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International Music & Dance Events in the Boston Area
Contributed by Martin Pillsbury, World Rhythm Calendar Coordinator
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RITMO
BRASILEIRO (Brazilian)
SALSA EVENTS (Olaf's
site)
TANGO SOCIETY
OF BOSTON
CORA CONNECTION (African)
CELTIC / BRITTANY / GALICIA
FRENCH
CAJUN
& ZYDECO
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RESCHEDULED SHOW
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The BEBEL GILBERTO show originally scheduled for
SAT, JUNE 23 has been rescheduled to
SAT, AUG. 10
Paradise Rock Club
967 Comm. Ave
Boston, MA
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JUNE EVENTS
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FRI, June 1, 9 PM
GYPSY KINGS
FleetBoston Pavilion
290 Northern Ave
Boston, MA
617-374-9000
FRI, June 1
BYRON LEE (from Jamaica)
Reeds Auditorium (Prince Hall)
1824 Washington St, Dorchester
FRI, June 1, 9:45 PM
BOOZOO CHAVIS (Zydeco)
Johnny D's, 17 Holland St., Davis Sq.
Somerville, 617-776-2004
FRI, June 1, 9:30 PM
SAT, June 2, 9:30 PM
ANTHEM (reggae)
The Western Front
343 Western Ave, Cambridge
617-492-7772
SAT, June 2, 11 AM - 5 PM
(Rain date SAT, June 9)
19th ANNUAL ALLSTON BRIGHTON ETHNIC FESTIVAL
Yom Tov (Russian dancetroupe)
Banda Raizes (Brazilian)
Yarina (Andean music and dance)
Mazel (Klezmer music)
Wendy John and Culture Jam (West Indies music)
Rippopotamus ("funky" music)
DJazzmaits (Russian/ popular)
William F. Smith Playground,
North Harvard St, & Western Ave, Alllston
617-787-3874
SAT, June 2, 8 PM & 10:30 PM
ANNIE ROYER - Cabaret de Paris
Regattabar, Charles Hotel
Harvard Sq, Cambridge
617-876-7777
SAT, June 2, 7:30 PM
TATIANA SARBINSKA, with
Zornitsa and Divi Zheni (Bulgarian)
Trinity Episcopal Church, Centre St, Newton
Info: tsarbinska@yahoo.com
SAT, June 2, 10:30 PM
CARIBBEAN CRUIZE BAND (reggae & soca)
Rhythm & Spice, 315 Mass. Ave,
Cambridge, 497-0977
SUN, June 3, 7:30 PM
AGUSTO CEGO (from Cape Verde)
Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St,
Cambridge, 876-9330
SUN, June 3, 7 PM
PREM JOSHUA (East/West Fusion)
Prana Health and Yoga Center
7A Colonial Rd , Salem, MA
617-901-8981
SUN, June 3, 8 PM
NANDO MICHELIN & GIANA (Brazilian)
Acton Jazz Cafe
452 Great Road (RT 2A), Acton, MA
978-263-6161
SUN, June 3, 10 PM
HOT LIKE FIRE (Reggae)
Bill's Bar, 5 _ Lansdowne St
Boston, 617-421-9678
WED, June 6, 9 PM
MARCIA BALL (New Orleans blues)
House of Blues, 96 Winthrop St,
Cambridge, 617-497-2229
THUR, June 7, 8 PM
VIVA QUETZAL (Afro-Andean/Latin jazz)
Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center
85 West Newton Street in Boston
(617) 927-1744
FRI, June 8, 9 PM
EL BEMBE Latin Dance Night with
RUMBANAMA
Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center
85 West Newton Street in Boston
(617) 927-1744
FRI, June 8, 10:30 PM
TROPICAL FIRE (reggae & soca)
Rhythm & Spice, 315 Mass. Ave,
Cambridge, 497-0977
FRI, June 8, 8 PM to 12 PM
BELLYDANCE GUITAR DUO
American Legion Hall
370 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA
781-641-0132
FRI, June 8, 9:30 PM
SAT, June 9, 9:30 PM
TRIBE OF DJEMBE (reggae)
The Western Front
343 Western Ave, Cambridge
617-492-7772
SAT, June 9, 10:30 PM
JACK LEE & DIVERCITY (reggae & soca)
Rhythm & Spice, 315 Mass. Ave,
Cambridge, 497-0977
SAT, June 9, 8:30 to 12 PM
BELLYDANCE GUITAR DUO and
Dunyavi Gypsy Bellydance Featuring
DALIA CARRELLA and KATIA
