The outcome of the “Musicians for Mali” benefit concert at the City Winery (NY) September 22, 2012

Text by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi Artists reach areas far beyond the reach of politicians. Art, especially entertainment and music, is understood by everybody, and it lifts the spirits and the morale of those who hear it. (Nelson Mandela) Toubab Krewe  the Africa-inspired band, Afropop Worldwide and the New York based Malian Cultural Center produced the “Musicians for Mali” benefit […]

Music Listings – 8/27 through 9/2

1. Curtis Bahn/Steve Gorn Date: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 Time: 8pm Venue: The Stone (is located at the corner of Avenue C and 2nd Street) Ticket: $10 Genre: Raga electronica Curtis Bahn (computer-extended sitar, dilruba) and Steve Gorn (bansuri flute) “Laajawab”—music crossing all borders, raga-electronica-sound collage and live interactive performance. 2. Oran Etkin

Music listings – 8/13 through 8/19

1. Bad Names w. MIRTHKON, MOETAR & AUDIO COLLISION Date: Monday, August 13, 2012 Time: 8pm Venue: PIANOS (158 Ludlow St., New York, NY 10002 Ticket: $8 Genre: indie rock Bad Names are touring this summer in the US in support of their new EP. Bad Names are a four piece from London whose music recaptures the energy and passion of the 70s, spiced up with […]