour-long set of Balkan tunes and vintage meren-house and meren-rap mixed in with the latest reggaeton tunes in homage to the current musical passion and world music background of this maverick DJ. Anjali followed suit with a bhangra set showcasing the various fusions with electronic music and a touch of Asian Underground.

Something interesting happened during the Incredible Kid's second hour-long set. Apparently, there were a couple of people who were celebrating their birthdays. As a gift, he played a contemporay Bollywood set including his signature blend of a remix of the original version of the Bollydisco classic Jimmy Aaja with that of M.I.A's reimagined version. The birthday man in the crowd promptly rushed on top of the DJ stage to dance to the Bollywood and bhangra hits by the team of Anjali and The Kid--the scene looked like something straight out of a musical scene in a Bollywood film! Another special treat came in the form of witnessing the Americans on the dancefloor trying out their bhangra moves while the Punjabis on the dancefloor proceeded to dance to the Balkan tunes--world peace and unity achieved on the dancefloor of Atlas Pdx!

Four years ago, I had the pleasure of checking out Atlas in its first year. The world/global beat nightclub scene in Portland has expanded since then. Today, regular gigs also take place at venues such as the Crown Lounge hosted by DJ GlobalRuckus http://www.myspace.com/djglobalruckus (I had the pleasure of attending a post-event session following a March 4th Marching Band concert where GlobalRuckus played everything from MC Rai to balkanica and bhangra in a tag team set with DJ Joro of the famed Mehanata Bulgarian Bar in NYC) and the new revitalized Pi-rem http://www.pi-rem.com/ The unique place Atlas holds in the Portland music scene is as a pioneer of a truly international and global world beat clubnite, one that shows every sign of growth and expansion for many years to come.

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Chicago Aissawa

Quentin — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:03:55 GMT

Moroccan style healing trance music from chicago see myspace music

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a great and sad article on ouds in Iraq

jefstott — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:30:59 GMT

hi there
our dear friend Jacques sent this to me.
a sad account of musicians in Iraq
makes me feel lucky to still be able to play my oud.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/01/world/middleeast/01oud.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=oud&st=nyt&oref=slogin

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World Music Club Nites In Your Area

Jacques — Sun, 18 Jul 2004 14:39:36 GMT

World music is currently undergoing a resurgence in popularity, as evident by the release of many new recordings by world artists in the Western hemisphere. Many members of this tribe, especially in North America, are busy putting together world music-themed club nites, from Vancouver to Miami.

I wanted to start this thread so we could share info on the efforts of djs and other individuals to promote our fave musical genre in the club scene, and hopefully attend and show our support for some these events. Of course, one-off events can still be listed under Tribe listings; this thread should focus more on reviews of regular world music club gigs in different localities.

I'm in Portland, OR, this weekend, hence my first post will be about the fortnightly event, XLR8R and Six Degrees Records present ATLAS - international beats with DJs Anjali, The Incredible Kid, and E3 at Holocene
www.sixdegreesrecords.com/tourd.../nights.asp

www.holocene.org/calendar.htm

Holocene is a resto-lounge-club that plays host to the city's most diverse, multicultural, worldtronica club nite, ATLAS. At 10:45 pm, the cover charge policy was in effect (a very affordable $5), and a decent crowd was lounging on the ample sofas and bar. Music heard was a nice mix of dancehall and UK garage, including a Sean Paul remix.

At 11:00, DJ Anjali was up and opened her set with two records by multicultural Danish-based rap trio Outlandish, Walou and Guantanamo, both in their bhangra remixes, which set the tone for the evening. A Natacha Atlas track followed, after which she launched into a full two-hour bhangra-infused set, an admirable feat, considering the very much underground status of Asian electronica in the US. Heard that night were classics such as Bally Sagoo's remix of Mera Laung Gawacha, and more recent hits such as Sukshinder Shinda feat. MC Cheshire Cat's Gal Sunja. By midnite, the dancefloor was packed with revelers who continued to stream in.

It was a very eclectic and friendly crowd, certainly the most diverse I have seen in Pdx in the 48 hours since I've been there. Among the local djs who were in attendance was DJ Harmony, who gave me the low down on her own Sunday event at Holocene, DIVA.

At 1:00 am, special guest DJ S-Dub (we recognized him from his earlier set that evening) came back on the turntables, spinning world music-infused house: Afro, Brazilian, Caribbean, and Latin. Heard that nite were South African kwaito group Mafikizolo's Lotto, and MAW feat. soca diva Denise Belfon's Work!

At 2, DJ Anjali was back, opening and closing her last hour set with classic Bollywood, and the crowd danced till the lights were turned back on another great world music club nite in Portland.

And, what would a Six Degrees Records-approved club nite be without free cds? You're bound to walk away with music that are sure to be the world music classics of tomorrow.

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Wanna dance?

lisafreeman — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:55:10 GMT

Greetings Fam!
I think summer weather & reggae go hand in hand... don't miss tomorrow night :)

Join us for a special monthly edition of From the Roots Up
this Wednesday April 30th at Zanzibar,
featuring special guest DJ AfroCuts Nanga, Zap Mama's nephew & DJ/producer...
Hailing from Belgium/Congo, Afrocuts has toured the world & brings to the
turntables everything eclectic, soulful, & African.
He'll be gracing us with a special reggae set on Wednesday.

FREE all night long...doors open 9pm.
located at Zanzibar: 1301 5th St. (at Arizona), Santa Monica
LAST Wednesday of every month!

http://www.zanzibarlive.com

http://www.myspace.com/deejaynanga

http://www.myspace.com/djladysha

http://www.myspace.com/djtetris

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Mezmer Society and workshops

Hal — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:19:41 GMT

I just attended a workshop yesterday with August of the Mexmer Society:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=334494796

If you get a chance, see the act and, if you play anything at all, get in on one of August's workshops.

