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At Le Poisson Rouge – Global Music Double Fundraiser for Globalista Fabian Alsultany and “Doctors Without Borders”.

Please join for a party in support of the health, wellness, and recovery of DBDBD’s good friend Fabian Alsultany on Saturday January 30th, 2010 at:  (Le) Poisson Rouge 158 Bleeker Street New York, New York 10012 (212) 228-4854. Tickets: $12 (advance/door) 11PM -4 AM

The organizers are also raising funds in Fabian’s name for “Doctors Without Borders” to generate funds towards their relief efforts in Haiti.

Live performances by: Hassan Hakmoun & Zahar, Falu, Basya Schechter (Pharaoh’s Daughter), Luqmon Brown (Funkface), Malika Zarra and Haale.

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2010 marks the third annual Mondo Mundo Festival in New York City!

Mondo Mundo fest features an eclectic lineup of emerging and established acts including Brooklyn’s Toshi Reagon, a longtime favorite of urban blues fans. More exotic offerings including West African electronica band Burkina Electric and Lebanese singer/songwriter Abaji. Antibalas’ Martin Perna’s and Grupo Fantasma’s Adrian Quesada’s psychedelic Latin-funk project Ocote Soul Sounds rounds out the bill and promise a rousing set in support of their latest album, Coconut Rock.

When: Saturday Jan 9
Time: PM 7:30
Where: Hiro Ballroom (371 W 16th St, 212.242.4300)
Price: $15

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A Springboard of World Music Revelations: globalFEST 2010 Announces Line Up at NYC’s Webster Hall January 10, 2010

GlobalFest poster

For seven years globalFEST (www.globalfest-ny.org) has been the springboard festival for world music artists on the brink of North American national main stage success, performers known in one community but ready to cross into others, and the marquee stars of tomorrow.

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