http://linktvstore.org<img src='http://files.linktvstore.org/images/73095/globalfest_2007.jpg'><a href="http://www.rockpaperscissors.biz/index.cfm/fuseaction/current.press_release/project_id/301.cfm">globalFEST 2007</a>:globalFEST 2007: Surf Rock, Palestinian Ouds, Brazilian and Afro-Portuguese Songs, African-American String Band Music<br /><br />globalFEST is proud to continue the tradition of presenting a line-up that we hope will combine a number of favorites, alongside artists we hope will be new revelations for you. Every year ends up having its own distinct flavor, and we're all especially excited about this year's line-up. <a href="http://www.globalfest-ny.com">globalFEST</a> has moved to a new, much larger venue, Webster Hall, just a few blocks north of the Public. Also, we are back to a single night, and due to venue availability, we are holding it on the Sunday night, January 21, 2007 and starting a little earlier, at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now at <a href="http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=xxx&query=search&category=misc&search=globalfest&searchregion=xxx&genre=none&beginmonth=12&beginday=4&beginyear=2006&endmonth=12&endday=4&endyear=2007&sortorder=0">www.TicketWeb.com</a> or by calling 1-866-468-7619. "globalFEST proved it's possible to respect the past without being forced to preserve it forever unchanged," reported the Village Voice in globalFEST's debut year. "In terms of programming, fans can expect the same mix of established names and new revelations as in past years, that all address the unanswerable question of 'what is world music?' in their own way," says Bill Bragin of <a href="http://www.publictheater.org/">The Public Theater</a>, who along with Maure Aronson of Boston's <a href="http://worldmusic.org/">World Music, Inc</a>., and Isabel Soffer of <a href="http://www.worldmusicinstitute.org/">World Music Institute</a>, founded the festival. "We launched the event in the wake of 9/11 when international artists were struggling to tour because of the increasingly restrictive American visa process, yet American audiences were expressing more interest in global culture," says Soffer. Bowery Presents joins as a producer in this fourth year as the event expands to a larger venue. Year after year, the globalFEST producers spotlight underexposed hybrids, roots revivalists, and virtuosic performers from all corners and this year will continue that tradition. Compelling patterns emerge from the festival roster each year.Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:49:12 -0600http://profile.linktvstore.org/world/globalfest#playlist_73095Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:49:12 -0600http://profile.linktvstore.org/world/globalfest#playlist_72238Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:49:12 -0600http://profile.linktvstore.org/world/globalfest#playlist_72237<img src='http://files.linktvstore.org/images/72235/global04_sq.jpg'>The very first globalFEST featured the following artists: Beat the Donkey, Susheela Raman, Marcel Khalife, Raul Paz, Savina Yannatou, Diego Amador, Mercan Dede Secret Tribe, Vusi Mahlasela, Mariza, Forro in the Dark, Angelique Kidjo, Tania Libertad, Les Yeux Noirs, Emeline Michel, Dervish, and GlobeSonicThu, 08 Jan 2009 20:49:12 -0600http://profile.linktvstore.org/world/globalfest#playlist_72235