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1. Baba Ken & Afro-Groove ConneXion, Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA: SAT 27 Jan
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2. Join The Californians For OBAMA
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
3. Be a Part of California's Only Indie Music Festival
From: sdindiemusic
4. "Jazz For Humanity" In Partnership With 94.7 The Wave, Hollywood: MO
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
5. Tribaljazz with John Densmore
From: Erik Koral
6. Ghana Breakfast Meeting w Ghana's Ambassador to US & Mexico, PRoud
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
7. BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL 2007 - February 24 at the Queen Mary!!!
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
8. New 2 Hour DVD of Hand Drumming Rhythms for $10 + shipping
From: shannon
9. 8-Day Mbira Camps in California and Argentina
From: Erica Azim [EMAIL PROTECTED]
10. Chinese Martial Arts / Japanese Taiko -UCLA Performance-Feb 15. Free
From: UCLA Center for Intercultural Performance
11. African music CDs auction
From: jkriordan2002
12. World and Roots Music at Coachella: 27-29 April 2007
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
13. About the Unrest in Guinea
From: Pascal Gaudette [EMAIL PROTECTED]
14. "Funkani" Just Groove, A night of Expression through Music and Dance
From: Kahlil Cummings
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1. Baba Ken & Afro-Groove ConneXion, Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA: SAT 27 Jan
Posted by: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] kaokulolo
Date: Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:54 am ((PST))
"The new music of Baba Ken & Afro-Groove ConneXion is firmly grounded in
Afro-beat, deep-hearted and improvisational, right at the sweet spot where
bodies and souls connect."
--The Music Messenger
Dear Friends and Family.
This Saturday's jam with Afro-Groove ConneXion and KTO Project will be
warm and fulfilling, for dancing and mixing with good people. Come and get in
the groove with us! We look forward to seeing you there. Please see the
Ashkenaz calendar listing below.
Peace and Love to You,
Babá Ken Okulolo
Saturday, 1/27/07
BABÁ KEN & AFRO-GROOVE CONNEXION plus THE KTO PROJECT
Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center
1317 San Pablo @ Gilman in Berkeley 510-525-5054 _www.Ashkenaz.com_
(http://www.ashkenaz.com/) Doors at 9:00 pm; Show at 9:30 pm TIX $15 general,
$10 student w/ ID
Babá Ken & Afro-Groove ConneXion is the newest ensemble from Babá Ken Okulolo,
the vibrant leader of West African Highlife Band and Kotoja. Okulolo, who
came to America as the bass player in King Sunny Ade’s African Beats, created
the hard-hitting, improvisational Afro-funk band with a jazz sensibility from
recent studio jams. The “X” in the group’s name symbolizes the crossroads
where the world’s cultures meet through music. Along with Okulolo, Afro-Groove
ConneXion features Nigeria’s Soji Odukogbe, who was for five years the lead
guitarist for the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti, along with Rasaki Aladokun, Gabe
Turow, and Chris Cox. www.africanmusicsource.com
The KTO Project, led by Kelly Takunda Orphan, is a dynamic, danceable world
music ensemble whose infectious beats come from a seasoned lineup of
musicians. They blend mbira (African thumb piano), funk, blues, and Middle
Eastern strains with original compositions. The KTO Project takes the listener
around
the world, connecting us with the love and dreams that unite us; the violence,
grief, and poverty that tear us apart; and the music that can heal us if we
open to its blessed rhythms. _www.kellytakundaorphan.com_
(http://www.kellytakundaorphan.com/)
THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THIS EVENT!
Ample parking across the street in the REI parking lot. Wheelchair
accessible. All ages all the time. Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center is
a non-profit, tax-exempt community organization supported by patrons, donors,
staff, musicians and volunteers.
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2. Join The Californians For OBAMA
Posted by: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:54 am ((PST))
JOIN THE CALIFORNIANS FOR OBAMA
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
January 24, 2007, 7:00 PM
Lucy Florence Coffeehouse
3351 West 43rd Street
Los Angeles, California 90008
323-293-1356
PARTICIPATE AND BECOME APART OF HISTORY
It has been said, "so goes California, goes the nation". In most cases this
statement has proven to be true. As a native Californian, my family and I have
served California in many community-oriented capacities over the years. The
common good has always been our family goal.
