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Don’t Miss! Paris@Night by: BlueNefertiti – SUNDAY

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Le Poisson Rouge (LPR) 158 Bleeker New York, NY Manhattan, NY Sun., June 21, 2009 7pm Description: BlueNefertiti’s Paris @ Night, a French Cabaret Presented by LPR & The Butterfly Network. SPECIAL EDITION w/ Cucu Diamantes, Queen GodIs, Rhythmic Fusion f/ Malik Alston, WiseGuy & Gaston, DJ Super Jaimie, Visuals & Set by Amelie Chabannes and Antonia Dias Liete Paris@Night is truly a tour de force! BlueNefertiti is stunning to the eye, mesmerizing to the ear and soothing to the soul. Do not miss this sexy show!” — Thembisa S. Mshaka, Author, Put Your Dreams First: Handle Your [entertainment] Business. A nü creation from Célia Faussart of the Afropean duo Les Nubians, Paris@Night explores the intricate nature of LOVE and the affinitive relationship between jazz, funk, soul, house, drum’n'bass, samba, and hip hop. BlueNefertiti’s vocal styling is founded in the eloquence of Edith Piaf, Miriam Makeba, Abbey Lincoln, and Minnie Ripperton; the sophistication of Joao Gilberto; and the vocal landscaping of Bobby McFerrin. She began singing professionally with her older sister in France during the mid 1990’s; later forming the Grammy-nominated internationally renowned singing duo Les Nubians. After 10 years in the business, a myriad of encounters, recordings and awards, she is now outwardly expressing her inner workings… a cabaret style performance project aptly named Paris@Night. The show is an unconventional mélange of ingenious originals and innovative renditions of Edith Piaf, Nina Simone, Herbie Hancock, Josephine Baker, Miriam Makeba, Dave Brubeck… an exhilarating soundtrack to the bi-lingual narrative of her love triangle with Cameroon, Paris and New York City. Paris@Night is a refreshing, intriguing and interactive show that has gained recognition as one of New York’s hottest new spectacles.

FIAF and Trace Magazine presents: World Nomads May 1-27 2008

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FIAF World Nomads May 1-27 2008, originally uploaded by Jon Cronin.

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

Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio

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This past week-end I went to the Tribeca film festival and I was blown away by the film and concert of The Orchestra Di Piazza Vittorio.

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!

ARP in LA on Cinco De Mayo!

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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's

Tango Brooklyn Museum

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Tango Brooklyn Museum, originally uploaded by Jon Cronin.

Last 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"
Posterous theme by Cory Watilo
  
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