World Music
World Music nights are generously sponsored by Sony Pictures Entertainment


Thursday, July 10  7:30 pm

ADAAWE

Seven dynamic women create a rich organic fusion of voice and drum, this ensemble of skilled percussionists performs high energy djembe drumming in the traditions of West Africa 

Visit Artist's Website:
www.adaawemusic.com

Sponsored by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and the Recording Industries’ Music Performance Fund through the assistance of the Professional Musicians Union Local 47.


Thursday, July 17  7:30 pm

Charmaine Clamor

Filipina jazz singer with a warm, luscious voice synthesizes traditional Filipino folk music with the soul and swing of American jazz with imaginative style and alluring depth

Visit Artist's Website:
www.charmaineclamor.com

 


Thursday, July 24  7:30 pm

Sounds of Korea

The premier performance group of Korean traditional arts in the United States presents glorious movement, interpreting music of the classical Korean Court and revealing a unique aesthetic beauty

Visit Artist's Website:
www.ktpaa.org

Media sponsor for this concert is The Korea Daily.


Thursday, July 31  7:30 pm

ELAN

1Lion Records recording artist and lead singer of the legendary Wailers, the reggae music of this extraordinary voice is a distinctive blend of groovy beats and island rhythms

Visit Artist's Website:
www.elanmusic.com

Thursday, August 7  7:30 pm

Ken O'Malley and the Twilight Lords

A feisty blend of traditional and new tunes from the heart and soul of Ireland, weaving ballads and upbeat jibs into a fascinating historical journey

Visit Artist's Website:
www.kenomalley.com


Thursday, August 14  7:30 pm

Rangoli Dance Company

Exquisite artistry pays homage to India as dancers elegantly perform to soul-stirring compositions, colorful costumes play an integral role in this breathtaking presentation

Visit Artist's Website:
www.rangoli.org


Thursday, August 21  7:30 pm

SambaDá

An invigorating mixture of samba, capoeira music, funk, reggae and hip hop inspired by the Afro-Brazilian genre celebrates cross-cultural collaborations musically uniting the Americas

Visit Artist's Website:
www.sambada.com


Thursday, August 28  7:30 pm

TAIKOPROJECT and Masanga Marimba Ensemble

A spectacular concert fusing the Japanese artform and American interpretation of taiko drumming with traditional and popular marimba music of Guatemala and Zimbabwe – this exhilarating fusion of rhythmic sounds from four continents is a not-to-be-missed event

Visit Artists' Websites:
www.taikoproject.com             www.masanga.com