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National Dance Week

mahealani — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:28:55 GMT

Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance Celebrates
National Dance Week
April 25 - May 3, 2008

Join us for these FREE events!

27 April - 6 - 7:00PM
Free Hula Class with members of the
KaUaTuahine Polynesian Dance Company

27 April - 7 - 8:00PM
Free Tahitian Ori Class with members of the
KaUaTuahine Polynesian Dance Company

29 April - 6 - 7:00PM
Free Balinese Dance Class with Kompiang Metri-Davies

4 May - 11 -12:00PM
Free Kathak Dance Class with members of the
Chitresh Das Dance Company

National Dance Week Cornerstone Event!!!
World Dance Salon
Saturday, May 3rd, 8:00PM
An evening of dance and live music featuring the
Chitresh Das Youth Company
(Kathak Dance of North India),
KaUaTuahine Polynesian Dance Company,
(Hawaiian and Tahitian Dance)
and Kompiang Metri-Davies
(Dance of Bali)

All events (except for the Kick Off Event) take place at our studio,
729 Heinz Avenue in Berkeley, California.
For more information
please contact visit http://www.mahea.com or call us at 510-845-2605

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Arabtronica Traveler

Bob — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:10:09 GMT

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, we celebrate the release of Jef Stott's excellent new album, Saracen with a set of Arabic influenced electronica. From traditional Taarab to Middle Eastern inflected Techno, Dubstep and Psy dub, we cover the many facets of Arabtronica.

Check out the full playlist at

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/radio/playlist.php?week=04_23_08

Don't forget to tune in next week for our special 150th episode where we will be doing a Traveler Tribute to the Rolling Stones featuring mash ups, bootlegs, white label remixes and rarities galore!

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

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Jef Stott New Album and Free Download

Bob — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:40:55 GMT

Jef Stott's Saracen in stores now.

Jef Stott has crafted a completely unique take on Middle Eastern Electronica, fusing traditional sounds with dub and dance music. He has studied with master musicians from Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Iran and Turkey and is a founding member of the groups Lumin and Stellamara. Saracen is his debut solo full length release.

For free download of "Lamaset (Miami mix) go to:

www.sixdegreesrecords.com/saracen.php

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Manu Chao

Marie-Pierre — Sun, 21 Nov 2004 08:38:36 GMT

Any rumors as to his whereabouts? any concerts coming to the US?

Marie-Pierre

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Canyella podcast...

Canyella — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:45:02 GMT

Returns with April showers...

http://canyella.podomatic.com

xx
C

When all else fails music lifts us - it's like laughing. Absolutely necessary. Another mish mash from all sorts of corners.

1. Joséphine - Rachid Taha rachidtaha.artistes.universalmusic.fr/
2. Sother - John Zorn www.tzadik.com
3. ? - Zeina Daccache www.banadoura.com/index2.php
4. Kahe Toh Se Sajna - Sharda Sinha, Salman Khan, Bhagyashree ('Maine Pyar Kiya' soundtrack)
5. Om Shanti - Zilverzurg - Tandava Vol 2 - Music selected by Pathaan www.pathaan.com
6. Ritorno a Casa - Badara Seck, Giuliano Taviani & Carmelo Travia ('Forse Dio E' Malato' Soundtrack)
7. The Hill - Marketa Irglova ('Once' Soundtrack)
8. Old Fashion Morphine - Jolie Holland www.myspace.com/jolieholland
9. Nha Nobréza - Mayra Andrade www.mayra-andrade.com/en/accueil.php
10. Lirun Biganute (Sad News) - Julia Nunez (The Garifuna Women's Project) www.cumbancha.com/albums/umalali
11. Poder - Rupa and the April Fishes theaprilfishes.com
12. Maneak - Max Pashm www.myspace.com/maxpashm

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Shantel - Bukovina from new Gypsy Groove CD

Duane — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:15:57 GMT

So I heard this tune on the radio and immediately had to purchase it (my first foray into Puntumayo as i'm usually not too keen on their releases).... why did i have to purchase it???? Because it is Sabres of Paridise's "Wilmot" done Roma style...yes really. So my question is this, in the liner notes it mentions nothing of Sabres - only that it is a traditional Calypso tune - yes it sounds Calypso - but on all the Sabre's versions it is credited to them. .. Whats the story here???
Its nearly a note for note take on "Wilmot", and given Shantel being a DJ during the 90s it would be impossible to think that he hadn't heard it. Anyways if anyone knows the real origin...please tell. Wilmot is an all time favorite and Shantel's version is awsome too!!!! By the way the whole Gypsy Groove disc is good - maybe i'll give other of their discs a go, ignoring the horrible album covers that turned me off originally.

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The Return of Traveler

Bob — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:58:09 GMT

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, we return to new episodes after a sporadic schedule caused by much traveling. This week's show is a fun, free-form mix that travels from Ambient Dub to African Mash Ups on through to Electronic Swing and Ska-Hybrids.