Emmett Cash, III State Chairman &Coordinator
CALIFORNIANS FOR OBAMA
Federal Election Commission ID: C00430892
For additional information: WWW.CALIFORNIANSFOROBAMA.COM
Abbey Walusimbi
United African Federation
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
1-818-237-0150
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3. Be a Part of California's Only Indie Music Festival
Posted by: "sdindiemusic" [EMAIL PROTECTED] sdindiemusic
Date: Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:56 am ((PST))
Vend and promote your business at San Diego's fastest growing and
hottest new even, San Diego Indie Music Fest III By associating your
business with SDIMF, you are putting forth a powerful message to
thousands who pride themselves on their refusal to simply follow the
herd. SDIMF supports independent music, art, business and thought. Those
who attend represent a remarkably divers demographic, from teens to
early sixties, families, art lovers, and individualist, open and excited
by small and alternative businesses and ideas. Market Exposure To Cover
Over One Million People *Expected attendance over 3,000 people
*20,000 event posters distributed throughout Southern California (San
Diego, Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties), Las Vegas and
Arizona *Thousands of event flyers personally handed out in Southern
California *Print and broadcast media coverage throughout Southern
California *Web exposure on over 100 featured indie
Bands'/Artists' and businesses' websites *Radio and print
advertising in San Diego County and Southern California *SDIMF
"Update" E-mails *E-mail blasts targeting indie music, art and
business supporters across the country *2,000 copies of Souvenir SDIMF
Program distributed 2 weeks prior to event *Extensive 3 month
promotional campaign by 91X, San Diego's largest independently owned
FM radio stations including promos, ticket giveaways, live broadcasts,
commercials and more. As vendor space is limited at San Diego Indie
Music fest III, we offer the following to make the day exceptionally
rewarding and profitable to all Indie Businesses participating: *We
exercise a non-competitive policy. No more than one kind of vendor
selling or promoting a specific product/service are accepted in order to
maximize sales for everyone. *SDIMF is an all-ages, fast-paced, 12 hour
event. We offer various options for Indie Businesses to get involved,
including by no limited to: Vendor Spaces, banner Placement, Logo
Projection, Ad Space in the Official Festival Program, Goodie Bags,
Sponsorship levels, Radio commercials, and any combination thereof.
Options for Vendors: 1. 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. $200 2. 7 p.m. to 12
a.m. $250 3. 12 p.m. to 12 .m. $325 *All prices include a
10 x 10 space as well as electricity *Food Vendors are by invitation
only Please contact if interested. *All Vendors in the outdoor
29th Street space will be accessible to the general public passing by as
well as festival goers, providing even more exposure and foot traffic
ADDITIONAL PROMOTION OPTIONS: *Banner placement: $300 - $600 depending
on size and placement *Main Stage (North Park Theatre) logo image
projection: $500 - $800 depending on size *Goodie bag inserts: $400
*Goodie Bag Logo (Name of business on Goodie Bag): $800 PLEASE CONTACT
ME IF YOU'RE INTERESTED
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4. "Jazz For Humanity" In Partnership With 94.7 The Wave, Hollywood: MO
Posted by: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:57 am ((PST))
94.7 The Wave
In Partnership With Operation Confidence
Host
“Jazz For Humanity”
A Jazz Fundraiser event to assist Operation Confidence’s Positive Redirection
Teams journey to New Orleans, Louisiana
Monday, January 29, 2007
7:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M., Social hour: 6:00 p.m.
Place: The Catalina Jazz Club
6725 Sunset Blvd
Hollywood, CA. 90028
Join Buddy Collette, Ernie Andrews, Linda Hopkins, Michael Konik, Justo
Almario, Auti Angel, Beverley Church Hogan, Rozanna Bonilla-Giannini, The
JazzAmerica Kids, Plas Johnson, and Howlett Smith for a jazz event to raise
funds for Operation Confidence’s Positive Redirection Team’s trip to New
Orleans Louisiana.
The Positive Redirection Team, (all wheelchair users) are known for their
motivational presentations, life coaching workshops and have been invited by
Governor Kathleen Blanco’s Office on Disability Affairs to come to New Orleans.
