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(WWW) It's Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Carnival around the world. Try not to get hit in the head with a coconut when yelling "Throw me something, mister!".
'Songs in the streets of life: Celebrating the long history of buskers in New Orleans' is an lengthy article showcasing New Orlean's busking & street performing.
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New Orleans, LouisianA (NOLA) has been around for over 300 years in the "new world". It's history is both enlightening and pitch dark so we'll focus on performance.
The famous French Quarter makes New Orleans second to none when it comes to busking and street performing.
Jackson Square and Royal street are the two main areas of performing. One street north is Bourbon which is out of the question for most buskers. It has an open-container policy...the first in the US....
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<![CDATA[To seek a more perfect pitch]]>http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=263&sid=6a3e34bed630cb1acda9a2cf96dca9ea2022-03-02T01:11:10+00:002022-03-02T01:11:10+00:00
(WWW) In these days of pandemics and wars, what better way than busking to get people's minds off the problems of the world? Buskers are the chosen ones when it comes to this now even more difficult task. Performers all over the world can take heart that they're doing the right thing - especially in these trying times.
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Most buskers are talented muses from jazz thru hip hop thru classical, Latin, and folk and rock music even playing some blues standards for fans in the know.
Parks can be more open to busking. It helps to know that North Carolina's Busker's Day welcomes select buskers from across the state to play music throughout the Museum Park. These kind of sidewalk attractions can only create a more vibrant community.
"To seek a more perfect pitch", as it were, is part the Busker constitution -...
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<![CDATA[China to open Shanghai to buskers]]>http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=125&sid=6a3e34bed630cb1acda9a2cf96dca9ea2012-09-02T08:47:59+00:002012-09-02T08:47:59+00:00
(SHANGHAI) For the first time in modern Chinese history, buskers and street-performers may be able to perform their art without being stopped.
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"We'll be the first city in China to open arms to street-side performers," said Luo Huaizhen, a playwright who for the last eight years has urged the Shanghai People's Congress to allow street performers.
Shanghai residents will be able to see artists and performers doing creative shows in public spaces for the first time since the World Expo in 2010 when it was temporarily allowed. China has forbidden buskers because crowds gather possibly leading to discussions concerning the government.
Busker Central noticed a few years ago when the Chinese government started draining the street-performer website with useless connections. It has since had to block China...
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<![CDATA[Hello]]>http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=627&b=42&sid=6a3e34bed630cb1acda9a2cf96dca9ea2009-05-11T10:19:33+00:002009-05-11T10:19:33+00:00
Just introduce myself, my name is Tim and I run group of fire performers called Juggling Inferno. ]]>
<![CDATA[15th Annual BuskerBall]]>http://buskercentral.com/buskers/blog.php?u=2&b=274&sid=6a3e34bed630cb1acda9a2cf96dca9ea2023-04-03T23:10:54+00:002023-04-03T23:10:54+00:00
(NYC) Get ready for the 15th annual BuskerBall on April 22! A celebration of New York City’s vibrant street performance culture, the event is being held at Unit J 338 Moffatt Street, Brooklyn, NY.
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This unique event will feature a selection of the city’s best buskers showcasing their musical talents and highlighting the importance of street performance to the cultural fabric of the city.
The BuskerBall isn’t just about music – it’s about celebrating the vital role that street performers play in the cultural life of New York City. These artists bring joy and inspiration to our streets creating shared experiences and fostering a sense of community among city dwellers.
By supporting street performance, we can help to ensure that the arts remain accessible to all - regardless of economic status or social ba...
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