Category Archives: Musicians

DooBeeDoo Recommends Kosi’s ROCKETHUB Fundraiser: The Pictures of Us Project

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My name is Kosi. You’ve probably met me at an open mic, or you heard me singing “Summertime” in the subway tunnel in the dead of winter. You may have heard me performing at bars and music venues across the city with my trusty sidekick, Aron Marchak. I was the girl in the dress crouching in her high heels. It’s nice to see you again, friend. Perhaps, wherever it is that you met me, you picked up my debut solo album, One More Cup of Coffee, which I released last year. Perhaps you enjoyed it and maybe that’s why you’re here.

Well, I’m at it again, and this time I’m bringing more of my very talented friends along. My second album, Pictures of Us, will feature some of the finest jazz musicians in New York City. Aron was fantastic in my first album, and yes, he will be featured prominently in this one as well, but more musicians means more possibilities to explore. If you liked my first album, you’ll love what we’re doing now.

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In Memory of The Fukushima Tsunami Victims…And What A Mess?!

Text bu Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi

Last Tuesday was the 3rd anniversary of the Fukushima disaster. Following NHK WORLD and reports from friends in Japan: the government’s efforts to fix all the problems have been insufficient and extremely slow. The people of Japan can’t figure out what the government has been doing. There are still 270,00 refugees, of whom 100,00 live in makeshift housing. The Fukushima nuclear power plant melt down can’t be stopped. Local administrations don’t know what to do. There is a lack of managing and carrying out reconstruction work. In other words: Japan is still a big mess. Who’s responsible for this? Of course, the whole country!

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Kickstarter Campaign: Multi-Award winning Kindie-Rock Singer/Songwriter JOANIE LEEDS records her 6th Kids CD, ‘Good Egg’ with her band, THE NIGHTLIGHTS!

c9f215c1aeaaa5e4f8ebc9ceb5198cb1_largeTELL ME A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF………..Hi! I’m Joanie Leeds and I have the best job on the planet!I write and perform kids music with my band, Joanie Leeds & The Nightlights rocking out at schools, music festivals, performing arts centers, museums & rock music venues across the country. I have released 5 CDs and 1 DVD to date and our songs are heard on many radio stations across the country including Sirius/XM Kids Place Live. Our CDs have been giving top honors and put on various “Best Kids CD” Lists – People Magazine, Parents Magazine, Washington Post, NY Post, Time Out NY Kids…

WHY AM I PRODUCING THROUGH KICKSTARTER…AGAIN!?

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Composer Robert Ashley dead at 83

Photo by Joanne Savio, 2006

Photo by Joanne Savio, 2006

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/mar/04/composer-robert-ashley-dies-aged-83

Robert Ashley – who was best known for his radical reinvention of the operatic form operas and other theatrical works, many of which incorporate electronics and extended techniques – passed away the day before according to Nedslist.

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Interview: Lautaro Burgos – Ambassador of Argentina: An In-Depth, Four Part Video Interview.

Interview by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi (February 16, 2014)

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Lautaro Burgos (photo by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi)

What do you know about Argentina? What do you about her history and culture? Have you heard of Argentinian musicians, such as Mercedes SoSa, Astor Piazzolla, Gato Barbierei, Lalo Shifrin,.. or Lautaro Burgos?

Lautaro Burgos is a drummer from Argentina who lives in Williamsburg and has been playing in New York for some time He’s not only a great drummer, but also a very bright and enjoyable person to speak with. After watching this video, dear reader, I’m sure that you want to see Lautaro in one of his next concerts. You may also be inspired to travel to Argentina!

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