American Legion Hall,
370 Mass. Ave, Arlington
781-641-0132
SUN, June 10, 3 PM
WILDEST DREAMS (World beat)
"Art in the Park Festival"
DeCordova Museum, Lincoln, MA
781-259-8355
WED, June 13, 8:30 PM
LOS CHANGOS trio & septet (Latin Jazz)
Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St,
Cambridge, 876-9330
THUR, June, 14, 10 PM
THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS (Reggae)
House of Blues, 96 Winthrop St,
Cambridge, 617-497-2229
THUR, June, 14, 10 PM
ED ROBINSON, MAJOR MACKEREL,
CHUCK TURNER, others (Reggae)
The Milky Way, 403-405Centre St,
Jamaica Plain, 617-524-3740
FRI, June 15, 9 PM
SONABO (Latin American Vocal Ensemble)
Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St,
Cambridge, 876-9330
FRI, June 15, 10:30 PM
DIS 'N' DAT (reggae & soca)
Rhythm & Spice, 315 Mass. Ave,
Cambridge, 497-0977
FRI, June 15, 9:30 PM
SAT, June 16, 9:30 PM
CRUCIAL MASSIVE (reggae)
The Western Front
343 Western Ave, Cambridge
617-492-7772
SAT, June 16, 12:00 noon - 6:00 PM
(Rain Date - SUN, June 17)
23rd
CAMBRDGE RIVER FESTIVAL
- 12:30 TERESA INES & GROUP (Brazilian jazz) / Jazz stage
- 12:30 TANGO SOCIETY OF BOSTON (Tango lessons) / Dance stage
- 1:35 BALA TOUNKARA (Kora player from Mali) / World stage
- 2:40 NATRAJ (World Jazz) / Jazz stage
- 2:00 HUMANO (Latin dance styles) / Dance stage
- 3:45 IBRAHIMA CAMARA (African / world beat) / World stage
- 4:55 RUMBAFRICA (African soukous) / World stage
Along Memorial Drive on the banks of the Charles River
Between Western Avenue and Ash Street, Cambridge.
617-349-4380
****ARTIST OF THE MONTH****
SAT, June 16, 9 PM
RUMBAFRICA (African soukous)
Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St,
Cambridge, 876-9330
SAT, June 16, 10 PM
T-VICE & ZIN (Compas from Haiti)
Wonderland Ballroom
1290 North Shore Road, Revere
781-961-3868
SAT, June 16, 10 PM
TERESA INES (Brazilian)
Les Zygomates
129 South St, Boston
617-542-5108
SAT, June 16, 9 PM
BANDA IMIGRASOM (Brazilian)
The Sky Bar, 518 Somerville Ave,
Somerville, 617-623-5223
SAT, June 16, 10 PM doors / 11 PM show
T.O.K. JAMAICA'S #1 BOY GROUP
(Reggae/Dancehall)
Caribbean Cultural Center
1000 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester
617-276-3039
SAT, June 16, 10:30 PM
KOLORS (reggae & soca)
Rhythm & Spice, 315 Mass. Ave,
Cambridge, 497-0977
SUN, June 17, 9 PM
BANDA RAIZES (Brazilian)
The Sky Bar, 518 Somerville Ave,
Somerville, 617-623-5223
SUN, June 17, 10 PM
SKIFFINGTON (Reggae)
Bill's Bar, 5 _ Lansdowne St
Boston, 617-421-9678
SUN, June 17, 3;30 PM
ROBERT HONEYSUCKER & SOULFEGE (Gospel)
"Celebrating the Life and Spirit of Roland Hayes"
First Parish Church, 382 Walnut St,
Brookline, 617-730-2700
MON, June 18, 7:30 PM
ARABESQUE (traditional Arabic)
Club Passim, 47 Palmer St,
Harvard Square, Cambridge
617-492-7679
TUES, June 19, 9:30
MONDO SWEETIE
(Cuban son and trova, & rumba)
Middle East Corner, 480 Mass. Ave,
Cambridge, 617-354-8238
WED, June 20, 10 PPM
THIRD WORLD (reggae)
House of Blues, 96 Winthrop St,
Cambridge, 617-497-2229
WED, June 20, 12 PM
INCA SON, Music & Dances of the Andes
Summer SOULstice 2001 celebration
Christian Science Plaza, Boston
617-450-7315
WED, June 20, 5:30 PM
FEMI KUTI (from Nigeria)
Boston Globe Jazz Festival (free)
Copley Square, Boston
WED, June 20, 8:30 PM
FERNANDO HOLZ (Brazilian Bossa Nova)
Ryles Jazz Club
212 Hampshire St, Cambridge
617-876-9330
THUR, June 21, 8:30 PM
SEGRIO BRANDAO (Brazilian)