The team will mentor and assist with developing programs that includes survival
skills for the “forgotten population” the disabled community. People with
disabilities in New Orleans barely existed before Katrina and now are on the
brink of desperation.
Reservations: Jazz For Humanity call: (323) 466-2210
For additional information call: 1-818-366-4407
Donation: $ 25.00, at the door
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5. Tribaljazz with John Densmore
Posted by: "Erik Koral" [EMAIL PROTECTED] erikkoral1976
Date: Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:00 pm ((PST))
Hey jazz lovers,
Have you heard about this amazing new jazz group called Tribaljazz
fronted by The Doors drummer John Densmore? They are AMAZING live, I
just saw them play at Hear Music in Santa Monica, CA. I love their
new strudio CD as well. The group has musicians from all over the
world playing fantastic Latin jazz with really danceable African
Rhythms. I found a review of the show I went to here...
http://www.lacitybeat.com/article.php?id=4764&IssueNum=185
For more info check them out on Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/tribaljazzdensmore
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6. Ghana Breakfast Meeting w Ghana's Ambassador to US & Mexico, PRoud
Posted by: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:02 pm ((PST))
The Africa-USA International Chamber of Commerce and
The Ghana Association of Los Angeles in collaboration with Ghana’s 50th
Independence Anniversary Celebration
Present
Breakfast with
His Excellency Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Adusei
Ghana’s Ambassador to the US & Mexico
Discussion Topic:
Trade & Investment Opportunities with Ghana
Location:
The Proud Bird Restaurant
11022 Aviation Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA.
Time & Date:
February 10, 2007
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Breakfast cost: $25.00 per person
Call 213.627.0178 or 323.930.2774
to RSVP or for additional information.
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7. BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL 2007 - February 24 at the Queen Mary!!!
Posted by: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:04 pm ((PST))
We would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year!!! Thank you for
the support you gave us in 2006, and for making our first Brazilian
New Years Eve at the Queen Mary a fun start to 2007! We will need a
bigger room next time
Here are some pictures:
HTTP://PICASAWEB.GOOGLE.COM/BRAZILIANNITES/QUEENMARYBRAZILIANNEWYEARS0607
(
http://picasaweb.google.com/BrazilianNites/QueenMaryBrazilianNewYears0607
)
anonovo HTTP://WEB.MAC.COM/ALEXNIELLA/IWEB/BRAZILIAN%20NITES (
http://web.mac.com/alexniella/iWeb/BRAZILIAN%20NITES )
And now the fun continues with our yearly BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL at the
Queen Mary
dont miss it!
For immediate release
Press contact:
Patricia Leao (818) 567-0641
THE ANNUAL QUEEN MARY BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL 2007
Dedicating the Carnaval to Peace in the World! Paz no Mundo!
DYNAMIC RHYTHMS AND NON-STOP ENTERTAINMENT AT THE LONG BEACH QUEEN MARY EXHIBIT
HALL ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24
"FEATURING: THE WORLDS BEST CAIPIRINHAS"
>From the opening of the doors at 8:00 pm 'til the clock strikes at
2:00 a.m.
This party never stops!
Performing are KATIA MORAES & Pure Samba with classic Sambas,
Marchinhas and Frevo, -SAMBADÁ,with vocalistDandahand special
guestsMarcio PeterandWaghner AbuterfromIlé Ayeplaying the Samba- and
the Batucada from the Rio de Janeiro Street Carnaval, - the
spectacularReggae groove from Bahia, Brazil OYà BRAZIL Samba Showwith
DANIELA BRASILfeatures dancers in costumes adorned insequins, beads
and feathers, -SAMBAJAHwith the best of Samba Enredo and Batacada!! -
Ki-Xego Axé Dancersand DJ Izael.
Parades and Mardi Gras Beads are part of the night's festivities.
Plus watch the Carnaval from Rio de Janeiro aired on big screens,
adding excitement to the largest carnaval party in Southern
California.
LOS ANGELES, January 11, 2007This time Brazilian Carnaval in Los
Angeles happens on SATURDAY,FEBRUARY 24, 2007, selling out every
year.THE CELEBRATION HAPPENS ONE WEEK AFTER BRAZILS OWN CARNAVAL IN
RIO DE JANEIRO AND BAHIA, MARKING THE BEGINNING OF THE LENTEN SEASON.
