Oct 25th 2011
Anonymous 4 debuts at #22 on Billboard's TOP 50 Classical Chart

nonymous 4's Secret Voices debuts at #22 on Billboard's TOP 50 Classical Chart.

Oct 4th 2011
National Chamber Choir of Ireland embarks on first-ever U.S. tour

rtistic Director and Conductor Paul Hillier and the National Chamber Choir of Ireland present the premiere of Tarik O'Regan's setting of Acallam na Senórach: An Irish Colloquy, both on a new recording for harmonia mundi and on the group's first U.S. tour October 13-21.
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Sep 1st 2011
Rachael Ellott's "Polka the Elk" out on September 15

ecording label Music Starts from Silence has announced the release of Rachael Elliott's Polka the Elk on September 15. The album marks the Clogs founder/bassoonist's first solo record and features new works by Padma Newsome and Tawnie Olson. Polka also features the world premiere recording of David Lang's Press Release played on the bassoon. Along with a Clog's cameo, the record...
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Aug 29th 2011
Composer Mohammed Fairouz embarks on inspired 2011-12 season

Mohammed Fairouz has, for several years, been among the United States' most active young composers. This season, however, sees his work performed at an unprecedented clip. The composer will have six world premieres, including his Piano Sonata No. 2 ("The Last Resistance"), his fist wind quintet, a clarinet quintet, a multi-movement choral work called Anything Can Happen, an extended art song, and his third symphony. Among the dozens...
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Aug 23rd 2011
Imaginary Johnny's "Dig" at #116 on CMJ Radio 200

he newest album from Imaginary Johnny reached #116 on the August 16, 2011 CMJ Radio 200 chart.

Aug 11th 2011
Mohammed Fairouz's Piano Sonata No. 2, "The Last Resistance," premieres on 9/13

rab-American composer Mohammed Fairouz's 25-minute Piano Sonata No. 2, "The Last Resistance," premieres at the Lied Center of Kansas on September 13 at 7:30 PM. The work will be performed by pianist Steven Spooner, who will also perform the sonata on January 19 in Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall.
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Mar 3rd 2011
Mohammed Fairouz's "Sumeida's Song" world premiere

n Wednesday, April 13, 2011 the Mimesis Orchestra presents the world premiere of acclaimed composer Mohammed Fairouz's first-ever opera, Sumeida's Song, at the Ethical Culture Society in New York City. The piece represents the first major opera by an Arab composer, and is a grand work based on the classic Tawfiq El Hakim...
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Jan 26th 2011
Chamber Music Festival now accepting applications

Imani Winds Chamber Music Festival is an intense summer institute that features concerts, masterclasses, ensemble instruction, and career building workshops. Now in its second season, the festival is hosted by Imani Winds, the Grammy nominated wind quintet known for their innovative music and educational outreach. For 10 days, musicians are mentored and immersed into all aspects of chamber music: honing skills in artistry, communication, and...
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Jan 19th 2011
Imani Winds to premiere Simon Shaheen's "Zafir" on Feb. 6

n February 6, 2011, Imani Winds will perform the world premiere of Simon Shaheen's Zafir at Monclair State University in New Jersey. The piece, which is the latest installment of Imani Winds' Legacy Commissioning Project, features the quintet in collaboration with acclaimed Palestinian oud and violin artist Simon Shaheen.
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Sep 23rd 2010
EMWMusic releases "Raga: A Film Journey Into the Soul of India"

The label's second release is a remastered version of the classic documentary on DVD along with the soundtrack.
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Sep 23rd 2010
"The Cherry Tree" debuts at number three

nonymous 4's new album The Cherry Tree debuted at number three on Billboard's Classical Chart.

Aug 10th 2010
Anonymous 4's "The Cherry Tree" out on September 14th

The group's 18th original recording for harmonia mundi features medieval English carols and Anglo-American songs inspired by the 15th century miracle ballad "The Cherry Tree Carol."
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Jun 29th 2010
Imani Winds' "Terra Incognita" out on August 24

ew York, NY - Imani Winds and E1 Music are pleased to announce that Imani Winds' Terra Incognita will be available on August 24. The album marks the fifth release on E1 for Imani Winds which has, since the Grammy nominated debut release in 2005, established itself as the premier wind quintet in North America. The recording - titled Terra Incognita after Wayne Shorter's piece written for the group - celebrates new additions...
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Jun 28th 2010
"Nine Decades: Volume 1" now on vinyl

he debut release for Ravi Shankar's East Meets West Music, Nine Decades: Volume 1, is now available on vinyl at Amazon.com.

