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by Seymour Gris

November 24, 2011 9:00 AM

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While Berlin prides itself as the capital of techno and electro, it’s sometimes worth remembering that creativity remains elsewhere on this vast planet of ours. Hence: Worldtronics. Through Dec 4. Seymour Gris

While Berlin prides itself on its status as the European and perhaps world capital of techno and electro – drawing DJ and producer talent from around the known universe into the vast black hole of the city’s clubland – it’s sometimes worth remembering that creativity remains elsewhere on this vast planet of ours. Hence: Worldtronics at Haus der Kulturen der Welt – a showcase of global technology-produced or influenced music.

Haus der Kulturen der Welt

John-Foster-Dulles-Allee 10, 10557 Berlin

030 3978 7175

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Mon-Sun 10-19:00

    This year’s fest (Nov 30-Dec 4) opens with a night exploring the Swedish funk-synth-loop phenomenon of skweee on Wednesday, November 30.

    8-Bit & Chiptunes on Thursday, December 1 delves into the wide, wacky world of computer sound effects and old-school Nintendo handset melodies – remixed into every genre from gabba to dub.

    On Friday, December 2 sees an invasion of Ghanaian Hiplife – curated and introduced by New York-based Brian Shimkovitz aka Awesome Tapes from Africa (interviewed Exberliner’s 100th issue).

    December 3 is devoted to the musical diversity of the Colombia capital Bogotá – with bands flaunting vallenato and cumbia, gaita and salsa, rock and hip hop styles.

    The concert program is rounded off with some intellectual musings on the state of global music: the Postcolonial Piracy conference on December 4 explores global cultural practices of “piracy” and deals with them in the context of aesthetics, originality and authorship.

    Worldtronics, Nov 30-Dec 4

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    by Seymour Gris

    November 24, 2011 9:00 AM

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