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14:29:21 03/07/09
Cafe Noir pt1
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BENOIR is the host of the Hybrid Lounge segment CAFE NOIR. Himself being an amazing musician, multi-instrumentalist, producer and host of cutting edge events such as Les Femmes Electroniques, Dubluv and Hookaliscious he informs you on cd's, books and everything else you need to know to stay updated. In this edition his guest is Armenian bellydancer ANNA PIPOYAN.
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21:38:57 03/03/09
Chief Dayo
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Chief Dayo, a babalawo or Yoruba priest explains the history and the philosophy behind Yoruba religion, the religion that lies at the root of Voodoo, Santeria, Candomble to name a few, but also has greatly influenced Afrobeat, in lyrics as well as rhythm. Where does it come from? What are orishas? How is it practiced? What are the different rhythms associated with the orishas? And how does Yoruba religion influence today's society? These and many more questions are answered in this very inspirational interview.
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00:31:01 03/03/09
Afrobeat:Life after Fela pt1
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Afrobeat today: Life after Fela Afrobeat is a combination of Yoruba rhythms, free form Jazz and Funk. It originated in Nigeria with Fela Anikulapo Kuti who fused it with pointed social and political messages. Politics are essential to afrobeat, since founder Kuti used social criticism to pave the way for social change. His message can be described as confrontational and controversial, which can be related to the political climate of most of the African countries in the 1960s, many of which were dealing with political injustice and military corruption while recovering from the transition from colonial governments to self-determination. Today Afrobeat has established itself as one of the big music genres of the world and its message of social consciousness is carried on by Fela’s sons, Femi and Seun and by such bands as Antibalas, a Brooklyn based Orchestra whose success continues to pave the way for many Afrobeat bands around the world. The video features concert footage of Antibalas, Fu Arkist-Ra and Seun kuti & Egypt 80 as well as an interview with Antibalas member and Fu-Arkist-Ra founder Duke Amayo and with Seun Kuti. Amayo talks about the origins and the musical elements that make up Afrobeat, the political significance of it then and now and how Afrobeat is gaining in popularity here in the West. He explains his personal connection with this musical style and how he combines it with Kung Fu and Egyptian mythology through his other project “Fu-Arkist-Ra”. Yoruba religion is named as the roots of Afrobeat, lyrics as well as rhythm and this he demonstrates in an a capella song and handclap. Also featured in the segment are legendary NY-based Afrobeat DJ Rich Medina, who talks about how Afrobeat has influenced not only his take on music, but also his political views and son of Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti who’s now playing with his famous father’s band “Egypt 8o”.
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10:21:20 03/01/09
Afrobeat:Life after Fela pt3
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Afrobeat today: Life after Fela Afrobeat is a combination of Yoruba rhythms, free form Jazz and Funk. It originated in Nigeria with Fela Anikulapo Kuti who fused it with pointed social and political messages. Politics are essential to afrobeat, since founder Kuti used social criticism to pave the way for social change. His message can be described as confrontational and controversial, which can be related to the political climate of most of the African countries in the 1960s, many of which were dealing with political injustice and military corruption while recovering from the transition from colonial governments to self-determination. Today Afrobeat has established itself as one of the big music genres of the world and its message of social consciousness is carried on by Fela’s sons, Femi and Seun and by such bands as Antibalas, a Brooklyn based Orchestra whose success continues to pave the way for many Afrobeat bands around the world. The video features concert footage of Antibalas, Fu Arkist-Ra and Seun kuti & Egypt 80 as well as an interview with Antibalas member and Fu-Arkist-Ra founder Duke Amayo and with Seun Kuti. Amayo talks about the origins and the musical elements that make up Afrobeat, the political significance of it then and now and how Afrobeat is gaining in popularity here in the West. He explains his personal connection with this musical style and how he combines it with Kung Fu and Egyptian mythology through his other project “Fu-Arkist-Ra”. Yoruba religion is named as the roots of Afrobeat, lyrics as well as rhythm and this he demonstrates in an a capella song and handclap. Also featured in the segment are legendary NY-based Afrobeat DJ Rich Medina, who talks about how Afrobeat has influenced not only his take on music, but also his political views and son of Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti who’s now playing with his famous father’s band “Egypt 8o”.
