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.

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…

New York Couture Show | Webster Hall | 2009

The 2009 New York Couture Show, hosted by legendary party girls, Frenchy from VH1’s Rock of Love and Contessa Stuto, was held on Saturday, September 12th at Webster Hall for a trendy 19 and over crowd.