Triple Grammy award winners; Ladysmith Black Mambazo, will give a free performance at MetroTech Plaza in Brooklyn at noon on July 30th.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
First World Music CD of the Week
Kouyaté Kandia; the great Malian dièlimousso, suffered a stroke in 2004 and had not be able to perform in public since then. Her recovery has been slow but steady and it was reported this past February, that she was back in the studio. "N'gara", a new ceedee released on the Syllart imprint, is not a product of these sessions.
The material here was culled from K7 and vinyl recordings released in 1999, 1981 and 1984. As a result of these songs having been recorded under different conditions and maybe, even in different studios, there is a noticeable difference in the quality of the sound, giving the collection an uneven feeling. Nevertheless, just one listen assures that both the singer and the ceedee are worthy of the title, for among n'garaw the consensus is that Kandia is the embodiment of n'garaya, her knowledge and improvisational verbal skill being equal to the best.
The collection opens appropriately with "Kandia Dièli Nana". Acoustic guitar, bala, kora and ngoni develop a steady circular melody upon which constructs a tower of words, sung with great passion and authority. On "Sora", the stacatto motifs of Koïta Moriba's ngoni make for a dignified and austere melody.
Cissoko Ballake improvises around this structure with bright notes on the kora. Kandia's voice soars to the steeples and dramatically holds notes in praise of Malian millionaire; Cissoko Babani dit Sora. This is peerless dièliya! But wait! There's more! "Bouka" [a version of "Taara" unfamiliar to me] follows, and this louange to the Toucouleur warrior; El Hadj Omar Tall, finds Kandia at the height of her art, soaring over a pentatonic melody created by Moriba the brilliant.
On "Douwawou", it appears to my ears that Kandia is tackling a song in the Bamana style. The voice is not as intense, but dark, matching the minor note melody of the music. An uncredited, reedy saxophone?, clarinet?, opens "Sarama" and pops in and out between the vocal pauses. It's not that incongruous. "Yo lélé" closes the collection.
The recording itself sounds bizarre; the kora seems more in the forefront of the mix than Kandia's voice. It does not sound as bright and clean as the rest of the tracks, and this distracts. A bad way to close a great collection of songs that is an object lesson on dièliya and n'garaya.
The material here was culled from K7 and vinyl recordings released in 1999, 1981 and 1984. As a result of these songs having been recorded under different conditions and maybe, even in different studios, there is a noticeable difference in the quality of the sound, giving the collection an uneven feeling. Nevertheless, just one listen assures that both the singer and the ceedee are worthy of the title, for among n'garaw the consensus is that Kandia is the embodiment of n'garaya, her knowledge and improvisational verbal skill being equal to the best.
The collection opens appropriately with "Kandia Dièli Nana". Acoustic guitar, bala, kora and ngoni develop a steady circular melody upon which constructs a tower of words, sung with great passion and authority. On "Sora", the stacatto motifs of Koïta Moriba's ngoni make for a dignified and austere melody.
Cissoko Ballake improvises around this structure with bright notes on the kora. Kandia's voice soars to the steeples and dramatically holds notes in praise of Malian millionaire; Cissoko Babani dit Sora. This is peerless dièliya! But wait! There's more! "Bouka" [a version of "Taara" unfamiliar to me] follows, and this louange to the Toucouleur warrior; El Hadj Omar Tall, finds Kandia at the height of her art, soaring over a pentatonic melody created by Moriba the brilliant.
On "Douwawou", it appears to my ears that Kandia is tackling a song in the Bamana style. The voice is not as intense, but dark, matching the minor note melody of the music. An uncredited, reedy saxophone?, clarinet?, opens "Sarama" and pops in and out between the vocal pauses. It's not that incongruous. "Yo lélé" closes the collection.
The recording itself sounds bizarre; the kora seems more in the forefront of the mix than Kandia's voice. It does not sound as bright and clean as the rest of the tracks, and this distracts. A bad way to close a great collection of songs that is an object lesson on dièliya and n'garaya.
Jamaica JAMS Arts and Music Summer Festival
Yomo Toro & Zon del Barrio headline:
Jamaica JAMS
Arts & Music Summer Festival
Friday, July 31, 2009
Kings Park
Jamaica, Queens
7 p.m.
JAMS Festival
Originating in 1996, JAMS is currently held during the first weekend in August along ten blocks of Jamaica Avenue, which are closed to vehicular traffic. Attracting upwards of 150,000 people. The JAMS festival showcases the diverse cultural and ethnic talents, foods, arts & crafts of the Borough of Queens, promoting family and Youth centered activities, the work of Collaborative members, community partnerships and tourism for Jamaica. A highlight of the festival is the JAMS under the Stars evening concerts.Originated in 1996 at York College , JAMS is currently held during the first weekend in August along ten blocks of Jamaica Avenue , which are closed to vehicular traffic. Attracting upwards of 150,000 people. The JAMS Festival showcases the diverse cultural and ethnic talents, foods, arts & crafts of the Borough of Queens, promoting family and Youth centered activities, the work of Collaborative members, community partnerships and tourism for Jamaica. A highlight of the festival is the JAMS under the Stars evening concerts.
Getting to CCJ There are a lot of ways to come visit us at Cultural Collaborative Jamaica. General Directions are below but if you want to get more detailed directions you can check out Google maps, orHopStop.com.Jamaica, Queens hosts the transportation hub providing transportation to and from all of Long Island, New York City and beyond. Using the Air Train from JFK Airport travel from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Nagasaki or Nigeria you are only minutes away from our doorway.