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21:16:34 10/15/08
Rap tassu: GBS
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The music video for "Rap Tassu" from Senegalese Gokh-Bi System. Produced by AMU Music and Ilse"Boogie" Rumes for Hybrid Lounge Productions, vzw Directed and edited by Ilse "Boogie" Rumes Director of Photography: Michael Green
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22:28:09 05/05/08
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23:39:20 10/28/07
Jezibell's Ya Mustafa routine part 3
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Jezibell is a Middle Eastern dancer and Wiccan High Priestess. She is also a writer, teacher, actress, drummer, singer, and songwriter. myspace.com/jezibellanat www.joeandjezibell.net This is a classic cabaret bellydance with a mix of fast and slow tempos. The music is Ya Mustafa, a Middle Eastern party song, which became an international hit in 1960 and has been covered by many Middle Eastern artists. One of the first songs with lyrics in both French and Arabic, Ya Mustafa is still popular today because of its upbeat tempo and catchy melody. This version is by George Abdo, a band leader, singer and musical arranger who was one of the first to make Middle Eastern music and dance accessible to an American audience in the 1960's and 70's. Jezibell's routine begins with the song, and a lively dance with zils (finger cymbals) featuring travel steps and dynamic hipwork, slows down to the distinctive cifte telli rhythm for slower, more sensual moves including tray balancing, speeds up to a dramatic drum solo, then ends with a reprise of the song. For more on the song, http://www.gildedserpent.com/art32/messiounMustafa.htm
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09:50:45 10/26/07
Jezibell's Ya Mustafa routine part 1
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Jezibell is a Middle Eastern dancer and Wiccan High Priestess. She is also a writer, teacher, actress, drummer, singer, and songwriter. myspace.com/jezibellanat www.joeandjezibell.net This is a classic cabaret bellydance with a mix of fast and slow tempos. The music is Ya Mustafa, a Middle Eastern party song, which became an international hit in 1960 and has been covered by many Middle Eastern artists. One of the first songs with lyrics in both French and Arabic, Ya Mustafa is still popular today because of its upbeat tempo and catchy melody. This version is by George Abdo, a band leader, singer and musical arranger who was one of the first to make Middle Eastern music and dance accessible to an American audience in the 1960's and 70's. Jezibell's routine begins with the song, and a lively dance with zils (finger cymbals) featuring travel steps and dynamic hipwork, slows down to the distinctive cifte telli rhythm for slower, more sensual moves including tray balancing, speeds up to a dramatic drum solo, then ends with a reprise of the song. For more on the song, http://www.gildedserpent.com/art32/messiounMustafa.htm
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21:11:26 10/22/07
Jezibell's Ya Mustafa routine part 2
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Jezibell is a Middle Eastern dancer and Wiccan High Priestess. She is also a writer, teacher, actress, drummer, singer, and songwriter. myspace.com/jezibellanat www.joeandjezibell.net This is a classic cabaret bellydance with a mix of fast and slow tempos. The music is Ya Mustafa, a Middle Eastern party song, which became an international hit in 1960 and has been covered by many Middle Eastern artists. One of the first songs with lyrics in both French and Arabic, Ya Mustafa is still popular today because of its upbeat tempo and catchy melody. This version is by George Abdo, a band leader, singer and musical arranger who was one of the first to make Middle Eastern music and dance accessible to an American audience in the 1960's and 70's. Jezibell's routine begins with the song, and a lively dance with zils (finger cymbals) featuring travel steps and dynamic hipwork, slows down to the distinctive cifte telli rhythm for slower, more sensual moves including tray balancing, speeds up to a dramatic drum solo, then ends with a reprise of the song. For more on the song, http://www.gildedserpent.com/art32/messiounMustafa.htm
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19:46:31 09/12/07
HL1-Musica Mestiza-trailer
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Musica Mestiza is the current, highly dynamic, music fusion scene in Barcelona, with bands and Dj's blending traditional Spanish sounds with modern grooves, hiphop and electronica. Two of those bands are featured here: the extremely popular Flamenco based gypsy fusion band OJOS DE BRUJO and their label mates MUCHACHITO BOMBO INFIERNO, a band that uses rumba as a starting point and has a live painter on stage who is very much part of the band.
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20:58:21 09/11/07
HL1-Cafe Noir- trailer
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BENOIR is the host of the Hybrid Lounge segment CAFE NOIR. Himself being an amazing musician, multi-instrumentalist, producer and host of cutting edge events such as Les Femmes Electroniques, Dubluv and Hookaliscious informs you on cd's, books and everything else you need to know to stay updated. In this edition his guest is Armenian bellydancer ANNA PIPOYAN.
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05:02:00 09/10/07
HL1-Chief Dayo-trailer
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Chief Dayo, a babalawo or Yoruba priest explains the history and the philosophy behind Yoruba religion, the religion that lies at the root of Voodoo, Santeria, Candomble to name a few, but also has greatly influenced Afrobeat, in lyrics as well as rhythm. Where does it come from? What are orishas? How is it practiced? What are the different rhythms associated with the orishas? And how does Yoruba religion influence today's society? These and many more questions are answered in this very inspirational interview.
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12:27:06 09/09/07
HL1-Manu Dibango trailer
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In this segment of the dvd-magazine "Hybrid Lounge", the legendary Cameroonian saxophonist and vibraphone player Manu Dibango talks about how his 1972 hit record "Soul Makossa" paved the way for many worldmusic artists today, his collaboration with Fela Kuti and how they will probably play together again in the afterlife and his plans for the future.
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18:00:14 09/08/07
Gbedu drum
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The history and the use of the Nigerian Gbedu-drum demonstrated by Amayo.
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15:41:22 09/08/07
HL1-Afrobeat trailer
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This is the trailer for the segment “Afrobeat Special” featured on the dvd-magazine “Hybrid Lounge”. In this Amayo, singer of Brooklyn based Afrobeat band “Antibalas”, talks about the origins and the musical elements that make up Afrobeat, the political significance of it then and now and how Afrobeat is gaining in popularity here in the West. He explains his personal connection with this musical style and how he combines it with Kung Fu and Egyptian mythology through his other project “Fu-Arkist-Ra”. Yoruba religion is named as the roots of Afrobeat, lyrics as well as rhythm and this he demonstrates in an a capella song and handclap. Also featured in the segment are legendary NY-based Afrobeat DJ Rich Medina, who talks about how Afrobeat has influenced not only his take on music, but also his political views and son of Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti who’s now playing with his famous father’s band “Egypt 8o”.