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Explore Afro-Peruvian Music with a Master: Juan Medrano "Cotito" Workshop
Cajon master Juan Medrano “Cotito" will be holding a master class in Peruvian rhythms this Wednesday in New York City. He’ll be covering festejo, zamacueca, lando, and more; it'll be a full introduction into Afro-Peruvian music. We recently covered Cotito as part of guitarist Eric Kurimski's album Replica; his playing helps shapes the album's rhythmic content ...
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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates Latin Jazz, Hispanic Heritage
The U.S. Postal Service dedicated the Latin Jazz commemorative stamp Monday at the National Postal Museum in celebration of the rich legacy of Latin jazz. “Through our stamp program, we have the privilege to shine light on the diverse gifts that make our nation great, “ said Marie Therese Dominguez, vice president, Government Affairs and Public ...
U.S. Postal Service Celebrates Latin Jazz, Hispanic Heritage
WASHINGTON, Sept 08, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The U.S. Postal Service dedicated the Latin Jazz commemorative stamp Monday at the National Postal Museum in celebration of the rich legacy of Latin jazz. “Through our stamp program, we have the privilege to shine light on the diverse gifts that make our nation great," said Marie Therese ...
Riddimic Studies Workshop
If you are interested in the possibilities of rhythm and movement beyond “groove” then, come and join Us*. Percussionist David Pleasant presents a weekly study and practice of peculiar polyrhythmic forms. The class is challenging for musicians and non-musicians alike. It centers on the drum/rhythm as an intent-focused, semantic music: the drum is a voice rather ...
Community Works NYC Announces New Theater Season
Community Works, a trailblazer in arts education, announces its 2008-2009 Theater Connections calendar of events. Its eighteenth year of arts programming will present a spectacular line-up of over 130 events featuring multi-cultural dance companies, musical artists, poets and performers at 13 sites citywide. All performances are low cost, and average seven dollars per person. Performing sites ...
Music Festival Jazzes up Recycling Efforts
Music Festival Jazzes Up Recycling Efforts Turning Green is easier with three simple ways to recycle, includes six economic & environmental benefits ST. LOUIS, Missouri - September 6, 2008 -- Jazz and blues fans struggling to see the benefits of recycling can learn how to make a difference with “Three Simple Ways to Recycle" later this ...
Jazz at Lincoln Center's "Swing University" Program this Fall
Learn about jazz from the musicians who make it and the scholars who study it though Jazz at Lincoln Center’s “Swing University” program this fall. The program offers the opportunity to hear your favorite music anew as professionals such as Phil Schaap and Lewis Nash share their insights, expertise and tall tales. The program offers several ...
Jazz St. Louis Looking For School Groups, Student Musicians to Take Part in Educational Programs
With the start of another school year, Jazz St. Louis' various education programs are getting underway, too: * JSL is accepting applications for its JazzU program through this Friday, September 5. JazzU is “a series of weekly workshops geared towards middle and high school students who have a desire to become better jazz musicians. ...
New on JazzPianoOnline.com: The Jazz Blues Progression
The Jazz Blues Progression When the blues is played in a jazz context the chord progression is more sophisticated in the number and types of chords used. In addition to the basic I, IV, V chords, jazz blues incorporates major and minor ii-V progressions, substitute dominants, related ii chords and more. In keeping with the improvisatory ...