Jun 16th 2010
Imani Winds' "Terra Incognita" scheduled for August 24 release

he Imani Winds' fifth recording for E1 Music celebrates new additions to the woodwind quintet repertoire with three unique compositions by jazz greats Jason Moran, Paquito D'Rivera and Wayne Shorter. The works, written for and commissioned by the Imani Winds for their Legacy Project, have become staples in their concerts, garnering rave reviews.

"They've been pushing the window in the classical world, oh, man, have you heard them?" - Wayne Shorter

Apr 22nd 2010
Imani Winds' Legacy Commissioning Project rolls on

hree years ago in 2007, the Imani Winds embarked on a five-year commissioning project commemorating the ensemble's tenth anniversary through the commissioning of compositions by established and emerging composers of color.
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Apr 21st 2010
Imani Winds to premiere Simon Shaheen's "Zafir" in 2011

n February 6, 2011, Imani Winds will perform the world premiere of Simon Shaheen's Zafir at Monclair State University in New Jersey.
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Apr 13th 2010
Imani Winds to hold open Chamber Institute auditions in NYC

ue to high demand, the Imani Winds' Chamber Music Institute will hold open auditions in NYC on May 6th. The auditions are held on a first-come, first-served basis and the application fee is due upon sign-in. Musicians interested in auditioning can either fill out an application online, or apply the day of the audition as a walk-in applicant. Preference in audition order is given to online-registered musicians (those who have filled out the online...
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Apr 8th 2010
"Nine Decades: Volume 1" is availabe at iTunes

avi Shankar's Nine Decades: Volume 1 is available early at iTunes. While the official release is April 13, the album is available for download here.

Mar 31st 2010
East Meets West Music releases "Nine Decades: Vol. 1 (1967-68)"

he label's debut release celebrates Ravi Shankar's 90th birthday on April 7, 2010
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Mar 25th 2010
Imani Winds with Chamber Institute benefit-concert in NYC

t 8PM, April 15, at National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park South), Imani Winds will perform an intimate program to benefit the first-ever Imani Winds' Chamber Music Institute. Tickets are $30 (minimum donation) and can be purchased here.
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Feb 23rd 2010
EMWMusic is not affiliated with Saregama

ast Meets West Music is not affiliated with Saregama, the Indian recording label, nor its US Licensee, Times Square Records. Releases from either of these companies do not have authorization, endorsement, or approval from Ravi Shankar, the Ravi Shankar Foundation or East Meets West Music.

Jan 30th 2010
Imaginary Johnny kicks off "2010 Project"

maginary Johnny is embarking on a once-a-month recording project in 2010. At the end of each month the band will visit Strange Weather Brooklyn to record a new song. Then, over the next month a video will be made for the tune. They hope.
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Jan 28th 2010
The Ravi Shankar Foundation launches independent record label

he Ravi Shankar Foundation proudly announces the launch of East Meets West Music (EMWMusic). With the creation of EMWMusic, Ravi Shankar bridges any divide between his recorded music and his audience. With unique access to an astonishing archive featuring thousands of hours of live performance audio, film footage, interviews, and studio masters, the legendary sitarist and composer hopes to provide a glimpse into what has most inspired and shaped him in his 70-plus years on stage. And, in...
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Jan 21st 2010
Anonymous 4 looks forward to Disney Hall debut on March 17

nonymous 4 heads to Los Angeles for their Disney Hall debut on March 17, 2010. The group will perform "A Medieval Ladymass."

Jan 21st 2010
Imani Winds launch Chamber Music Institute: July 31-Aug 7

mani Winds' Chamber Music Institute will be held at The Juilliard School at Lincoln Center from July 31-Aug 7, 2010. The institute will be an intensive 8-day program devoted to excellence in wind chamber music performance.
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Jan 11th 2010
New Imani Winds' recording in the works

mani Winds have a new recording slated for early fall 2010. The new album features commissioned works by Paquito D'Rivera, Jason Moran and Wayne Shorter. Special guests include Paquito D'Rivera on clarinet and Alex Brown on piano. The group is thrilled to be recording some of the newest and most...
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Dec 9th 2009
Imani Winds' holiday sheet music is now available

or the first time, the complete line of wind quintet sheet music from the Imani Winds' album, This Christmas with Imani Winds is available for purchase in the form of PDF downloads.
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Aug 26th 2009
Anonymous 4 chant compilation released on September 8

nonymous 4's Four Centuries of Chant, on harmonia mundi, was released on September 8, 2009. The celebrated vocal quartet presents a stellar collection of some of the greatest medieval chants culled from its many acclaimed recordings.

