So it may be a brand new year as well as a brand new season, but on this week's World Music Show (1/2), we'll take a dip back to hear more of my favorite songs and styles from previous seasons. From a big chunk of Latin music, featuring Samba Soul and Electronic Tango sounds to a nice bag of African music, featuring tracks from South Africa, the sounds may not be new, but they will be fresh (at least this time around).
A young DJ from Arizona State University compiled a mix of fresh dance tracks and bright new beats to raise funds for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
And just like that! Poof! It's the end of the year, and the end of season 8 for the World Music Show. But before this year departs, we're going to have a little run down of some of my favorite tracks from the past year. And we'll feature some of the best tracks that local Richmond/World Music bands have to offer. So, on this week's World Music Show (12/26), it's the annual Best Of/Locals/Favorites show. We'll check out tracks from Bio Ritmo, Rattlemouth, Mighty Joshua and from Brian Cruse and his multiple projects.
A little mixing of languages there in that title, but the meaning is the same. From wherever you're from, and for whatever you happen to celebrate, tis' the time for a wish of Happy Holidays or Boas Festas (Portuguese), Bonnes Vacances (French), Felices Vacaciones (Spanish)...you get the point. On this week's World Music Show (12/19), celebrating the holidays World Music style is what it's all about (at least for the first hour).
The Richmond Ballet’s 2015 production of “The Nutcracker” opened last weekend (12/12) and will continue through December 23rd at the Carpenter Theatre. This year’s show features a new Swan Sleigh that appears at the conclusion of Act I.
Time for the Blues for our annual Holiday Show with absolutely no stress, no familial obligations and you’re the one who gets the presents! Henry has been the busiest elf this season putting together the entire show (except for one song that I insisted we play) and he’s done a terrific job, even if he won’t wear the required curly toed elf shoes.
