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There are 15 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. SUMMER SOLSTICE FIRE TRIBE GATHERING, Hawaii, USA: 15-19 June 2005
From: Michael Wall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
2. WORKSHOP: Dance and Drums of Vodou w Frisner Augustin, New Orleans,
LA, USA : July 11-16 , 2005
From: "Tribble" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
3. Ta Ke Ti Na in Los Angeles for the first time - May 21-22, 2005
From: janet planet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
4. Kotchenga Dance Co. , Dayton, Ohio April 16th
From: "Dan & Pam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
5. London, UK. African Music Events
From: "ai" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
6. Work-Trades for Summer 2005 Mbira Camps
From: Erica Azim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
7. The legendary Osibisa live in Oslo!
From: "rasn55" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
8. afrobeat in sf :: FULANIS :: w/ ex-members of Fela Kuti, Albino & more!
From: boju_boju <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
9. Smithsonian Global Sound Launches!
From: "Amy Schriefer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
10. African Music Promotion Opportunities
From: "dcasmr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
11. Fwd: Reminder: "Sal's Music Bistro" TONIGHT @ Bowery Poetry Club, NYC
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
12. Study Afro-Brazilian Percussion in Bahia, Brazil
From: "Mamadêlê Productions" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
13. An Evening of African Culture & Community, El Sobrante, CA, USA: April
30
From: "danielle_delane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
14. Thomas Mapfumo and the Blacks Unlimited
From: "A Green" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
15. Still space in Seattle and Lopez, WA Mbira Workshops this month
From: Erica Azim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 09 Apr 2005 00:23:23 +0000
From: Michael Wall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: SUMMER SOLSTICE FIRE TRIBE GATHERING, Hawaii, USA: 15-19 June 2005
Greetings from Fire Tribe Hawaii
YOU are invited to join us for a week of spontaneous, playful living
as we chant, drum and dance together under the stars. Come Home to a
village of friends, and revitalize yourself through making ecstatic
magic and celebratory art!
The 2005 Summer Solstice Fire Tribe Gathering will be held Wednesday, June 15th
to Sunday, June 19th.
Registration is now open at: http://www.FireTribeHawaii.org
NEW!
* Custom Festival Packages
* Special Youth Pricing
* Special Last-Minute Registration Rate
Fire Tribe Gatherings are conscious celebrations where we commune
with each other, nature and spirit, and affirm the sacred in our
lives. All spiritual traditions are welcome. Our festivals create
common ground for sharing our individuality, exploring our humanity
and joining in wonderment around the fire of transformation. We revel in
chanting, dancing, drumming, poetry, sacred sounds, fire spinning, wellness
work, crafts, body adornment and spontaneous sacred ceremony. The fire circle
will spiral through each night until we greet the rising sun!
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Summer Solstice Gathering Dates
EARLY VILLAGE BUILDERS
Arrive by 2 PM Tuesday, June 14th to help set up
CUSTOM FESTIVAL PACKAGES
Arrive anytime before sundown on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
Treat yourself by attending as much of the festival as you can!
Maximize your experience - with time to relax, create community, and
immerse yourself in the alchemical process. Vision with us, and join
in preparing the ritual space and creating the overall environment.
Note: To minimize disruption of energies, and to allow all
participants to fully focus on festival activities, all participants
must arrive before 7 PM on Friday, June 17th.
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Registration
Registration will close on Friday, June 10th (or once we reach the
maximum capacity for the site) to accommodate meal planning.
Register as early as possible to save money, and to ensure your spot, as we are
expecting friends and family from all around the world to join us! Bunkhouse
accommodations for up to 130 people are
available, and there are limited spaces for tent camping as well.
All registration is online; you may complete your payment either by
credit card via PayPal, or by mailing a check. If you have a friend
without Internet access who wants to attend, please help him or her
use your computer to register and print the necessary materials.
There will be no on-site registration.
You may register now for the Summer Solstice Gathering by visiting:
<http://www.firetribehawaii.org/gathering/overview.shtml>http://www.firetribehawaii.org/gathering/overview.shtml>
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Fees
Gathering Fee. This includes your contribution to Fire Tribe for
firewood, torch fuel, prayer flags, necklaces, photocopies, rope,
administrative costs and many other minor expenses:
$30 Early Registration - paid by Friday, May 13th
$50 Standard Registration - paid by Friday, June 3rd
$70 Late Registration - Closes June 10th
$10 Youth 6-17, accompanied by a parent or parent-designated guardian
$5 Children under 6, accompanied by a parent or parent-designated guardian
Venue Accommodations and Meal Fees. The site we are using charges:
$10 per night for Adult tent camping, $5.00 for Youth 6-17
$20 per night for Adult or Youth bunkhouse accommodations
All accommodations for children under 5 are free.
