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Toronto Dance | Sashar Zarif Dance Theatre’s نی نامه / Song of the Reed February 11 & 12 In Toronto

From a media release: Toronto Dance Sashar Zarif Dance Theatre’s نی نامه / Song of the Reed Aga Khan Museum February 11 & 12, 2023 Get Tickets Here Aga Khan Museum presents Sashar Zarif of Sashar Zarif Dance Theatre’s new work titled نی نامه / Song of the Reed. This work is inspired by the first poem in the book of Masnavi by universally acclaimed poet, Rumi. This work will be presented at Aga Khan Museum from February 11th – 12th, 2023. Photo by Nima Arabi Many people believe that the complete wisdom of Rumi, shared with the world through over 65,000 verses of mystical poetry in Farsi, is summarized in the first word of this opening poem, “Beshno/Listen”. In this poem Mowlana (Rumi) compares the soul to a reed flute: hollow and empty of ego. And the fire-full sound of the reed as a cry of longing for the reed-bed it has been cut from. Image by Sashar Zarif نی نامه / Song of the Reed is a ritual work that creates a space and time, devised to allow us to actively listen. This atmos

Stony Plain Records Announces Roots Music Legend Taj Mahal New Album Savoy - April 28 2023

From a media release Stony Plain Records Announces Three-Time Grammy-Winning Roots Music Legend Taj Mahal To Release New Album Savoy on April 28, 2023 Preorder/Listen here WATERDOWN, ON – Stony Plain Records announced the release of roots music legend Taj Mahal’s ground-breaking new album Savoy, on April 28. 2023. Taj Mahal can rightfully be called a living legend for his contributions to popular music. With a voice as instantly recognizable as Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, or Johnny Cash, throughout his career Taj has pushed the envelope of American roots music forward by incorporating sounds from the Caribbean, Africa, traditional blues and jazz. He has won three Grammy Awards from 14 nominations, was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame, and presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association. With Savoy, Taj takes a new direction in his musical journey, exploring a collection of blues tinged classic material with his good friend and acclaim

New Single | Ritmo Machine: Isla del Ritmo (Nacional Records, January 27, 2023)

With material from a media release New Single Eric Bobo & DJ Latin Bitman Return With Ritmo Machine: Isla del Ritmo (Nacional Records, January 27, 2023) Check out the lead single Isla Del Ritmo Ritmo Machine is the acclaimed collaboration between CYPRESS HILL's percussionist Eric Bobo and mix master DJ Bitman (Latin Bitman). I loved their debut album ‘ Welcome To Ritmo Machine ’ (2011) and have waited a long time for the follow-up. Eric Bobo & DJ Latin Bitman - Ritmo Machine Their original release featured a host of collaborators, including Chali 2na (Jurassic 5), Sen Dog (Cypress Hil), Ana Tijoux, Money Mark & Mix Master Mike (Beastie Boys), P-Nut (311), and Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm). More than a decade after their debut, the duo are back and celebrating B Boy Culture, Break Beats and the sounds of the street on "Isla Del Ritmo", the first single of their follow up album, out later this year. To quote the Miami New Times, “If you're into golden-era hip-

Pop Single | Erin Côté: Crazy Ex Girlfriend (Independent / 20 November 2021)

Pop Single Erin Côté: Crazy Ex Girlfriend (Independent / 20 November 2021) Stream the Single From the EP Cheeky Saint I wasn't crazy Until you showed me how Now psycho Is all that I know... Erin Côté's vocals her melodic and nimble, and she sings it straight while the lyrics detail the undoing of the narrator - a victim of love. The sentiments are those anyone can relate to. The music is bouncy synth driven pop with a catchy beat and refrain. It's typical of the rest of Côté's EP, Cheeky Saint. The sound is earworm modern pop, and words with wit and wisdom. Each of the four tracks offers something different, from the sunny Stranger on the Skytrain to the darker mood of Diamonds and Gold, a song about greed, or Moon Madness, a wistful thought for the one that got away. A native of Vancouver, British Columbia, Erin studied musical theatre at Capilano University, and works as an actress and dancer as well as a singer. Personnel: Cheeky Saint (Piano and Guitar by Keith Bu

Polished, Poetic Pop | Kate Fenner: Dead Reckoning (Independent / 15 January 2023)

Polished, Poetic Pop Kate Fenner: Dead Reckoning (Independent / 15 January 2023) Stream "Dead Reckoning" on Spotify . With a clear and expressive voice that wraps around the songs, Kate Fenner's Dead Reckoning is a collection of thoughtful pop for adult listeners. The Canadian native is now based in New York City. Kate talks about the album's inspiration in a release. “When my friend Mike was dying in December of 2019, I came across an Amy Hempel poem about the failure of language when faced with things like death— At the end, I wanted to comfort him. But what I said was, Sing to it. The Arab proverb: When danger approaches, sing to it. ” That's not to say the tracks are melancholy. My River is an introspective piano ballad, while Transit of Venus has a latin-esque groove - and the 11 tracks cycle through a range of moods. Kate's voice is fluid, reminiscent of musical theatre training in its technical facility. Her lyrics are thoughtful and poignant. From Qui

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