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World music fans rejoice

Ian McDonald — Sun, 16 May 2010 18:43:04 +0000

Los Angeles’ Fishtank Ensemble kicked off a run of California dates on May 12 to support the group’s third studio album, “Woman in Sin.”

Frontwoman Ursula Knudson is a native Sacramentan and is eager to perform with her band at Sacramento’s Firehouse 5 dance studio on May 18.

“We did the Sacramento World Music & Dance festival for two years but up until now, we haven’t found a venue to play,” Knudson said. “There are venues, but they’re mostly for rock. I know, like any town, there’s a decent-sized contingency of people in Sacramento that love world music.”

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a closer look

Online Staff — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:54 +0000

Juan De Anda | Features Editor deandajp@imail.losrios.edu

Every musical performance the music department puts forth has me enticed and longing for more. I, along with others in the audience, are mesmerized by each personality that takes the stage and guides us through a world of music that many people don’t have the privilege of seeing and experiencing. I can’t say anything less about the City College World Music Ensemble’s presentation of music from Ireland, China and the Caribbean Nov. 2. One word: phenomenal. The talented ensemble was directed the energetic Bob Wrenn. As [read more...]