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Building New Hope's music project, Rhythm in the Barrios provides Granada's barrio schools with music education.  After watching this video, it will be easy to see how this organization is inspiring the Nicaraguan youth.  They really are being the change they wish to see in the world.
Ritmo en los Barrios
Categories: Music education 
Added: 222 days ago
By: devcode
Runtime: 4m4s
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Based in Los Angeles, The Lian Ensemble (http://www.lianrecords.com) is a group of virtuoso performers and composers. Their powerful compositions fuse the Mystical Persian musical heritage with the contemporary sensibilities of postmodern Jazz. Combining a unique musical vision with dauntless dedication to experimentation, they create a synthesis of mystical world music composed of traditional and folk melodies and instruments. Their "Brilliance " has been praised by John Schneider of KPFK radio. The Lian is comprised of world-renowned musicians whose diverse and uniquely versatile musical styles lend to this rare blend of Mystical world music. Lian's music flows effortlessly between a diverse range of styles and traditions, while fearlessly forging a path and sound that is all their own. Los Angeles Times writes, "The Lian Ensemble's music-original compositions written and improvised in class on its own terms". After much collaboration, the musicians have acquired the requisite knowledge of Persian music, and each adds their own distinctive rhythmic sounds to compositions, creating an exciting mix of melodies that go beyond the stylistic boundaries. In performance, Lian's ever evolving repertoire of creative original music is expanded, rearranged, and examined with exploratory eyes at each and every concert. Los Angeles Times (Don Heckman) writes," Lian ensemble is a gifted group with completive compositions and virtuosic performances".
Lian Ensemble Concert in...
Categories: Musical compositions 
Added: 222 days ago
By: antony
Runtime: 9m30s
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Lagbaja is a Yoruba word that means somebody, nobody, anybody or everybody. It perfectly depicts the anonymity of the so called "common man". The mask and the name symbolize the faceless, the voiceless in the society, particularly in Africa. Once you see Lagbaja's mask you are reminded of your own facelessness. This symbolism is so powerful that Lagbaja's mask has popularized the use of the mask concept by other artistes both in Nigeria and beyond.Though the concept was developed long before that, his first album (entitled Lagbaja) was released to National acclaim in 1993. Over the years and more albums later, the music continues to fascinate with its unique focus on a core of African drums. His music is a product of various influences ranging from traditional Yoruba music to Jazz. Often the music is purely instrumental- an interplay between traditional Yoruba percussions, drums, chants, and western instruments, especially the saxophone. When there are lyrics, they are primarily sung in Yoruba, English or a blend of the two as is colloquially spoken in Yoruba cities. Many of his songs dwell on serious social issues, while others simply entertain. Some are dance inducing while others pass serious messages in humourous ways. One thing that links all the songs together is his use of traditional African drums. Traditional Yoruba drums are the most prominent. Four families of these drums are employed in creating different grooves and moods. The dundun/gangan family is the most prominent and at times up to five drummers combine all the various components to create the polyrhythms. The bata ensemble is led by two musicians who alternate between soft high toned driving rhythms with their omele bata, and thunderous loud talk with their mum drum- iya ilu. The general percussionist leads the sakara ensemble. The fourth family, used as the backbone of the groove is the ogido, a derivative of the ancient gbedu. The ensemble of drummers constitute the larger part of the band. Vocalists and western instrumentalists make up the rest. Lagbaja's groovy fusion has been refered to as afrojazz, afrobeat, higherlife and afropop until now that he himself has christened the music AFRICANO, alluding mostly to the central role of African drums and grooves in his music.In March 1997, Lagbaja established his club, Motherlan' in the heart of Ikeja in Lagos. Motherlan's design is influenced by the traditional African town or market square, where people gather under the moonlight for ceremonies and artistic events like dance, music, story telling, wrestling etc. True to this function, over the years, it has become a place for many comedians to polish their act in front of a demanding audience. With a serene gorge of beautiful trees and greens as background, the venue merges traditional Africa with the contemporary, creating the ambience of the countryside in the urban city. Lagbaja performs at Motherlan' every last Friday of the month to a full house of faithfuls. Lagbaja is fast emerging in the forefront of contemporary African music, rich in the traditions of the continent while cosmopolitan in attitude. He has started to take his music beyond the shores of Nigeria, performing in festivals and venues around the world.Lagbaja is out now on Blue Pie for the world. You can find out more on Lagbaja by visiting www.bluepie.com.au or by searching "lagbaja" at all leading digital retailers on the planet.
