The CMJ film and music marathon festival takes over New York up until the 24th November, with a whole host of bands and live acts bringing music to the city. It has been declared by CBS News, that this festival is about the hunt for the next sound to love. Well, this is right up our street so the fact that some of the showcases will be streamed live from Drom New York on Awdio.com is very exciting news.  Read More

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Hindustani Classical Instrumental Duet Concert with Shri Milind Tulankar, Shri Sunil Avachat & Ramdas Palsule. It’s a first for the East Village venue, Drom. This Sunday come and enjoy the very rare and unique Hindustani Classical Concert (Jagalbandi) with renowned Indian musician Milind Tulankar on Jaltarang. And for those who wonder what a Jaltarang is… more

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Next Tuesday (24th Feb) it’s Mardi Gras and that means Carnival time in Brazil. The incredible Rio Carnival takes over the city on Friday with the lovely feather clad Samba dancers, Brazil is so famous for, shimmying non stop until the big day on Tuesday. Big players on the club scene will also be in Rio this weekend for the annual Rio Music Conference, featuring workshops and events demonstrating that it’s not all Samba and Bossa in Brazil as the electronic music scene is also very much alive and kicking. Some of the Awdio crew will be present, so just follow the stickers! Awdio listeners can also enjoy Carnival sounds live from Sonotheque (Fri 20th), Drom’s Mardi Gras Special with Isle of Klezbos & Sanda Weigl (24th) and a Fellini themed Carnival party at Favela Chic Paris (24th) and Favela Chic London (25th).

New York’s East Village has a reputation for being a cultural melting pot and a hive of artistic activity. Drom, Manhattan’s best kept secret, has become a meeting space where the area’s diverse nomadic tribes can mix and shake to live music and DJ sets with a global tint. From the sounds of Gypsy guitar to Latin brass salsa bands, every day is a new musical experience and now you don’t have to be in Manhattan to enjoy this diverse program.