Jul 31st 2009
Imani Winds with two NYC summer appearances: one free and one with Paquito!

s Imani Winds prepares for another very busy season, they will be appearing in NYC for two very different summer concerts.
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May 28th 2009
Imani Winds' Legacy Commissioning Project: A status report

he Imani Winds are in the midst of a five-year commissioning project that commemorates the ensemble's tenth anniversary through the commissioning of ten compositions by established and emerging composers of color.
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Feb 16th 2009
Imani Winds to perform the world premiere of Stefon Harris' Anatomy of a Box (A Sonic Painting in Wood, Metal and Wind)

usic Accord, a national consortium of classical music presenting organizations, has commissioned jazz Vibraphonist/Marimbist Stefon Harris to create a collaborative work for himself and Imani Winds. With members from top presenting organizations such as Tanglewood, San Francisco Premiere Performances, Penn State, CMS Lincoln Center, and the Coleman Association, Music Accord has commissioned more than twenty works since 1997. Over the next several...
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Feb 7th 2009
Imani Winds to participate in Carnegie Hall's Honor! Festival

n March 5 and March 8, Imani Winds have been invited to take part in Carnegie Hall's Honor! Festival. The festival is a celebration of the African American cultural legacy, curated by Jessye...
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Feb 6th 2009
"The Loathly Lady" World Premiere on April 1, 2009

new comic opera, The Loathly Lady, with music by Paul Richards and words by Wendy Steiner is being premiered on April 1 at University of Pennsylvania's Irvine Auditorium. The event is the finale of the 10th annual Penn Humanities Forum.
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Nov 19th 2008
Imani Winds at Carnegie for Wayne Shorter's 75th Birthday Bash

fter two years of amazing concerts and collaborations, Imani Winds will help Wayne Shorter celebrate his 75th birthday at Carnegie Hall on December 2 and at Disney Hall in Los Angeles on December 10. The concerts will feature the original work for Imani Winds, Terra Incognita, as well as new works performed...
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Nov 10th 2008
Likeness to Lily celebrate Farewell, Recruit release December 5 at Galapagos

rooklyn "chamber pop" ensemble Likeness to Lily releases Farewell, Recruit on Friday, December 5, 2008. The album contains 12 original songs that document emotional narratives of courage, vulnerability, resignation and struggle to find hope in war-time America. At the heart of the material is Oetgen's knack for poetic storytelling, and her ability to connect to the listener. The quartet, which includes Susan Oetgen, pianist Tony Melone, bassist Ian M. Riggs and drummer Evan Pazner,...
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Oct 15th 2008
Imani Winds to Premiere Jason Moran's Cane

n October 24, as part of the Kimmel Center's Fresh Ink Series in Philadelphia, Imani Winds will premiere Jason Moran's Cane.

Sep 23rd 2008
Imaginary Johnny at CMJ 2008

e're pleased to announce that Imaginary Johnny will be on the CMJ schedule this year, with a showcase on October 23 at Rehab. The bill includes Starcode, Lucinda Black Bear, Kaiser Cartel, and Sky Cries Mary.

Jul 24th 2008
Imani Winds' Valerie Coleman receives MAP Fund grant for opera

oleman received a $32,000 MAP Fund grant in support of Legacy, a new operatic work based on the life of Stanley Tookie Williams, co-founder of the Crips street gang. Williams became an anti-gang activist during his twenty years on California's death row. Stanley's life took many turns, from founding the Crips to fervent anti-gang activism, authoring a number of books condemning the life of street gangs and steering children and adults...
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Jul 24th 2008
Imani Winds' Legacy Commissioning Project kicks into high gear

mani Winds continues to commemorate it's 10th Anniversary with the next two world premieres of it's Legacy Commissioning Project. With an ambitious goal of forever expanding the wind quintet repertoire, the project's first premiere was at Spivey Hall in February with Alvin Singleton's Through It All. The project continues with the premieres of both Roberto Sierra's Concierto de Camara on July 21 at Chamber Music Northwest in Portland, Oregon, and Jason Moran's Cane at the...
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Jul 2nd 2008
Imaginary Johnny in-studio/interview featured on WOXY.com

he band visited the venerable online radio station while on tour in June. The performance and interview were broadcast live and are available for download at WOXY.com.

Jun 24th 2008
Imani Winds tour Europe with the Wayne Shorter Quartet

mani Winds are currently in Europe with the Wayne Shorter Quartet. In early July they are performing in France, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Dates and venues are available on the group's Myspace page .

They have more dates scheduled with Shorter in the fall, including performances at Carnegie Hall and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.