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January 2016
Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Singing for Peace Around the World
Enjoy an evening filled with the sounds of South Africa from Grammy award-winning choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Experience their rich culture in song and dance at the Belly Up in Solona Beach. Tickets $33-$35. Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30. Get flyer here.
Find out more »February 2016
Munir Nurettin Beken: Music of Turkey
The 2016 SDSU-CWM World Music Series Munir Nurettin Beken: Music of Turkey Admission: $15 general/$12 students (advance purchase or at the door) Cosponsored by the SDSU School of Music and Dance and the Center for World Music. Directions: SDSU Parking Map and Instructions.
Find out more »Dornob: Music of Iran
The 2016 SDSU-CWM World Music Series Dornob: Music of Iran Dornob is a collective of musicians - now spanning two generations - who've been playing Persian music in San Diego since 1985. Their goals, in addition to friendship and fun, include learning the musical tradition, fostering creativity, and crossing cultural bridges. Admision: $15 general/$12 students (advance purchase or at the door) Cosponsored by the SDSU School of Music and Dance and the Center for World Music. Directions: SDSU Parking Map…
Find out more »Sene Africa: Music of West Africa
The 2016 SDSU-CWM World Music Series Sene Africa: Music of West Africa Sene Africa is a duo from Senegal, Africa, consisting of Amadou Fall (kora) and Ibrahima Ba (guitar). The duo brings you an entertaining performance bound to bring happiness to the heart and soul. Ibrahima’s magical voice and special touch on the guitar, together with Amadou’s strong and positive presence on stage playing the kora, will make this a not-to-be-missed event! Admission: $15 general/$12 students (advance purchase or at the…
Find out more »Passport to Worlds of Music Series
The Center for World Music and the Kalabash School of Music and the Arts presents Passport to Worlds of Music, an informal concert series of classical and folk music traditions from Asia and Africa. This unique music and lecture series will introduce you to the sounds, aesthetics, and cultural significance of the music of Thailand, Zimbabwe, and Iran.
Find out more »Passport to Worlds of Music: Thailand
This is the first concert of the Passport to Worlds of Music series. This special music and lecture concert will introduce you to the sounds, aesthetics, and cultural significance of the music from Thailand. Music of Thailand is presented by internationally renowned khaen performer and USD Professor Christopher Adler and Supeena Insee Adler, Lecturer at UCLA.
Find out more »Gallowglass Collective: Music and Dance of Ireland
The 2016 SDSU-CWM World Music Series The Gallowglass Collective: Music and Dance of Ireland The Gallowglass Collective, named for the Scottish Norse-Gaelic warrior clans that settled in Ireland, presents Irish traditional music and dance. Pete Polansky plays fiddle, mandolin and Irish tenor banjo, Ben Jaber performs on uilleann pipes, wooden flute, and tin whistle, and Michael Prine Jr. performs foot percussion and Irish sean-nós (old style) step dance. Admission: $15 general/$12 students (advance purchase or at the door) More on the Gallowglass Collective.…
Find out more »March 2016
Gone Tomorrow: Music of Appalachia
The 2016 SDSU-CWM World Music Series Gone Tomorrow: Music of Appalachia San Diego's finest bluegrass band, Gone Tomorrow plays hard-driving bluegrass music, plus a wide variety of Texas swing, old-time, and early country music. The name of the band says it all, and true-to-form there have been a number of personnel changes as musicians come and go. The latest incarnation of Gone Tomorrow includes some of San Diego's best veteran bluegrass performers Admission: $15 general/$12 students (advance purchase or at the…
Find out more »Ninth Annual Indian Music and Dance Festival
Mark your calendar for the Ninth Annual Music and Dance Festival, March 14-20, 2016, presented by the Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego (IFAASD) and sponsored by the Center for World Music. This festival has established a well-deserved reputation as one of the major events in North America for South Asian performing arts. The festival includes Carnatic and Hindustani vocal and instrumental concerts, Bharata Natyam, Kathak, and Odissi dance forms, and Yakshagana dance drama. The artists include T.N. Krishnan,…
Find out more »INCA, the Peruvian Ensemble: Music of Peru
The 2016 SDSU-CWM World Music Series INCA, the Peruvian Ensemble: Music of Peru INCA offers a wonderful and colorful array of music and dances from Peru and the Andean region. The show includes music and dances from the native Incas (Andean style), from the Hispanic communities of the coastal areas (Criollo style) and the Black people from the villages south of Lima (Afro-Peruvian style). The instrumentation, unique to these areas, woodwinds, strings, percussion and vocals are all featured during the…
Find out more »Sol e Mar: Music of Brazil
The 2016 SDSU-CWM World Music Series Sol e Mar: Music of Brazil Sol e Mar is amazing, bright, energetic and beyond entertaining. Their attention to detail and authenticity is a delight. The energy that Sol e Mar brings to an event is unparalleled! Admission: $15 general/$12 students (advance purchase or at the door) More on Sol e Mar. Cosponsored by the SDSU School of Music and Dance and the Center for World Music. Directions: SDSU Parking Map and Instructions.
