Gilberto Gil

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For decades a champion of technology, the singer has invited the public to record and broadcast his music over the Internet when he performs at the club. He also will have a camera crew film the concert and later post it online. During his North American tour he will be promoting his latest album “Banda Larga Cordel” (“Broadband Cordel”), featuring plenty of MPB (musica popular brasileira).

Wikipedeia

Gil sings with his baritone or falsetto register, with lyrics and/or scat syllables. His lyrics are on subjects that range from philosophy to religion, folktales, and wordplay.Gil’s musical style incorporates a broad range of influences. The first music he was exposed to included The Beatles and street performers in various metropolitan areas of Bahia. During his first years as a musician, Gil performed primarily in a blend of traditional Brazilian styles with two-step rhythms, such as baião and samba. He states that “My first phase was one of traditional forms. Nothing experimental at all. Caetano [Veloso] and I followed in the tradition of Luiz Gonzaga and Jackson do Pandeiro, combining samba with northeastern music.”

As one of the pioneers of Tropicalismo, influences from genres such as rock and punk have been pervasive in his recordings, as they have been in those of other stars of the period, including Caetano Veloso and Tom Zé. Gil’s interest in the blues-based music of rock pioneer Jimi Hendrix, in particular, has been described by Veloso as having “extremely important consequences for Brazilian music”.Veloso also noted the influence of Brazilian guitarist and singer Jorge Ben on Gil’s musical style, coupled with that of traditional music.After the height of Tropicalismo in the 1960s, Gil became increasingly interested in black culture, particularly in the Jamaican musical genre of reggae. He described the genre as “a form of democratizing, internationalizing, speaking a new language, a Heideggerian form of passing along fundamental messages”.

Visiting Lagos, Nigeria, in 1976, Gil met fellow musicians Fela Kuti and Stevie Wonder. He became inspired by African music and later integrated some of the styles he had heard in Africa, such as juju and highlife, into his own recordings.One of the most famous of these African-influenced records was the 1977 album Refavela, which included “No Norte da Saudade” (To the North of Sadness), a song heavily influenced by reggae. When Gil returned to Brazil after the visit, he focused on Afro-Brazilian culture, becoming a member of the Carnaval afoxé group Filhos de Gandhi.

Conversely, his 1980s musical repertoire presented an increased development of dance trends, such as disco and soul, as well as the previous incorporation of rock and punk.However, Gil says that his 1994 album Acoustic was not such a new direction, as he had previously performed unplugged with Caetano Veloso. He describes the method of playing as easier than other types of performance, as the energy of acoustic playing is simple and influenced by its roots. Gil has been criticized for a conflicting involvement in both authentic Brazilian music and the worldwide moneymaking arena. He has had to walk a fine line, simultaneously remaining true to traditional Bahian styles and engaging with commercial markets. Listeners in Bahia have been much more accepting of his blend of music styles, while those in southeast Brazil felt at odds with it^.

remixtheory

I later learned when reading an article in the Union Tribune that Gil actually promotes the recording of his concerts by the audience for later upload to video websites such as Youtube. Gil embraces new technologies as a way to communicate and spread his message, which as Brazil’s Minister of Culture includes a sense of responsibility for Brazil’s music history. It seems that Gil is fully in tune with Remix Culture.

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Lessig, just back from Brazil, describes an extraordinary performance/rally/event with Gilberto Gil. Gil is the Brazilian culture minister, a Free Software and Creative Commons activist, and an internationally renowned popstar who was imprisoned and then exiled for the music he perfomed in the sixties, and he blends all three personas seamlessly here in this amazing tale:

I have returned to this music blog – I have been neglecting it an many of my other sites.  I follow the music industry quite closely – ans have fo a while.  So I have decided to relite this and other site to post issues that interest me in the online music scene.

I built this site more as a device and a test bed, but now that it has been index well in the music space, I have decided to do a redesign and change things around.

Stay tuned – I know people still visit this site. Time to start the fire.

Hidden Gem….
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/06/2007 Posted by houselover :: If you want to escape the chaos and monotony of the downtown san jose scene; cruise over to Campbell for tasty cocktails poured by their beautiful bartenders and sit back and enjoy the eye candy. It’s a small intimate venue w/ soulful house rockin’ all nite long. You can either get your grove on shakin’ your bootay near the hanging dj booth or cuddle up w/ your honey and people watch on the chase lounges and velvet booths in the back.

Pros: Great Crowd, Bumping music, Eye Candy :: Cons: Small venue, Gets packed fast

Dance Baby Dance
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/01/2007 Posted by juljul ;; This club is awesome. I remember when it was a hole in the wall and dingy. I love their new decore, and the music is awesome.

Cardiff Lounge
260 East Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008
Phone: (408) 374-7477

Cheeky B*stard presents Degenerates
MOBY, SPANK ROCK DJS, TOMMIE SUNSHINE

It’s the second installment of Moby’s new Degenerates residency…

Spank Rock DJs Devlin & Darko know how to work the turntables… and we’ve already seen what Moby is capable of. This party is going to be nuts.

Drinks Specials:
Two-4-One Vodka drinks 10pm-11pm + 2am-3am
$8 Tiger-Beer-and-Whisky-Chaser-Combo, and
$4 Sparks all night

$5 advance tickets available from Going.com (No Service Charge) – CLICK HERE

Hiro: 371 W16th St. at 9th Ave. Doors Open 10pm. 21+ with I.D.

GBH at Lotus – Friday November 9
Upstairs: The Rub on Rotation DJ Residency
Downstairs: Michael T. & Melody Nelson play Rock’n'Roll, ’80s & New Wave

Come and join us at one of the longest-running parties in the city – our Friday night knees-up at Lotus. This night has been going on so long, it will soon be allowed to buy cigarettes.

