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GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING MUSICIAN & HUMANITARIAN MIRI BEN-ARI AND THE GEDENK MOVEMENT TEAM UP WITH THE SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS FOR A CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE TOLERANCE

November 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Gedenk, the not-for-profit organization formed by Grammy award-winning musician and humanitarian Miri Ben-Ari, has teamed up with the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers to create the Gedenk Award for Tolerance as part of the 2014 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.  Miri Ben-Ari for the first time talks about how music helped her break her silence by sharing her personal story with the Huffington Post here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/miri-benari/music-and-the-third-metric_b_4173197.html. Five national Scholastic Award recipients will be selected to receive the special award, which includes $1,000, for their original work of writing or art. The goal is to encourage young people to use literary and artistic outlets for self-expression while considering … [Continue reading...]

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12-12-12 The Movie – Good News experienced the movie and the event.

November 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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“121212 was a perfect event and the movie captures the essence of the intention of the event, people helping people when there is a need, in this case the Sandy Crisis.  Thank you 121212, Paul Sladkus, Founder, www.goodnewsplanet.com .”  Go to www.robinhood.org  to donate for those who are still suffering from Sandy. www.121212concert.org   Release Date:                          Friday, November 15, 2013 in New York and Los Angeles Synopsis:                                  On December 12, 2012, some of entertainment’s most iconic names came together at Madison Square Garden for a historic concert to benefit the victims of Hurricane Sandy. 12-12-12 captures the unprecedented gathering of talent who … [Continue reading...]

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LES PAUL FOUNDATION BESTOWS GENEROUS GRANT ON RAMAPO COLLEGE

November 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Gift will fund innovative music production studio unique in region Following the lead of music legend Les Paul, Ramapo College of New Jersey will build a state-of-the-art music studio that will educate the musical luminaries of the future in a hybrid facility that bridges the worlds of analog and digital sound. The generous financial gift was announced today by the Les Paul Foundation and the Foundation of Ramapo College of New Jersey. Paul, who pushed boundaries as a performer and technologist, lived in Mahwah. Michael Braunstein, Executive Director of the Les Paul Foundation and Rusty Paul, Les’ son, made the presentation to Dr. Peter Phillip Mercer, President of Ramapo College, represented by a customized Ramapo and Les Paul Foundation Gibson Les Paul guitar along with a … [Continue reading...]

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John Virag plays Sullivan Hall- Nov. 9

November 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Hi Friends, My friend John Virag is playing this Sat with his band at Sullivan Hall - 214 Sullivan St. between Bleeker and west 3rd street. He asked me to try to get a group there; it’s a big show for him. Here’s a link to his music: http://www.johnvirag.com CEG presents singer/songwriter John Virag and his band's live debut at Sullivan Hall in NYC. Featuring Claudio Soto on guitar, Ricardo Rodriguez on bass, and Renato Milone on drums. $10 cover, no minimum. 7:30pm Also on the bill: Grant's Tomb, Gimme Some Skin, and The Gypsy Sons w/ Aaron Zimmer. Hope some of you can make it. En La Escena Media  ~ HB Productions Copa Event 6/21/13   All the best Heather Berman … [Continue reading...]

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World Class Russian Pianist to Perform at New York Carnegie Hall-Oct. 25

October 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Jon Mundy at Wainwright House on October 19, 2013

October 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Hi Everyone, This is a reminder for you that Jon Mundy will be at Wainwright House, in Rye, NY, on October 19, 2013, giving a Workshop from 9:30 am – 3 pm on:  Perfect Happiness Jon hopes he will see you there.   Peace, Fran Cosentino Jon Mundy’s Assist. … [Continue reading...]

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DJANGO REINHARDT FESTIVAL NOV. 5-10

October 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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AIR FRANCE PRESENT THE DJANGO REINHARDT NY FESTIVAL Django Festival Allstars Featuring Gypsy Guitar Legend DORADO SCHMITT +  Ludovic Beier, Pierre Blanchard, Francko Mehrstein, Amati & Bronson Schmitt  from France and Brian Torff Returning to Birdland ! Celebrating their new CD! Plus Jazz Guests:  Cyrille Aimee, Freddy Cole James Carter, Edmar Castaneda The DJANGO REINHARDT FESTIVAL carries on the legacy of legendary gypsy guitarist DJANGO REINHARDT, but with some new songs and interpretations keeping it fresh, exciting, cutting-edge… true to the HOT JAZZ, ROMANTIC, style which has exploded across the US. It all started at Birdland in 2000 with the launching of the Festival and  tours at prestigious venues such as  Kennedy Center, Disney Hall in LA, The San … [Continue reading...]

