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Saturday, September 15, 2018
Pascal Danaë of Delgres:
Guadalupe meets New Orleans via France

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Pascal Danaë sends us a musical postcard from Paris to introduce the music of Delgres and more - ahead of Delgres' big show at Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (near Astor Place in lower Manhattan), Tuesday night September 25th at 9:30 pm. Delgres is on tour in the US Sept 8th through Oct 7th; tour dates here.



Delgres, who were among the bands chosen to play the coveted globalFEST showcase festival this past January, have an excellent new album out: Mo Jodi. The band's name and the album title "Mo Jodi" (I'll Die Today) honor Louis Delgrès, who died fighting Napoleon's Army in Guadeloupe in 1802. Here's an excellent review of the album from Afropop Worldwide: http://afropop.org/articles/ma-jodi and a lovely review / feature from Rootsworld: http://rootsworld.com/reviews/delgres-18.shtml.

About Delgres: When Napoleon reinstated slavery in the Caribbean Island of Guadalupe in 1802 many people were exiled or fled, some of which went to New Orleans. It is from this perspective that Delgres, made up of Danaë, Rafgee and Baptiste Brondy, revisits the blended songs, dances and tears of the long-lost, drifting souls of New-Orleans. Delgres’ sound is soaked in blues. though urban and open to the world, and sounds somewhere between Ali Farka Toure, Tinariwen and the Black keys.

About Pascal Danaë: Guitarist and songwriter Pascal Danaë is known for his distinctive blend of Creole, West African, Rock and Delta Blues guitar styles. His parents emigrated from the Caribbean to Paris, where Pascal grew up. He has shared the stage with Harry Belafonte, Neneh et Eagle Eye Cherry, Peter Gabriel, Gilberto Gil, Laurent Voulzy, Youssou N' Dour and many more; and recorded, co-written and / or performed with Souad Massi, Yael Naïm, Pierpoljak, Orlando Morais, the Sugarbabes, Asa and Morcheeba and more.

This Week's Playlist:

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Eduard Khil: Winter / Retro Golden Collection (0:00:00 Pop-up)

Abderrahman El Kahmissi: African Twist / Respectable Families - Music from the Soundtrack (0:03:25 Pop-up)

Salim El Baroudi: Fatouma / Various Artists: Zamaan Ya Sukkar: Exotic Love Songs and Instrumentals from the Egyptian 60's / Radio Martiko / * (0:06:54 Pop-up)
New compilation

Lata Mangeshkar: Sunte The Naam / Aah (Bollywood OST, music by Shankar Jaikishan) / EMI (0:10:03 Pop-up)

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Party: Mera Piyya Ghar Aaya / The Day the Night, the Dawn the Dusk / Shanachie (0:14:08 Pop-up)

Ila Arun: Maiya Main Laung / Haule Haule / Tips (0:27:08 Pop-up)

DJ Rekha: Basement Bhangra Anthem / Basement Bhangra Anthem - EP / The Twisted Group (0:31:58 Pop-up)
GIG: Rekha has many but we'll mention that she's spinning as part of Flushing Town Hall's Diwali Festival, a family event, Sat Nov 10, 1-4 pm

Achanak: Iskh Mitta (Love Is Sweet) / 20 Years of Bhangra / Nachural Records (Packaged as a bonus cd with the Rough Guide To Bhangra) / World Music Network (0:36:15 Pop-up)

Shai Tsabari and the Middle East Groove All Stars: Let Me - Hanichi Li / Shaharit (Morning) / NaNa Disc (0:39:22 Pop-up)

Neeraj Aya's Kabir Cafe: Haike Gaadi Haako / Panchrang (0:43:27 Pop-up)

Aynur Doğan: Ez Kec Im / Nûpel / Kalan Müzik (0:51:46 Pop-up)
GIG / GIVEAWAY: We're giving away tickets to Aynur's World Music Institute concert Sun Sept 30, 7 pm @ New School Tishman Aud., 63 Fifth Avenue in the West Village. To get in the running for a pair of tickets: Email me, Rob W, here, and please put the word "TIX" in the subject line. (Two pairs of tickets are available. Deadline to enter is Sunday night at midnight. Winners will be notified on Monday.

Youssra El Hawary: Akbar Men El Ouda أكبر من الأوضة / No'oum Nasyeen / * (0:55:37 Pop-up)
GIG: Center Stage presents Youssra El Hawary, Thurs Oct 4 at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center, Broadway north of 62nd St., FREE admission, 7:30 pm (get there early to make sure you can get in!)

