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Recommended forthcoming music shows in NY

Here is what is coming up that might be of interest to my New York readers.

– West African blues (Noura) at Joe’s Pub next week!
– French and indie with a little comedy, (Erin and her cello) at Joe’s Pub July 31st
– Ethiopian reggae show (Zvuloon) at Meridian 23 Aug 1st
– Remix EP from Brooklyn based Afrobeat group Underground System (with a concert at Meridian 23 on Aug 15th)

Noura Mint Seymali – Mauritanian Blues; Noura Mint Seymali at Joe’s Pub 7/29 – 07/29/2014 – New York, NY
Noura Mint Seymali, from Mauritania, comes from an ancient family of griots, and she has a commanding, wide-open voice…the pentatonic melodies of her songs had something in common with the blues. But her fusion was particular and selective…She only meets American music on her own terms. +++New York Times, January 13th, 2014

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Music Listings – 7/14 through 7/20/2014

1. Evolving Music: Ras Moshe Residency

Date: Monday, July 14, 2014
Time: 7:30pm to 11pm
Venue: Clemente Soto Velez Center (107 Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002)
Tickets: $11 per set
Genre: jazz/improv

7:30pm – Music Now! July Music.
with
Kyoko Kitamura-Voice
Ras Moshe-Reeds
John Pietaro-Vibes
Lester St.louis-Cello
Anders Nilsson-Guitar

9:00pm – Katie Bull Ensemble!
with
Katie Bull-Voice
Jeff Lederer-Tenor Sax
Landon Knoblock-Keyboards
Ratzo Harris-Bass
George Schuller-Drums

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Music Listings – 6/30 through 7/6/2014

1. Evolving Music: Sarah Bernstein String Quartet / VoiceHornsBass / Baudolino’s Dilemma / Birthday Nonette

Date: Monday, June 30, 2014
Time: 7:30pm to 11pm
Venue: Clemente Soto Velez Center (107 Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002)
Tickets: $11 per set
Genre: jazz/improv

7:30PM – 8:15PM – Sarah Bernstein String Quartet
Sarah Bernstein – violin/composition
Scott Tixier – violin
Mat Maneri – viola
Rubin Kodheli – cello

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