Shamarr Allen Included on “We Are The World” Compilation

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From the press release for the 25th Anniversary re-release of the historic We Are The World recording in the form of a digital compilation album: Los Angeles (October 20, 2010) — To commemorate the 25th Anniversary of We Are The World, United Support of Artists for Africa (USA for Africa) will re-release the 1985 historic… [Continue Reading]

New Orleans Magazine: Ensemble Fatien

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New Orleans Magazine features an article on THR artists Ensemble Fatien in their latest issue.

Neslort — Mystical Scam

Neslort — Mystical Scam It’s been 12 long years since the last of the two Neslort CD’s was released but now the long wait is over. Neslort is back! Available: Bandcamp LMF CD Baby iTunes Visit Neslort’s Website

The Congo Square Project — Saints at Congo Square Vol 1

Congo Square Project — Saints at Congo Square Vol 1 The Congo Square Project is a volunteer organization dedicated to help New Orleans musicians in need. Proceeds will benefit the New Orleans Musicians Clinic. Available: Saints at Congo Square Vol 1 – Bandcamp Visit The Congo Square Project website

Rick Trolsen & Neslort Project

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A New Jersey native who grew up on hippie communes, Rick Trolsen first saw New Orleans when the Navy shipped him there; he soon resolved to get out of the Navy and into music full-time. He arrived in New Orleans in 1982 after attending Berklee College of Music. He quickly fell into good company and… [Continue Reading]

Hi-yah! Productions “Fantastic Mr. Fox” CD Project

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A new project for Threadhead Records!  Hi-yah! Productions is bringing back their critically acclaimed adaptation of Roald Dahl’s children’s book Fantastic Mr. Fox to the Contemporary Arts Center on November 12, 2010.  In this unique puppet-theatre production, the audience literally climbs into the picture frame of an enormous story-book and through the 12 chapters/ sets… [Continue Reading]

New Orleans Port Record: Ensemble Fatien

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Ensemble Fatien is featured in the September/October issue of the New Orleans Port Record exploring New Orleans’ penchant for importing global musical influences and exporting the new sounds to the world. “Ensemble Fatien as a prime example of this trend. Led by a percussionist from the Ivory Coast named Seguenon Kone who moved to New… [Continue Reading]