$20 per day for Optional vegetarian or omnivore meal plans
You are also welcome to bring your own food.
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For More Information
The Fire Tribe Web site at
<http://www.firetribehawaii.org/>http://www.firetribehawaii.org
includes our Orientation, a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page,
reference articles on the core elements of the Gathering, reviews of
previous Gatherings, and links to other helpful resources. You can
enhance your Fire Tribe experience by investing time in carefully
reading these items before you arrive, as they are full of ideas and
tips to empower you as a co-author of the collective magic!
Fire Tribe Gatherings are deeply participatory, and are built on a
foundation of Creative Contribution!
Orientation: http://www.firetribehawaii.org/gathering/orientation.shtml
FAQ: http://www.firetribehawaii.org/gathering/faq.shtml
Festival Overview: http://www.firetribehawaii.org/gathering/overview.shtml
Tentative Schedule: http://www.firetribehawaii.org/gathering/schedule.shtml
Detailed Information Pack:
http://www.firetribehawaii.org/gathering/infopack.shtml
Children at the Gathering:
http://www.firetribehawaii.org/gathering/children.shtml
Financial Aid: Email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
See you in Sacred Space! ... and please spread the word!
The Fire Tribe
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 09 Apr 2005 01:43:20 -0000
From: "Tribble" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: WORKSHOP: Dance and Drums of Vodou w Frisner Augustin, New Orleans,
LA, USA : July 11-16 , 2005
Award-winning Master drummer and percussionist Frisner Augustin will
return to New Orleans for a second week of Afro-Haitian drumming
instruction this July.
Frisner will hold a workshop from July 11-16 giving drummers and
musicians the chance to learn traditional Haitian "roots" rhythms.
The focus of this series is on ceremonial drumming for Vodou rituals, at which
Augustin is considered the best.
In this set of classes, students will not only work on the rhythms
themselves, but learn to interface with the Houngan/Mambo (priests),
Hounjenikon (choral leader) and the Hounsis (ritual dancers). Rhythms to be
taught will include the Yanvalou, Mahi and Zepol - all used in the Rada Rite;
Nago, Kongo and Ibo rhythms, in addition to drum parts for Djouba, Petwo and
Banda. These classes are ensemble workshops, meaning each participant will
learn to play individual parts of a larger, more complex multi-drum rhythm.
Maestro Frisner will explore the Drums of Vodou in ten two-hour
sessions held at the MISTIC, 2267 St. Claude Ave., the only
traditional outdoor Peristyle in the United States. Each class will
be held daily, once in the morning and again in the evening to
accommodate as many schedules as possible.
The culmination of these lessons will be on Saturday evening, July
16, when an authentic Vodou ceremony for the Maitresses (female
Spirits of the religion) is held. This is the real deal folks!
Students will have the opportunity to sit in with members of La
Troupe Makandal and demonstrate what they have learned during the
week- coordinating their drumming with the traditional Vodou chants,
sung in Haitian Kreyol, by members of the Vodou Society. This drum
workshop is being held in conjunction with a Vodou dance workshop and dancers
will also participate in the ceremony.
Included in Frisner's long list of credentials are a personal
audience with President Clinton after receiving the National Heritage
Fellowship from the National Endowment of the Arts in 1999, teaching
Ethnomusicology at Hunter College at the City University of New York (CUNY) for
more than 20 years, community festivals and educational programs incorporating
song, drum and dance, several CD's,recordings with jazz artist Kip Hanrahan and
the soundtrack
to "Beloved", contribution to "The Drums of Vodou", by Lois Wilcken,
and more.
"I think that New Orleans needs me and I need New Orleans," said
Frisner, who started drumming around the age of 7. Now in what he
calls his "second run" as a drummer, Frisner is considering a move
from the Big Apple to the Big Easy.
Because of his exceptional talent, Frisner has been asked to play
drums all over the world, and he uses this opportunity to recast
Vodou in a more positive light.