Upstairs in the main room, The Rub on Rotation residency continues, with one of the finest DJs on offer (these Rub guys are awesome) will be spinning a mix of hip-hop, disco, funk and R&B…
Hosted by Alejandro GBH, Jeanette, Ruben & Noel, Mike DeGuzman and Avi.

Meanwhile, at the Loaded party in the downstairs lounge, Michael T. and Melody Nelson will be playing some rock’n'roll, electro, ’80s new wave and party jams.
Hosted by Amanda Lepore, Miranda Moondust, Nico XO!, and Daniel Barbosa.

Loaded Drinks Specials (available downstairs bar only):
$7 PBR & Shot
$5 Beers 3AM-4AM

Complimentary Admission on the Loaded Guest List Click Here

Doors Open 10pm. 21+ w/I.D.
Lotus: 409 W14th St. between 9th & 10th Avenues

MAURICE PETERSON
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

My nightclub debut was a rousing success, and I’m coming back for more musical madness!

My set, called “STAR CATCHER,” will feature true stories from my days as a Broadway and film reporter,
personal encounters with such legends as Liza Minnelli, John Lennon, James Brown,
Donna Summer, Debbie Harry and many more A-list celebrities,
each story introducing a song recorded by the superstar.

Please save the date and join me!

Saturday, October 20
Two shows, 8 and 10 pm
@ Rumpy’s
16 Church Street, Lenox MA

Maurice Peterson at Rumpy’s Lenox Mass 10-20-07

Robot Rock Presents
Simian Mobile Disco – After Party and DJ Set
with J.D.H., Dave P. + Alex English
plus The Mood Live

With a string of hits including ‘It’s The Beat’, ‘Hustler’, ‘T*ts & Acid’, along with some amazing remixes of artists such as Bjork, Klaxons, Presets, CSS, The Rapture, AIR (among many others), Simian Mobile Disco have earnt their place as one of the top names in electro-house, along with the likes of artists such as Justice & MSTRKRFT
We are very excited to have them come to our humble Robot Rock party and spin for us (after their live show earlier in the evening). It’s going to be a crazy night.

Also taking to the decks, JDH (Fixed), Dave P.(Fixed/Making Time) and Alex English (Cheeky B*stard)

Come early live performance by The Mood.

Please join Hope Sullivan for a casual celebration of her very own, 37th Birthday on Sunday, September 9th, 2007 !

Be There or Be Square !

She’ll be in the lounge at Spicey Spice (North St., Pittsfield) from 6pm – 8pm so come by for a drink or snack. No need to RSVP as this is hardly a planned affair, just show up if you can.

And, feel free to forward this invite along to the masses. The more the merrier! OXOXO

Hope, We Love Ya !

Organized by the FWLHS committee*

*(Friends that Love Hope Sullivan)

I found this ridiculous ad by doing a search for holiday disco. Anyone out there want to go to be a ‘image models and female gogo dancers’ for the 2007-2008 season, here is your chance !

Young free-lancers press-agents organization FRANK PINTO is looking for image models and female gogo dancers on Bulgary for the upcoming fall season 2007/2008.

All girls who want to be a part of the seasonable experience discos in Milan as on the other north of Italy big town and on Tessin area (CH)
must be aged between 18 and 25. It will be preferred for the girls to show them with earlier dancing attitude, trendy way of dressing for gogo dancers
or elegant and fashionable way about image models. Being professional dancer is not mandatory but simpathy, charmy, social is required.
Not accepted application about girls with heavy drink attitude and any other unregular behaviours at all.

All dancer’s expenses will be covered.Dancers will have to stay out on working one month at least.
They will have to work five or six day at the week, depending on discoteque needed and not just for a single place.

Girls will agree to make either image models as gogo dancing will be preferred.

Net pay rate for every gogo dancing/ image working night will be 80Euro for each girl.
Pay day will be every Sunday afternoon for free-lance gogo girls while it has to be defined later in the matter of agency agreement.
Possibility to have Front-money at the time of arriving here in Italy to begin to work.

If interested send URGENTLY fully filled profile and high quality ( but not heavy ) picture files to the following email address:

fpintomgnt@tele2.it

Sparks ……a very very happening disco in the very down to earth city Kansas City . Well atleast it was a very very happening disco. I remember …..my friends and me …we used to die to go there. It was such a posh place. I wonder why it has gone so dry.

When given a choice between Dublin and Sparks ….I had always wanted to be in sparks. You could get to see the who -is-who of the crowd n have a lovely time with the music. Soon they even started inviting the various famous djs from around the country.

From the feel good music to the Hip-hop and Trance….everything was happening n good. But then every weekend it became a routine….I could start listing the songs that would play next. That sort of got it boring. They ought to change the pace n flow everytime ….thats what would be credited as a good DJ.

The in-house dj…Chubby ….nice guy ……..just recently lost his virginity .,…..or so was announced at the saturday night party.

Sparks is located in the very famous HOTEL SAVERA and goes on until around 4 in the morning. Till either the dj is drained out or the crowd disappears. Its a wonderful place if ur going there for the first time ……..as a routine …I could say u’ll get bored. They have majorly shifted to Hip-hop and Trance ……….so if that the kinda music you are into …..u’ll like it a li’l more than I do ….but nevertheless u’ll get bored soon enough. Else all is good. The drinks are lovely I can say.

The best part about sparks is that its one of the very few economical discos in chennai……here your entry fee covers for your drinks …its about 400/- a couple and you could blow that up in drinking.that another reason most of the college crowd goes there.

The ambience is pretty neat. I would say the dance floor is small ……but the mirrors along the dance floor high-light the enthusiasm of those dancing ……..you can see a lotta lone-dancers ……..who prefer being their own partners with their mirror images…hehe!!