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World Music nights are generously sponsored by Sony Pictures Entertainment |
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Thursday, July 10 7:30 pm
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.
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Thursday, July 17 7:30 pm
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
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Thursday, July 24 7:30 pm
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.
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Thursday, July 31 7:30 pm
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 |
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Thursday, August 7 7:30 pm
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 |
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Thursday, August 14 7:30 pm
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 |
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Thursday, August 21 7:30 pm
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 |
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Thursday, August 28 7:30 pm
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 |