Celebrate México Now! (November 13-27, 2012), New York’s multi-site, multi-media festival of arts and culture, unites the diverse strands of Mexico’s multifaceted cultural and intellectual landscape, from the cosmopolitan discourse of big cities to the innovative exploration of rural roots. The festival brings together Mexico’s underground musicians (dark electro pin-up Selma Oxor’s NYC debut; November 17), classically inflected roots music (harp virtuoso Celso Duarte; November 19), visually striking avant-garde explorations (flautist/multimedia artist Alejandro Escuer; November 20), and internationally loved jazz mavens (singer-songwriter Magos Herrera; November 18).
Category Archives: GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT
globalFEST 2013: Ten Years of Moving International Sounds from the Margins to the Mainstream
Founded by some of the United States’ most informed and engaged global music presenters, gF is co-led by a trio of dedicated volunteer producers/curators: Bill Bragin of Acidophilus: Live & Active Cultures, Isabel Soffer of Live Sounds, and Shanta Thake of Joe’s Pub at the Public. globalFEST celebrates its 10th year on January 13, 2013 at NYC’s Webster Hall (125 East 11th Street), with a dozen vibrant acts from across the world and the sonic spectrum.
Ciel Rouge resurfaces “The Fashion Statement” to promote his up-coming LP
Ciel Rouge’s hard work and unfaltering dedication to music drive him to create original and engaging music that shakes the listener and transports him or her into a world of bustling creativity. Even though there is a street-wise, dark edge to his music, a deeper listen reveals a sensitive and brooding artist with a unique perception of the world and the people who dwell within it.
Music Review | Taylor Swift: We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
America’s sweetheart and reigning country pop princess, Taylor Swift, has no intention of renouncing her throne any time soon. With her fourth studio album, Red, in stores, Ms. Swift continues to ride her soaring wave of success with its lead single” We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”.
Lest we forget why we fell for Kanye
This week Music Choice added Kanye West’s Graduation to their playlist. Kanye’s personal life has overshadowed his music for quite some time but we have to give credit where it’s due – the man makes good music. Collectively, as a society, we had a hard time forgiving him for ruining Taylor Swift’s moment during the 2009 MTV VMA’s. Then we were magnetically drawn during the Amber Rose days. Now, we’re critical about the Kim Kardashian choice.
The Night Circus | Book Review
The Night Circus | Book Review – The 2011 fantasy novel by Erin Morgenstern is one of those books that will pull you in and keep you locked in a land of magical make-believe…at least until you manage to put down the book.