Lee Lessack on One Voice From Africa

Lee Lessack’s graceful lyric baritone vocals and sophisticated yet endearing persona have made him a shining star of the international cabaret scene. Billboard Magazine calls his singing, “Cabaret romanticism of a high order”. Lessack has proven himself both as performer and recording artist.

His album “In Good Company” is intimate and impeccably produced, beaming with outstanding duets with music notables Michael Feinstein, Maureen McGovern,Amanda McBroom, and Stephen Schwartz.

Lee Lessack, has just releasedChanteur, now available atAmazon.com, Apple iTunes and LML Music.

Nobel Peace Laureate, Betty Williams on One Voice From Africa

Today, Wednesday September 21, 2001 is celebrated worldwide as INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY and to honor the celebration, One Voice From Africa will air a 'special episode' at 12:00PM (EST) from New York City.

Joining presenter Kenneth Hieber today is Nobel Peace Laureate, Betty Williams from Ireland. Mrs. Williams is the President and Founder of with World Centers of Compassion for Children International.

“The Nobel Peace Prize is not awarded for what one has done, but hopefully what one will do!” are the words of Betty Williams who in 1976 along with Mairead Maguire was awarded the Prize for her work to bring peace in her native Northern Ireland.

In the thirty-five years since the award, Mrs. Williams has devoted her life to creating a new way forward, a movement to begin a reversal of thinking on how we deal with the injustices, cruelty, and horror perpetrated on the world’s children.

“I had no concept of the depth of the children’s suffering until witnessing their pain. Yet in a world that we know can feed itself, upwards of 40,000 children die every day from conditions of malnutrition. Surely we must question why we are allowing this carnage to continue,” Mrs. Williams says.

Because of many years of work In Italy, World Centers of Compassion for Children International is building the first City of Compassion for children in south Italy in the Region Basilicata.

Greek tenor Mario Frangoulis lends his voice to the episode and performs IMAGINE, a John Lennon composition.

An Evening With Italian Singer Giada Valenti

After a sold out concert in Long Island, NY, Italian singer Giada Valenti returns to New York City on Tuesday, September 20, for a one night only show at the Piano Room at Etcetera Etcetera in the Theatre District.

This performance will be in an intimate setting with only 90 seats. Giada’s show is truly a unique and entertaining show that appeals to the romantic in all of us. With her great storytelling and emotional vocal skills, she takes her audience on a romantic musical journey, performing timeless love songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

Besides several Italian favorites, Giada will sing her own rendition of hits of the Beatles, the Carpenters, Perry Como, Anne Murray, Edith Piaf, Frankie Valli, Shirley Bassey and many more.

An Evening With Italian Singer Giada Valenti

Tuesday, September 20 at 8pm

Piano Room at Etcetera Etcetera

352 West 44th Street, NYC (between 8th & 9th Ave)

(212) 399-4141

TripAdvisor under investigation after complaints

Britain's advertising watchdog has launched a formal investigation into travel review website TripAdvisor after complaints that some of its reviews are made up or defamatory.

The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has decided to investigate after more than 2,000 hotel and restaurant owners approached a company called KwikChex.com, claiming that some reviews, purportedly written by travellers, were either fake or defamatory.

KwikChex.com, which helps companies manage their online reputations, approached the advertising watchdog. An ASA spokesman confirmed that an investigation is underway.

KwikChex.com co-founder Chris Emmins said that he is also mounting a civil action in the United States on behalf of hotel and restaurant owners, and has submitted a formal complaint to the Federal Trade Commission, the US equivalent of the ASA.

A TripAdvisor spokesperson said the company does not comment on "current or potential regulatory investigations or litigation". The Daily Telegraph

TripAdvisor under investigation

“Not a moment too soon.” Said 2AFRIKA’s Founder & President, Kenneth Hieber who has been slandered detrimentally on the supposed ‘advisory’ site by none other than Karen Blixen who died way before TripAdvisor.

“The investigators have my fullest support in this matter,” he said.

The user-generated travel-review site has been surrounded by controversy regarding the verity of its reviews for years. Now the UK’s Advertising Standards Agency is going after the travel giant, the Telegraph reports. The investigation focuses on two aspects: TripAdvisor encouraging companies to use “unverifiable testimonials" on their websites, and the possibly misleading use of the word "trust" on the TripAdvisor site. The hope is that TripAdvisor will be forced to verify which statements are legitimate and which are fraudulently created by competitors! Chris Emmins, the cofounder of KwikChex.com, a company dedicated to helping companies manage their online reputation, said he is also mounting a civil suit against TripAdvisor in the US on behalf of hotel and restaurant owners. 

Patrizio Buanne is Kenneth Hieber’s special guest on One Voice From Africa

Concord Jazz is proud to announce the release of Italian singer Patrizio Buanne’s newest album, PATRIZIO. Having sold over one million albums worldwide, and already making a mark on the UK album charts with his first two albums of Italian standards, the Italian crooner will release his third and newest album on his birthdaySeptember 20, 2011. Known for his engaging and spectacular performances, Buanne will be touring in support of PATRIZIO.

For Patrizio Buane, it is all about the voice, and an instinctive ability to convey real emotion. The dark, ruggedly handsome singer has already won over a legion of fans with two previous albums rooted in the pop traditions of his Italian homeland that he released internationally. Buanne has also performed for such luminaries as The Pope, The Royal Family, and former President George W. Bush.

Patrizio Buanne and Kenneth Hieber take you on a delightful musical journey during this episode of One Voice From Africa - PATRIZIO: A true voice of Dolce Vita.

This special episode of One Voice From Africa will air on September 14th - visit One Voice From Africa for more information. 

Kenya Sale - $2,749 + tax incl. AIR and NO Single Supplement

Another incredible Kenya Special from Virgin Atlantic Airways, Kenya Airways, and 2AFRIKA, INC.

Our previous Kenya Sale was so successful that Kenya has offered us another deal which is hard to refuse! So, for the next 4-days, we are able to sell a 10-day Kenya Safari (including air), for only $2,749 p/p + tax of $170 p/p with NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT for April / May 2012!

You need to reserve and pay immediately for there is limited space on this safari which includes:

Round trip air from New York City, Newark, Boston orWashington DC with Virgin Atlantic and Kenya Airways (start inLos Angeles or San Francisco for only $300 more)
7-Day's on Safari visiting Mt. Kenya Forest, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park and theMaasai Mara National Reserve
All overland transportation
All accommodations (and no single supplement) with private bathroom facilities
18 Meals and 8 Safari Game Viewing Drives
All National Park & Game Reserve Entrance Fees, Government Taxes, Service Charges and Hotel Taxes
Complimentary bottled water while on safari (1/2 liter per day)

LIMITED DATES (there are 7 departures to select from, each with a maximum of 12 passengers per departure)

For more details on this incredible offer, visit our website.

STARTS - ENDS
April 11 - April 20
April 18 - April 27
April 25 - May 04
May 02 - May 11
May 09 - May 18
May 16 - May 25
May 23 - June 01

The past time we offered such a great deal, the spaces which we were allocated at these subsidized prices sold out in 48-hours - SO ACT QUICKLY - this is a remarkable sale and space will not last long.