Check out the full playlist at

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/radio/playlist.php?week=04_16_08

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

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Morrocan Trance

Oskar — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:14:37 GMT

Just listened to: "The Master Musicians of Joujouka – Joujouka Black Eyes". The CD is one of my all-time favorites (recorded 1994). As far as I can remember the master musicians of joujouka only little have been mentioned in this tribe. I would therefore highly recommend them.

http://joujouka.net

http://www.amazon.com/Joujouka-Black-Eyes-Master-Musicians/dp/B0000240SR/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1207137839&sr=8-9

http://youtube.com/watch?v=KdZZw1U9UX0
http://youtube.com/watch?v=S4z_cWeCg-M
http://youtube.com/watch?v=-l9m8gmBask
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3ON55MJ55pY

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ملتف رق‎

orangeboxman — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:53:33 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU

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Afro Space Traveler

Bob — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:54:51 GMT

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, we trace the family tree of Afro Space pioneers that moves from Sun Ra to Miles Davis to Jimi Hendrix to George Clinton and on through to Prince, Carl Craig, Theo Parrish, DJ Spooky, MF Doom and many others

Check out the full playlist at

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/radio/playlist.php?week=04_02_08

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

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Middle Eastern sheet music book available at www.dorku.com

melissaclarinetchick — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:20:23 GMT

Hi everyone

Finally the 24 songs from the Melissa and Carmine instructional CDs are bound in ONE sheet music book!

Presently only the Concert C Treble Clef version is available. Soon to come are B Flat, E flat, and Concert C Bass Clef versions.

Songs in the book: A Nadda, Aziza, Efem, Fire Dance, Garoon Garoon, Hadouni Hadouni, Hicaz Mandira, Hicazkar Oyun Havasi, Istemem Babacim, Lamma Bada Yatathanna, Layla, Mevlana, Misirlou, Muhabbet, Nihavent Longa, Nihavent Oriental, Nihavent Oyun Havasi, Rompi Rompi, Rumeli Karsilamasi, Şaşkin, Şişeler, Sulukule, Uskudara, and Zeina.

All the songs on both CDs are bound in the book.

The book is selling online for $40 (shipping included) or purchase both CDs and the music book for $55 (shipping included).

Visit www.dorku.com for more info!

Any questions, message me.

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Gathering in North Florida for world percussion

ParaLounge — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:00:05 GMT

The Paralounge Drum Gathering collects percussion artist from all over the world. This event is a great way to interact with other cultures and their music. The theme of the event is to build community relations through rhythmic interaction and musicality. The music presented is indigenous music from tribes and cultures all over the world. Please check out www.paralounge.net for full details. A weekend of drum circle magic! Interactive workshops, performances, and a great community experience you can take your children to. many workshops are child friendly and range from novice to advanced. Learn about the African Djembe, the Australian Didgeridoo, or the Native American Flute. There is a wide variety of interesting topics to choose from.
Thank you and safe journeys,
Clint

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Los Angeles recommendations

theincrediblekid — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:54:28 GMT

Hello,

I will be in LA next week and I am looking for international music shopping recommendations. I would love to find a good place to buy the fruit of LA's active Persian pop music scene. I would love to find a place with an enormous Latin selection. I would love to find a place to buy South Indian film soundtracks, Garifuna Punta Rock, Arabic music, Angolan music, Brazilian music, Jamaican music, etc. I realize that different ethnic communities are going to have their own shopping hubs, and I'm looking for any pointers as to where to find them.

I'd also be interested in any pointers leading me to good international DJs, clubs, and dance nights in LA as well.

Thank you all so much in advance for any assistance you can provide,

IK

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Bamboche on Youtube

windhorse — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:39:58 GMT

This is a few members of our Afro-Carribean study group playing for a TV show called World Jazz Alternative.

http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=windhorsage&p=r

Dave

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Kuduro just got that much closer to blowing up

theincrediblekid — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:42:40 GMT

So, with M.I.A.'s stamp of approval, Kuduro just might be on its way from bubbling to blowing up . . .

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=2225872&blogID=366426007&Mytoken=A6DAB540-BA2E-43A6-835134FFDF28F14A12562202

I'm happy that the hardcore Angolan fierceness is properly represented.

IK

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For Ojos de Brujo, Calima, Manu Chao fans........ a new group based in Spain....

eweissbuch — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:07:31 GMT

CANTECA DE MACAO. They are from Spain, Venezuela and Chile. For those of you that don't understnad Spanish, they too, express the political and social awareness of Ojos and Manu Chao. I just heard about them and just missed them in BCN. Check them out here.....http://www.myspace.com/cantecademacao
www.cantecademacao.org

Enjoy.....

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Turkish Music

waltsnipe — Thu, 19 May 2005 19:26:36 GMT

If you haven't already, I heartily recommend checking out the offerings on Double Moon Records out of Istanbul. Not everything on the label is good, but the stuff that is is VERY good. Check out the Turkish blues group İSTANBUL BLUES KUMPANYASI, which melds styles you wouldn't have thought could be melded....and does so in a way that really cooks. Also, they have several traditional and hybrid recordings by Burhan Ocal, the world's greatest hand percussionist. In particular, check out "Groove Alla Turca", which pairs Ocal and other top-shelf Turkish musicians with NYC jazz veterans. Also, the album by the group "Orientation" is very good.

These CDs are a little hard to get, but are well worth the trouble.

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Global Psy Dub Traveler

Bob — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:00:31 GMT

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, inspired by the great new release from Ott, we feature music that combines global influences with atmospheric, psychedelic dub. Featured artists include, Shakatura, Orchid Star (remixed by Youth), Master Margherita, Phutureprimitive, Shulman and others.

Check out the full playlist at

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/radio/playlist.php?week=03_05_08

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

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Chinese/Indonesian/Flamenco Traveler

Bob — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:47:09 GMT

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, our first set features hybrid music influenced by China and Indonesia, with a detour into Ethiopia. We then shift into Future Flamenco mode inspired by the new live CD/DVD from Ojos de Brujo, Techari Live.