Once he'd seen New Orleans for the first time, Frisner instantly
felt he belonged here.
Each two-hour session is $30, but there are discounts for the entire
series. Five sessions are $120, and participation in the Vodou
ceremony is at no charge.
Please note, class size is limited so register early. A $60 deposit
is required to pre-register. Payment may be made with cash (in
person) or with visa/mastercard at the the time you reserve your
space. You may call the Mistic at (504) 944-5772 to book, or make
your advanced reservations online at :
http://www.neworleansmistic.com/vodoudrums/.
For those who are not interested in ensemble drum class or wish
personal attention, private lessons with Augustin are again available at $30 an
hour.
Local students of Dillard, Loyola, Tulane, UNO, SUNO and Xavier can
take an additional discount on the drum workshop by presenting their
school identification on the first day of class. Call Dee at (504)
944-5772 for more information.
Some grants will also be available for those who would really like to take the
series but cannot afford it. Please contact Dee for
eligibility questions. (504) 944-5772
For more information or photos visit =
http://www.vodoutemple.com/events/vodoudrums.htm
or http://www.makandal.org/
Email : [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 16:00:47 -0700
From: janet planet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Ta Ke Ti Na in Los Angeles for the first time - May 21-22, 2005
Drummin' Fun and Village Heartbeat are pleased to bring you
Ta Ke Ti Na in Southern California
The European workshop in Los Angeles for the first time ever!
Saturday - Sunday
May 21-22, 2005
Ta Ke Ti Na - Rhythm For Evolution
Ta Ke Ti Na - A Bold New Way to Learn
Fun for everyone, no prior instruction or musical training is necessary.
Ta Ke Ti Na is...
- A deep relaxation and revitalization of the nervous system and the body's
rhythms.
- A way of learning where humans encounter one another free of common
behavior patterns.
- A method of creating rhythmic competence and creativity in all styles of
music for both professional musicians and beginners.
Ta Ke Ti Na means...
- A completely new way of learning and understanding rhythm.
- An encounter with our primal rhythmic knowledge.
- A musical group process that dissolves behavior patterns which have been
inhibiting our lives and relationships.
Learn more about Ta Ke Ti Na:
** http://taketina.com ** http://villageheartbeat.com **
** http://drumminfun.com **
Registration is limited so please be sure to register early!
Ta Ke Ti Na LA --- $225.00
SPECIAL: Register by April 30, 2005 and save $40 --- $185.00
About Ta Ke Ti Na
Ta Ke Ti Na is a musical process originated by Austrian percussionist Reinhard
Flatischler. It is an opportunity to learn about the world of rhythm and how
rhythmic knowledge can open new pathways to learning and self-definition.
Learning can be a magical, joyful, and powerful process that allows us to use
our innate instincts and our natural abilities to explore the world around us
and within us.
In ancient cultures, learning music was ascribed special value; it
simultaneously encouraged personal, social, and intellectual development,
involving both the body and the soul, both emotions and analytic thinking.
Learning music was holistic learning at its best.
Ta Ke Ti Na combines principles and techniques that cannot be found in any
other current education system. Its principles and techniques can be taken far
beyond the realm of Ta Ke Ti Na. They can be applied to all kinds of learning
situations, and, used in the right way, they can revive our primal fascination
with the process of learning. Ta Ke Ti Na philosophy holds that each of us has
access to a deeper understanding of our own lives than our waking consciousness
can recognize. But this only holds true for the
archetypal realm; the world of rhythm archetypes is where the Ta Ke Ti Na
learning process begins.
Rhythm archetypes are a mirroring of vibrational laws in our consciousness and
form the foundation of our rhythmic knowledge and skills. For a child born in
an environment filled with rhythm, these archetypes are naturally activated.
Over the centuries, the lack of profound and ongoing contact with drums and
rhythm has caused much of the western world to lose contact with these
fundamental rhythmic laws in music and in nature. The seeds of this knowledge
reside within us yet remain ungerminated; to access them, we need only find our
way back.
Ta Ke Ti Na is a profound rhythm experience wherein the body itself is the
instrument. Using simple steps, clapping, and call-and-response singing, we
internalize the simultaneous constructions. Through rhythmic physical
exploration, we recognize that the tools we use in more analytical processes
are not useful for all types of learning. We accept that our failures are
equally useful as our successes, and we learn to exult in falling in and out of
rhythm.
