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Delhi 2 Dublin
Review Posted November 13th, 2008 by abdulsmoothBack in 2006 we threw our Toronto Festival installment at the El Mocambo - its an interesting space that has, despite seeing better more »
Chandra Sound System @ MeYouZik (Luxembourg) '08
Posted November 11th, 2008 by latramaYou Have a Choice (Percussive Re-touch)
An original audio remix by Abdul Smooth of the Avaaz & AnyoneButHarper.ca campaign song "You Have a Choice" from K-OS, Ed from Barenaked Ladies, Ben Kowalewicz of Billy Talent, Adam Gontier (Three Days Grace), Sarah Harmer, Hawksley Workman, Jason Collett (Broken Social Scene), Darren Dumas (The Salads) and the Arts Offstage Choir. Written and produced by Ian Lefeuvre (The Hundreds and Thousands) and K-OS.
The campaign audio track in this film was remixed to add emphasis to percussion; employing Punjabi dhol and other drums...
Delhi 2 Dublin Ontario/Quebec tour 2008
Posted October 16th, 2008 by taruntspoonDelhi 2 Dublin Ontario/Quebec tour 2008
Posted October 16th, 2008 by taruntspoonDelhi 2 Dublin Ontario/Quebec tour 2008
Posted October 16th, 2008 by taruntspoonDelhi 2 Dublin Ontario/Quebec tour 2008
Posted October 16th, 2008 by taruntspoonDelhi 2 Dublin throwing down Electro-Accoustic, Bhangra-Celtic madness in Ottawa for the first time since their performance on parliament hill for Canada Day in 2007
http://www.mercurylounge.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Delhi-2-Dublin/9711795199#/event.php?eid=2...
SAVAC party with State of Bengal
Posted October 16th, 2008 by abdulsmoothSAVAC (South Asian Visual Arts Centre) is turning 15
and we are throwing a fantastic party to celebrate.
Since 1993, SAVAC has been dedicated to the presentation and promotion of contemporary visual art by South Asian artists. SAVAC presents innovative programming which critically explores issues and ideas shaping South Asian identities and experiences.
SAVAC has a lot to celebrate and this will be a great party. Come join our festivities!
“I just wanted to dance to music that was going to tap into my veins.”
State of Bengal
DJ State of Bengal from London, UK will be spinning tunes from his latest album: Skip-ji. Local DJ’s Zahra, Ulysses Castellanos and Nick Red will warm up the crowd and liven things up.
There will be a raffle and many other fun surprises.
Where: Wrong Bar, 1279 Queen St. West
When: October 24th, doors open at 9 PM
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door
Bio for State of Bengal:
State Of Bengal is one of the key DJ / producers to have emerged from the cutting edge British Asian Music scene that emerged in the late 90's. This scene gave birth to the 'Asian Underground' movement. His reputation as one of the most innovative and pioneering artists is still held today as he continues to push the boundaries with his varied projects and albums. State of Bengal has produced remixes for artists such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Massive Attack. He opened for Bjork on her global tour and did production work for Ananda Shanker.
For more information about State of Bengal, check out his website at:
http://www.stateofbengal.com/
SAVAC (South Asian Visual Arts Centre)
401 Richmond Street West, Suite 450
Toronto, ON
M5V 3A8
416.542.1661
Media Contact: Haema Sivanesan, haema@savac.net
Advance tickets can be purchased at:
SAVAC, 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 450: (416) 542-1661
Shanti Baba, 546 Queen Street West: (416) 504-5034
Soundscapes, 572 College Street, (416) 537-1620.
Toronto Women’s Bookstore, 73 Harbord Street, (416) 922-8744
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