7/4/2005

MAPEX ARTISTS SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Walfrerdo Reyes Jr. touring with Khaled

Immediately following his clinics in China, Walfredo Reyes Jr. will be touring in the U.S.A. with Khaled. Khaled is a pioneer and innovator of Algerian raï, Khaled, and his latest album Ya-Rayi garnered him a BBC Award for World Music for the Middle East and North Africa. Walfredo’s musical collaboration with Khaled not only showcases his mastery several different kinds of regional primeval rhythm and also allows him an opportunity to transmit the message of peace through music. Concerts also feature many renowned producers and musicians such as Don Was, KC Porter, Elan, Cheb i Sabbah, Freddie Ravel, Luis Conte, John Fumo, and more surprise guests to be announced in each city.

Khaled Tour Dates:
July 3rd: CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE - NEW YORK, NY
July 5th: MONTREAL JAZZ FESTIVAL - MONTREAL, CANADA
July 8th: GRAND PERFORMANCES - LOS ANGELES, CA
July 10th: STERN GROVE FESTIVAL - SAN FRANCISCO
July 13th: HOUSE OF BLUES - NEW ORLEANS, LA
July 14th: HOUSE OF BLUES - ORLANDO, FL
July 16th: CONCERT OF COLORS - DETROIT, MI

Liberty DeVitto, Walfredo Reyes Jr. and Dom Famularo at Kosa Academy

From July 25-30, the famous Kosa Academy drum school presents the KOSA X Music Festival in Castleton State College – Fine Arts Theatre. The festival celebrates the 10th anniversary of KOSA International Percussion Workshops. Many internationally renowned artists have been invited, including 3 Mapex endorsers: Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel), Walfredo Reyes Jr. (Steve Winwood) and Dom Famularo (Internationally renowned clinician & performer). They have been invited to attend the festivities and perform in the concerts.