Founded by Austrian percussionist Reinhard Flatischler in 1970, Ta Ke Ti Na is
an outgrowth of Reinhard's decade of musical studies and research in Cuba,
Brazil, Korea, India, Bali and other countries. The Ta Ke Ti Na process is
built on Rhythm Archetypes--a mirroring of rhythmic laws and universal images
in our unconscious and a genetic imprint passed down through all time. These
archetypes have been uncovered by every culture on earth. In Ta Ke Ti Na, these
laws have been synthesized into a coherent process that enables everyone to
access his or her own rhythmic ability.
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ABOUT ZORINA WOLF
Zorina Wolf is Palo Alto California's local African drum teacher and
promoter/organizer of the USA Ta Ke Ti Na teacher training. She also is the
leader of Ta Ke Ti Na events and drum classes, teacher of rhythms on the drum,
and organizer of Reinhard Flatischler's US West Coast events and teacher
training programs. She is also an advanced Ta Ke Ti Na rhythm teacher.
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REGISTRATION
Please contact Janet to register:
Janet Planet
Drummin' Fun
2801 Ocean Park Blvd #207
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-770-7370
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 16:48:21 -0000
From: "Dan & Pam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Kotchenga Dance Co. , Dayton, Ohio April 16th
Greetings All
for those near to Dayton, Ohio.....
Saturday April 16, 2005 - 8 pm
Formed in his native Côte d'Ivoire to promote Ivoirenne culture, Vado
Diomande's spectacular Kotchegna Dance Company is one of the world's
premier West African ensembles. His innovative choreography,
breathtaking stilt dancers, vibrant costumes and pulsating drum
rhythms will captivate audiences young and old.
Saturday April 16, 2005 - 8 pm University of Dayton Boll Theater
General admission seats: $18
details at:
http://www.cityfolk.org/danceConcerts.htm
Be sure to say hello to Sogbety Diomande....
Ashe
dan
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 23:39:08 +0100
From: "ai" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: London, UK. African Music Events
Greetings
We would like to remind you of our regular events.
AFRICAN VIBES - A celebration of African music and style
With weekly and monthly FREE events in London UK, Sounds of Eden continues to
spread the word and share the love for African music.
* Live entertainment (an ever changing line up of artistes from across Africa)
* DJ's playing music from all over Mother Africa
On 14th April we present an African Vibes special featuring the legendary DJ
Wala. Originally from Zimbabwe, DJ Wala is a veteran of the UK music scene.
Also appearing live on the night, we feature Senegalese singer/ songwriter
Janowel.
For event programmes, locations and to find out more, you are welcome to visit
our website at: http://www.soundsofeden.net/avprogrm.htm
We hope you will support African music in the UK, please keep the fire burning.
We also aim to provide support and a platform for up-coming artistes/ DJ's
(ability more important than experience), so if you would like to develop your
skills, network with other artistes or get involved with the UK African music
scene, please drop us a line. We are very friendly and will do our best to
assist.
Regards
Akpesiri
07956 475 245
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 17:07:24 -0700
From: Erica Azim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Work-Trades for Summer 2005 Mbira Camps
Immerse yourself in soulful Shona mbira music of Zimbabwe for 8 days this
summer! Two work-trade positions are open for Session 1 only, one for
cooking vegetarian meals (full trade) and one for yard and other work in
preparation for camp (half trade). There is also still space for paying
students in all sessions at this time, though one session is filling
quickly.
Mbira Camp 2005 offers three summer sessions in Berkeley, California, USA.
The concept of Mbira Camp is total immersion in Shona mbira music of
Zimbabwe, day and evening, for 8 days. Session 1 will be held from 25 June -
2 July 2005. Session 2 will be held from 9 - 16 July 2005. Session 3
will be held from 30 July - 6 August 2005. Mbira Camp 2005 is sponsored by
the non-profit organization MBIRA, devoted to the preservation and support
of traditional Shona mbira music of Zimbabwe.
Mbira Camp is led by Erica Azim, who has played and loved Shona mbira music
since 1970. She has developed a teaching method designed specifically for
the Western student who desires to experience traditional Shona mbira music
in its fullest depth.