Check out the full playlist at

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/radio/playlist.php?week=02_27_08

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

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Darker Mid-, Near- Eastern Music

Adam — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:13:24 GMT

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could provide some suggestions for some Mid-, Near- Eastern music. I draw toward darker artists, albums, moods much more than lighter; those that hold thunder and night in them. I seem to come across a lot of metal and neoclassical -not a great fan of either- when searching. Also, not too fond of new age or ambient, electronica or "worldbeat", most I've heard makes me cringe- too plastic and inauthentic- but I love Niyaz. I suppose like anything, if it is done well it transcends. So, traditional or modern(without too much sticky gloss). Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks very much.
Adam

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Electro-Dubby-Latin Mash Traveler

Bob — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:43:37 GMT

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, we start things off with a set of chilled, latin influenced tracks by such artists as Bebel Gilberto, Si Se, Shrift and others- Then we move into an electronic dub/dubstep reggae/mash vibe featuring Dubstep pioneer Pinch's new Gaudi +Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan remix and a series of crazy, fun reggae mash ups including a track where Elton John meets Scientist!

Check out the full playlist at

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/radio/playlist.php?week=02_20_08

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

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Techari Live SF Screening party!

Bob — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:25:43 GMT

This is a free event that I hope to see some of you at-

Bob D

Ojos de Brujo - Techarí Live Screening Party
at 111 Minna Gallery (111 Minna St. SF, CA)
Tuesday happy hour February 26th
FREE - 6-9pm

Featuring an advance screening in 111 Minna's front room of the Ojos de Brujos Techari Live DVD capturing their exciting groundbreaking live show with beautiful artistic touches and camera work.

Ojos de Brujo are a LATIN GRAMMY WINNING musical collective from Barcelona who have taken flamenco and rumba traditions and kicked them to the modern dancefloor by adding hip hop, dub and bhangra influences.

Also with DJs: The Worker (Fiction, Six Degrees) and Bob Duskis (Six Degrees) spinning global electronic beats.. covering flamenco infused hip hop and electronic to dubby and funky flavors from South America, Africa and Asia with a preview the forthcoming CD "Techari Live" by Ojos de Brujo

Copies of the DVD/CD available at the show!
Free download cards from Six Degree Records

sponsored by: KPFA , SF Station, Dewar's Blended Scotch Whiskey and LatinLounge.tv
Ojos de Brujo

Techarí Live – Release Date: February 26, 2008

Latin Grammy Award Winners, Ojos de Brujo (translates to “Eyes of the Wizard”) stands out as one of the truly original groups of the new millennium. They hail from the thriving sonic melting pot of Barcelona, and yet exist in a class of their own; between their vibrant, bewitching musicality, radical, contemporary edge, and strong collective spirit, they possess a unique and unmistakable magic which shines through in everything they do. The music reflects their Spanish and gypsy heritage, but travels light years beyond traditional flamenco. Their live shows have become the stuff of legend, and they have left a path of sold-out shows and stunned audiences worldwide.

Fans and critics alike rave after experiencing a live performance. The New York Times hailed, “Onstage, Ojos de Brujo played as if musical energy could drive a revolution.” While the Los Angeles Times says, “Ojos de Brujo cooks up an organic blend from disparate elements - edgy scratching, syncopated hand-clapping, polyrhythmic Afro-Cuban and Middle Eastern percussion, scintillating acoustic guitar and hypnotic echoes of India… these skilled musicians don't just borrow from global musical currents. The currents run through them.”

After aggressively touring the globe in support of their Latin Grammy Award Winning studio album, Techarí (translates to “free”), they return with a new release capturing all the energy, excitement, and magic of their December 2006 live performance in Barcelona, Spain. Six Degrees Records is releasing Techarí Live, in North America as a 2-disc album featuring both the DVD and audio CD. Extras include a documentary, video diary, and music videos.

The professional audio CD and DVD features a handful of special guests including a throbbing horn section led by Carlos Sarduy, Martirio on a head-rush rendition of “Todo Tiende,” and Daara J MC Faada Freddy for a feisty version of Bob Marley's “Get Up Stand Up.” Ojos de Brujo’s signature flamenco dancers and stimulating AV graphics also add visual fireworks to the DVD. Throughout the performance is the sense of a collective who are restlessly nomadic in their search for new sounds, and genuinely delighted to share it with us.
Techarí Live is the perfect release for re-living an ODB concert or experiencing it for the first time.

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2008 - 50 years of Bossa Nova

Jacques — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:59:18 GMT

This year marks 50 years after the first recording of the classic tune Chega de Saudade by Elizete Cardoso, with lyrics by Vinicius de Moraes and music by Antonio Carlos Jobim (whose name today graces Rio de Janeiro's international airport)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bossa_nova

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Kumar arrives in Barcelona, makes magic with Brujos

zachilismo — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:54:22 GMT

The first time I heard this guy was on the wicked unreleased Ojos de Brujo track, Rompecadeñas, and one listen is all it takes to know the guy is a force of nature.

www.myspace.com/kumarmate

Check out the tracks Ke Te Importa and Pelicula, they both really show the direction this all is going.

It seems he's recently made his way to Barcelona from Havana and is really turning out something excellent. In lieu of fresh OdB (and there won't be much coming with Marina's baby in April...), this stuff really hits the spot, and reminds me a lot of the level of production in Techarí. That could be because there's several Brujos working on these tracks as, including Panko, Carlos, and Xavi Turull.

There's plenty more, but he's still waiting to get picked up by a label so some momentum would probably help us hear more of this in the next year... spread the word.