Regattabar, Charles Hotel
Harvard Sq, Cambridge
617-876-7777
THUR, June 21, 9 PM
TRILOK GURTU (jazz percussion)
Johnny D's, 17 Holland St.,
Davis Sq, Somerville, 617-776-2004
FRI, June 22, 5:30 PM
CUBANISMO (from Cuba)
Boston Globe Jazz Festival (free)
Copley Square, Boston
FRI, June 22, 9 PM
EL BEMBE Latin Dance Night with
TROPICAL SOUND
Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center
85 West Newton Street in Boston
(617) 927-1744
FRI, June 22, 10:30 PM
MYSTIC VIBES (reggae)
Rhythm & Spice, 315 Mass. Ave,
Cambridge, 497-0977
FRI, June 22, 9:30 PM
MENTOS & THE NEW HORIZON (reggae)
The Western Front
343 Western Ave, Cambridge
617-492-7772
SAT, June 23, 9 PM
TERESA INES AND GROUP (Brazilian)
Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St,
Cambridge, 876-9330
SAT, June 23, 9 PM
BANDA ART BRAZIL (Brazilian)
The Sky Bar, 518 Somerville Ave,
Somerville, 617-623-5223
SAT, June 23, 10:30 PM
CARIBBEAN CRUISE BAND
(reggae, soca, & zouk)
Rhythm & Spice, 315 Mass. Ave,
Cambridge, 497-0977
SUN, June 24, 9 PM
ROSE STAR & BAND (Brazilian)
The Sky Bar, 518 Somerville Ave,
Somerville, 617-623-5223
SUN, June 24, 2 PM to 5:30 PM
MAMADOU DIOP & THE JOLOLE BAND
(Afro-Caribbean World music)
Madfish (Dockside) Grille, 77 Rocky Neck,
Gloucester, MA, 978-281-4554
SUN, June 24, 6:15 PM lesson / 8 - 11 PM dance
MILONGA "EL VARON DEL TANGO" (Argentinian Tango)
Brazilian Cultural Center of N. E.
310 Webster Ave, Cambridge
617-547-5343 or 413-534-0156
SUN, June 24, 10 PM
VARIOUS ARTISTS SHOWCASE(Reggae)
Bill's Bar, 5 _ Lansdowne St
Boston, 617-421-9678
WED, June 27, 8 PM
AFRO-CUBAN ALL STARS (Cuban)
The Roxy, 279 Tremont Street, Boston
617-876-4275
THUR, June 28, 8 PM & 10 PM
LUCIANA SOUZA (Brazilian)
Regattabar, Charles Hotel
Harvard Sq, Cambridge
617-876-7777
THUR, June 28, 6-8:30 PM
HOT LIKE FIRE (Reggae)
Benefit for the Seacoast Science Center
Odiorne Point, Rye, NH
FRI, June 29, 9 PM
WILDEST DREAMS (World beat)
Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St,
Cambridge, 876-9330
FRI, June 29, 9 PM
EL BEMBE Latin Dance Night with
MANGUITO
Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center
85 West Newton Street in Boston
(617) 927-1744
FRI, June 29, 10:30 PM
JAMM DOWN (reggae & soca)
Rhythm & Spice, 315 Mass. Ave,
Cambridge, 497-0977
FRI, June 29, 10 PM
ENTRAIN (various world rhythms)
House of Blues, 96 Winthrop St,
Cambridge, 617-497-2229
FRI, June 29, 9:30 PM
SAT, June 30, 9:30 PM
MYSTIC VIBES (reggae)
The Western Front
343 Western Ave, Cambridge
617-492-7772
SAT, June 30, 9:45 PM
BRAVE COMBO (polka)
Johnny D's, 17 Holland St.,
Davis Sq, Somerville, 617-776-2004
SAT, June 30, 9 PM
BANDA IMIGRASOM (Brazilian)
The Sky Bar, 518 Somerville Ave,
Somerville, 617-623-5223
SAT, June 30, 9:30 PM
"CANTA BRAZIL"
SAMBA TREMATERRA and KARANA
(Brazilian dance party / Samba lessons)
Brazilian Cultural Center of N.E.
310 Webster Ave, Cambridge
617-547-5343, www.bccne.org
SAT, June 30, 6 PM to 7:30 PM
MAMADOU DIOP & THE JOLOLE BAND
(Afro-Caribbean World music)
Marblehead Festival of Arts, Crocker Park,
Marblehead, MA, 781-639-2787
SAT, June 30, 10 PM
WILD MAGNOLIAS (New Orleans Indians)
House of Blues, 96 Winthrop St,
Cambridge, 617-497-2229
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JULY EVENTS
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SUN, July 1, 6 to 11 PM
JORGE ARCE GOODBYE PARTY
Jorge Arce & Humano, Celia Ayala Jorge e
Su Ballet Folklorico, Jose Masso, etc.
