[FA Worldmusic] NAWMC Newsletter May/June/July 2007

[Sabrina Sadeghi]

North American World Music Coalition Newsletter May/June/July 2007
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INDEX
-- COALITION NEWS
-- CD RELEASES
-- TOUR DATES WANTED
-- SIGNINGS
-- PEOPLE
-- RETAIL NEWS
-- VENUE/FESTIVAL NEWS
-- MEDIA NEWS
-- INDUSTRY EVENTS
-- OFFER SERVICES
-- WILD CARD - NEWS YOU CAN USE
-- Join The World Music Coalition Today!

Greetings!

Welcome to the 9TH e-newsletter of the North American World Music Coalition 
(NAWMC). Thank you to all who have submitted items for this newsletter. An 
especially light round of submissions this edition - are you out there 
NAWMC? Please make sure that e-mails from info at worldmusiccoalition.org are 
not getting filtered as spam, folks!

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Happy Reading!


COALITION NEWS
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Thanks and congrats to all who took advantage of our special discount for 
WOMEX registration. See you in Sevilla!


CD RELEASES
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DOBET GNAHORE, "Na Afriki" (Ivory Coast)
"Powerful singing combined with a charismatic stage presence, original 
choreography, and a theatricality that reminds me of Marie Daulne of Zap 
Mama." -Sean Barlow of Afropop Worldwide. Major European press has also 
compared Dobet to some of the great women of African music, such as 
Angelique Kidjo and Miriam Makeba.
Label/distributor: Cumbancha/KOCH
Label Contact: Jacob Edgar, jacob at cumbancha.com, 
www.cumbancha.com/albums/dobet_gnahore/press
Radio Contact: Jennifer Daunt/Dauntless Promotion, dauntless2 at earthlink.net, 
415-861-1865
Release date: 6/26/2007
HABIB KOITE, "Afriki" (Mali)
One of Mali's most acclaimed guitarist-singer- songwriters releases first 
studio album in six years.
Label/distributor: Cumbancha/KOCH
Label Contact: Jacob Edgar, jacob at cumbancha.com
Press Contact: www.rockpaperscissors.biz/go/afriki
Radio Contact: Jennifer Daunt/Dauntless Promotion, dauntless2 at earthlink.net, 
415-861-1865
Release date: 9/25/2007

MANU CHAO "La Radiolina" (Spain/France)
Powerful performer and international superstar, Manu Chao, releases his 
first studio album in six years, and just completed a sold out tour of the 
U.S. in June including Coachella, Sasquatch, Bonnaroo, Celebrate Brooklyn, 
Red Rocks and the LA Sports Arena. The first single, "Rainin' in Paradize," 
is out now.
Label: Nacional/Because
Radio Contact: Jennifer Daunt/Dauntless Promotion, dauntless2 at earthlink.net, 
415-861-1865
Press Contact: blake.zidell at gmail.com
Release Date: 9/4/2007

VIEUX FARKA TOURE/VARIOUS "UFOS Over Bamako" (Mali)
Remixes of several tracks from Vieux's debut release earlier this year, by 
Djs including Karsh Kale, DJ Cheb I Sabbah, Fabian Alsultany and more.
Label: Modiba Productions
Radio Contact: Jennifer Daunt/Dauntless Promotion, dauntless2 at earthlink.net, 
415-861-1865
Press Contact: Jesse Cutler/JPCutler Media, publicity at jpcutler.com, 
415-655-3431



TOUR DATES WANTED
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ASHLEY MAHER, US/Canada, world/folk/jazz/pop, 2-9 Members
Solo artist Ashley Maher has recorded four albums (two for Virgin UK) with 
top West African & Latin musicians in London, Paris, and Los Angeles. Her 
voice sounds like Joni Mitchell. Her music sounds like Paul Simon meets 
Youssou N'Dour. Ashley's performances range from acoustic to mid-size to her 
Big Global Band, featuring musicians from Cameroon, Senegal, Venezuela, 
Brazil, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, and the USA, plus fiery West African dancers. 
In June, Ashley opened for Baaba Maal, and when she opened for Salif Keita 
on the Santa Monica Pier last August, the seven thousand strong crowd gave 
her a standing ovation. Ashley is touring to promote her fourth CD, "Flying 
Over Bridges," produced by Cameroon's Andre Manga. She is actively seeking a 
booking agent.
Tour dates begin: year-round
Tour dates end: year-round
Seeking these cities: considering all touring markets
Contact: Ashley Maher, 310-394-5158, ashleymaher at mac.com, 
www.ashleymaher.com, http://profile.myspace.com/ashleymaher, 
www.sonicbids.com/ashleymaher2
ESTA: Israel, 5 Members (traveling party: 8 total)
Created in Israel and nurtured in the musical halls of Manhattan the 
multicultural and instrumental band, ESTA, brings a thrilling and pulsating 
musical experience that reflects the many ethnic flavors of Israel's vibrant 
society. Dynamic and original, with strong Middle Eastern and Mediterranean 
influences infused with jazz and rock.
Tour dates begin: May 2008
Tour dates end: Beginning June 2008
Seeking these cities: US in general, and West Coast
Contact: Olamale International Booking, T/F. +972 9 9573628, 
yvonnekahan at olamale.com, www.olamale.com, www.estamusic.com



SIGNINGS
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None.


PEOPLE
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None.


RETAIL NEWS
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None.


VENUE/FESTIVAL NEWS
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!GLOBALQUERQUE! New Mexico's 3rd Annual Celebration of World Music and 
Culture: National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 
September 21 & 22
18 Acts - 5 Continents - 3 Stages - 2 Days
Encompassing an international film series, global crafts village, culture 
and cuisine, storytelling, workshops, and free family activities, 
!Globalquerque! is one of the premiere festivals in the Southwest and Rocky 
Mountain regions. 2007 performers include Koko Taylor, Mickey Hart's Global 
Drum Project, Anjani's Kathak Dance Of India, Baka Beyond, Lankandia 
Cissoko, Dengue Fever, Dragon Art Studio, La Familia Vigil, Fiamma Fumana, 
Hassan Hakmoun, Ilgi, Yungchen Lhamo, Kevin Locke, Puerto Plata, Chango 
Spasiuk, and others TBA as confirmed. !Globalquerque! 2007 is official New 
Mexico event for the 25th Anniversary of the NEA's National Heritage 
Fellowship program.
Tickets at Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com, 505- 883-7800) and NHCC Box 
Office (505-724-4771).
Contact: Tom Frouge, 505-771-3166, tom at avokado.net or Neal Copperman, 
neal at abqmusic.com, www.globalquerque.com


MEDIA NEWS
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None.


INDUSTRY EVENTS
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None.


OFFER SERVICES
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TIMNATAL MUSIC: Davis, California
Organizing concerts in Davis (small scale) and on- location recordings of 
small acoustic ensembles. See website for more details.
Contact: Gil Medovoy, 530-753-0147, C. 530-867-1032, ag at omsoft.com, 
www.timnatalmusic.com


WILD CARD - NEWS YOU CAN USE
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None.


Join The World Music Coalition Today!
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Music is on the leading edge of this trend, bringing with it sounds and 
styles from around the planet. Like never before, new sounds are finding 
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and deeper understanding of the world around us.
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