Un abrazo a todos!
Z

ps: a pretty nice feature here too
www.havana-cultura.com/en/cuban-music/kumar/hip-hop-artist.html

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Traveler Goes to India

Bob — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:40:26 GMT

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, in celebration of the release of Cheb i Sabbah's beautiful new CD, Devotion, we focus on music influenced by the Indian sub-continent. From Bollywood to Dubstep, Trance to Dub, we explore many different facets of South Asian fusion including lots of rare tracks, remixes and mash-ups.

Check out the full playlist at

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/radio/playlist.php?week=01_30_08

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

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Macedonian rromani tour

Simona JOVIC — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:19:42 GMT

MACEDONIA MUSIC AND DANCE TOUR MAY 2008
History, language, music and dance of the Macedonian Rroma
May 1st to 8th, 2008

This may I am taking you to the biggest rromani community in Europe : Suto Orizari. Almost 60 000 people live in this small city near Skopje, all Rroma from different parts of the Balkans, especially Macedonia, Kosovo and Turkey. The goal of this trip is to make you discover the life of this people, where they come from, what is the language they speak, how they decorate their houses, what is their everyday's life, how big part takes music and dance in it and what looks like a traditional rroma festivity.

The programme :

- Rromani dance lessons by local rromani dancers and Simona Jovic
(lessons accompanied by the musicians - dances of the Balkans and Turkey

- History of the Rroma presented by Ljatif Demir
(Author of "History of the Rroma" and expert and translator for the rromani language)

- Basic exressions in the rromani language by Ljatif Demir
(Author of "History of the Rroma" and expert and translator for the rromani language)

- Rromani music classes - clarinet, derbouka, accordeon and other instruments (not included in the tour price)

- Ederlezi celebration in Suto Orizari
(the biggest festivity of the Balkanian Rroma celebrating the arrival of springtime)

Price :

The price fot this trip is 790 euros, including :

- Transfert from the airport to the hotel and back
- Accomodation in double rooms in a hotel in Skopje with breakfast included
- Transferts from Skopje to Suto Orizari and back
- Rroma history classes
- Rromani language classes
- Rromani dance workshop accompanied by local musicians in Suto Orizari
- Ederlezi celebration
- Visits of Skopje : turkish bazar, monasteries, mosquet, forteresse, restaurants with live music and dance etc.

The price do not include :

- The plane tickets
- Meals (except breakfast) and beverage
- Music classes (plese contact me for the price)

This trip is opened to men, women and children. If you wish to participe, please send a mail as soon as possible to contact@simonajovic.com

Looking forward meeting you in Skopje!

Simona Jovic
Rromani dance performer
President of Humanitarian and Cultural Organization "Rroma of the World"
www.simonajovic.com
contact@simonajovic.com

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Latin-ized Traveler

Bob — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:49:34 GMT

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler we focus on Latin influenced sounds from around the world. From techno- cumbias to drum n bass- salsa, classic mambos and all points in between, featured artists include Quantic, Ojos de Brujo (from the new live album), Nickodemus, Machito, Spanish Harlem Orchestra and many more!

Check out the full playlist at

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/radio/playlist.php?week=01_23_08

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

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Festival in the Desert here I come...

Aniqa — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:16:55 GMT

Really, this is nothing more than a gloat about finally (well nearly finalising) my trip to Mali and the festival in January.

If I every get all the little details sorted I'll be a very happy girl.

I'd love to hear from anyone else who has been.

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Saffron Blue by Rasa

psytrancedancer — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:43:38 GMT

I'm really lovin’ the new Rasa album - Saffron Blue - it has a unique Euro-Indian sound. A nice meld of spiritual and sensual… with sitar, sarangi, violin, cello, rhythm and synthesizer.

Music is by Hans Christian and chants by Kim Water.

Take a listen:

http://www.newearthrecords.com/web/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=1315

Beauty.full!

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Please help me find C.D by EL NOURAM/NOURAN

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:44:22 GMT

I'm trying to hunt down the song Ala Ad El-Shouk, by Mounir El-Wesseimy, i think its on an album called El Nouran or Nouram "Belly Dance"
I need it to practice a dance routine but i cannot find it anywhere, can someone out there help me
Louise x

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Traveler's Amazing Grace

Bob — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:47:20 GMT

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler, in honor of Martin Luther King's birthday, we spin a set based around gospel, blues and spirituals in both their traditional and hybrid forms. Featured artists include Boozoo Bajou, Euphoria, Japancakes, Nitin Sawhney, Daniel Lanois, Banzai Republic and many others.

Check out the full playlist at

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/radio/playlist.php?week=01_16_08

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

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Hawai'i Music Awards

mahealani — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:58:21 GMT

Aloha Kakou,

"A Walk by the Sea" is on the list of nominees for the 11th Annual Hawai'i Music Awards in the category of World Music.

The Hawai'i Music Awards are a yearly contest held at the beginning of the year that recognizes artists and musicians living in Hawai'i, Hawaiian and Polynesian musicians living anywhere in the world, and international artists who perform Hawaiian or Polynesian-style music. These artists are eligible to compete if they have released commercially-available music of any style the previous calendar year. Winners are determined by online voting from a public audience around the world.

It is possible to vote daily, one vote per day per person, for the duration of the voting period.

Would you please consider supporting "A Walk by the Sea" in the category of World Music? You can visit my Myspace page to hear some selections of "A Walk by the Sea" in full. myspace.com/mahealaniuchiyama

Voting begins January 14th at 4pm.

Mahalo!
Kumu Mahealani

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BIRDS 2008--Please Read, then Drum!!!

drumfest — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:52:27 GMT

Respects...
You might see this letter cross-posted all over the place. I wish to reach the widest community possible and your understanding is appreciated. Should you know someone who might benefit from this information, please pass it along.

