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Why can't we have a better live music scene?
Replied Dec. 31, 2008
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- MUSIC GENRE(s): What music style(s) do you perform and/or are you in to?
- World
Brazilian
- CONTRIBUTION TO LIVE MUSIC: (what's your game?): Are you a performer, act, enthusiast (fan), promoter, venue, publisher, photographer, what service, etc?
- I've booked live music acts for my Global Beats nights
- BIOGRAPHY:
- Founder of a Brazilian Radio Hour on WRCT 88.3 FM. In 1999 the Brazilian Hour was a monthly hourly program and part of the Latin American Radio Magazine. In 2004 it grew to a weekly independent show. The program is broadcast in English and Portuguese every Friday at 6:00 pm and serves Pittsburgh by bringing Brazilian music as well as unique themes, news, event information, promotions and special interviews. Some important names that have appeared on the show include former Brazilian President Jose Sarney and artists such as Jorge Ben Jor, Daniela Mercury, Daniel Jobim, Beth Carvalho, Araketu, Terra Samba, the Mosquitos, Angelique Kidjo, Plena Libre and many more. The program collaborates with organizations such as the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh City Theater, Guitar Society of Fine Arts and the Latin American Cultural Union (LACU) in promoting events, artists and music.
Founder, Promoter and DJ of Global Beats: an initiative to build bridges across different cultures through world music. Global Beats hosts special themed events, such as the 2006 World Cup Kickoff Event. It works with local ethnic organizations such as Colombia en Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Asian American Young Professional Association (PAAYPA), Turkish Professional Association, Iranian Organization, CMU Graduate Student Organization and others. In the Fall of 2006 Global Beats joined forces with Putumayo, one of the strongest world music labels in the industry. GB was awarded grants from the Heinz Endowments Small Arts Initiative through a partnership with the Guitar Society of Fine Arts and one from the Multicultural Arts Initiative through a partnership with PUMP organization. On June 27th GB hosted its first ever outdoor music performances as part of the Stay and Play series in Market Square bringing renowned artists: Nation Beat from NYC and Javier Garcia from Miami. In September 2008 Global Beats became part of the “Late Night Series” presente by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Plans are underway to host a New Year’s Eve party in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in the Cabaret Theater, in the cultural district of Pittsburgh.
- WEBSITE:
- http://www.globalbeatspitt.com
- CLASSIFIEDS: I am in search of,, (or) I have available ,, (equipment, musicians, services, etc)
- I deejay world and Brazilian music
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I've been a long time friend of Derrick and I just love the guy. He is tooo cool. He and I are percussionist/drummer friends. Yep, he is a fan of the Beatles ! I'd love to chat with you some day about Global Beats. Let me know.
John Tallent
Dale
I hope you will let others know of our new network. It's an honor to have your distinctively groovy self with us Carla. peace, Dave Yoho