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LIVE FROM DARYL’S HOUSE UNDER CONSTRUCTION, SET TO TAPE NEW EPISODES AS PALLADIA RENEWS DEAL WITH AWARD-WINNING WEB-TO-CABLE SERIES

October 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Daryl Hall’s innovative performance show will continue on Viacom Media Networks’ high-definition music channel with new episodes coming through 2014 Live from Daryl’s House, Daryl Hall’s critically acclaimed, award-winning performance series has renewed its agreement with Viacom Media Networks’ high-definition music channel Palladia, and will immediately commence producing new episodes, adding to the more than 60 already in the archives. Those shows will start debuting in early 2014 and will continue to premiere on www.lfdh.com, where previous installments will be archived. “I’m thrilled to be able to start producing these new shows for our ever-widening audience, after renewing our relationship with Palladia,” says Daryl. “A day doesn’t go by that I … [Continue reading...]

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CARMAN MOORE MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS NEW CLASSICAL AND JAZZ PIECES

October 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Two days of music honoring and featuring the internationally acclaimed composer, Carman Moore, a recent Guggenheim Fellowship winner, and noted conductor, author and educator, will be presented at Manhattan’s West Park Presbyterian Church (165 W.86th Street at Amsterdam Ave.) on October 18th and 19th. Moore has composed music in many genres—orchestral symphonies, concertos, chamber, meditational and choral music. His amazing scope of work also includes film, theatre, dance and ballet scores, operas, lyrics for a rock recording and a pop/rock concept album (about Dante & Beatrice), to mention a few. Each of the two days offers a diversity of music including two world premieres, one on each evening Featured on October 18th beginning at 8 p.m, will be the world-renowned … [Continue reading...]

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this gift of love (can never be wrong)

September 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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www.brokendreamrecords.com   this gift of love (can never be wrong) … [Continue reading...]

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UNIVERSAL PEACE DAY

September 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Dear Peaceful Friends, JOIN  US:   AUGUST 8,  UNIVERSAL PEACE DAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE – www.peacedayparty.org 7pm Thursday, August 8th     St John’s Lutheran Church, 81 Christopher St NYC  FREE. Peace Pole Unveiling Ceremony Interfaith Gathering & Peace Flag Ceremony* with Pete Seeger, Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary, James Cannings, Man of Reg Faith Claeys, JUMA SULTAN Archie Shepp, Jimi Hendrix, Solo Artist, SPOOK HANDY Eco active songwriter / entertainer, RAY CORONA, DEAN DECASTRO Guitar virtuoso songwriting for God’s will, BOBBY DIBLASIO Featuring “ Set Us Free “ a song for the ages. GLORIA & PARROTS FOR PEACE, Kenn Moutenot debuting new song. Featuring the … [Continue reading...]

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Apollo Theater Announces Fall/Winter 2013 Programming Details

September 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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World Premiere of James Brown: Get On the Good Foot - A Celebration in Dance Remembers the Godfather of Soul with Original Choreography Set to His Music Ellington at Christmas to Include Excerpts from Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite and Sacred Music Concerts featuring Savion Glover, Lizz Wright, and Keith David Creative Mind Entertainment, OBC Dream Theatre, and the Apollo Theater in Association with Seattle Theatre Group Present a New Work in Development: UNSPEAKABLE: A dramatic fantasia.  Inspired by the Life of Comedian Richard Pryor Special Concerts Featuring Janelle Monáe, Michael McDonald, and the Preservation Hall Band  Amateur Night at the Apollo Presents SUPER TOP DOG 2013 Finals in November & a Special Evening hosted by Wayne Brady in … [Continue reading...]

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World PEACE Orchestra…

September 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Actor Kevin Spacey to Introduce World Peace Orchestra Inaugural Youth “Play for Peace” Concert at Lincoln Center September 10th New York, NY • The World Peace Orchestra (WPO) (www.peaceorchestra.org/concert/) is bringing together more than 100 students from over 50 countries across the globe to perform in an inaugural classical music concert on September 10, 2013 at Lincoln Center. This sold-out event will be the only global youth orchestra that combines both classical and ethnic instruments. WPO is a nonprofit organization that brings together young musical talent from around the world in its first annual New York City concert to demonstrate how the unifying power of music can powerfully transcend social and cultural boundaries. A star-studded evening is planned at Lincoln … [Continue reading...]

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James Cannings transition

September 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Dear friends It is with deep sorrow and grief  that I share these news I feel that our sharing love for James Cannings and coming together last night helped him to pass in comfort. He was surrounded by family and friends at all times. By the amount of visitors greetings blessings and  prayers we can see the reflexion of a life well lived An example of leadership peacemaking friendship musical mastery and all the love and dedication he be stowed upon his friends and loved ones Blessings to James, his family, his Vigil family and everyone he touched We miss you greatly Dear Friend Your inspiration itality and joy are always with us much love  Susana   James, you were a true loving spirit.  You lived the worlds of the song One Love and gave much joy to so many.  … [Continue reading...]