Hernandez Cultural Center
85 West Newton Street in Boston
617-298-1790
SUN, July 1, 9 PM
BANDA RAIZES (Brazilian)
The Sky Bar, 518 Somerville Ave,
Somerville, 617-623-5223
SUN, July 1
DJAKOUT (Compas from Haiti)
Rt. 128 / 93 at Exit 5A, Randolph, MA
617-698-8600, www.farinen.com
SUN, July 1, 2 PM to 5:30 PM
MAMADOU DIOP & THE JOLOLE BAND
(Afro-Caribbean World music)
Madfish (Dockside) Grille, 77 Rocky Neck,
Gloucester, MA, 978-281-4554
TUE, July 3
KDANS (Compas from Haiti)
Rt. 128 / 93 at Exit 5A, Randolph, MA
617-698-8600, www.farinen.com
THUR, July 5, 8 PM (raindate July7)
TANGO BY MOONLIGHT
Weeks Pedestrian Bridge
Memorial Drive, near Harvard Sq
617-699-6246
SAT, July 7, 8 PM
SOUKOUS RUMBA EXPLOSION (tentative, call to confirm)
With Artists Direct from Africa, including:
MADILU SYSTEM, NYBOMA, & SOUKOUS STARS
Strand Theatre,
543 Columbia Road, Dorchester
617-282-8000
SAT, July 7, 7 to 9 PM
BALLA TOUNKORA (W. African)
The Natick Common
Corner of Rt's 135 & 27, Natick, MA
SAT, July 7, 9:45 PM
BABALOO (punk mambo)
Johnny D's, 17 Holland St.,
Davis Sq, Somerville, 617-776-2004
SAT, July 7, 10:30 PM
BABY CHAM (Reggae/Urban)
With special guests: Chico
Caribbean Cultural Center
1000 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester
617-298-2655
SAT, July 7, 8 PM
NANDO MICHELIN BAND
"Chants: A Condomble Experience"
The Acton Jazz Café
452 The Great Rd (Rt. 2A)
Acton, MA (978) 263-6161
SUN, July 8, 6:15 PM
VIVA QUETZAL
Newton Center Green www.ci.newton.ma.us
SUN, July 8, 8 PM
CAMELIA GROUP (Latin Jazz)
WSAC, 321 Washington St., Somerville
SUN, July 8, 2 PM to 5:30 PM
MAMADOU DIOP & THE JOLOLE BAND
(Afro-Caribbean World music)
Madfish (Dockside) Grille, 77 Rocky Neck,
Gloucester, MA, 978-281-4554
SUN, July 8, 6:15 PM, Lesson / 8 to 11 PM, Dance
MILONGA ARMENONVILLE (Argentinian Tango)
Brazilian Cultural Center of N. E.
310 Webster Ave, Cambridge
617-547-5343 or 413-534-0156
MON, July 9, 9 PM
NDER & THE SETSIMA GROUP (from Senegal)
The Paradise Rock Club
967 Comm, Ave, Boston
617-876-4275
THUR, July 12, 9 PM
YELLOWMAN (reggae)
Middle East, 480 Mass. Ave,
Cambridge, 617-497-2229
THUR, July 12, 6 PM to 7 PM
MAMADOU DIOP & THE JOLOLE BAND
(Afro-Caribbean World music)
Salem Common, Salem, MA,
978-825-9396
*****ARTIST OF THE MONTH*****
FRI, July 13, 7:30 PM
RUMBAFRICA (Soukous / African dance music)
The French Library's Bastille Day Party
Marlborough St, Back Bay, Boston
SUN, July 15 (afternoon / outdoor show)
BANDA CHEIRO DE AMOR (Direct from Brazil)
Holiday Inn, Somerville, MA
508-460-6144
SUN, July 15, 2 PM to 5:30 PM
MAMADOU DIOP & THE JOLOLE BAND
(Afro-Caribbean World music)
Madfish (Dockside) Grille, 77 Rocky Neck,
Gloucester, MA, 978-281-4554
WED, July 18, 8 PM
SUPER RAIL BAND (from Mali)
The Paradise Rock Club
967 Comm, Ave, Boston
617-876-4275
WED, July 18, 1 PM
INCA SON (Muisc & Dance of the Andes / Peru)
Brigham & Woman's Hospital, Boston
WED, July 18, 9 PM
THUR, July 19, 10 PM
REBIRTH BRASS BAND (New Orleans)
House of Blues, 96 Winthrop St,
Cambridge, 617-497-2229
THUR, July 19, 6:30 PM
INCA SON (Muisc & Dance of the Andes / Peru)
NARA Park, Quarry Rd at Rt 27
Acton, MA, 978-264-9608
SAT, July 21, 7:30 PM & 10 PM
TERESA INES AND GROUP (Brazilian)
Regattabar, Charles Hotel
Harvard Sq, Cambridge
617-876-7777
SUN, July 22, 7:30 PM
NANDO MICHELIN & GROUP (Brazilian jazz)
Natick Center for the Arts
31 Main St, Natick, MA
SUN, July 22, 2 PM to 5:30 PM
MAMADOU DIOP & THE JOLOLE BAND
(Afro-Caribbean World music)
Madfish (Dockside) Grille, 77 Rocky Neck,
Gloucester, MA, 978-281-4554
TUE, July 31, 9 PM
PAPA WEMBA & Viva La Musica
(from Democratic Republic of Congo)
The Paradise Rock Club
967 Comm, Ave, Boston
617-876-4275
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WEEKLY EVENTS
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--------------- MONDAYS -------------------
Every MONDAY, 10 PM
JACK LEE & DIVERCITY (reggae)
The Green Street Grill, 280 Green St.