Planned Zimbabwean co-teachers will be:
Session 1: Tute or Irene Chigamba, and tentatively also Forward Kwenda
Session 2: Tute or Irene Chigamba, and tentatively also Forward Kwenda
Session 3: Fradreck and Fungai Mujuru, and tentatively also Forward Kwenda
Mbira Camp activities and instruction include:
* individual mbira lessons
* mbira lessons in pairs and groups
* mbira theory: how to improvise correctly within the mbira tradition
* learning to hear more of the interlocking lines in the mbira music you
play, singing lines the mbira is playing, and volume variations
* how to know when to play variations (and when not to)
* styles of kutsinhira playing
* playing together (not just playing at the same time in the right
position)
* where the hosho fits with kushaura and kutsinhira
* learning to hear resultant lines when playing together, singing them,
and bringing them out in your playing
* learning to sing traditional mbira lyrics
* listening to recordings of Shona mbira players
* mbira-style hosho (gourd rattles)
* cultural context of mbira in Shona religion and culture
* optional activities: mbira dance, how to tune your mbira, exploring the
variety of mbira tunings, Shona language (these activities will be selected
by the group during Camp)
Also, campers often play together in 2's and 3's informally, outside
scheduled session/lesson times.
The Mbira Camp location is Erica Azim's big house and garden in Berkeley,
California. Lessons will be held one day at the beach and one day in a
redwood forest, weather permitting.
Mbira lovers at every playing level are encouraged to attend, and previous
Mbira Camps have included beginning, intermediate, and advanced players. New
beginners may purchase an instrument from MBIRA in advance to use at Camp,
or buy one when they arrive (MBIRA is supporting a number of wonderful
instrument makers in Zimbabwe).
Cost of camp is $650 for eight days of mbira immersion, which covers all
living expenses (Mbira Camp is known for its great chefs!), instruction, and
activities. Cost is reduced to $600 if payment in full is postmarked by
April 1st.
Advance enrollment for Mbira Camp is required. Enrollment is usually limited
to a maximum of 10 campers per session. A non-refundable $350 deposit with
the enrollment form will hold a space for you. The deposit is due by April
1st (or $600, to get the early payment discount); enrollment later requires
the full $650 fee. Enrollment is on a "first come" basis, so send in your
deposit as soon as possible. The balance of payment is due no later than
your first day of Camp. Please make checks or US$ money orders payable to
MBIRA. Payment is non-refundable, unless another student takes your place
(occasionally there is a waiting list).
The typical Mbira Camp day includes mbira lessons in the morning, a break
after lunch, a related activity in the afternoon (hosho, cultural
presentation, etc), and the full group gathering in the evening for mbira
singing, ear training, and playing together.
More Mbira Camp information, "to bring" list and directions will be sent to
enrolled Campers. Questions? Call 510-548-6053 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MBIRA CAMP 2005 ENROLLMENT FORM
Name_____________________________
Address___________________________
___________________________
Phone: Day________________Night______________
Fax:________________________
Email:__________________________
Session I (25 June - 2 July 2005)_______
Session II (9-16 July 2005)______
Session III (30 July - 6 August 2005)______
Playing level:
First Time________
Beginning_________
Intermediate______
Advanced_________
Please enclose $350 deposit or the full fee of $650 (full fee is required
after the April 1st deadline), or full fee of $600 if payment in full is
postmarked by April 1st. Enrollment form without deposit does not save your
space.
Make out check or money order payable in US$ to MBIRA and send to MBIRA, Box
7863, Berkeley, CA 94707-0863, USA. Payment is non-refundable unless a
student on the waiting list is able to take your place (usually not possible
for late cancellations).
For more info, email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Erica Azim
MBIRA: the non-profit organization devoted to Shona mbira music of Zimbabwe
http://www.mbira.org
phone (510) 548-6053; fax (510) 548-2454
P.O. Box 7863, Berkeley, CA 94707-0863, USA
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 14:37:58 -0000
From: "rasn55" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: The legendary Osibisa live in Oslo!
We have published a short review of Osibisa's concert at Cosmopolite
in Oslo at http://www.kongoi.com.
You can also view photos from the concert at Samora Magasin by
clicking this link:
http://www.samora.no/index.phpmodule=photoshare&func=showimages&fid=4
Enjoy!
The Staff
Kongoi Media
www.kongoi.com
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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 12:33:30 -0700 (PDT)
From: boju_boju <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: afrobeat in sf :: FULANIS :: w/ ex-members of Fela Kuti, Albino & more!
