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Wynne Paris and Groovananda celebrate the Bonobos, unique and virtually unknown "hippie chimps" of the Congo who "make love not war." They are facing extinction due to habitat destruction, illegal hunting and war.
Led by Wynne Paris's soulful baritone and magical sarod (Indian lute), Groovananda combines Western rock with classical Indian music to produce a divinely danceable sound. The group includes Grammy-nominated organist JT Thomas (Bruce Hornsby), jazz tabla maestro Badal Roy (Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman) and free-jazz pioneer Perry Robinson on clarinet. Also: rock guitarist/singer Debra DeSalvo, "Wind" Motika (vocals), bassist William Paris, and bhakti singer Uma Saraswati. Guest appearance by Sony recording artist Tina Sugandh, aka "Tabla Girl" (www.tinasugandh.com) Bollywood's latest infusion of pop, rock, and Indian rhythms...the next wave of global music because, "I think it's time for our beats to shine."
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| WHAT: |
Benefit concert to raise awareness and support for the Bonobo Conservation Initiative (BCI), a nonprofit dedicated to the survival of the highly endangered bonobo ape and its rainforest habitat in the Congo Basin. In partnership with indigenous Congolese, BCI is establishing the Bonobo Peace Forest, a linked constellation of community-based nature reserves and conservation concessions covering a vast area of prime rainforest. Sally Coxe, founder and president of BCI, will present the latest developments on their environmental and humanitarian projects in the Congo.
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Jivamukti Yoga School, 841 Broadway, 2nd floor (between 13th and 14th)
Raw food delectables courtesy of Bonobo's Restaurant.
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| WHEN: |
Saturday, March 10, 7-10:30 p.m. Call Jivamukti for reservations 212-353-0214 or order online via paypal HERE.
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| WHY: |
The Bonobos need help! Bonobos are humankind's closest relatives. These great apes are distinguished by a peaceful, cooperative, matriarchal society, remarkable intelligence, and loving nature. Bonobos are "friendly apes," enjoying sexual relations with members of either gender, both for pleasure and conflict resolution. They live in Africa's largest rainforest, which faces destruction by the imminent onslaught of industrial logging.
Listen to Wynne Paris and Groovananda: www.myspace.com/wynneparis.
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Master of Rhythm,
Badal Roy
"Tabla Girl" Tina Sugandh
Wynne Paris, producer
Sally Coxe and bonobo orphan Iboko
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