UO Music and Dance department concert

A representative of the University of Oregon Music and Dance department will join the program today to preview the upcoming (Sunday 3/1) "President's concert" at the Hult Center, featuring the University's top ensembles, including the University Symphony, University Singers, and Repertory Dance Company.

We will also talk about new additions in the Music building.

www.music1.uoregon.edu

Black history month and Zimbabwean musician Thomas Mapfumo

Today's main program theme is Black History month celebration. Thomas Mapfumo will be joining part of the program by phone. Mr. Mapfumo, nicknamed the "Lion of Zimbabwe" is a world reknown musician, activist, and creator of Chimurenga music. He is performing at WOW Hall on Friday.

www.myspace.com/thomasmapfumoandtheblacksunlimited

Dj Mandy covering tomorrow; Film festival follow up

I am out of town, and DJ Mandy will fill in tomorrow 12noon-1pm, following her Music from Around the World show. She'll likely play some hip German music~

Following up on last week's guests/features...I have seen a few screenings at the Portland International Film Festival and the Cascade Festival of African Film, and appreciated each one - e.g. audiovisually and mentally stimulating. The festivals comprise a diversity of cultures, languages, scenery, and themes - worth checking out. 

Film Festivals - International and African Film

The Director of the Portland International Film Festival and a representative of the Cascade Festival of African Film will join the program tomorrow (Thursday) to preview the festivals opening this weekend, and continuing over the next few weeks.

PIFF is the largest film event in Oregon, and the Cascade Festival is the longest running African film festival in the US. 

What an enriching arts and cultural opportunity!

www.nwfilm.org/festivals

www.africanfilmfestival.org