| WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT THE MONTEREY WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL… |
| ~ Andrew Gilbert, San Jose Mercury News ~ Each year about this time, a unique, glistening event happens that draws a superb core of musicians. They are not classical artists. Nor do they represent popular contemporary styles. Their repertoire comes from deep within the cultures of the world, from the hearts of ancient traditions, rhythms and melodies. ~ Barbara Rose Shuler, Monterey County Herald GO! ~ The fusion of traditional Guinean music with modern funk… is no mere mix, but a thoughtfully realized blend that could easily convince the angels to lay down their harps and groove on up to higher ground. ~ Joyce McGreevy, Monterey County Herald GO! ~ In the past years the music has been fresh, vibrant and brilliantly performed, often featuring artists of great stature in the world music community. We are fortunate this festival continues to bring us such scintillating concerts. ~ Mac McDonald, Monterey County Herald GO! ~ “Understanding other cultures takes on an added importance in the aftermath of the terrorist attack. This [Festival] is very uplifting. It shows that despite what’s going on, cultures can still come together and we’re still here.” ~ Nizhoni Henderson, a student at the Defense Language Institute ~ “Musicians, each one traveling to the beat of a different drum, pool their diverse styles and sounds at the sixth Monterey World Music Festival…Sponsored by the nonprofit Cultural Council for Monterey county, the Festival is one of the few in America to showcase music from around the world. ~ Dave Nordstrand, The Californian: 411 ~ Featuring unique blends of traditional and modern world music, the festival aims to promote understanding and unity in a world that has been dramatically reshaped by Sept.11. ~ Adam Click, Xenomusic.com ~ “The recent World Music Festival was a wonderful experience for me and my friends. You are to be commended for challenging music fans with such esoteric, but marvelous music. And you and your staff are to be complimented on being able to get a respectable number of people to attend.” ~ David Grossman, record industry professional traveling through 67 countries ~ A few community thoughts were put in writing: Claire Porter, “Beautiful!” Anonymous, “Thank you for supporting the arts & artists of this world; Great work!” Mike Eckstrom, “Please let it be heard that I found this festival last weekend to be uplifting, and hopeful,” Amy, “The festival was absolutely perfect!” Joe Sodja of KKUP, “Superb Festival!” Carmen Alamillo, “Fantastic!” |
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