The July and August free Sunset Concerts scheduled at Skirball Cultural Center include Issa Bagayogo; Mike Marshall, Darol Anger, and Väsen; Gadji-Gadjo; The Wild Magnolias; and Omar Faruk Tekbilek Ensemble.
On Thursdays in July and August at 8 pm, the series presents global masters of musical enchantment and cultural fusion at the Los Angeles museum and performing arts venue, often in their United States or Los Angeles debuts, all in a uniquely inspiring, intimate atmosphere.
All concerts begin at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Free admission; no reservations
The Savannah Music Festival (SMF) announces its most artistically diverse lineup to date for the upcoming 2009 festival, including several commissioned works and a wealth of original productions showcasing a wide variety of American and international musical traditions. Committed to enhancing the cultural landscape of Savannah, SMF programs combine elegance and soul in a way that mirrors the history and culture of the remarkable city. The unique musical arts event is one of the highlights of springtime on the southeastern U.S. coast and a distinctive destination for cultural travelers.
The 2009 festival takes place between March 19 and April 5 in historic downtown Savannah and features more than 100 musical performances including Mariza, Mike Marshall&Darol Anger
with Väsen, Bela Fleck’s Africa Project featuring virtuosos Toumani
Diabate, Vusi Mahlasela, and D’Gary, and Indian maestros Zakir Hussain and more.
Read more at globalrhythm.net