THIS YEARS THEME IS "PEACE IN THE WORLD
SAMBA NOT WAR" .At the heart
of the 2007 celebration isRENOWN MEMBERS OF BRAZILS BLOCO AFRO
(AFRO-BRAZILIAN ENSEMBLES FROM SALVADOR, BAHIA) ILé AYE, MARIO PETER,
WAGHNER ABUTER and DANDAH performing vibrant and energetic carnaval
beats at the QUEEN MARY IN LONG BEACH. The party, which starts at
8:00 P.M., also features KATIA MORAES & PURE SAMBA with Marchinhas,
Sambas and Frevo. SAMBADÁ performs AXè music of Bahia and the
OYA SAMBA SHOW DANCERS moving to batucada rhythms in their
feather-sequined bikini costumes. Authentic Brazilian food from
SILVIOS BRAZILIAN BAR B-Q and Brazilian arts and crafts.
KATIA MORAES & Pure Samba performs a perfect blend of dynamic
harmonies and exhilarating rhythms, the best of Brazilian Carnaval.
The band enchants audiences with the richest sounds of Brazil; a mix
of samba, marchinhas (traditional carnaval sambas), pagode, and
frevo. Katia's energetic presence is beautifully complimented by the
explosive power of percussion, and outstanding keyboards, guitar and
bass. LOS ANGELES TIMES quote "... She comes on stage like an
explosion, her body in constant motion, her voice excited and
dynamic."
SAMBADÁ was Formed in 1997 by native Brazilian Papiba Godinho,
it is an explosive musical group out of Santa Cruz, California that is rapidly
inspiring audiences with its unique mixture of Brazilian samba and funky latin
dance grooves. From the blissful rhythms of samba to hip-hop riffs, from bossa
nova ballads to salsa, SambaDá's tunes are playful, vital, and
energetic: they make you dance and they make you sing, they are both intimate
and exuberant. Special guests are Mario Peter, Waghner Abuter from the
legendary Bloco afro Ile Ayé perfoming pulsating percussion rhythms of
Salvador, Bahia.
The OYA BRAZIL SAMBA SHOW DANCERS, led by director-choreographer
Daniela, complete the party as they offer its audiences a visual
feast with extravagant performances of samba, frevo, axé, and
capoeira, a traditional martial arts dance. Comprised of a diverse
team of talented dancers, this local ensemble of 15 radiates with
sheer energy and passion. This exuberant exotic show was created
authentically in Brazil. Brazilian mysticism, folklore, energy,
creativity and enthusiasm radiates from the performances. Using all
the best dancers and singers of Brazil, the performers themselves
represent the many cultural backgrounds of the people in Brazil,
bringing to life a resemblance of the colors of Brazil.
''...Brazilian Carnaval took over on Saturday night to celebrate with
a wildly extravagant music party...Hot, hot samba on a chilly L.A.
evening... ... the sequined and feathered OYA BRAZIL SAMBA SHOW
dancers, vigorously demonstrating the correct way to do the samba..."
Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times
SAMBAJAH, the new generation of Brazilian samba and batucada
simulating the Rio de Janeiro street carnaval with Samba Enredo with
a full percussion ensemble, plus DANILO and KI-XEGO AXé DANCERS with
a variety of Bahian choreographiesAND DJ IZAEL spinning to Brazilian
rhythms all NITE long!
Queen Mary Brazilian Carnaval 2007 will be airing the carnaval from
Rio de Janeiro on big screens throughout the event, courtesy of Dish
Network and TV Globo (Brazilian's main TV Channel). This will give
people the opportunity to experience the real thing while celebrating
miles away from Rio de Janeiro. All ages are welcome, after all
Carnaval in Brazil is for everyone.
A trip to Rio de Janeiro will be given away, courtesy of LAN
AIRLINES. Costumes are welcome! Participants are allowed and
encouraged to bring cameras to the event (no video cameras).
Authentic Brazilian food catered by SILVIOS BRAZILIAN BAR B-Q,
BRAHMA BRAZILIAN BEER AND GOLLY GUARANA (Brazils Classic Soft
Drink), and the best CAIPIRINHAS as well as crafts, clothing and a
variety of Brazilian items will be available for purchase.
