Soundscapes of the Festival of World Cultures

by Tue Aug 31, 2004 22:08

These sounds concentrate on the voices and rhythms of Africa. Male African voices can be heard sweetly singing and chanting throughout this recording. In addition to marimbas, kalimbas, and additional percussion instruments, the music is a deliciously exotic flavour. The drumming, as you may image, is superb. The voices ring out joyfully, giving this already exciting music an uplifting aura of celebration.

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http://homepage.eircom.net/~audio/african_tribal_dance.mp3

Running Time: 2:12
File Size: 1.01 MB

- African Tribal Dance -

by Tue Aug 31, 2004 22:10

With thirty-five active members from a variety of cultural and artistic backgrounds, maSamba play the diverse rhythms of Brazil, including fast and furious Rio-style batucada, laid-back samba reggae and funky timbalada grooves.

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http://homepage.eircom.net/~audio/ma_samba.mp3

Running Time: 2:12
File Size: 1.01 MB

- maSamba -

by Tue Aug 31, 2004 22:13

Delight at the magic, colour and artistry of the Flower City Chinese Dragon as its magnificent body glides and weaves to the drums and vocal calls of its guardians. The Dragon's infamous character is acted out through a series of lively and loud sounds that are both intriguing and exciting.

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http://homepage.eircom.net/~audio/chinese_dragon_dance.mp3

Running Time: 2:09
File Size: 1.00 MB

- Chinese Dragon Dance -

by Tue Aug 31, 2004 22:15

Inspired by the traditional dances of Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Greece, American Tribal Bellydance is attracting admirers the world over. With a repertoire of slow and fast movements, finger cymbals are central to this exotic soundscape.

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http://homepage.eircom.net/~audio/tribal_bellydance.mp3

Running Time: 2:17
File Size: 1.05 MB

- Tribal Bellydance -

by Tue Aug 31, 2004 22:18

The beautifully haunting sound of the South American panpipes is intrinsic to the music performed by this Limerick based traditional Ecuadorian band.

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http://homepage.eircom.net/~audio/sacha_runa.mp3

Running Time: 2:08
File Size: 1.00 MB

- Sacha Runa -

by Tue Aug 31, 2004 22:22

4 street MC’s doing some freestyle rapping, telling Dubliners to move their hands in the air like they just don’t care. Music like this only comes from only one place – the mind!

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http://homepage.eircom.net/~audio/yo_dublin_move.mp3

Running Time: 6:17
File Size: 2.88 MB

- Yo! Dublin Move! -

by Tue Aug 31, 2004 22:26

Short composition based on the concept of “Soundwalking” (exploring sounds that are related to the environment). Dun Laoghaire has many interesting and varied street sounds. Listen to them here!

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http://homepage.eircom.net/~audio/distant_street_ambience.mp3

Running Time: 2:28
File Size: 1.21 MB

- Secluded Ambient Street Sounds -

by Noise Hacker Tue Aug 31, 2004 22:27

Festival of World Cultures – Photos

http://www.indymedia.ie/newswire.php?story_id=66373

Muralismo @ Festival of World Cultures

http://www.indymedia.ie/newswire.php?story_id=66365

Indymedia Radio Interview with Muralismo Gang

http://radio.indymedia.org/uploads/muralismo.wav

Official Festival Web Site
http://www.dlrcoco.ie/festivalofworldcultures/

by Lennie Sat Oct 23, 2004 10:11 lennie_mast at hotmail dot com

I'm looking for Carlos Chalacan from Ecuador. He's playing with his group "Sacha Runa." I met him in Terneuzen. He was making music at a school, there was a party. I still have his chain/necklace (what's the right word) and his poster. He also sent me a postcard, written in Dutch.
Carlos I hope your will read this, can you please contact me?

by Veronica Sun Sep 20, 2009 23:35 veronicaozz at yahoo dot co dot uk

Hi can you please let me know if Sacha Runa play at intimate weddings. We really enjoy the pan pipes and listen to them every time there in Galway. I would realy appreciate if somebody would get back to me and let me know the situation
Regards with fingers crossed
Veronica.

by Vicente - Sacha runa Wed May 04, 2011 14:07

look for luis vicente chalacan on fb and he will be able how to contact him. And yes, they play in weddings.