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CHARLIE PARKER JAZZ FESTIVAL- August 21–25

August 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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City Parks Foundation announces the CHARLIE PARKER JAZZ FESTIVAL August 21 – 25 City Parks Foundation proudly announces the 21stedition of the beloved late summer jazz favorite, the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival. In the world of modern music, few figures loom as large or cast as long a shadow as saxophonist Charlie Parker, best known as “Bird” (short for “Yardbird”) to generations of musicians. He was born in 1920, and almost sixty years since his death in 1955, he is universally celebrated for single-handedly inventing bebop and bringing jazz into the modern era. The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival is an annual salute to the legendary saxophonist. City Parks Foundation is proud to produce this historic festival, and for the second year will have an expanded schedule featuring … [Continue reading...]

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Sid Bernstein

August 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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      Sid Bernstein was a legend for Peace before Woodstock.  Only on Faith he brought the group The Beatles to America.  The rest is history.  Sid lives forever in our soul.  We are humbled by him and he has taught us so much.  Our Peace Day Party is dedicated to Impresario Sid Bernstein. Sid Bernstein (born August 12, 1918) is an American music producer and promoter. Bernstein changed the American music scene in the 1960s by bringing The Rolling Stones, Herman's Hermits, The Moody Blues, The Kinks and The Beatles to America. He was the first impresario to organize rock concerts at sports stadiums. Biography Sid Bernstein was born in New York City in 1918. During World War II, he served in France. Impresario career Bernstein helped start the British … [Continue reading...]

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Sid Bernstein

August 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Tribute to the Man who brought over the Beatles to the United States. The event was held at the Christopher Street, Coffee House in New York City. Tribute to Sid Bernstein Date:   Friday, July 13, 2012 Time:   6:30PM to very late Where:  Pete Seeger Pot Luck and Circle of Song at the Christopher Street Coffee House at St. John's Church, 83 Christopher Street between 7th Ave. and Bleecker St.  http://www.ChristopherStreetCoffeeHouse.org What to bring:  Our Pot Luck is to Celebrate Sid, so please bring whatever you feel will be enjoyed.  Food, Drinks and Merriment all will be good, remember it is dinner time! Entertainment will occur all night long.  There is a Steinway Up-right Piano. It is a friends and  family affair.  Sid will be there only in … [Continue reading...]

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PABLO ZIEGLER’S ‘TANGO CONEXION’

August 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Delta Air Lines Presents PABLO ZIEGLER'S 'TANGO CONEXION' BACK AT BIRDLAND Special Guest: STEFON HARRIS July 30 - August 3    PABLO ZIEGLER, the Argentinian, Latin Grammy Award winningTango/Jazz legend returns to Birdland with an exciting ensemble, July 30 - August 3.   His Quartet will consist of WALTER CASTRO on Bandoneon, direct from Buenos Aires, CLAUDIO RAGAZZI on Guitar, and PEDRO GIRAUDO on Bass.  Add to this Classical Cellist JISOO OK and Special Guest  Jazz Vibist STEFON HARRIS.  Tango Conexion is Produced by Pat Philips & Ettore Stratta. ZIEGLER, Composer/Pianist/Arranger who toured with the great Argentinian musician Astor Piazzolla for years, brings his prowess behind the piano and his compositional talent to this most interesting … [Continue reading...]

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SOUL DOGS @ CANOGA PARK “THIRD THURSDAYS” ART WALK- August 15th 6-10 PM!

August 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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The Canoga Park Art Walk is a Community event focused around bringing the community of Canoga Park as well as the entire SFV out into the streets, participating in and enjoying Art and Music.  Admission is FREE!!! SOUL DOGS Line-Up: Sharon Benson (7-String Viper-Electric Violin; Guitar; Vocals) Steve Kaufman (Guitar; Vocals) Gary Fitzgerald (Standup & Electric Bass) Leslie Daniel (Drums) Come on over and check us out!!! You'll be hearing some really cool arrangements on covers in the genres of Blues; R&B; Classic Rock; Country Rock; Jazz; Oldies and some SB Originals.  Here's a Cool Review of SOUL DOGS @ Canoga Park ARTrageous Art Walk 2012 (now called "THIRD THURSDAYS" IN CANOGA PARK"): "Thank you Soul Dogs for the stellar performance at the … [Continue reading...]

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SummerStage presents BOBBY MCFERRIN on August 20 in Central Park

August 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Tuesday August 20, 2013 BOBBY MCFERRIN - spirityouall SummerStage presented by AT&T FREE SHOW at Central Park, Manhattan Recommended Arrival Time:  5:30pm Showtime:  7:00 PM - 10:00PM For decades Bobby McFerrin has broken all the rules. The 10-time GRAMMY winner has blurred the distinction between pop music and fine art, goofing around barefoot in the world's finest concert halls, exploring uncharted vocal territory, inspiring a whole new generation of a cappella singers and the beatbox movement. His latest album, spirityouall, is a bluesy, feel-good recording, an unexpected move from the music-industry rebel who singlehandedly redefined the role of the human voice with his a cappella hit "Don't Worry, Be Happy," his collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma, Chick Corea and the … [Continue reading...]

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