Rivière Noire: Negra Mali / Rivière Noire / CPL Music (1:05:12 Pop-up)

Pascal Danaë: Audio Postcard From Paris: The Story of Delgres (1:10:24 Pop-up)

Delgres: Mo Jodi / Mo Jodi / Jazz Village / * (1:15:40 Pop-up)
GIG: Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (near Astor Place in lower Manhattan), Tuesday night September 25th at 9:30 pm

Delgres: Respecté Nou / Mo Jodi / Jazz Village / * (1:19:20 Pop-up)

Delgres: Can't Let You Go / Mo Jodi / Jazz Village / * (1:22:45 Pop-up)

Delgres: Séré Mwen Pli Fo / Mo Jodi / Jazz Village / * (1:26:43 Pop-up)

Delgres: Vivre Sur la Route / Mo Jodi / Jazz Village / * (1:30:26 Pop-up)

Tradisyon Ka feat. Patrick Tulippe: Adam é Eve / Soul Jazz Records presents Gwo Ka Music of Guadeloupe, French West Indies / Soul Jazz (1:37:44 Pop-up)

Skip James: I'm So Glad / The Complete 1931 Paramount Recordings / Paramount (1:41:53 Pop-up)

Ali Farka Touré: Dofana / The Source / World Circuit / * (1:44:25 Pop-up)
New reissue of 1992 album

Franco: Beyos / Various Artists: Les Plus Grands Succès Zaïrois Vol. 3 / Sonafric (1:51:58 Pop-up)

Kobo Town: World Is Turning / Where the Galleon Sank / Stonetree Records / * (2:00:22 Pop-up)

Joao Cerilo: Po'd'Terra / Various Artists: Space Echo: The Mystery Behind the Cosmic Sound of Cabo Verde Finally Revealed! / Analog Africa / * (2:03:19 Pop-up)

Angelique Kidjo: Crosseyed and Painless / Remain in Light / * (2:08:31 Pop-up)
GIG: Angelique Kidjo + Resistance Revival Chorus @ Central Park Summerstage, Rumsey Playfield, Thurs Sept 27, 7-10 pm, FREE (although donations are encouraged)

Manu Dibango: Mouvement Ewondo / Seventie's / Soul Paris Records (2:13:51 Pop-up)

Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino: Quannu Te Visciu / Canzoniere / Ponderosa / * (2:23:59 Pop-up)
GIG: TOMORROW night (Sunday Sept 16) @ Joe's Pub, 7 pm

Juana Molina: Tres Cosas / Tres Cosas / Domino (2:27:42 Pop-up)
GIG: Wed (Sept 19) 8 pm @ Brooklyn Bowl: Juana Molina + Loosie

Cemîl Qoçgirî with Manuel Lohes: Raye Malan / Bêdawîtî / Ahenk Music / * (2:32:27 Pop-up)
GIG / GIVEAWAY: We're giving away tickets to Aynur's World Music Institute concert Sun Sept 30, 7 pm @ New School Tishman Aud., 63 Fifth Avenue in the West Village. To get in the running for a pair of tickets: Email me, Rob W, here, and please put the word "TIX" in the subject line - and Cemîl Qoçgirî is part of the ensemble performing with Aynur. (Two pairs of tickets are available. Deadline to enter is Sunday night at midnight. Winners will be notified on Monday.

Rachid Taha: Hey Anta / Made in Medina / Universal (2:40:54 Pop-up)
Rest in Peace, Rachid Taha

Rachid Taha: Ida / Diwan / Island (2:44:24 Pop-up)

Rachid Taha: Tekitoi / Tekitoi / Wrasse (2:47:40 Pop-up)

Rachid Taha: Kelma / Olé, Olé / Mango (2:50:06 Pop-up)

Rachid Taha: Barra Barra / Made in Medina / Universal (2:53:10 Pop-up)

Rachid Taha: Rock El Casbah / Tekitoi / Wrasse (2:57:28 Pop-up)

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National Immigration Law Center: Established in 1979, the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is one of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of low-income immigrants.

National Immigration Forum: The National Immigration Forum is one of the leading immigrant advocacy organizations in the country, with a mission to advocate for the value of immigrants and immigration to the nation.

New York Immigration Coalition: The New York Immigration Coalition aims to achieve a fairer and more just society that values the contributions of immigrants and extends opportunity to all. The NYIC promotes immigrants’ full civic participation, fosters their leadership, and provides a unified voice and a vehicle for collective action for New York’s diverse immigrant communities.

Arab American Family Support Center (New York City): The Arab-American Family Support Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit, non-sectarian organization that provides culturally and linguistically sensitive services to immigrant communities throughout New York City.

Action NYC: ActionNYC connects New Yorkers to free, safe immigration legal help. You can make an appointment to learn your immigration legal options and get immigration application assistance. There are ActionNYC sites in all five boroughs. Appointments are required. Your appointment will be in your language.

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International Refugee Assistance Project: The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) organizes law students and lawyers to develop and enforce a set of legal and human rights for refugees and displaced persons. Mobilizing direct legal aid and systemic policy advocacy, IRAP serves the world’s most persecuted individuals and empowers the next generation of human rights leaders.

International Rescue Committee: The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF): AALDEF is a national organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans by combining litigation, advocacy, education, and community organizing. Issues / focus include immigrant rights, civic participation and voting rights, economic justice for workers, language access to services, educational equity, housing and environmental justice, and the elimination of anti-Asian violence, police misconduct, and human trafficking.

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