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Our good friend Lili Chopra is organizing a great event this May. Be sure to check out as many as you can!
FIAF presents World Nomads (May 1-27), a new program that explores transculturalism— the exchange of ideas, artistic expression, and style—through the lens of contemporary world cultures. This May, World Nomads focuses on Africa. Co-presented with Trace magazine, PEN World Voices, and African Film Festival, Inc. Music Ayo Thursday, May 1 at 8pm Dance Reggie Wilson & Andréya Ouamba Friday & Saturday, May 9 & 10 at 8pm Talks African Wars With Nuruddin Farah, Chenjerai Hove, Abdourahman Waberi Saturday, May 3 at 3pm Writing Out Loud With Pam Muñoz Ryan, Fatou Diome Saturday, May 3 at 5pm Claude Grunitzky on Transculturalism Wednesday, May 14 at 7pm Cinéma African Cinema Tuesday, May 6, 13 & 20 Homage to Ousmane Sembène Featuring DJ Spooky Tuesday, May 27 at 7pm Image: Reggie Wilson & Andréya Ouamba ©Antoine Tempé ©2008 French Institute Alliance Française, 22 East 60th Street, NYC
An unlikely story of how two Romans created an orchestra comprised entirely of immigrants from all over the world living in one area of the Eternal City. When 30 different musicians playing 15 unrelated instruments finally take the stage, they provide a rousing call to arms for all who believe in the mini-miracles of neighborhood cultural initiatives.
A Roman version of a semi-reversed Buena Vista Social Club - set on a global stage. The film was low budget but the editing, sound and story were terrific. The music and global challenge presented were central to the film and I was completely engulfed by the tension and the idea. When the film was over the screen lifted and the Orchestra was there ready to play a live set! (magical!) They played for 1 hour and a half! The characters that we just witnessed on screen where live and playing their world music to a completely moved audience. I didn’t see one person get up to go the bathroom fro over 3 hours! This was a show to remember and a big thanks to our good friend Giada Ripa who turned us on to this spectacle!
If you happen to be in LA for Cinco De Mayo, I suggest you check out E-LOVE AND AMBER DAWN's (pictured here) show at Safari Sam's! They are know as the ARP and are playing with Los Abandoned, Killola and The Audio Club. The beats are funky, groovy and are guaranteed to make you dance. You can hear some of their tracks here on their MySpace page as well. Good Luck!
Saturday, May 05, 2007, 9:00 pm at Safari Sam'sLast night was a special night at the Brooklyn Museum. Live Tango bands played as thousands of Brooklynites danced and watched the slow but soulful rhythms fill the most magnificant dance space in the city.Amelie and I enjoyed the new camera and tried to capture some of the vibe. You can see all the photos by clicking on the photo. See you there next First Saturday and bring your dancing shoes!
"At the Brooklyn Museum's Target First Saturdays, thousands of visitors enjoy free programs of art and entertainment each month from 5–11 p.m"
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