Public Programs & Performances Performing Arts
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES...
An Evening with Deva Premal & Miten with Manose
Sep 16 2011 - Sep 17 2011The true purpose of our music is to awaken a longing in the heart for that which is omnipresent: the experience of silence and meditation
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Milos Karadaglic
Oct 15 2011 - Oct 16 2011Born in Montenegro, prize-winning guitarist Miloš Karadaglić has established himself as one of today's most gifted young classical guitar virtuosos.
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Creole Choir of Cuba
Nov 3 2011 - Nov 4 2011The ten-strong group hails from Camaguey, Cuba. Each member is a direct descendant of Haitian migrants, and they have preserved musical treasures from Haiti, Dominica and Cuba within the active communities in Cuba.
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A Night of Rumi and Classical Persian Music with Kayhan Kalhor
Feb 2 2012 - Feb 3 2012Kayhan Kalhor is a master musician in the classical Persian tradition. His intricate melodies accompany the poetry of Rumi, sung in the haunting beauty of the original language.
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An Evening with Lila Downs
Feb 23 2012 - Feb 24 2012Embracing and highlighting indigenous origins, whether in the US or Mexico, has always been an important aspect of Down's music, as well as the topics of political and social justice, immigration, and transformation, all rooted in the human condition.
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Soweto Gospel Choir - African Grace
Apr 5 2012 - Apr 6 2012They're back! With their vibrant dance and dynamic vocal harmonies, the Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir is a worldwide phenomenon, formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African gospel music. The fifty-two-member-strong ensemble draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto, South Africa.
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The Toure-Raichel Collective featuring Vieux Farka Toure, Idan Raichel, Souleymane Kane and Amit Carmeli
Apr 26 2012 - Apr 27 2012Vieux Farka Touré is a virtuosic guitarist hailing from Mali. A vital contributor to contemporary world music, he demonstrates unwavering commitment to collaborations that elevate and enrich a global audience.
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G S Sachdev and Swapan Chaudhuri
May 5 2012 - May 6 2012With Sachdev's superb technical artistry, powerful devotion to the Indian Classical idiom and profound love for his instrument, he has carved out a place for the bansuri as a beautiful exponent of Indian music.
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