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NYC Events - November 2008
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Nov. 2008 Program Calendar
Monday, Nov. 24: Afropop Vignettes: Brazil
Tuesday, Nov 25: Musica Tropical in Columbia
Wednesday, Nov 26: Stocking Stuffers 2005
Thursday, Nov. 27: Stocking Stuffers 2006
Friday, Nov. 28: Stocking Stuffers 2007
Saturday, Nov. 29: Afropop Worldwide Stocking Stuffers 2008
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Monthly Hot Picks
NOVEMBER
Alex Cuba
Joe's Pub
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 9:00 PM
Singer-songwriter Alex Cuba hails from Artemisa, Cuba (40 miles from Havana) and resides in Smithers, B.C. (14 hours north of Vancouver). Musically, he lives everywhere in between. His trademark sugarcane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks and rock chords subtly subvert commonly held notions of what Cuban music is. Alex' 2nd album "Agua del Pozo" (Water From The Well), nominated for "Best World Music Album" at Canada's Juno Awards, represents a critically-acclaimed progression from his Juno-winning debut "Humo de Tabaco". Not tied to tradition, this Cuban-Canadian prefers his vintage '62 Gibson over el sencerro (cowbell) anytime.
Price: $18.00
9:30 PM - November 26 
Joe's Pub
425 LAFAYETTE STREET, NY, NY
212-967-7555
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Youssou N'Dour's Great African Ball
Nokia Times Square Theater
Wednesday and Thursday November 26 and 27, 2008
Youssou N'Dour is one of the most highly regarded African musicians in the world.
Showtime: 11:00 PM
Doors open: 10:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Ticket Prices*: $50-$80
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Timbila
Mercury Lounge
Sunday, November 30th
TIMBILA, New York's rocking afro-delic dance band, plays the Mercury Lounge on Sunday at 9PM. Mbira grooves from Zimbabwe, timbila (xylophone) ecstasy from Mozambique, girl-fueled power vocals, and hot African dancing. What better way to shake off the lethargy of a holiday weekend?
Mercury Lounge
217 E. Houston St. (corner Ave A & Houston).
New York, NY
212–260–4700.
9PM. cover $8
By the way, just before us, at 8PM, catch the excellent world funk of Faith. Also not to be missed.
http://www.myspace.com/faithny
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Red Hot Rio
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Dec. 4-5
A Portion of the Proceeds will Benefit Brazil Foundation's AIDS-Related Projects.
Featured artists: CéU, Curumin, Bebel Gilberto, José González, Otto, João Parahyba (from Trio Mocoto)
An all-star benefit tribute to the music and culture of Brazil, Red Hot + Rio 2 salutes Samba Soul, the post-tropicália movement of the 70s that merged elements of North American soul music with Brazilian rhythms. Mixing samba with R&B, soul with baião, pioneering artists like Jorge Ben Jor and Tim Maia signaled a cultural awakening that changed the direction of Brazilian music forever. The concerts at BAM bring together the newest generation of Brazilian and international artists who represent the legacy of this influential musical style.
Show Details
Date: Thursday, December 4th
Venue:BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
Address: 30 Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217-1486
Show: 8pm
Tickets: $25, 45, 65 |
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Afrokinetic-Brooklyn Bridges
 
Musically connected, socially inclusive and culturally diverse, Afrokinetic events explore afro-rhythms influence on dance music worldwide; binding one of New York City's most colorful and positively charged dancefloors. With a seemless mix of afrofunk, house, soul, broken beat, latin grooves, jazz, reggae, rock and classics; innovative music, art, dance and beautiful people come together in dynamic environments.
Afrokinetic The Royale-506 5th Ave., Park Slope, Brooklyn
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THE MANDINGO AMBASSADORS
BARBES
EVERY WEDNESDAY @10pm
This legendary band was originally formed in Guinea, West Africa, in the late 1960’s by Guitarist Mamady “Djelike” Kouyate and singer Emile Soumah. Their music became some of the most beloved and influential of their generation and their songs were widely imitated. Mamady later went on to perform for many years with Guinea’s most popular group, Bembeya Jazz National. Now based in New York, Mamady Kouyate has decided to revive The Ambassadors. His electrifying guitar-work is supported by the new Mandingo Ambassadors, a crew of Guinean and American musicians who have steeped their glorious sound in classic 60's guinean mandingo music.
Barbes
9th Street & 6th Avenue
Park Slope, Brooklyn
(F train @ 7th Avenue) |
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World Music Dance Lounge/Parties * Films
Brazilian, Reggae, African, Latin & more |
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Tuesdays * Latin Night with live music/djs * 9 - midnight. no cover
Wednesdays * Reggae, Meta & The Cornerstones /djs * 10 - midnight. no cover
Thursdays * dj Henri St. Germain, Soukous Radio:
(last Thur each 2/28, 3/27, 4/24 . . . 10 pm until) - - spinning Soukouss, Makossa
Zoblazo, Konpa, Ragga, Cabo Love, Rai, Kwaito, Afro-Reggae, Zouk . . . details
Fridays * 7 pm - 10 pm * World Music Night
Check website for full schedule and any changes: No Music Cover Charge for most
Lava Gina
116 Ave C (7th & 8th Sts) NYC, (212) 477-9319
Directions:: F to 2nd Ave; L to 1st Ave : F to 2nd Ave; L to 1st Ave |
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African Music Nights * Live & Going On ! !
@ St. Nick's Pub! |
| Saturdays @ 10 pm until . . . * * * ONGOING WEEKLY* * * |
St. Nick's Pub, the reknowned serious jazz lover's club, presents live African music "on and on" with the band taking a small break or two to refresh and play some more and more. At break time the music switches to the good old fashion juke-box. St. Nick's Pub following in their established tradition of presenting great jazz music, also presents great African music Saturdays. FEATURING: Abdoulaye Alhassane former guitarist and musical director for one of the most dazzling West African roots bands ever, Mamar Kassey of Niger. Born in Niger to a Songhai family from Gao, Mali, Abdoulaye learned to play many instruments as a boy, both traditional and modern.
Call (212) 283-9728 for more information. NO COVER CHARGE
St. Nick's Pub
773 Saint Nicholas Ave, (149th St.) NYC (212) 283-9728
SUBWAY: A, C; B, D at 145 St - Full Directions- |
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Bembe Music Nights
Lounge n Dancing n djs n Live Percussions & Performances
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7 Days a Week - djs/live music starts @ 9 pm each night
Mon - Thu 7:30 pm - 4 am / Fri - Sun 7 pm - 4 am |
F R E E - - F R E E - - F R E E
Global Music * Multicultural Patrons * Fresh Fruit Elixirs * Art Exhibitions - 2 Floors
Tuesdays:. Rocksteady, Roots, Dub & Conscious Reggae
Thursdays: old school AfroCuban Salsa, Broken Beat & Latin Fusions. . . . LIVE Rumba
Fridays:.World Beat.. Samba Soul, . . . House Rhythums ...Live Percussion sets & guest instrumentals
Saturdays: Salsa, Reggae, Merengue, Samba, Brazilian music & House-Rhythms w/ Live Percussion...
Bembe
81 South 6th St. (corner of Berry St.)
Williamsburg Brooklyn (718) 387-5389
SUBWAY: L to Bedford Ave. or J, M, or Z to Marcy Ave stop - Full Directions |
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Afropop NYC September 2008
Afropop NYC Select Concerts & Events from September 2008
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