Cambridge, 617-876-1655
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Every WEDNESDAY, 10 PM
SY MATTA BAND & BELLY DANCING
The Middle East, 480 Mass. Ave,
Cambridge, 617-354-8238
Every WEDNESDAY, 10 PM
TANCREDI QUARTET (Latin Jazz)
Sophia's, 1270 Boylston St, 351-7001
Every WEDNESDAY, 7:30 - 11:30 PM
WEDNESDAY TANGO BREAK
VFW Mt.Auburn Post, 688 Huron Avenue
Cambridge, 699-6246
HIPS ON FIRE NIGHT (Latin dance)
VFW Post at 299 Green St,
Central Sq., Cambridge
617-497-8765
Every WEDNESDAY
SALSA NIGHT (DJ del swing)
Salsa dance lessons:
Intermediate 8:45 Beginners 9:30
Sophia's, 1270 Boyston St.
Boston 617-351-7001
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Every THURSDAY, 10 PM
TANCREDI QUARTET (SALSA)
Sophia's, 1270 Boylston St, 351-7001
Every THURSDAY, 11 PM to 1:45 AM
GIAN CARLO BUSCAGLIO (Latin ensemble)
The Green Street Grill, 280 Green St.
Cambridge, 617-876-1655
Every THURSDAY, 10 PM
TEMPORADA LATINA @ RYLES (Latin dance)
8:30 PM, Intermediate Salsa Lesson
9:15 PM, Beginner Salsa Lesson
Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St,
Cambridge, 876-9330
Every THUR., 9 PM
THE LATIN QUARTER (Latin DJ mix)
The Roxy, 279 Tremont St, 338-7699
Every THURSDAY, 10:30 PM
DJ EVERLAST (reggae/soca/hip-hop)
Rhythm & Spice, 315 Mass. Ave,
Cambridge, 497-0977
Every THURSSDAY, 9:30 PM to 2 AM
FLAVOR NIGHTS AT MAXIMO'S
(DJ G.O.B./Hip Hop, R&B, Salsa, Merengue)
170 Broad St. (Rt. 1A), Lynn, MA
781-592 6402
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Every FRIDAY, 10 PM - 2 AM
BAZILIAN DANCE PARTY (live bands)
Ryles, 212 Hampshire, Camb, 876-9330
Every FRIDAY, 10 PM
THE PARTY BOYS (Salsa)
Sophia's, 1270 Boylston St, 351-7001
Every FRIDAY, 10:30 PM
TANGO RIALTO (Tango milonga)
Charles Hotel, Harvard Sq, Cambridge
617-661-5050
Every FRIDAY, 7:30 to 11:30 PM
SALSA SOCIAL DANCE
Grace United Methodist Church
56 Magazine St, Central Sq. Cambridge
Some Fridays, 8 PM
(usually 3rd, 4th, and 5th Fridays)
BASIC INTERNATIONAL F0LK DANCE
Park Ave Congregational Church
Park Ave and Paul Revere Rd.
Arlington, 781-662-7475
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Every SATURDAY, 10 PM
THE PARTY BOYS (Salsa)
Sophia's, 1270 Boylston St, 351-7001
Every SATURDAY, 11 PM to 1:45 AM
GIAN CARLO BUSCAGLIO (Latin ensemble)
The Green Street Grill, 280 Green St.
