globalFEST 2012 Opens New Spaces for Traditions Transformed, Jan. 8th, 2012, NYC

Whether continuing famous musical lineages or pushing forward on new paths, the artists of globalFEST (January 8, 2012 at New York City’s Webster Hall; full info at globalfest.org) show how world music has matured from a quaint, catch-all niche to a meaningful, deeply rooted challenge to the musical status quo. Artists are crafting history into new sounds…

Malaysian Noodles at the Malaysia Noodle Festival Meatpacking District, September 27, 2011

Explore the Delicious World of Malaysian Noodles at the Malaysia Noodle Festival Meatpacking District, September 27, 2011…

9/11: DEDICATED TO THE LIVES THAT WERE LOST A DECADE AGO

9/11 DEDICATION TO THE LIVES THAT WERE LOST A DECADE AGO

CYBERCULTURE > Mobile App > CultureNOW

The CultureNOW app transforms New York City into one big apple museum. This application is great for tourists, commuters, pedestrians and bikers.

Electronic Dance

Bronx-born Jennifer Lopez put a hint of house music back on the map with “On the Floor” in 2011. The song is an infusion of dance-pop, electropop and electro-house. “On the Floor” samples the 1989 song, “Lambada” by Kaoma, a multinational French pop group. Koama’s members were from Guadeloupe, Brazil, and Martinique.