AltWeeklies Wire
Brooklyn-based Singer Maiysha Refuses to Dumb It Downnew
Though she participated in numerous school musicals -- she was the lead in a production of The Wiz when she was 12 -- her musical career didn't truly begin until after she graduated from Sarah Lawrence, where she studied vocal performance, creative writing and race and gender studies.
New York Press |
Ernest Barteldes |
09-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Maiysha, This Much is True
Aaron Parks Seeks a Nu Piano Groovenew
As a member of Brooklyn's "Nu Jazz" movement, Seattle-born Parks seeks to reclaim the spontaneity that was characteristic of the Miles Davis–led cool-jazz era with his new album.
New York Press |
Ernest Barteldes |
09-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Reggae Legend Burning Spear Shines on New Disc, Tournew
When you start out with Bob Marley as your mentor, great things can’t help but follow.
New York Press |
Ernest Barteldes |
08-29-2008 |
Reviews
Dance Devotionnew
Algerian DJ Cheb i Sabbah brings India to the dance floor -- with no Bollywood in sight.
New York Press |
Ernest Barteldes |
03-13-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: DJ Cheb i Sabbah
Drinking Songsnew
17 Hippies used to play for a few beers, but they still play their eclectic instruments in search of a good time
New York Press |
Ernest Barteldes |
03-06-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: 17 Hippies, Heimlich
Music Laboratorynew
Inspired by Broadway, an unusual indie band continues to search for their sound.
New York Press |
Ernest Barteldes |
01-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: From Baser Elements, M-LAB
Brazil Via Brooklynnew
Brooklyn drummer Scott Kelner explores the roots of maracatu and more.
New York Press |
Ernest Barteldes |
01-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
African and European Sounds Mix on Zap Mama's Latestnew
The music the band makes draws from various influences without necessarily adhering to a single style, and each tune surprises the listener.
New York Press |
Ernest Barteldes |
10-25-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Israel Lopez, Mambo Mannew
At 89, "Cachao" still plays the genre he created.
New York Press |
Ernest Barteldes |
07-12-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Israel 'Cachao' Lopez
Out Via JFKnew
Foreign gays find solace and support in New York City.
New York Press |
Ernest Barteldes |
06-22-2006 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