Patricia and Gilberto Leao from BRAZILIAN NITES PRODUCTIONS have been
producing quality events with the best of Brazilian talent directly
from Brazil since 1990.
A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Brazilian
Women's Group, a non-profit organization that dedicates its social
work to underprivileged children and elderly in Brazil.
Admission to Queen Mary Brazilian Carnaval 2007 is for all ages.
ADVANCE TICKETS ARE $38 FOR GENERAL ADMISSION, $50 FOR RESERVED TABLE
SEATING ON THE UPPER LEVEL AND $60 FOR RESERVED TABLE SEATING ON THE
DANCE FLOOR TABLE, plus group discounts are available by calling
(818) 566-1111. General Admission tickets can also be purchased in
the following places:
Kitanda Brazilian Market (818)995-7422, Brazil Mania (310)212-6040,
El Camaguey Meat Market (310) 839-4037, El Gaucho Meat Market (310)
297-2617, El Gaucho II (714) 776-6400, Neutral Grounds Brazilian
JIU-JITSU (562) 856-1615 , Taste of Brazil (323) 342-9422, Gold Star
Brasil 949-722-8008, Silvios Brazilian Bar- BQ (310) 539-2924. - Or
by calling (818) 566-1111 / WWW.BRAZILIANNITES.COM (
http://www.BrazilianNites.com/ )
Tickets, if available, will also be sold on the day of the event at
theQUEEN MARY FROM 4:00 PM ON FOR $48 GA AND $60/$70 RESERVED TABLE
SEAT, CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR. THE QUEEN MARY IS LOCATED AT 1126
QUEENS HIGHWAY, LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90802. Parking on site is
available for a fee.
This event is sponsored in part by LAN Brazilian Airlines, Golly
Guarana, Brahma Brazilian Beer, Dish Network and TV Globo, REMO Inc.,
Brasil Best, BPT Online, Super Estrella 107.1 FM, Rio Joes - Wines
of Brazil, O.N.E. Coconut Water, Silvios Brazilian Bar B-Q,
Latination, American Latino and SouthWinds Travel.
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For photos, video, interviews and more information, Contact:
Patricia Leao
(818) 567-0641
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Patricia Leo
Brazilian Nites Productions
http://braziliannites.com
http://www.myspace.com/BrazilianNites
http://www.orkut.com/Home.aspx?xid=10249579899004466503
(818) 567-0641 - Events Hotline: (818) 566-1111
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8. New 2 Hour DVD of Hand Drumming Rhythms for $10 + shipping
Posted by: "shannon" [EMAIL PROTECTED] n0jams
Date: Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:05 pm ((PST))
Hi Guys,
You can view a video clip of the 101 drum rhythms from my new DVD at
my website, or on MySpace. The DVD was professionally recorded,
edited, produced, and is over 2 hours long. Have a look at the video
sample. This DVD is an ideal resource for furthering your enjoyment
of hand drumming. The price is $10 + shipping for about a month.
Iv'e gotten a few notes about seeing me wearing a ring on the DVD.
It's a wedding band Tattoo! LoL
I kept losing my wedding band, so some years ago I had it tattooed on
my finger. Now I can't lose it anymore. That's what you call a Real
Commitment. Actually, my wife thought it was rather romantic since I
can't ever take it off.
Here is the direct link to see the video clip, and the order info is
there as well:
http://www.drumcircles.net/101drumcirclerhythmsDVD.html
Also, I'm a lefty, so it reads correct if you are right handed. Plus
it's just kind of to suggest the handwork, not necessarily the right
way, or even the only way to do it. Just to give people an idea by
how I play them and go from there. Then you can figure out your own
way to play them, alter them, etc.
As a drum circle facilitator, one of the most important things for me
is to have a large body of rhythms to choose from. Especially if you
host an ongoing drum circle. People want different rhythms to play
from week to week, or they get bored.
On this 2 hour long DVD of 101 rhythms for the hand drum,
each rhythm is numbered, and about a minute long. This is a massive
body of material, of rhythms from around the world. African, Afro-
Cuban, Native American, Middle Eastern, Blues, Funk, Soul, & Rock and
Roll. Great for the djembe, congas, doumbek, ashiko, bongos, or any
hand drum.
It may not be slow enough for beginners, but provides a huge body of
work to enjoy. Ideal for intermediate to professional level drummers,
but a beginner can grow into these. You can see the rhythms up close.