I apologize that it has been a while since I last wrote. This past BIRDS festival was a smashing success. Thanks to everyone who participated in making it a most memorable event.

There are some fantastic pictures posted on-line for all to see. These pictures are from the two evening concerts and have been provided by Eric Willison, President of the Mill Valley Cultural Arts Umbrella (www.millvalleyarts.org); click on the BIRDS link under the Latest News banner. We will be posting many of these on the BIRDS’ site shortly. If anyone took pictures during the Saturday street fair, we are looking for new photos for the website. You will receive proper photo credit and a link to your web page, should you have one and wish a link.

On to other matters, John Millen has informed me that he wishes to step down as president of the board, after many years of dedicated service to the festival. I congratulate John on his extensive commitment and dedication to the community. He has expressed his desire to continue serving on the board in a sort of emeritus capacity. Institutional memory is vital to the success of any organization.

So where does this leave BIRDS? Well, to put on a festival that can reach a maximum potential public requires people who can work together to create the event. We need people who have fundraising & grant writing experience. Additionally, we need people who have skills in promotion & marketing…audio, photo & video production… programming & logistics... community education, etc. We are looking for imagination, innovation and creative problem solving.

This is a tall task!!! However, it cannot be done successfully by just a few people. This is especially true when taking into account that everyone has a life outside BIRDS: i.e. work, school, family and other obligations. BIRDS is a community-based organization that needs a strong community behind it.

Now, to next topic: the BIRDS’ Board. I am announcing that there are six to ten openings for new board members. We are looking for people who want to be community builders and who wish to influence the future direction of the Baltimore International Rhythm Festival. The board needs people who can do all those items I addressed above, plus bookkeeping and general office assistance.

There are no limits to the possibilities that can be accomplished if we work together. That said, it is important for everyone to realize that for BIRDS to move forward we need people to step up and take on these various tasks.

The beauty of this is that no one will be asked to do anything outside their expertise. If we can get enough folks to become involved, then no one will have to work too hard and much more will get accomplished. It is truly up to the community to decide the direction of the organization. It should never reflect just one point of view, but many.

Well, there you have it. I am challenging everyone to get involved. It’s now up to all of us to make this wonderful organization achieve its fullest potential.

Aleichem Shalom…

Daveed Korup

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Traveler's Back for '08

Bob — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:55:06 GMT

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

http://www.live365.com/sixdegrees

Six Degrees Traveler returns for the new year with a typically eclectic set that moves from deep guitar ambience from Robert Fripp and Steve Tibbetts on through to Global Techno from Carl Craig, H.O.S.H., Henrik Schwarz and others. We also drop first listens to Cheb i Sabbah's Devotion and Traveler '08.

Check out the full playlist at

http://sixdegreesrecords.com/radio/playlist.php?week=01_09_08

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

http://www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

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World Music in 2007

Jacques — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 10:28:37 GMT

A new year, another exciting year for World Music!

Continuing the trend seen last year of world music (roots/traditional as well as fusion/electronica) breaking thru worldwide http://worldmusic.tribe.net/thread/80f51c44-3c98-426a-be4f-e07062be9898

Here are some forthcoming releases this year from stellar world, world beat, and world fusion artists

Tinariwen - Aman Iman (January 2007)
http://www.tinariwen.com/

Vieux Farka Touré - Vieux Farka Touré (February 2007)
http://www.worldvillagemusic.com/anglais/artistesfiche.php?artist_id=82

Ojos De Brujo - Techari (US & Canada: February 20)
http://sixdegreesrecords.com/artists.php?artist=Ojos_de_Brujo

State of Bengal - Skip-ij (February 2007)
http://www.stateofbengal.com/sob.php

Joi - Without Zero (February 2007)
http://www.realworldrecords.com/

Bebel Gilberto - Momento (US & Canada: April 23, Europe: March 2007)
http://www.bebelgilberto.com/
http://www.crammed.be/news/index.htm
http://sixdegreesrecords.com/comingup.php

Amr Diab - Khalleek Ma'aya (tba)
http://www.amrdiabworld.com/

Various Artists - Backspin: A Six Degrees 10 Year Anniversary Project
http://sixdegreesrecords.com/compilations.php?upc=657036113220

Various Artists - Buddha Bar IX, mixed by David Visan
http://www.buddha-bar.com/new/en/musique_news.php

World Music Festivals, Events, & Happenings Worldwide!

Jaipur Heritage International Festival - Jaipur, India (January 13 - 22)
http://www.jaipurfestival.org/Jaipur%20Heritage%20International%20music.htm

globalFEST 2006 - New York City, NY (January 21)
http://www.rockpaperscissors.biz/index.cfm/fuseaction/current.press_release/project_id/301.cfm
For World Music fans in the NYC, check out also the Globesonic event line-up the same week http://www.globesonic.com/events.html

Sauti Za Busara Swahili Music Festival - Zanzibar, Tanzania (February 9 - 14)
http://www.busaramusic.com/festivals/festival%20next/2007%20Festival.htm

WOMADelaide 2007 - Adelaide, Australia (March 9 - 11)
www.womadelaide.com.au/

WOMAD NZ 2007 - Taranaki, New Zealand (March 16-18)
http://www.womad.co.nz/

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Bob D @ the Groove Garden this Saturday

Bob — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:41:15 GMT

Hope to see some of you local SF Tribe-sters Saturday night in Fairfax.

Directions at http://thegroovegarden.com/sys-tmpl/directions/

The Groove Garden: Saturday, Jan 5th 2008!
Saturday, Jan 5th 2008!