Take E, J or Z to Jamaica Center (last stop). Exit station via furthermost left to the 153rd Street.
-Walk to the end of block turn left on Jamaica Avenue.
-Proceed four blocks North to Cultural Collaborative Jamaica, 161rd Street make left at corner of North Fork Bank to 90-25.
-Take Long Island Railroad to Jamaica Station at Sutphin Blvd. and Archer Ave.-Walk 1 block North on Sutphin Blvd. to Jamaica Ave., then walk six blocks east to Jamaica Ave. or take the E, J or Z train one stop to Jamaica Center and follow subway directions.
Jamaica JAMS
Arts & Music Summer Festival
Friday, July 31, 2009
Kings Park
Jamaica, Queens
7 p.m.
JAMS Festival
Originating in 1996, JAMS is currently held during the first weekend in August along ten blocks of Jamaica Avenue, which are closed to vehicular traffic. Attracting upwards of 150,000 people. The JAMS festival showcases the diverse cultural and ethnic talents, foods, arts & crafts of the Borough of Queens, promoting family and Youth centered activities, the work of Collaborative members, community partnerships and tourism for Jamaica. A highlight of the festival is the JAMS under the Stars evening concerts.Originated in 1996 at York College , JAMS is currently held during the first weekend in August along ten blocks of Jamaica Avenue , which are closed to vehicular traffic. Attracting upwards of 150,000 people. The JAMS Festival showcases the diverse cultural and ethnic talents, foods, arts & crafts of the Borough of Queens, promoting family and Youth centered activities, the work of Collaborative members, community partnerships and tourism for Jamaica. A highlight of the festival is the JAMS under the Stars evening concerts.
Getting to CCJ There are a lot of ways to come visit us at Cultural Collaborative Jamaica. General Directions are below but if you want to get more detailed directions you can check out Google maps, orHopStop.com.Jamaica, Queens hosts the transportation hub providing transportation to and from all of Long Island, New York City and beyond. Using the Air Train from JFK Airport travel from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Nagasaki or Nigeria you are only minutes away from our doorway.
Take E, J or Z to Jamaica Center (last stop). Exit station via furthermost left to the 153rd Street.
-Walk to the end of block turn left on Jamaica Avenue.
-Proceed four blocks North to Cultural Collaborative Jamaica, 161rd Street make left at corner of North Fork Bank to 90-25.
-Take Long Island Railroad to Jamaica Station at Sutphin Blvd. and Archer Ave.-Walk 1 block North on Sutphin Blvd. to Jamaica Ave., then walk six blocks east to Jamaica Ave. or take the E, J or Z train one stop to Jamaica Center and follow subway directions.
Monday, May 4, 2009
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Saturday, April 4, 2009
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
SIRIUS / XM Blues
SIRIUS / XM Blues
Bill Wax
Washington, DC
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Bill Wax
Washington, DC
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(773) 850-0029
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
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Saturday, February 21, 2009
Marilyn Mathers
Marilyn Mathers
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
WQLN
Thank you for the Will Netherland Play!
WQLN
8425 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
http://www.wqln.org
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WQLN
8425 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
http://www.wqln.org
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(773) 850-0029
Monday, January 5, 2009
Thank you for everything!
Bill Wax: MD : XM Sirius Radio, B.B. King Ch.74 - 24/7 Blues
Amberlee Capra: MD : WHYS Radio, Wyoming
Moe Coole: DJ : KSJD Radio, Colorado
Jeffrey Apoian: DJ : WDVR Radio, New Jersey
Rich Gordon: DJ : WRTB Radio, Illinois
Stevre Stoddard: DJ : KTUH Radio, Hawaii
Roger Slugg: DJ : KUNR Radio, Nevada
Shaggy Jenkins: PD : KNUQ Radio, Hawaii
Preston Brown: GM : WCLM Radio,Virginia
Leo Ashcraft: CEO : KRBR Radio, Texas
Bill Morton Promotions - Publicist, Public Relations, Radio Promotion, Branding, Marketing and SEO.
(773) 850-0029
Amberlee Capra: MD : WHYS Radio, Wyoming
Moe Coole: DJ : KSJD Radio, Colorado
Jeffrey Apoian: DJ : WDVR Radio, New Jersey
Rich Gordon: DJ : WRTB Radio, Illinois
Stevre Stoddard: DJ : KTUH Radio, Hawaii
Roger Slugg: DJ : KUNR Radio, Nevada
Shaggy Jenkins: PD : KNUQ Radio, Hawaii
Preston Brown: GM : WCLM Radio,Virginia
Leo Ashcraft: CEO : KRBR Radio, Texas
Bill Morton Promotions - Publicist, Public Relations, Radio Promotion, Branding, Marketing and SEO.
(773) 850-0029
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Bill Morton Promotions on myspace
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Bill Morton Promotions - Publicist, Public Relations, Radio Promotion, Branding, Marketing and SEO.
(773) 850-0029
Thursday, January 1, 2009
WSNC
90.5 WSNC
-Jazz-
Winston-Salem State University
Bill Morton Promotions - Publicist, Public Relations, Radio Promotion, Branding, Marketing and SEO.
(773) 850-0029
-Jazz-
Winston-Salem State University
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(773) 850-0029
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Saturday, December 27, 2008
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