Last Day Saloon presents
FULANIS AFROBEAT ENSEMBLE
featuring former members of Fela Kuti, Sonny Okosun, Albino + more!
Friday, 4/15/05
LAST DAY SALOON
406 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA
tel: 415.387.6344
doors: 9:00PM
showtime: 10:00PM
tickets: $10.00 adv/door
more info: http://www.ticketweb.com
Led by vocalist Geoffrey Omadhebo (Sonny Okosun, Albino!) and
percussionist Friday Jumbo (Fela Kuti's Africa 70, Albino!), the
Oakland-based, 12-piece group, Fulanis Afrobeat Ensemble, honors the
fiery musical legacy of renowned, Nigerian-native afrobeat inventor,
Fela Kuti. But it does so while bringing its own broad personality to
the table, drawing upon the rich amalgam of its member's varied musical
backgrounds to make its rhythm-steeped point. In the short period of
time that has transpired since the group's inception, World-beat &
Jamband lovers alike have latched on the primary ingredient behind this
band's broad appeal: Fulanis Afrobeat Ensemble simply brings the house
down every opportunity it gets!
Melding tightly crafted arrangements and nuances of jazz-harmony with
propulsive, high-energy grooves, for the innocent bystander, any quaint
visit to a Fulanis show quickly becomes an all-out body-maneuvering
experience. Featuring traditional "afrobeat" instrumentation, the
group's four-piece rollicking horn section is manned by Aaron Bennett
(Wadada Leo Smith) on baritone saxophone, Damien Masterson on tenor
saxophone, Greg Dessen (Albino!) on trumpet, and Lech Wierzynski also
on trumpet. The band's rhythm section is manned by bassist Lucky Otis
(son of 70's neo-soul prodigy Shuggie Otis, & grandson of rhythm &
blues legend Johnny Otis), John Branch on rhythm guitar, and Matt
Heulitt (Zigaboo Modeliste) on tenor guitar, keyboardist Simon
Rochester (Bizar Bizaar), trap drummer John Arkin (Eric Crystal), and
dancer/percussionist Tonya Powell.
"Everybody say Yeah Yeah!"
LINKS:
Fulanis Afrobeat Ensemble official website
http://www.fulanis.com
Fulanis Afrobeat Ensemble on Jambase
http://www.jambase.com/search.asp?bandID=27930
Nigeria 70 - the Story of 70's Funky Lagos
http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/world/reviews/varartists_nigeria70.shtml
Fela Kuti Project website
http://www.felaproject.net
Sonny Okosun on AMG
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=UIDCASS80311092254582543&sql=Botkzu3r5anxk
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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 23:12:03 +0000
From: "Amy Schriefer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Smithsonian Global Sound Launches!
The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage is proud to
announce the launch of our highly anticipated web site, Smithsonian Global
Sound (www.smithsonianglobalsound.org). Smithsonian Global Sound offers
digital downloads of music and sound from around the world. The site has a
wealth of educational content and downloads are accompanied by extensive liner
notes. Our goal is to encourage local musicians and traditions around the
planet through international recognition, the payment of royalties, and support
for regional archives.
The first track sold was "Tarab" by Famau, Harambee Music Club from the
album Music of the Waswahili of Lamu, Kenya, Vol. 3: Secular Music--an eight
and a half minute track of drum, harmonium, and bongo. Some lucky person is
walking around right now jamming to that track on their iPod while reading the
liner notes and benefitting the musicians of Lamu. This is what Smithsonian
Global Sound is all about! We hope you share our excitement and will support
the site.
Subscriptions are available for educational institutions.
www.smithsonianglobalsound.org
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Message: 10
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 03:41:13 -0000
From: "dcasmr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: African Music Promotion Opportunities
Are there people on this Group who can help promote some great African
talents ?
We are looking for venues for a talented Musician of Burkina Faso for
concerts: Europe, USA, Canada, Asia, Africa, etc...
If you are serious and can provide us with information or want to be
involved with the concerts, check my site http://www.ouaganet.com/,
listen to the songs, look at the videos and write me.
Thanks
Webmaster OuagaNet.com
http://www.ouaganet.com/
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Message: 11
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 16:30:17 EDT
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Fwd: Reminder: "Sal's Music Bistro" TONIGHT @ Bowery Poetry Club, NYC
REMINDER: SAL'S MUSIC BISTRO - TONIGHT!
