This week on the blog I'll be writing about some of the artists scheduled to appear at Newport Folk, July 30th and 31st. Be sure to check out mvyradio's coverage. We'll be streaming most all of the main stage performances, and posting sets from the side stage bands on our website.
What was the coolest high school field trip you went on? A ski weekend? Knotts Berry Farm? World's 2nd Largest Ball Of Twine?
I mean, I thought we were pretty cool, going to Washington D.C. for Close-up.
But damn, Anne freakin' Hathaway didn't invite me to the Oscars.
Then again, I couldn't sing like the kids of P.S. 22 Chorus.
They'll be on one of the side stages this weekend, busting out amazing choral covers like the ones below. And check out the video of them going crazy, finding out they'll be going to the Academy Awards, plus their show-closing performance.
You can also listen to our Newport Folk Channel, for album tracks by all the artists on the bill. Stream it for free from the main page of mvyradio.
Viva La Vida
Hear the song on Youtube.
Rolling In The Deep
Hear the song on Youtube.
Anne Hathaway invites them to The Oscars
See the video on Youtube.
Their Oscar-Closing performance
See the video on Youtube.
Showing posts with label Somewhere Over The Rainbow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Somewhere Over The Rainbow. Show all posts
Monday, July 25, 2011
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu "Wiyathul"
You simply have to hear it.
Barbara Dacey and I had the exact same response to this song . . . it’s going to be just like that Hawaiian version of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” recorded by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, which has become familiar to folks through YouTube and film and TV placement.
Check out the second video, which is a short bio that led into a performance at the ARIA Awards (Down Under Grammys), that tells Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu’s story, and gives you insight into the impact he’s already had in his native Australia.
Maybe the greatest promo hype line that I’ve ever read, was that this remarkable singer “will change the way you breathe.” And while that might be hyperbole, it’s not hard to figure out why people are so enamored of this music.
You simply have to hear it.
. . . and if you're not familiar with him: Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Barbara Dacey and I had the exact same response to this song . . . it’s going to be just like that Hawaiian version of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” recorded by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, which has become familiar to folks through YouTube and film and TV placement.
Check out the second video, which is a short bio that led into a performance at the ARIA Awards (Down Under Grammys), that tells Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu’s story, and gives you insight into the impact he’s already had in his native Australia.
Maybe the greatest promo hype line that I’ve ever read, was that this remarkable singer “will change the way you breathe.” And while that might be hyperbole, it’s not hard to figure out why people are so enamored of this music.
You simply have to hear it.
. . . and if you're not familiar with him: Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
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