Lagbaja - The best African...
Categories: Films music and musicians 
Added: 222 days ago
By: devcode
Runtime: 8m17s
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CONFIRMED LINEUP: THE RHYTHMIC STATE (Soap on a Rope, Power People, Slam etc) 30 mins Live stage show. D:CODE (Live PA with male & female vocalist) HYPERBASS (Live PA) The Doctor & Pulsator (Back 2 Back DJ Set)(Rezerection & Fantasia) Rebecca V. (R&B Set In room 2) Iain Waugh (Forth 1 FM) Gary Hancock Aaron Robertson MC Madman (Including a DJ set) MC Div & MC Rolands Plus DJs Michael Smith Graham Hitchkiss Jamie Forrest Male & Female Fuzion Dancers
Fuzion Events @...
Categories: Music events 
Added: 222 days ago
By: devcode
Runtime: 4m58s
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I know it took forever (nearly two months to be exact) but we finally received the video for the ASCAP Awards!! As previously posted, I covered the red carpet at The 20th Anniversary ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards with a film crew! I had an opportunity to meet and interview Mary J. Blige who was honored with the "Voice of Music Award," the super duper orgasmic Tank, the beautiful Letoya Luckett, Gabriel "Wonder" Arillo, Erica Campbell of Mary Mary, Young Berg, my new best friend Drew Sidora and the splendiferous Keri Hilson. Love muffins please keep in mind that I had no cue cards, it was a last minute thing and everything was very spontaneous! I did the best I could under the circumstances! Check it out and tell me what you think!
B. Scott: ASCAP Rhythm &...
Categories: Music awards 
Added: 222 days ago
By: antony
Runtime: 6m19s
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No One Concerto - Alicia Keys.   This is the short and simplified version, based on No One (ft. in the film 27 dresses with Katherine Heigl) by Alicia Keys.Alicia also recorded with Usher ( Love In This Club) and John Mayer (Say).  She appeared in American Idol's Idol Gives Back along with Bono, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Rihanna, Fergie, Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown, Maroon 5, Miley Cyrus, Billy Chrystal, The Jonas Brothers, Carry Underwood, Gloria Estefan, Robin Williams, Jordin Sparks, Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical),  Jimmy Kimmel, Jim Carrey, Annie Lennox, Dane Cook, Sarah Silverman, Daughtry, Victoria Bekham, David Bekham and many more. Jordin Sparks ( No Air, Tatoo/ American Idol) will perform with her in concert.No One Concerto is a part of a NEW CONCEPT:"Immortalizing" selected songs (by various artists) by presenting them in classical forms of music. It is created in appreciation of the music of various artists. Among them are With You/Kiss Kiss Overture (Chris Brown, T-pain), What goes Around Rhapsody, My Love Concerto (Justin Timberlake, TI, Timbaland), Apologize (Timbaland, One Republic), Sweet Escape Suite (Gwen Stefani, Akon), Umbrella (Rihanna, Jay-Z, Chris Brown), What I've Done (Linkin Park, ft. in "The Transformers"), Makes Me Wonder (Maroon 5), What I Are (Timbaland, Keri Hilson), Big Girls Don't Cry (Fergie), How Far We've Come (Matchbox 20), Take You There (Sean Kingston), Hey There Delilah (White T's), Runaway Love (Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Keri Hilson), Gimme more Sonata (Britney Spears) and others. This version is not intended to be a copy of the original song. The music might be a mixture of genres, with intentional constant changes in the tempo and rhythm (as a personal interpretation). This original concept is presented, arranged and performed by Marrina.Award-winning concert pianist/composer/conductor Marrina has performed in concerts since she was 8 years old. Her styles of music are ranging from classical, to pop, to dance, to R&B, to hip-hop. Her high school musical compositions were featured in films and theater.After her performance in the Superbowl Halftime Show Marrina continued to perform in concerts, in films and on television. She has appeared in the film "Face/Off" with John Travolta and Nicolas Cage and on television shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Entertainment Tonight, Extra and others. She conducted and performed with the group she founded in front of presidents (President Clinton, President Meri of Estonia) and royalty, appearing in major events, from the Olympic games events to the Grammy Fest. She has appeared with and in front of well-known artists and personalities such as Liza Minnelli, Sting, Natalie Cole, Jessica Simpson, John Travolta, Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Robert DeNiro, Barbra Streisand, Will Smith. Larry King, Bruce Springsteen and many others.In appreciation of their artistic and humanitarian contributions, Marrina has written special compositions in honor of Steven Spielberg, Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey and Sir Paul Mccartney.
