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| Olodum September 19 Somerville Theatre |
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Olodum brings its nonstop samba party to Boston in celebration of its 30th anniversary. With resounding percussion, intoxicating rhythms and mesmerizing vocals, Olodum has spread its irresistible brand of Afro-Brazilian culture to the world. |
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| Corbett / Donovan / McCusker October 01 - 02 Institute of Contemporary Art |
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| Three of Boston’s leading dance companies present world premiere works as well as signature repertory pieces. Choreographer Caitlin Corbett juxtaposes the sublime beauty of everyday movement with the innovation of contemporary dance. Daniel ... MORE » |
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| Esperanza Spalding October 02 Sanders Theatre |
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| One of the most exciting new figures in jazz, Esperanza Spalding is a wildly talented and stylistically eclectic young bassist, vocalist and composer. A past side-woman for Herbie Hancock, Joe Lovano, Regina Carter and many others, Spalding has earned a ... MORE » | ||
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| Le Trio Joubran October 07 Somerville Theatre |
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| Direct descendants of a Palestinian family of oud makers and players for four generations, Le Trio Joubran creates intricate and seductively eloquent original compositions that are filled with magnificent improvisation and technical virtuosity. For ... MORE » | ||
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| Hugh Masekela October 15 Berklee Performance Center |
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| With a career that has spanned over four decades, legendary South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela is no less than a worldwide superstar, and his trumpet has long been a call to freedom and a celebration of the resilience of his people. Touring in support of ... MORE » | ||
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| Carolina Chocolate Drops October 16 Paradise Rock Club |
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| The Carolina Chocolate Drops revitalize the old-time string and jug-band music of the Piedmont region with velocity and virtuosity. Raw and evocative arrangements of the music are brilliantly played by the group’s three young musicians: Justin Robinson ... MORE » | ||
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| The Books October 21 Somerville Theatre |
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| The Books formed in New York City in 1999, when two neighbors collaborated on what they considered to be pop music. In fact, Nick Zammuto and Paul de Jong—perhaps by a mix of accident and design—developed a sound that over a decade later still ... MORE » | ||
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| Paul Brady October 22 Somerville Theatre |
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| One of Ireland’s most celebrated singer-songwriters, Paul Brady has been creating timeless tunes for more than 40 years. He started in Ireland playing with The Johnstons, Planxty and Andy Irvine and went on to work with artists as diverse as Eric ... MORE » | ||
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| RUBBERBANDance Group October 22 - 24 Institute of Contemporary Art |
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| A thrilling, seamless blend of hip-hop, ballet and modern dance, RUBBERBANDance Group defies gravity with humor and humanity, as well as power and grace. Choreographer Victor Quijada, who codirects the Montréal-based company with Anne Plamondon, ... MORE » | ||
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| Buika October 23 Berklee Performance Center |
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| Hailed as the "Flamenco Queen," Concha Buika is the daughter of political refugees from the African nation of Equatorial Guinea and grew up in a Gypsy neighborhood on the Spanish island of Mallorca. Often compared to a young Nina Simone, Buika ... MORE » | ||
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| Djavan October 31 Berklee Performance Center |
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| Recognized worldwide as one of Brazil’s biggest musical stars, Djavan is a prolific and inspired singer-songwriter. He fuses bossa nova, samba and Bahian rhythms with jazz, pop, funk and R&B. Singing with a rich, expressive voice, Djavan creates ... MORE » | ||
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| Pink Martini November 03 Orpheum Theatre |
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| Somewhere between a 1930s Cuban dance orchestra, a classical chamber music ensemble, a Brazilian street band and Japanese film noir is Pink Martini. Influenced by Latin music, jazz, cabaret, cinema scores and more, Pink Martini brings melodies and rhythms from ... MORE » | ||
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| Eddie from Ohio November 06 Somerville Theatre |
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| Eddie from Ohio offers smartly crafted four-part harmonies and offbeat lyrics delivered with a generous dose of humor. While the northern Virginia quartet has drawn all kinds of comparisons, EFO creates its own signature folk-rock sound marked by a unique ... MORE » | ||
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| Zakir Hussain & Niladri Kumar November 06 Sanders Theatre |
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| Tabla superstar Zakir Hussain and young sitar virtuoso Niladri Kumar, two extraordinary artists who have collaborated several times in the past, including on Hussain’s Masters of Percussion, come together for a brilliant evening of Indian classical ... MORE » | ||
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| AfroCubism November 07 Berklee Performance Center |
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| AfroCubism was Nick Gold’s original idea for what became the Buena Vista Social Club. But the story goes that a few lost passports meant that the Africans stayed home, so instead another rather fine but different record was made. Now ... MORE » | ||
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| Mary Black November 13 Berklee Performance Center |
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| Mary Black has long been considered one of the finest female vocalists in the Celtic world. An unparalleled interpretive singer with a beautiful, dynamic voice, she draws on her traditional Irish folk and ballad background to create music that soars with a ... MORE » | ||
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| ANGELITA VARGAS & JAIRO BARRULL November 19 Berklee Performance Center |
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| Direct from Spain, Gitano Roots of Flamenco captures all the passion, skill and excitement of Gypsy flamenco dance. Both programs will also feature an exceptional ensemble of traditional flamenco musicians, performing live on stage. Direct from ... MORE » |
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| PEPE TORRES November 21 Berklee Performance Center |
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| Direct from Spain, Gitano Roots of Flamenco captures all the passion, skill and excitement of Gypsy flamenco dance. Both programs will also feature an exceptional ensemble of traditional flamenco musicians, performing live on stage. MORE » | ||
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| Blind Boys of Alabama December 11 Berklee Performance Center |
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| Since meeting at the Talladega Institute for the Blind in 1939, the Blind Boys of Alabama have thrilled audiences worldwide with their potent, impassioned renditions of gospel songs. In this special Christmas show, the Blind Boys of Alabama send spirits ... MORE » | ||
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