Thursday April 14 at 10pm
@ the Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery, NYC
An evening of diverse music and delicious international delicacies,
featuring FAITH with Felice Rosser, Nao Hakamada & Scott Hartley.
Grooves and grub come together at the Bowery Poetry Club (308 Bowery at
Bleecker) on Thursday, April 14, for the third edition of “Sal’s Music
Bistro.â€
This unique evening, presented by downtown impresario Salvatore Principato,
will
bring together fabulous foods, mesmerizing music, and depraved dancing, all
for only $8. It all begins at 10 p.m. sharp. Do not miss:
• Our headlining act is the smokin’ trio Faith, led by the powerful bluesy
voice and wicked bass playing of Felice Rosser, with Nao Hakamada on guitar and
Scott Hartley on drums.
• The Juilliard-trained Armenian singer, songwriter, and keyboardist Alexa
blends classical, jazz, and soul, mixed with ethnic grooves and sensuous vocals.
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• Author, New York Times writer, and comedian Jack Silbert as your master of
ceremonies
• Sal DJ will fix it in the mix selecting 25 years of dance-floor favorites,
to conclude the festivities with booty-shaking bliss. He will be joined by
guest chatters, chanters, and poets on the mic.
• the Conscious Kitchen Crew will whip up a savory selection of international
culinary delights (included in the $8 cover).
Join us for this unforgettable evening! For directions or further details,
visit:
www.bowerypoetry.com/
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This announcement was sent to you by:
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Specialists in World Music
Production ~ Promotion ~ Consulting
201.459.6039 . [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Message: 12
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 16:41:29 -0400
From: "Mamadêlê Productions" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Study Afro-Brazilian Percussion in Bahia, Brazil
¸.·´¯·.¸¸><((((º> TRAVEL TO BAHIA, BRAZIL THIS SUMMER ¯`·.¸¸><((((º>
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Join Dendê (formerly of Timbalada) in his annual trip to Salvador, Bahia,
Brazil.
During the Festival of São João
JUNE 16 - 30, 2005
Study Percussion with a Master Afro-Brazilian Percussionist & get to know the
city of Salvador da Bahia.
Take advantage of the non-stop flights to Salvador da Bahia!!!!
Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] for further information.
What the Trip Includes:
* Round Trip Aifare: New York - Bahia, Brazil - New York
* 13 nights in Bahia - 3 star beach side hotel
* Transportation to and from the airport in Bahia
* Participation in the São João Festival with Samba Fugeirão (includes a tour
of the city with a traditional samba de roda group)
* Tour of Bahia - provided by the hotel
* Daily Percussion Classes with Dendê
* Weekend excursions to exciting locations inside and outside of the city
* Classes in pandeiro, caxixi (making and playing) and candomblé rhythms and
many others available for an additional charge
* Classes in capoeira and Afro-Brazilian dance also available for an additional
charge
Places are filling up, so respond now to reserve your spot!
Check out www.mamadele.com and email [EMAIL PROTECTED] for further information.
Alternate travel plans are available.
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TRIBAL SOUNDZ: APRIL CLASSES
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TRIBAL SOUNDZ is an urban magical world music boutique located at 340 East 6th
St in the East Village in New York City. We sell ethnic drums, world percussion
and exotic instruments from around the world, uniqe childrens instruments,
international CDs and future tribal electronica. We also offer drum & world
music workshops. TRIBAL SOUNDZ sponsors world music events as well as world
music birthday parties and drum circles for children.
TRIBAL SOUNDZ CLASSES
All classes are $15
Drums & Instruments available for use during class
DJEMBE WORKSHOP
Every Sunday 1:15-2:15
DUMBEK WORKSHOP
Every Saturday 12:30-1:30
TABLA WORKSHOP
Every Wednesday 7-8pm
Workshops also offered in Digeridoo, Brazilian & Latin percussion, African
guitar, Frame drum, Sitar, Blues harmonica, Mbira, Children drumming and more.
Check our website for class schedule.
www.tribalsoundz.com
TRIBAL SOUNDZ
340 East 6th St
NYC
212-673-5992
www.tribalsoundz.com
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Message: 13
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 18:15:38 -0000
From: "danielle_delane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: An Evening of African Culture & Community, El Sobrante, CA, USA: April
30
African Women by the Bay
Presents...
