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Pianist, Educator Hal Galper Dies at 87
Hal Galper, a pianist, composer and arranger who enjoyed a substantial performing career but made perhaps a deeper…
Twelve artists will perform Jan. 13, 2008, at globalFEST in New York with a variety of nations, ethnicities, styles and tempos represented.
In the last five years, globalFEST has become a showcase for artists performing a range of styles from around the world. More than 50 groups/artists have participated in the first four years in the hybrid festival/showcase event.
Featured artists include:
Chango Spasiuk (Argentina)
Crooked Still (USA)
Dulsori (Korea)
Fallou Dieng & DLC (Senegal)
Lo Cor de la Plana (France)
Little Cow (Hungary)
Nation Beat (USA/Brazil)
Pistolera (NYC/Mexico)
Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic/USA)
Samarabalouf (France)
Toumast (Niger/France)
Vinicio Capossela (Italy)
More info: globalfest-ny.org
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