March 8th, 2010 by Nicholas Bambo
She has a critically acclaimed album and is responsible for two of the largest hits in the Brazilian Zouk dance scene, “Um Chance,” and “Vida,” in the past several years, and yet very few people would seem to know her name. But with the release of her upcoming new album, “Reloaded,” it would appear that is all about to change. Join me as I sit down with Marcia, one of Zouk’s hottest rising stars, to talk about her life growing up in Germany, the challenges one faces breaking into the music scene, and her new album. Click here to read the full interview.
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February 24th, 2010 by Nicholas Bambo
The second part of my interview with Alen MacWeeney, whose Brazilian Zouk Photo Exhibition opens this Thursday, February 25th at Lava Gina in the East Village.
Part II
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You and I originally met last summer when you came upon us dancing in Central Park. In the two years we’ve been dancing in the Park many people have taken our photos and they always promise to send us copies, but they never do. You were the first. On top of that you came back to shoot us the following week. What is it that attracted you to the dance? |
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February 22nd, 2010 by Nicholas Bambo
This Thursday, February 25th marks the opening of the Brazilian Zouk Photo Exhibition at Lava Gina in the East Village. I recently sat down with Alen to discuss his life, some of the challenges that a photographer faces working in the digital age, and his recent fascination with Zouk.
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February 21st, 2010 by admin
This Thursday, February 25th, 2010, marks the official opening of the Brazilian Zouk Photo Exhibition by Alen MacWeeney at the Lava Gina, World Music Lounge in the East Village. This exhibition is the first stage of what is hoped will be a much more larger exhibition later on down the road. The exhibition is free and scheduled to run from February 25th to March 25th.
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February 21st, 2010 by Nicholas Bambo
Zouk Nation proudly presents, monthly Brazilian Dance Parties on the last Friday of every month starting this Friday, February 26th at the Lafayette Grill & Bar. At 9:00 pm a free Zouk Lambada lesson will be given by Stephanie B. to be followed by Zouk Lambada and Samba de Gafieira dancing until 1am. This month special guest appearance by world renown Samba de Gafieira instructor Anderson Mendes. Admission only $12 and a one drink minimum.
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January 27th, 2010 by Nicholas Bambo
In order for the Brazilian Zouk scene to grow here in the U.S. it is clear that both the dance and the music need a great deal more exposure. Unlike overseas, the music is very hard to come by in the States, while most of the general public has never heard the word “zouk” before.
That being said, every year throughout the summer in New York City SummerStage hosts live musical events in Central Park. This summer will be their 25th Anniversary and for the first time they are allowing people to send them suggestions as to which musical artist they would like to see perform.
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January 27th, 2010 by Nicholas Bambo
“Dancing: The vertical expression of a horizontal desire legalized by music.”
- George Bernard Shaw
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January 10th, 2010 by Nicholas Bambo
Adrian Atoro, who leads the D.C. based group Zoukalma, is interviewed by Cristina Martinez for the Examiner.com, an online newspaper. During the course of the interview Adrian talks about how he got started dancing zouk, the appeal of the dance, and his plans for Zouk in D.C.
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January 4th, 2010 by admin
During the holiday season, Suzanna Lubrano, one of the largest Cape Verdean Zouk recording artists, was kind enough to take time out from her busy schedule to sit down with Zouk Nation and talk about her life growing up in Rotterdam, some of the challenges one faces in being a “multi-cultural artist,” and her thoughts on how new technologies are changing the recording industry.
Click here to read the full interview.
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December 31st, 2009 by Nicholas Bambo
I think there are few who could argue that 2009 was not an amazing year for Zouk in New York City. Throughout the year we saw many new faces join the community and a substantial increase in Zouk related events. As 2010 is but just a few hours away, I thought it might be nice to take a moment to look back at some of this year’s highlights.
February
- Zouk was declared Dance Genre of the Month in “Steps,” Dance Parade’s monthly online newsletter with 10,000 subscribers.
March
- The new and much improved Zouk Nation website was launched.
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