The Groove Garden:
2398 Sir Francis Drake, Fairfax
Doors 8pm/$12.00

DJ Dragonfly
DJ Bob Duskis
DJ Sophia vs Katiana

We are very pleased to announce the FIRST groove of 2008, with very special guest DJ, founder of Six Degrees Records and purveyor of some of the best world music on the planet, Bob Duskis!

He'll be giving away free CDs, too. fist come, first served!

DJ Dragonfly, your wingman on the decks...throws down the funk and funks up the floor!

Openeing set with Sophia & Katiana

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drum maker

Quentin — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:28:22 GMT

I make drums using hammer raised steel and skins

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Bollywood/ Bhangra Traveler

Bob — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:44:37 GMT

Happy new year to all!

The new installment of Six Degrees' weekly internet radio broadcast is now up on i-Tunes' Radio Section (Under the Eclectic or Electronica headings) or at

www.live365.com/sixdegrees

On this week's edition of Six Degrees Traveler we spin an encore presentation of an often requested program where we focus on a variety of music that has been influenced by the world of Bollywood and Bhangra Beatz! From hip-hop to electronica to actual Bollywood classics, it's a South Asian influenced Traveler dance-party!

Check out the full playlist at

www.sixdegreesrecords.com/radio...st.php

Don't forget to explore our music only channel which streams the entire Six Degrees Records catalog at

www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees3

Our last four Traveler programs are always archived and available for listening at

www.live365.com/stations/sixdegrees2

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Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - 10th Anniversary of the Passing of a Great World Musician

Jacques — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 08:22:59 GMT

This year marks the 10th-year anniversary of the passing of the late, great Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Known as Shahenshah-e-Qawwali, or Emperor of Qawwals in Urdu, the master world musician left his earthly abode on August 16, 1997.

In a year sure to see many tributes to the late master of qawwali, let us remember the artist behind the voice that has truly broken many a musical, cultural, and political boundary in this world.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nusrat_Fateh_Ali_Khan

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happy new year

kobi — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 09:55:48 GMT

hi all
Happy new year to you all full of love health happiness and successes welcome to all the new members and good luck to all your coming through project .
I am on my last 50 Darbukas of my own design so don't hesitate to contact me ,i really don't know when i will make more of them so soon they are going to be collector items.

Kobi Hagoel
hagoelko@zahav.net.il
http://www.kavhatefer.com http://www.pentagramweb.com
in you tube : kob111
to buy kav hatefer online: http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=XGph6vNLIAY&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewArtist%253Fid%253D258585899%2526partnerId%253D30">
<img height="15" width="61" alt="Kav Hatefer & Kobi Hagoel" src=
zarb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTvIcvn5x5g
All the best kobi hagoel - free photos downloads world music http://kavhatefer.com
http://www.myspace.com/kobihagoel
kobi hagoel+kav hatefer -
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1565973067659529161&q=kav+hatefer
Darbuka http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl2ksyn1ZYY&mode=related
daf/toff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWJnXRk0eh4
Zarb http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8936400540957100435
Riq Daf Middle Eastern music & Fusion

http://www.buydarbuka.com (with paypal option)
http://www.rhythmweb.com/reviews/kobi.htm
http://www.framedrumseurope.org/index.php?id=57

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stuff to make with old strings?

Michelle — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 04:58:58 GMT

Has anyone made anything out of their old strings? I'd love to hear/see some ideas! One of my friends took all his violin strings and had them knitted into a hat with some yarn... the strings boinged out of it in every direction. It was great... I'm looking for a picture.

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Is Bajofondo Remixed any good?

Lily — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:01:11 GMT

I really loved the Bajofondo CD (oh darn, now I can't remember the exact name - Tango Club or something like that?) - I see there's a remix album, does anybody know it? is it worth getting? (haven't cared for any of the tango remixes I got a couple of years ago by other artists, so feeling wary) - no samples on Amazon

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World Music in 2006

Jacques — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 20:05:24 GMT

A new year, another exciting year for World Music!

Continuing the trend seen last year of world music (roots/traditional as well as fusion/electronica) breaking thru worldwide http://worldmusic.tribe.net/thread/005d245e-69b3-40ab-b637-12ef367eb00f

Here are some forthcoming releases this year from stellar world, world beat, and world fusion artists

Daniela Mercury - Balé Mulato (released December 27)
http://www2.uol.com.br/danielamercury/2005/
Audioclip of the World Cup 2006 anthem Levada Brasileira on Carnasite.com
http://www.carnasite.com.br/downloads/DaniellaMercury_LevadaBrasileira.mp3

Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Long Walk To Freedom (January 24)
http://www.mambazo.com/longwalk.html
Audoclips on Headsup.com
https://www.headsup.com/albums/3109.asp

Värttinä - Meiro (January 30)
http://www.varttina.com/
Album info on Realworldrecords.com
http://www.realworldrecords.com/catalogue/titles/action.lasso?-response=framesetLink.html&-token.rwrID=cdrw135&-nothing
Musical collaboration with A.R. Rahman on the score for the stage version of Lord of the Rings premiering in Toronto February 2 http://www.lotr.com/

Buddha Bar VIII (February 14)
http://www.buddha-bar.com/

Karsh Kale - Broken English (March 21)
http://www.sixdegreesrecords.com/comingup.php
http://www.karshkale.com/

World Music Festivals, Events, & Happenings Worldwide!

