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Culture Musical Club, live at KEXP

By Jon Kertzer, The Best Ambiance | Published: November 10, 2006

Culture Musical Club, live at KEXP - 9/25/06 Photo courtesy of Bruce C. Moore KEXP and “The Best Ambiance” were very lucky to host a performance of the veteran “taarab” orchestra from Zanzibar, the Culture Musical Club, while on their very first tour of the United States. They perform “taarab”, an intoxicating blend of ArabicRead more...

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Rodrigo y Gabriela in-studio.

By Jon Kertzer, The Best Ambiance | Published: August 15, 2006

Rodrigo y Gabriela at KEXP, 8/14/06 I really enjoyed the live session on my show last night with Mexican acoustic guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. Originally from Mexico City, they met playing in heavy metal bands, and moved to Dublin in 1999 to busk on the streets. They developed a remarkable and original guitar style,Read more...

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