Cambridge, 617-876-1655
Every SATURDAY, 8 - 12 PM
PAULO DANAY (Brazilian jazz)
Kapow, 1032 Comm Ave, Allston
617-738-7200
Every SATURDAY, 10 PM
MANGO'S (Latin Night, DJ Tony-O)
Free Salsa dance lessons at 8:30 PM
The Milky Way, 403 Centre St,
Jamaica Plain, 617-524-6060
Every SATURDAY, 9 PM
BRAZILIAN NIGHT (Live bands)
The Sky Bar, 518 Somerville Ave,
Somerville, 623-5223
Every SATURDAY, 10 PM
WAFFU CLUB (African DJ mix)
Club Dino's, 44-46 Beach St.,
Chinatown, Boston (7th floor)
617-381-0732 / clubwaffu@aol.com
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Every SUNDAY, 9 PM
GILBERTO RIVERA & RUMBANAMA
(Salsa dance w/ lessons at 9 PM)
Johnny D's, 17 Holland St, Davis Square,
Somerville, 776-2004
Every SUNDAY, 8 PM
BRAZILIAN NIGHT (Live bands)
The Sky Bar, 518 Somerville Ave,
Somerville, 623-5223
Every SUNDAY, 10 PM
BALLA TOUNKARA (West African)
The Middle East, 472-480 Mass. Ave,
Cambridge, 617-388-0925
Every SUNDAY, 9 PM
MYSTIC REGGAE NIGHT (DJ Magnum)
The Milky Way, 403 Centre St,
Jamaica Plain, 617-524-6060
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MUSIC & DANCE CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
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BRAZILIAN CULTURAL CENTER
OF NEW ENGLAND
310 WEBSTER AVE, CAMBRIDGE 547-5343
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MONDAYS
5:30-7:30 Capoeira All levels (Studio 1)
6:00-7:30 African Drum- Joh (Studio 2)
7:30- 9:00 West African Dance- Joh (Studio 1)
8:00-10:00 Samba School Drumming (Studio 2)
TUESDAYS
6:00-7:30 Jiu Jitsu (Studio 2)
6:30-7:30 Middle Eastern Belly Dance (Studio 2)
7:30-9:30 Capoeira - Beginner (Studio 1)
WEDNESDAYS
5:30-7:30 Capoeira - Beginner (Studio 1)
7:30-9:30 Latin Repertory (Studio 2)
7:30-9:30 Capoeira - All levels (Studio 1)
9:30-11:00 Capoeira - Open Roda (Studio 1)
THURSDAYS
5:30-7:30 Capoeira - All levels (Studio 1)
7:30-9:00 Berimbau / instrument making (Studio 2)
7:30-9:00 Samba Axé and Regional Dance (Studio 1)
FRIDAYS
6:00-7:30 Senegalese African Dance (Studio 1)
7:30-9:00 African Dance- Akila (Studio 1)
SATURDAYS
9:30-11am Yoga
10am-5pm Lightbourne Performing Arts for Kids
12:30-2:00 Samba Dance- Rio de Janeiro style
2:00-4:00 Capoeira All levels (Studio 1)
4:00-6:00 Capoeira Open Roda (Studio 1)
6:00-7:30 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Studio 2)
6:30-8:00 West African Dance - Joh (Studio 1)
SUNDAYS
6:15-7:45 Tango - beginners (first Sundays only)
8:00-11:00 Tango Milonga, open dance (1st & 4th Sundays)
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SAM RAY DANCE COMPANY
BRAZILIAN BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES
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Learn do dance SAMBA * FORRÓ * AXÉ
Taught by Sam Ray, Brazilian dance professional with over 20 years
experience.
Brazil's diverse dances forms--from Lambada and Samba to the ethnic
dances of Bahia. This course, which concentrates on the dances
popular in Brazil today and in Brazilian nightclubs around Boston,
is designed to aid people in loosening up and forgetting their
inhibitions, enabling them to dance without fear. No experience
is necessary, just a desire to dance with freedom to some of the
most sensual music in the world!
FRIDAYS, 7:00-8:00pm
Begins FRI, MAY 4
At the RYLES JAZZ CLUB, in Inman Square.
212 Hampshire Street (UPSTAIRS), Cambridge, MA
No Partner, No Problem.
To Register, please send name and phone number to:
sambrasil@aol.com or by Tel./ Fax 1+781-322-5506
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ART OF BLACK DANCE AND MUSIC
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Summer classes in African rooted dance and music for children
and teens
At Cloud Foundation, 647 Boylston Street, Boston
(across from the Copley Library and at the Copley "T"
stop)
July 10 - August 23rd on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Classes for children, 10:00-12:00 AM
Classes for teens 12:00-2:00 PM
For more information call: ABDM at 617-666-1859
or email ABDM@AOL.COM
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WEPA SALSA CLASSES
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WEPA New York Style Salsa class schedule:
Tuesdays at the VFW POst, 288 Green St. Central Sq, Cambridge
1) BEGINNER: 6-7 PM
2) Advanced Beginner: 7-8 PM
3) Advanced Footwork/Freestyle Challenge: 8-8:30 PM
4) Intermediate/Advanced: 8:30-10 PM
5) Social Dance Practice for Students: 10-11:15 PM
Wednesdays at the King School, 100 Putnam Ave, Cambridge
1) Ladies Salsa Styling (ALL LEVELS): 6-7 PM
2) Partner Styling & Spin Technique (ALL LEVELS): 7-8 PM
3) Fine-Tuning Partnering Technique for Levels 2,3, &4: 8-9:30
PM
***Dancers of all styles and levels are welcome to come learn
New York
Style turn patterns and footwork, which can then be converted
and
integrated into your social dancing.