It gives you an idea of how the various notes and sounds are made. It
is not necessarily the only way to play these beats, just a starting
point to expand your repertoire.
Anyone out here who would like one without the case and artwork
(just the DVD disk) I'm offering it for $10 + shipping for about a
month, so anyone can afford it, in an effort to give back a little to
all those out here who have helped me in the past.
http://www.drumcircles.net/101drumcirclerhythmsDVD.html
http://www.myspace.com/drumcircles_net
Thanks,
Shannon
Drumcircles.net
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9. 8-Day Mbira Camps in California and Argentina
Posted by: "Erica Azim [EMAIL PROTECTED]" Erica Azim [EMAIL PROTECTED]
jplanet2k
Date: Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:06 pm ((PST))
Mbira Camp 2007 offers two summer sessions (more may be added) in Berkeley,
California, USA and one session in Argentina. The concept of Mbira Camp is
total immersion in traditional Shona mbira music of Zimbabwe, day and evening,
for 8 days.
2007 Mbira Camp dates will be:
Argentina Session: 20-27 May 2007
Session 1: 23-30 June 2007
Session 2: 21-28 July 2007
Session 3: possible August or September camp - dates to be determined
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 non-Zimbabwean student who desires to experience traditional Shona mbira
music in its fullest depth. Zimbabwean co-teachers to be announced (no
Zimbabwean co-teacher for Argentina, however). Mbira Camp is sponsored by
the non-profit organization MBIRA, devoted to the preservation and support
of traditional Shona mbira music of Zimbabwe.
The typical Mbira Camp day includes mbira lessons in the morning, a break
after lunch, an optional related activity in the afternoon (hosho lesson,
mbira dance class, cultural presentation, etc), and the full group gathering
in the evening for mbira singing, ear training, and playing together.
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, the lock of kushaura and kutsinhira parts
-where the hosho fits with kushaura and kutsinhira
-learning to sing traditional mbira lyrics
-listening to recordings of Shona mbira players
-mbira-style hosho (gourd rattles which accompany mbira)
-learning about the traditional context of mbira in Shona culture and
religion
-mbira dance
-exploring mbira tunings and learning how to tune your mbira
Also, campers often play together in 2's and 3's informally, outside
scheduled session/lesson times.
Mbira lovers at every playing level are encouraged to attend, and previous
Mbira Camps have included beginning, intermediate, and advanced players.
Beginners may purchase an instrument from MBIRA in advance to use at Camp.
The summer Mbira Camp location is Erica Azim's big house and garden in
Berkeley, California. Lessons are held one day at the beach and one day in a
redwood forest, weather permitting. The Argentina Mbira Camp location will
be Pablo Paz's place in the river delta (however, those from outside
Argentina, please fly into Buenos Aires).
Cost of camp is $700 for eight days of mbira immersion, which covers all
living expenses (Mbira Camp is known for its great chefs!), instruction, and
activities. The summer Mbira Camp fee is reduced to $650, if paid IN FULL by
April 1st (postmark date). ***Argentina Mbira Camp has a lower price for
those who live in South America ONLY (for local payment details, contact
Pablo Paz at [EMAIL PROTECTED]), others pay the usual camp fee.
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 until April 1st; enrollment
later requires the full $700 fee. Enrollment is on a "first come" basis, so
send in your deposit as soon as possible. The balance of payment is due no
later than your first day of Camp. Please make checks or US$ money orders
payable to MBIRA, and send in with your Mbira Camp Enrollment Form. Payment
is non-refundable, unless another student takes your place (occasionally
there is a waiting list).
This information is also at http://www.mbira.org/mbiracamp.html, and the
camp enrollment form is at http://www.mbira.org/campenrollment.html.
If you have questions, please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] after March 10.
