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SOURCE OF LIFE: CONNECTING PEOPLE THROUGH MUSIC WITH THE NILE PROJECT
Flowing steadily through countryside and city, the mighty Nile River connects 10 north and sub-Saharan African countries. It is a source of life, history, and culture for the citizens of the countries surrounding it, but how much do they know … Continue reading
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Tagged Fundraiser, Non-profit, North Africa, San Francisco, Sub-Saharan African
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REGARDING TRADITION: TOURISM AND THE ARTS OF RAJASTHAN
The Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF), an annual five-day celebration of folk music and performance traditions from around the globe, just wrapped up this past Sunday in Jodhpur, India. Famous for its royal history and its traditional arts, Rajasthan is … Continue reading
LONDON LUCUMI CHOIR: A COMMUNITY GROUP WITH GLOBAL APPEAL
London’s Lucumi Choir—a non-audition, all-volunteer group—presents stirring vocal and percussion arrangements of Santeria liturgical songs and contemporary Cuban music. Established in 2006, this community-based group attracts artists from around the world. Founder and director Daniela Rosselson speaks about the experience … Continue reading
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Tagged A Capella, Afro-Cuban, Choral, Cuba, Drums, Nigeria, Non-profit, Percussion, Salsa, Yoruba
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LISTENING TO WHAT? RED HOT + RIO 2
After listening in early June to the “From Brazil with Love” episode of the excellent new NPR show Alt.Latino, I became hooked on the album Red Hot + Rio 2. The three weeks’ wait for its June 28 release was … Continue reading
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Tagged Brazil, Latin, Non-profit, Pop, Rock, South America, Tropicalia
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