For more info or for PRIVATE LESSONS
Call 617-388-0925, or e-mail to wepa@mailcity.com
To subscribe to our e-mail list: wepa-su-@topica.com
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DANCE CLASSES WITH DANCE
CALIENTE
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Learn to dance Salsa, and Swing.
To ask for brochure, information or registration,
contact Dance Caliente:
tel: 781-646-1233 . For information
visit www.DanceCaliente.com,
or call 781-646-1233.
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SALSA CLASSES WITH KELLY AND JOHNNY
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Beginners:
Thursdays at 8:00 - 9:30 PM
Dance Complex - Studio 5
536 Mass. Ave. in Cambridge
Intermediate/Advanced:
Tuesdays at 8:30 - 10:00PM
Impulse Dance Studio, 179 Mass. Ave, Boston, 2nd floor
Kelly: ksilfies@hotmail.com, 617-522-7443
Johnny: salsumba1@aol.com, 781-614-3630
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RUGCUTTERS'
DANCE STUDIO
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TUESDAYS
June 12 - July 24 (no classes July 3)
6:30-7:30 Beginning Argentine Tango
7:30-8:30 Argentine Tango Embellishments and Technique for Followers
Argentine Tango experience required
7:30-8:30 Intermediate Argentine Tango
8:30-9:30 Advanced Argentine Tango
WEDNESDAYS
June 13 - July 25 (no classes July 4)
7:30-8:30 Salsa 1
8:30-9:30 Salsa 2
Classes taught by Ron Gursky and Nancy Murphy
at the Watertown Elks Lodge, 268 Arlington St., Watertown.
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CHICA MORI FLAMENCO CLASSES
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Flamenco classes by Chica Mori
Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 361 Newbury St.
Tuesdays: 6:30-7:30 (beg), 7:30-9 (int/adv);
Saturdays: 1-2:30 (int), 2:30-4 (adv).
617-437-0150.
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FLAMENCO DANCE CLASSES WITH
RAMON DE LOS REYES SPANISH DANCE THEATHRE
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Classes taught at the Dance Complex, 536 Mass. Ave, Cambridge
Beginner, Level 1 (for new students that have never taken flamenco
before).
Taught by Ramon de los Reyes, company founder and artistic director,
master flamenco choreographer and dancer.
Every Tuesday from 6:30 pm. to 8:00 p.m. and
Every Sunday from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. in Studio Number 6.
Beginner, Level 2 (for students who have mastered level 1)
Taught by Ramon de los Reyes.
Every Tuesday from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and
Every Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Studio Number 6.
Beginner, Level 3 (for students who have mastered levels 1 and
2).
Taught by Ramon de los Reyes.
Every Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in studio number 6.
Intermediate/Advanced Level 1 (for students who have mastered
the previous 3 levels).
Taught by our company co-artistic director, Sabrina Aviles.
For more information, please contact Maria Amy-Moreno at 617-265-5324
or e-mail her at spanishdancetheatre@yahoo.com
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TANGO SOCIETY OF BOSTON
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ARGENTINE TANGO DANCES and WORKSHOPS:
Tango Society of Boston
617-699-6246
TANGO BY MOONLIGHT:
Thur. July 5, 8 PM - until the moon and inspiration wanes.
Weeks Memorial Footbridge, Memorial Drive, across
from DeWolfe Street, near Harvard Square, Cambridge.
Intro lessons and demos - tango dancers, would-be tango dancers,
and spectators welcome. Other dates this season:
5 July, 4 August, 2 September, 2 October (all full-moon nights).
PREVIEW OF 5TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
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- Screening of "Tango Pasion" at the Museum of Fine
Arts with Tango
Stage show featuring dancers Fabian Salas and Carolina del Rivero,
and
Tango singer Temis Parola (Fri, 29 June)
- Workshops with Fabian Salas (considered among the best teachers
in the
world) and Carolina del Rivero (Sat, 30 Jun - Mon, 2 July).
- "La Milonga" probably featuring live music (in negotiation)
and an
exhibition by Fabian and Carolina (Sat, 30 June)
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BOSTON TANGO SCHOOL
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Boston Tango School Practice
Argentine Tango
Mondays 8-10 pm
First Baptist Church, 5 Magazine St., Central Sq.