An Evening of African Culture & Community
Food! Music! Dancing!
Saturday, April 30, 2005
8PM-2AM
Complete African Buffet from 8-10PM
LIVE CULTURAL DANCE, DRUMMING AND SINGING WITH
Djialy Kunda Kouyate West African Ensemble
DANCE TO WORLD BEAT MUSIC WITH
DJ Omar
Location:
Punjab Palace
El Sobrante Plaza
3550-H San Pablo Dam Road
El Sobrante, Ca 94806
For more information and advance tickets call: 510-734-9016
Tickets available at:
Fama's Hair Salon- 364 Grand Avenue, Oakland, Ca 94610
Dioumas Salon- 417 East 18th Street, Oakland, Ca 94606
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Message: 14
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 17:22:00 -0700
From: "A Green" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Thomas Mapfumo and the Blacks Unlimited
With ten seconds left in the match, Mukanya scores!
To all fans available:
Please enjoy Thomas Mapfumo and the Blacks Unlimited at the Festival
International de Louisiane:
Fri, April 22 9:30 PM Popeyes Scène International
Sat, April 23 9:15 PM Cingular Wireless Scène Fais Do Do
http://www.festivalinternational.com
Also see Thomas in the NY Times, April 15th issue, unfortunately titled: The
Sound of Globalization.
Remember to download a song today:
http://thomasmapfumo.calabashmusic.com/
Support the sounds of independence and real freedom!
Wave on... Wave on...
A Green
aNOnym reCOrds
http://www.anonymousweb.com
<mail to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
and hail to the swarming particles
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Message: 15
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 17:15:01 -0700
From: Erica Azim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Still space in Seattle and Lopez, WA Mbira Workshops this month
There is still space in MBIRA's weekend workshops in traditional Shona mbira
music of Zimbabwe this April in Seattle and Lopez Island, WA.
All levels from "no experience at all" to "advanced" are welcome at these
workshops Excellent quality mbira instruments from Zimbabwe )from a variety
of top instrument makers) are available for purchase if you don't have one,
or you can borrow one to use at the workshop.
Lopez Island, WA Mbira workshop: 16 or 16-17 April (1 or 2-day option for
this workshop only), from 10 am to 10 pm. $50 deposit holds your place for
one day, $100 deposit for 2 days.
Seattle, WA Mbira Workshop: 22-24 April 2005, from 7 pm Friday evening
through 5 pm Sunday afternoon (potluck mbira party Sunday night). $100
deposit holds your place.
Details follow:
Mbira Intensive Weekend Workshop Groups meet for intensive mbira instruction
and immersion. Mbira Workshop Group activities and instruction include:
-mbira lessons in small groups at various playing levels
-mbira theory: how to improvise correctly within the mbira tradition
-learning to hear more of the interlocking lines in the mbira music
you play, singing lines the mbira is playing, and volume variations
-how to know when to play variations (and when not to)
-styles of kutsinhira playing
-playing together (not just playing at the same time in the right
position)
-where the hosho (pair of gourd rattles) fits with kushaura and
kutsinhira
-learning to sing traditional mbira lyrics
For more info on workshop teacher Erica Azim, see
http://www.mbira.org/ericaazim.html.
The cost of each workshop is $200 (Seattle or Lopez) (or $100 for one day
Lopez), including all instruction and meals. Please email to let me know you
will be attending (detailed info will be emailed to those enrolled before
the workshops). You may pay at the workshop, but you MUST email to confirm
that you are attending, if you wish to be included in the meals.
The schedule of the workshops includes small group mbira lessons each day
9-12 and 2-5, and group activities and mbira singing each evening 7-10 pm
(evening attendance is optional but highly recommended). At each workshop,
students at each level will learn a piece they do not know, as well as
learning variations on pieces they already know (if any).
Vegetarian meals are provided during the workshops. Sleeping bag space is
available if needed for out-of-town students. Directions and details will
be sent to enrolled students.
Please contact Erica at [EMAIL PROTECTED], if you have any questions.
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Erica Azim
MBIRA: the non-profit organization devoted to Shona mbira music of Zimbabwe
http://www.mbira.org
phone (510) 548-6053; fax (510) 548-2454
P.O. Box 7863, Berkeley, CA 94707-0863, USA
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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