Alicia Keys - No One...
Categories: Musical compositions 
Added: 222 days ago
By: antony
Runtime: 5m10s
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4 Minutes Concerto by Madonna, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland.  This is the short simplified sample of the 4 Minutes Concerto,  based on 4 minutes by Grammy winners Madonna (Hung Up, Ray of Light, Evita, Like a Prayer), Justin Timberlake (What Goes Around, My Love, Ayo Technology (w/ 50 Cent), Until the end of time (w/ Beyonce), Give it to me (w/Nelly Furtado), Sexy Back, Rock Your Body) and Timbaland (The Way I Are, Apologize (w/ One Republic), Scream (w/ Terry Hilson and Nicole Scherzinger. He also worked with Usher and Flo Rida (Elevator) Rihanna, Beyonce, Coldplay, Ashley Simpson (Little Miss Obsessive, Outta My Head).  Madonna also performed with Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears and Missy Elliott. Madonna  and Justin appeared on The Grammy Awards, The Academy Awards (Oscar), The Golden Globe Awards, AMA, American Idol, 60 Minutes, 20/20, The Tonight Show, The Late show with David letterman, The Oprah Show, Ellen DeGeneres Show, Carson Daly, Larry King, Saturday Night Live (SNL), MTV TRL, VMA, VH1, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood and others. Justin also appeared on Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Gloria Estefan and Disney Christmas Parade specials. 4 Minutes Concerto is a part of a NEW CONCEPT:"Immortalizing" selected songs (by various artists) by presenting them in classical forms of music. This concept was created in appreciation of the artists' music. Among the songs are With You / Kiss Kiss Overture (Chris Brown, T-Pain), No One Concerto (Alicia Keys), What goes Around Rhapsody, My Love Concerto (Justin Timberlake, TI, Timbaland), Apologize (Timbaland, One Republic), Sweet Escape Suite (Gwen Stefani, Akon), Umbrella (Rihanna, Jay-Z, Chris Brown), What I've Done (Linkin Park, ft. in "The Transformers"), Makes Me Wonder (Maroon 5), What I Are (Timbaland, Keri Hilson), Big Girls Don't Cry (Fergie), How Far We've Come (Matchbox 20), Runaway Love (Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Keri Hilson), Gimme More Sonata (Britney Spears) and others. This version is not intended to sound as a copy of the original song. The music might be A MIXTURE OF GENRES, WITH INTENTIONAL CONSTANT CHANGES IN TEMPO AND RHYTHM (personal interpretation). This original concept is presented, arranged and performed by Marrina.Award-winning concert pianist/composer/conductor Marrina has performed in concerts since she was 8 years old. Her styles of music are ranging from classical, to pop, to dance, to R&B, to hip-hop. Her high school musical compositions were featured in films and theater.After her performance in the Superbowl Halftime Show Marrina continued to perform in concerts, in films and on television. She has appeared in the film "Face/Off" with John Travolta and Nicolas Cage and on television shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Entertainment Tonight, Extra and others. She conducted and performed with the group she founded in front of presidents (President Clinton, President Meri of Estonia) and royalty, appearing in major events, from the Olympic games events to the Grammy Fest. She has appeared with and in front of well-known artists and personalities such as Liza Minnelli, Sting, Natalie Cole, Jessica Simpson, John Travolta, Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Robert DeNiro, Barbra Streisand, Will Smith. Larry King, Bruce Springsteen and many others.In appreciation of their artistic and humanitarian contributions, Marrina has written special compositions in honor of Steven Spielberg, Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey and Sir Paul Mccartney.The purpose of the videos of this channel are :1. To present selected songs in classical forms of music, in hopes to "immortalize" them. This concept was created in appreciation of the artists' music. 2. To encourage acceptance and combining various styles of music.3. To inspire and encourage playing a musical instrument and being creative.Per the request of some of the viewers to make it easier, some of the songs are transposed to easier keys.
4 minutes Concerto-...
Categories: Musical compositions 
Added: 222 days ago
By: antony
Runtime: 3m58s
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