617-666-8518
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TANGO MUNDO SALON LESSONS
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ARGENTINEAN TANGO
First & Fourth Sundays, 6:15-7:45 PM
Brazilian Cultural Center of New England, 310 Webster Av., Cambridge
617-547-5343 (BCCNE) or 413-534-0156 (Dance World)
Websites: www.tango-mundo.org, or http://www.tango@javanet.com/~tango
Email: info@tango-mundo.org or oped@prodigy.net or tango@javanet.com
TANGO SALON: This section of the course of the Argentinean tango
salon
classes teach 3 patterns: linear, wavelike and circular motions.
The class
includes training to develop equilibrium, signaling, couple's
coordination,
figures, sequences and routines for the dancer's rendition of
the music.
.
BEGINNERS I & II: Exercises, equilibrium, signaling, leads,
follows,
balance, steps, figures: what, how, when, communications.
INTERMEDIATE I & II: Figures,Sequences,Routines mechanics,
techniques, musicality, embellishments & feelings.
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TANGO
CLASSES WITH CHIKA Y DAVID
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Every MONDAY
The Ballet Theatre of Boston, 585 Massachusetts Avenue (Studio
B)
Dance Complex, 536 Massachusetts Avenue (Studio 2)
7:00-8:00 pm - Beginners & Technique Class at the Ballet Theatre
of Boston
8:00-9:30 pm - Intermediate Class at the Dance Complex
Email: chika.david@usa.net
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TANGO CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
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ARGENTINE TANGO CLASSES, every Friday
15 St. Paul St. (St. Paul Church), Brookline;
Phone: 73TANGO
Beginner's 6:30 to 8:00; Intermediate from 8:00 to 9:30
Walk-in's welcome
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WEST AFRICAN DRUM AND DANCE CLASSES
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Taught by MAMADOU DIOP from
Senegal, Africa
Second and Last SUNDAYS:
11 AM to 12 PM - West African Drum Class
12:30 to 1:00 PM - West African Dance Class
YMCA, Gloucester, MA
Every MONDAY:
6:00-7:00 PM - West African Drum Class
7:00-8:30 PM - West African Dance Class
First Universalist Church, 211 Bridge St. Salem, MA
Every THURSDAY,
6:00-7:00 PM - West African Drum Class
7:00-8:00 PM - West African Dance Class
YMCA, Salem, MA
For more information call 978-825-9396
Email - jolole@aol.com
Web site: http://www.mamadou.com
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THE ART OF BELLYDANCE WITH JOHARA
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The ancient movements from the Middle East combined
with influences from jazz, modern, and Flamenco dance
form this exciting dance style. Anyone can learn to
bellydance. Ongoing classes:
Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
The Dance Complex
536 Mass. Ave, Central Sq, Cambridge
For more info call Johara 617-730-5852
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STEVEN & LISA'S BELLYDANCE WORKSHOP
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From New York in a rare Boston Appearance:
DALIA CARRELLA, Dunyavi Gypsy Dancer
A Workshop (11 AM to 5 PM): (register @ 10:15)
4 hours of class with Dalia (for all levels):
Gypsy Bellydance technique
Oriental Bellydance technique
1 hour with Steven & Lisa with live music:
The Healing Rhythms of Bellydance.
American Legion Hall, 370 Mass. Ave. Arlington, MA
Saturday June 9, 11:00 AM - 5 PM
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GLOBAL SOUNDWAVES
World Music DJ Service
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Spice up your party or function with festive music from
around the world! We're your musical passport to hot
and spicy African, Latin, Brazilian, Reggae, and
Caribbean dance rhythms, as well as acoustic and
traditional music from around the world.
Contact us for a play list or sample tape
617-731-4402
RhythmNet@aol.com
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HOW TO SUBMIT LISTINGS TO THE WORLD RHYTHM CALENDAR
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The WORLD RHYTHM CALENDAR accepts listings for international
music and dance events in the Boston metropolitan area. No charge
for listings.
To SUBMIT NEW LISTINGS of Boston-area international music and
dance events, send an email titled "NEW LISTING" to: RhythmNet@aol.com,
or send a fax to 617-731-8779.
The calendar is distributed in two ways: it is published in
WORLD RHYTHM MAGAZINE and it is distributed by EMAIL by RHYTHMNET@AOL.COM.
There are different deadlines for the published magazine and
the email calendar. The deadline for sutbmitting listings for
World Rhythm Magazine is the 20th of each month. The deadline
for the email caledar is aboutthe 28th of each month.
Press releases and other printed materials may be mailed to:
WORLD RHYTHM, PO BOX 120502, Boston, MA 02112-0502
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Martin Pillsbury
World Rhythm Magazine
Calendar Coordinator
Email: RhythmNet@aol.com
FAX: 617-731-8779
Voice Mail: 617-731-4402
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