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Aaron Copland - Fanfare For The Common Man

The Timeless Resonance of Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man”

A Tribute to the Everyday Hero antonfoek Amsterdam, August 29th, 2024 – Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” stands as a powerful tribute to the unsung heroes of everyday life. Composed in 1942 during the height of World War II, Copland’s piece was inspired by a speech from Vice President Henry A. Wallace, who…
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Bob Nadkarni

Bob Nadkarni and The MAZE: A Legacy of Art and Jazz in Rio de Janeiro

antonfoek The Visionary Behind The MAZE Bob Nadkarni, a British journalist and filmmaker, moved to Rio de Janeiro over 40 years ago with a dream that extended far beyond his own artistic pursuits. He founded The MAZE not just as his home and art studio but as a cultural beacon in the heart of Catete.…
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Germany-Scotland warming up 14 June 2024

Teenage bagpiper becomes ‘sensation’ in Munich ahead of Scotland match A Scottish teenager has wowed crowds in Germany with a bagpipe performance of songs including Super John McGinn and the German national anthem. Fraser Smith, 17, is among thousands of Scotland fans to have travelled to Germany to support the team on their campaign to…
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QUADRILLE ET DANSES TRADITIONNELLES. Un Film de Eddy OZIER-LAFONTINE

Passion Caraibe And Madi & Kera

QUADRILLE ET DANSES TRADITIONNELLES. Un Film de Eddy OZIER-LAFONTINE antonfoek PASSION CARAIBE AND MADI & KERA. APRES MIDI QUADRILLE AND TRADITIONAL DANCES. A film by Eddy OZIER-LAFONTINE. A half-day devoted to traditional dance. Biguine Mazurka Valse Créole Mérengué Tango and Quadrille, as well as Dj Pascal’s entertainment, and the party lived up to its promise.…
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Sofrito: A Fiery Jazz Trumpet Journey

“Sofrito”: A Fiery Jazz Trumpet Journey

antonfoek 1. The Solo That Ignites the Stage Yuliesky Gonzalez, a Cuban virtuoso, takes center stage with his trumpet. As the spotlight bathes him in warm hues, he unleashes a torrent of notes that dance between fire and finesse. His fingers fly across the valves, and the audience leans in, captivated by the raw energy…
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Vangelis - 1492 Conquest of Paradise

Vangelis – 1492 Conquest of Paradise

Conquest of Paradise Vangelis Papathanasiou From the soundtrack of the film: «1492 Conquest of Paradise» directed by Ridley Scott and starring Gérard Depardieu as Christopher Columbus.

What A Feeling | The Final Audition | Flashdance

What A Feeling | The Final Audition | Flashdance

She takes a fall during her big audition… The rest is history…

Irakere Live in Puerto Rico

Irakere Live in Puerto Rico – Cuban Music

Chucho Valdez y Irakere, Havana Cuba I believe this footage is from a television program in Puerto Rico, early 80’s Director Chucho Valdez piano, Carlos Emilio Morales guitar, Carlos del Puerto bass, German Velazco alto sax, Carlos Averhoff tenor sax, Jose luis Cortez bari sax, Barona y Munguia trumpets, Oscar Valdez vocal, paila perc., Jorge…
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1982 in Paramaribo, Suriname at the Fort Zeelandia,15 of my fellow country men were killed

1982 in Paramaribo, Suriname at the Fort Zeelandia,15 of my fellow country men were killed

On December 8th,1982 in Paramaribo, Suriname at the Fort Zeelandia,15 of my fellow country men were killed by the military for their belief in a better, more just and honest society.   In remembrance of their premature and unnecessary death and the death of a much beloved country I dedicate this Adagio for Strings music…
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Samba de Brasil

Samba de Brasil

01 – Tambor de lingua (Comp. Silveira ed Esec. Silveira, Taufic)(P. e C.).wav 00:00:00:00 02 – Trem das Onze (Comp. Barbosa ed Esec. Silveira, Taufic)(C.).wav 00:03:10:19 03 – Samba de 1 nota so (Comp.Jobin, Mendonca ed Esec. Silveira, Taufic)(C.).wav 00:06:43:02 04 – Roda morena (Comp. Taufic ed Esec. Silveira, Taufic)(P. e C.).wav 00:11:34:15 05 –…
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