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My Archives: May 2004

Friday, May 14, 2004

"We are living in a time of global pasteurisation and of trans-national dominion of the industry of entertainment. We come across weakened local cultures. Intolerance is hindering dialogue. And the chronic lack of state policies fails to respect creativity and diversity. It is now urgent that people's potentials be awakened and that the state of affairs in which arts and culture find themselves be monitored so as to create supports to companies and safeguard local cultures from the savageness of the market. Culture may, thus, be an agent for prosperity, a global coexistence, and the development of society as a whole. This is why we must urgently redefine the role played by the government in the cultural life of its people.
Marta Suplicy, Mayor of the City of São Paulo in her greetings towards the World Cultural Forum. From June 26-July 4, 2004 the Brazilian city will host the general meeting of the Forums participants and international members. -->> FÓRUM CULTURAL MUNDIAL

Posted by WB @ 10:07 AM NY [Link]

Thursday, May 6, 2004

A good source of information about Native Media in America is the web site Native Networks, which was launched in 2001 by the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) - a Smithsonian Institution.

Posted by WB @ 12:46 PM NY [Link]

Organized by the non-profit organization Asian CineVision, the 27th Asian-American International Film Festival (AAIFF) will happen from June 16-24, 2004 in New York City. A good chance to catch up with the latest developments of the lively Asian film industries.

Posted by WB @ 12:43 PM NY [Link]

Monday, May 3, 2004

For the true World Music Enthusiast, a frequent visit to the World Music Charts Europe is a must. Compiled by the Berlin "Radio Multikulti" on behalf of the EBU (European Broadcasting Union), it serves as a standard reference to what is hot in the World Music Scene.

Posted by WB @ 10:19 PM NY [Link]

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