Questions about the Argentina Mbira Camp may be emailed to
[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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10. Chinese Martial Arts / Japanese Taiko -UCLA Performance-Feb 15. Free
Posted by: "UCLA Center for Intercultural Performance" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:21 pm ((PST))
ASIA PACIFIC PERFORMANCE EXCHANGE (APPEX) FELLOWS-
CHENG -CHIEH YU & KENNY ENDO
PRESENT
"Swallow Touches the Water"
Cheng-Chieh <http://www.wac.ucla.edu/person.php?pid=30> Yu/Choreographer with
Kenny <http://kennyendo.com/> Endo/Taiko Artist
An intercultural choreographic and musical exploration of the underlying
martial aspects of the Chinese internal martial art Ba Gua Zhang and Japanese
Taiko drumming,
Thursday, Feb 15 at 3-5 PM
Glorya Kaufman Dance Theatre
Dept. of World Arts and Cultures, UCLA
Free
Info : 310-825-3951, or <http://www.wac.ucla.edu/> www.wac.ucla.edu
(from Sunset blvd., turn on Westwood Plaza and park in Structure 4)
Beginning Taiko Workshop with Kenny Endo held immediately after the event 5-
6:30 PM. Workshop sign up starts at 2:45pm on site, space is limited, first
come first serve.
"Swallow Touches the Water" is an inter-cultural performance exploration
motivated by acknowledging the martial characteristics undercurrent in the
Japanese Taiko and the Chinese Martial art form, Ba Gua Zhang. Generally the
project interrogates martiality, exploring its transformation, recoding, and
mediation through creative processes of choreography & music making. The
title is that of a movement phrase from Ba Gua Zhang.
Performers:
Kenny Endo
Arianne Hoffmann
Jeremy Hale
Taisha Paggett
Sebastian Peters-Lazaro
Dr. Dragenson C. W. Lung
Cheng-Chieh Yu
UCLA Yukai Taiko: Ryan Ishikawa, Mark Nguyen, Kathy Tu, Jennifer Muise,
Jennifer Chow, Jana Yokoyama (alt.)
UCLA Kyodo Taiko: Jessica Wong, Emily Mukai, Jason Osajima, Kevin Suda,
Elizabeth Ishida, Allan Kaku
The creation and production of “Swallow Touches the Water” was in part funded
by the James Irvine Foundation, Dance: Creation to Performance Program,
Administrated by Dance/USA, the UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures and
its Hot House Space Residency Program for Choreographers, Summer 06.
Yu Dance Theatre
Assistant Professor
Dept. of World Arts and Cultures, UCLA
310-267-4782
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11. African music CDs auction
Posted by: "jkriordan2002" [EMAIL PROTECTED] jkriordan2002
Date: Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:28 pm ((PST))
Hello africanbeat,
I'm selling more than 100 African music CDs from my personal
collection on eBay (U.S.) this week. I invite you to have a look:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtay_marketingQQhtZ-1
I'm offering both traditional and Afropop--west African music,
soukous/rumba, a number of Malagasy discs, much more. Exceptionally
good prices and excellent condition! Thanks!--and please tell your
friends. I'll be offering a few books on African music later in the
week too.
John
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12. World and Roots Music at Coachella: 27-29 April 2007
Posted by: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] african.beat
Date: Sat Jan 27, 2007 3:35 pm ((PST))
World and Roots Music at Coachella
http://www.coachella.com
FRIDAY APRIL 27: BjC6rk b Interpol b" Jesus and Mary Chain b" Arctic
Monkeysb Jarvis Cocker b" Sonic Youth b" Faithless b" DJ Shadow b" Peeping
Tom b" Brazilian Girlsb Peaches b" Felix Da Housecat b" Rufus Wainwright
b" Stephen Marley featuring Jr. Gong b" Nickel Creekb We Are Scientists b"
Digitalism b" Tokyo Police Club b" Comedians of Comedy b" El-P b" Julieta
Venegas b Gogol Bordello b" Circa Survive b" Silversun Pickups b" Gillian
Welch b" Tilly and the Wall b" Benny Benassib Amy Winehouse b" David
Guetta b" Noisettes b" Evil Nine b" Busdriver b" Brother Ali
SATURDAY APRIL 28: The Red Hot Chili Peppersb the Arcade Fire b" TiC+sto
b" the Decemberists b the Good, the Bad and the Queen b" Travis b" Kings
