A Train congratulates Lila Downs for winning a Latin Grammy with Niña Pastori and Soledad for Best Folk Album for Raíz (Sony Music).
There was nothing more empowering than to watch her moving acceptance speech as she dedicated her trophy to the 43 Mexican students who have been missing, causing an international uproar.
“These are difficult moments for us,” Downs said as she accepted her trophy. “But we will come out ahead and we will find justice.”
Tommy just returned from a very successful tour in Japan where he and his band (including his brother Tony and Fredo Ortiz from the Beasties) played 10 shows with Tommy doing a special solo show at the Ron Herman Tsujido store.
Tommy was premiering his new album, Perpetuum, released in Japan on Too Good/Rush!/Space Shower, his brother Tony was performing tracks from Come Hell or High Water (also released on Too Good/Rush!/Space Shower) and Fredo was showcasing Bongoloidz, his latest.
Barely stopping to do laundry at home Tommy heads to New York to perform two showcase solo performances and conversations about creativity, art, music and youth culture in between guitar riffs in front of Converse’s Retail Alliance Meeting.
San Francisco Bay Area-based Real Music is the leading expert in music for relaxation and renewal, renowned for the excellence of its roster of international musicians who have achieved top positions on Billboard magazine’s New Age Chart and on iTunes. The company is the global leader for music in the luxury spa and wellness industries, its music widely used by music therapists in the treatment of a broad range of health care needs. Their catalog offers many beautiful compilations to ease stress away. Old friends of A Train, we welcome Real Music to a new chapter in the relationship.
A Train is incredibly honored to be associated with so many outstanding talents whose work is recognized by NARAS members. We have 69 submissions under consideration in the initial round of the 57th Grammy Awards, a historic number for us. We wish all of our artists well in this voting process.
Click here to view the Artists and Submissions under consideration.
Tower of Power keyboardist Roger Smith has incorporated his lifelong passion for music and wine by celebrating with his inaugural release of BUMP CITY RED, a select RED BLEND from the premier Sonoma, California wine region.
Since 2008, Roger Smith and his longtime friend and business partner, Mike Smolich, have been making wine under the “Four Couples, Eight Friends” and “Jazz Rosco” labels. Their mutual love for sharing their wine with friends inspired them to open BUMP CITY WINE CO.
The Sonoma red approaches the classic Bordeaux blend profile with “Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Syrah. Aromas of clove, cinnamon, cedar and plum give way to soft red fruit, blackberry, cherry and currants with soft tannins, dark mocha, cranberry, vanilla and hints of fresh ground black pepper. Enjoy with BBQ, pasta, and pizza.”
All the mouthwatering details on this Sonoma blend can be found on the Tower of Power‘s website and The Sacramento Bee spills the grapes of what else is in store for BUMP CITY WINE CO. and your wine tower (… of Power)!
NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
November 14th, 2014 at the Seneca Allegany Events Center at Seneca Allegany Casino.
Awards Show To Be Streamed Live on WWW.FNX.ORG and televised on FNX-TV Thanksgiving Day Tickets On-Sale Now at all Ticketmaster Outlets & at The Seneca Casino Box Office.
General Public voting is now open on the Awards website and made possible with the support of The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. To vote, visit the VOTE page of the website.
And The Canyon Records Nominees Are… Continue reading
A Train and Clippers are proud to announce this years Latin Grammy Nominations! And the 2014 Latin Grammy Nominees are… Continue reading
Raiz, Lila Downs’ collaboration with Nina Pastori and Soledad, was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Folk Album in the 2014 Latin Grammy Awards. Congratulations!!!!!!!
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WINNER – BEST HAND DRUM ALBUM
Northern Cree – Ewipihcihk
At the heart of the Northern Cree Drum is a commitment to sing for the people and to their Cree culture. This recording pays tribute to the Round Dance, the social gathering that is at the heart of wintertime in Cree country.
WINNER – BEST POW-WOW CONTEMPORARY ALBUM
Northern Cree – Loyalty to the Drum
Recorded live at the annual Rocky Boy Pow-wow, 6-time Grammy nominee Northern Cree pays tribute to the spirit of their drum with unmatched singing and mighty drumming.
THANKS FOR CASTING YOUR VOTE!!
Amanda Brecker recently recorded her new album entitled “Way To Be”, which is a blend of Brazilian/American contemporary pop music infused with percussive rhythms from different areas of Brazil. The album was recorded in Los Angeles with producers Jesse Harris and Mario Caldato (Bebel Gilberto, Beastie Boys, Vanessa Da Mata, Marisa Monte, Jack Johnson, Planet Hemp), and includes many original compositions by Amanda Brecker. Included on the album is a duet, ‘Ciranda’,’ with Brazilian artist, Tiago Iorc. She also recorded a track, ‘Papo Furado,’ with the participation of Projeto Quabales from Salvador, Bahia. “Way To Be” was released in Japan through Universal Records on July 9th. Brazil and US release to be announced. Stay tuned for updates!
A singer/songwriter from New York City, Amanda Brecker’s talent was notible at a very young age. At age 5, she easily invented melodies, harmonies and words of her own while singing and playing the piano, which displayed a natural inclination for songwriting. She comes from a long line of musicians and is the daughter of Brazilian pianist/singer Eliane Elias and the trumpeter Randy Brecker, two very prominent artists on the Jazz scene. Her uncle is the late saxophonist, Michael Brecker. When Amanda was 8 years old, she sang on Eliane Elias’s album “Fantasia,” interpreting Milton Nascimento’s “Ponta de Areia”, a performance that brought the composer to tears. Following the recording, Amanda performed live with Milton Nascimento in Paris when she was 9 years old. Prior to starting her solo career , she sang on several of Eliane Elias’s albums and performed live with her mother on various occasions.
Take a look inside her recording sessions before “It’s Too Late”!
