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	Musicanoir (formerly Ensemble Noir) 2005-2006 Profile
	Founded in 1999, Musicanoir (formerly Ensemble Noir) strives to promote cultural and artistic diversity in contemporary classical music. Our artistic vision encompasses new music from a broad range of cultures with an emphasis on composers from Africa and its Diaspora. Through concerts, educational activities, residencies and recording projects, Musicanoir explores the landscape where the cultures of the world merge with contemporary music. The 2005/06 season sees the organization take on a new name – Musicanoir - and embark on several multimedia projects that blend live music with film and multidisciplinary work. The highlight of this is a new work, Orange Clouds in collaboration with filmmaker John Greyson. Musicanoir also makes its New York City debut in January 2006. Bongani Ndodana-Breen, artistic director John O’Keefe, board president 185 Carlton Street, Toronto ON M5A 2K7 416-923-9400 pr@ensemblenoir.org www.ensemblenoir.org