of Leon b" Gotan Project b" the Rapture b LCD Soundsystem b" Blonde
Redhead b" the New Pornographers b" the Black Keys b" !!! b" Regina Spektor
b Hot Chip b" MSTRKRFT b" Ozomatli b" Ghostface Killah b" Fountains of
Wayne b" Jackbs Mannequin b Peter Bjorn and John b" VNV Nation b"
Sparklehorse b" the Nightwatchman b" Roky Erickson & the Explosives b
Cornelius b" CocoRosie b" Andrew Bird b" the Frames b" the Fratellis b"
Justice b" Pharoahe Monch b Fields b" the Cribs b" Girl Talk b" Mike Relm
b" DJ Heather b" Pop Levi b" Yeva
SUNDAY APRIL 29: Rage Against the Machine b Manu Chao Radio Bemba Sound
System b" Air b" Happy Mondays b" Willie Nelson b Paul Van Dyk b" Placebo
b" Kaiser Chiefs b" Damien Rice b" the Roots b" Crowded House b Explosions
in the Sky b" Konono No.1 b" Soulwax b" Richie Hawtin b" Infected Mushroom
b" Lily Allen b Amos Lee b" JosC) GonzC!lez b" Spank Rock b" Rodrigo Y
Gabriela b" Against Me! b" Ratatat b" Junior Boys b the Feeling b" the
Kooks b" CSS b" Klaxons b" Tapes bn Tapes b" Teddybears b" Lupe Fiasco b"
Mando Diao b Grizzly Bear b" Mika b" the Coup b" the Avett Bros. b"
Anathallo b" Fair to Midland
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13. About the Unrest in Guinea
Posted by: "Pascal Gaudette [EMAIL PROTECTED] " Pascal Gaudette [EMAIL
PROTECTED] pascal african.beat
Date: Sat Jan 27, 2007 3:35 pm ((PST))
Hi all,
Been following the situation because I have many
friends in Conakry right now... Two good source of
info are:
- Friends of Guinea Blog. This blog is written by
the communications director for Peace Corps
Guinea, who have over 100 volunteers currently
in the country, so they keep pretty up to date.
They are currently "on standfast":
http://friendsofguinea.blogspot.com/
- BBC news online also has good coverage, right
now their latest report is here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6298827.stm
or just go to their Africa page and watch for
new headlines:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/default.stm
Hope this helps,
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Pascal Gaudette <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >
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14. "Funkani" Just Groove, A night of Expression through Music and Dance
Posted by: "Kahlil Cummings" [EMAIL PROTECTED] jplanet2k
Date: Sat Jan 27, 2007 3:36 pm ((PST))
*Funkani*
The time is hear Folks
A celebration of history and culture featuring live music and visual arts
from Cuba, Brazil, West Africa, and Afro-America.
This will be our first Funkani of the year 2007. We are pullin out all the
stops. Featuring special guest Hip-Hop artist Scrapploc.
Neo-soul/Funk/African group Decipher Thoughts. All live music, and open
dance floor. Crump Dancers. Capoeiristas, and West African Dancers will take
the floor. Food & Drinks available. Live Dj, Cover charge is $10. RSVP by
Jan 25th and get in for $7. Don't miss. RSVP @
[EMAIL PROTECTED]<http://us.f905.mail.yahoo.com/ym/[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Bless
Love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where: Kaotic Sounds 4343 Leimert Park Blvd 90008
Los Angeles, CA
When: Friday Jan 26th @ 9:30pm-1:30am
Kahlil
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kick off your shoes and come dance to the beat of the African music and Drum &
Dance communities all around Southern California!
http://africanbeat.com
ON the RADIO:
> DJ Nnamdi's Afrodicia KPFK 90.7FM, Sat 2-4p, or listen online: Afrodicia.com.
> Big Red's GrooveTime KXLU 88.9FM, Sat 6-8p
> Simeon Pillich 's GlobalVillage KPFK 90.7FM, Tues 10a-1p
> Yatrika Shah-Rais's GlobalVillage KPFK 90.7FM, Wed 10a-1p
> John Schneider's GlobalVillage KPFK 90.7FM, Thurs 10a-1p
> Sergio Mielnichenko's GlobalVillage KPFK 90.7FM, Fri 10a-1p
> Eric Kohler's CaribbeanJazz KLON 88.1FM, Fri 11p-1am
> Chuck Foster's ReggaeCentral KPFK 90.7FM, Sun 3-6p
> Makeda's Reggae Makossa 91.1FM, SUN 8-10p
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