We realize not all of our fans celebrate Thanksgiving (e.g., those of you in other countries), but we still want to extend a Thanksgiving gift to you all!  In the spirit of the "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday" holiday sales, we will be having our own NOIRE FRIDAY that we will extend throughout the Thanksgiving weekend.

Beginning today, November 25, through Monday, November 30, EVERYTHING in our merchandise store is 10% off and our CD, "Good Hair", will be on sale at CD Baby for ONLY $7.00 for the physical CD and $5.00 for the download version!!!

Prices return to normal come Tuesday, so don't miss out!

It's our way of saying THANK YOU to all of you who have been so supportive.

Merchandise store:  www.cafepress.com/musiquenoire1

CD Baby:  www.cdbaby.com/cd/musiquenoire

We are truly saddened by the sudden death of Michael Jackson.  He had quite an influence as far as his musical work ethic.  We pray for his family. 

Mike, you will be missed.

Dusty Groove America is a very well-known online record store with a brick-and-mortar counterpart in Chicago.  We're featured on their home page ("New Arrivals") with a very nice review of our debut CD, "Good Hair":

"A very cool little project -- an instrumental set that's heavy on string-based instruments -- kind of an electrified string quartet, and one with a pretty funky feel at times too! Group members mix together violin, viola, and percussion with a bit of guitars and bass -- using the instruments playfully, and in a variety of settings that almost recall some of the instrumental revolutions of the 80s -- kind of a space between Kronos Quartet and some of the more creative combos of the New York scene. There's just a bit of vocals on the record, but the main focus is instrumental -- and the rhythms bring in a lot of world echoes, creating a cross-cultural vibe at times. Titles include "Undiscovered D's", "Heretic", "Eleanor Rigby", "Uncle Check's Cha Cha", "La Fiesta", "Shrug", "Good Hair", and "Twilight".  © 1996-2009, Dusty Groove America, Inc."

Check them out for all your record needs, they carry a lot of new and vintage titles.

www.dustygroove.com

CONGRATULATIONS to our viola/violinist LEAH LUCAS!  She and her fiancee, John Celebi (fabulous jazz drummer and pianist), welcome a new baby boy!

There is a WONDERFUL website showcasing the work of an amazing organization that is helping women take care of their minds, bodies and souls.  Their mission states:

Center of Wellness for Urban Women, Inc (CWUW), founded in 2007, empowers women and their families to become proactive in their health by improving their mind, body, and spirit through education, advocacy, care, and prevention.  Utilizing the 7 Dimensions of Wellness, CWUW recognizes the mind, body, and spirit connection leads to total health and well-being.

PLEASE be sure to check them out--they have a couple of our songs streaming in their "Reflection Room", but they have so much more good stuff going on! Click below:

Center of Wellness for Urban Women

If you're going to be in town for the Final Four festivities:
Our CD "Good Hair" is available at Spectacles in Downtown Detroit.  Be sure to shop this beautiful gem of Detroit for all your fashion and music needs.  This store has an *international* reputation--people come from all over the world to get their unique items.
Spectacles is located at 230 E. Grand River.
www.spectaclesdetroit.com

To our Chicago Fans (and those travelling to the Windy City),

You can now find "Good Hair" in the following stores:

Dusty Groove America
1120 N. Ashland Ave.

Dr. Wax
5225 South Harper Ave. Ste. D

Jazz Record Mart
27 E. Illinois Street

http://www.smithsonianjazz.org/jam/jam_start.asp