Jaipur Heritage International Festival - Jaipur, India (January 14 - 23)
http://www.jaipurfestival.org/program.html

globalFEST 2006 - New York City, NY (January 21 - 22)
http://www.rockpaperscissors.biz/index.cfm/fuseaction/current.press_release/project_id/238.cfm

Sauti Za Busara Swahili Music Festival - Zanzibar, Tanzania (February 9 - 14)
http://www.busaramusic.com/

NZ International Arts Festival - Wellington, New Zealand (Febraury 24 - March 19)
http://www.nzfestival.telecom.co.nz/music/
http://www.nzfestival.telecom.co.nz/festival-club/

WOMADelaide 2006 - Adelaide, Australia (March 10 - 12)
http://www.womadelaide.com.au/

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MIDIval Punditz release soundtrack to Let's Enjoy

Bob — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:24:32 GMT

The MIDIval Punditz apply their beautiful blend of Indian tradition and electronic innovation to the soundtrack to this Bollywood film. The music to "Let's Enjoy" features a wide range of styles from atmospheric textures to banging electro-bhangra beats.

More info and sound samples at www.sixdegreesrecords.com

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Sea of Dreams NYE - Win Free Tickets

Wayne — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:33:04 GMT

Got old Sea of Dreams Photos? What about Video? Want to win FREE TICKETS to this year's Sea of Dreams?

Sea of Dreams began on the eve of 2001... Somewhere out there in boxes, on old hard drives.. are scads, piles.. mountains of photos of you and your friends in various stages of delirium.

And what about that video you shot? No more putting it off! It's time to cut and paste!

We're announcing the SEA OF DREAMS MEDIA CONTEST! The best photo submitted and the best video submitted will each win a pair of tickets to Sea of Dreams "Metamorphoseas!"

Beginning Sunday, December 9, we'll be taking photo submissions on TRIBE @ http://tribes.tribe.net/seaofdreamers and on FACEBOOK @ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5882009078 - with the winner announced on Monday, December 17th.

And beginning Sunday, December 16, we'll be taking video submissions on FACEBOOK @ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5882009078 - with the winner announced on Monday, December 24th.

Come on! Mine the media gold, win the dreamy prize!

Thanks,

~ ANON & Wayne Hoy aka Mr. Contesto!

MrContesto@seaofdreamsnyecontest.com

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Sea of Dreams NYE - Win Free Tickets

Wayne — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:02:31 GMT

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suggestion for good music from Ghana

SweetP — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:44:06 GMT

Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.

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Simona JOVIC — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:43:26 GMT

Simona Jovic
Dances and music of the Rroma
Humanitary and Cultural Organization "Rroma of the world"
www.simonajovic.com

Dear all,

This is the last call for all those who would like to join my january's trip to India where we will be learning the kalbeliya dance directly from Kalbeliya musicians and dancers in their nomadic village. The trip will take place between January 14th and 21st. To know more about the kalbeliya (or sapera) dance, you can watch this video :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjNNK-KUKg0&feature=related

For those who live in Eastern India, I will be performing the "Road of the Rroma" performance (Dances of the Rroma from India, Afghanistan, Egypt, Turkey, Macedonia, Serbia, Rumania and Hungary) in Orissa :

* In Orissa on January 12th
* In Bhubaneswar on January 22nd

For all information, please contact the organizers : Bhubaneswar Music Cercle lipipusparbn@yahoo.com

I wanted to thank one more time Adriana, Alheli, Veronica and all the other girls for their warm welcome in Mexico city.

Devlesa,

Simona Jovic
contact@simonajovic.com

UPCOMING EVENTS :

* Orissa - INDIA
January 12th, 2008
Performance

* Rajasthan - INDIA
January 14th to 21st, 2008
Kalbelya music and dance tour

*Bhubaneswar - INDIA
January 22nd, 2008
Performance

* Paris - FRANCE
February 9th and 10th, 2008
Workshops

* Paris- FRANCE
February 16 and 17, 2008
Workshops

* Paris- FRANCE
February 23 and 24, 2008
Workshops

* Vranje - SERBIA
March 2008
Humanitary work
If you wish to help rroma children with clothes, medicins, toys or anything, contact me

* Saint-Pierre - REUNION ISLAND
April 2008 (exact dates will be soon confirmed)
Concert & performance with Rromano Horo group

* Saint-Denis - REUNION ISLAND
April 2008 (the exact dates will be soon confirmed)
Workshop : dances of the Rroma from India, Egypt and Turkey

* Skopje (Suto Orizari) - MACEDONIA
May 1st to 8th, 2008
Music and dance tour in Suto Orizari the biggest rroma comunity in Europe
History, language, music and dance with Macedonian Rroma
Ederlezi celebration

* Zeceprajini - ROMANIA
End of may 2008
Humanitary work
If you wish to help rroma children with clothes, medicins, toys or anything, contact me

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great new Turkish hybrid CD from Levent Yildirim

waltsnipe — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:18:18 GMT

http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/7413754/a/Neverland+Fusion.htm

Some astonishing, and always fresh, Turkish hand-percussion (influenced not just by Turkish and Egyptian traditions but also, interestingly, by tabla technique), wih a crack band and top-shelf production....and hints of the electro-beat scattered through. A fine album that I highly recommend, even before you get to the creative and entertaining DVD (patterned after that old McCartney video where he appears as every member of the band, playing simultaneously). Plus, some close-up video footage showing Levent's blinding hand technique. Burhan Ocal, look out ! :-)

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CeU...yet another wonderful new Brazilian singer

waltsnipe — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:06:54 GMT

Just got the debut album, self-titled, from a wonderful new Braziliain singer name CeU. With a tremendous voice and killer musical instincts, this CD seduces and percolates its way into your brain. Modern, but with a fine Brazilian percussive soul intact, there is diversity and cohesiveness. Songs to dance to, songs for the bedroom (some are the same ones...), songs for the road. Highly recommended.

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