Find out more »Passport to Worlds of Music: Zimbabwe
This special music and lecture concert will introduce you to the sounds, aesthetics, and cultural significance of the music from Zimbabwe. Music of Zimbabwe will be performed by the mbira and marimba group Zimbeat, featuring Center for World Music teaching artist Garit Imhoff and Professor Randall Griswold, CSU San Marcos.
Find out more »April 2016
The Pacific Trio: Music of China
The 2016 SDSU-CWM World Music Series The Pacific Trio of Chinese Music: Music of China Admission: $15 general/$12 students (advance purchase or at the door) Cosponsored by the SDSU School of Music and Dance and the Center for World Music. Directions: SDSU Parking Map and Instructions See the group on YouTube: The Pacific Trio of Chinese Music.
Find out more »Arpana: Music and Dance of South India
The 2016 SDSU-CWM World Music Series Arpana Dance Company: Music and Dance of South India Ramya Harishankar, Artistic Director/Nattuvangam G. Srikanth, Vocal Naveen Basavanhally, Mridangam Kiran Athreya, Violin Nidhi Satyadev, Dance Southern California-based Arpana Dance Company has had the honor of performing in the US, Europe, and India. The Summer of 2013 took Arpana to Germany and Croatia for performances and workshops. In December 2011, the group travelled to Japan performing with Kinnara Taiko in Hiroshima, Kure, and Nara, raising…
Find out more »Zimbeat: Music of Zimbabwe
The 2016 SDSU-CWM World Music Series Zimbeat: Music of Zimbabwe Hypnotic interlocking melodies and spirited African rhythms culminate in the captivating and compelling music that is found in traditional and contemporary Zimbabwe. Admission: $15 general/$12 students (advance purchase or at the door) Cosponsored by the SDSU School of Music and Dance, Compassion for African Villages, and the Center for World Music. Directions: SDSU Parking Map and Instructions
Find out more »Rajeev Taranath and Abhiman Kaushal: Hindustani Ragas
An evening of North Indian classical music with internationally acclaimed artists Rajeev Taranath, sarod, and Abhiman Kaushal, tabla. Rajeev Taranath is today one of the leading exponents of the sarod. His performances masterfully combine the depth and rigor of the tradition of Hindustani music with an inspired imagination and emotional sensibility. Admission: $10 general/$8 students, seniors, and MiraCosta staff (advance purchase or at the door). Presented by the MiraCosta College Music Department in partnership with the Center for World Music.
Find out more »Celebration of Asian Traditions
A celebration of music and dance from across Asia with some of the best practitioners of traditional arts in Southern California. The program will feature kulintang and gangsa flat gong ensembles from the Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center, the Ostrich Ensemble presenting Thai classical dance and music, Japanese shakuhachi played by Alex Khalil, Mongolian horsehead fiddle played by Charlotte D’Eveyln, Lao mouth organ played by Christopher Adler, and Balinese music and dance presented by USD’s own Gamelan Gunung Mas with special…
Find out more »Passport to Worlds of Music: Iran
This is the final concert of the Passport to Worlds of Music series. This special music and lecture concert will introduce you to the sounds, aesthetics, and cultural significance of the music from Iran. Kourosh Taghavi, master traditional musician from Iran and Center for World Music teaching artist, will perform and provide insight into the exquisite world of Persian Classical Music.
Find out more »May 2016
Javanese Gamelan: Music and Dance of Java
The 2016 CWM World Music Series Javanese Gamelan: Music and Dance of Java Featuring the SDSU Javanese Gamelan, directed by Pak Djoko Walujo, with special guest dancer Bhagawan Ciptoning. Djoko Walujo Wimboprasetyo, musical director of the SDSU Javanese Gamelan, is an esteemed artist and renowned instructor of Javanese gamelan. He studied music He studied gamelan music from an early age with many well-known teachers, and later at the Indonesian Arts Institute, Yogyakarta. He was music professor at the Indonesian Arts Institute from 1975…
Find out more »June 2016
Canyon Crest Academy Javanese Gamelan Orchestra
CANYON CREST ACADEMY JAVANESE GAMELAN ORCHESTRA Canyon Crest Academy and the Center for World Music are proud to present a very special performance of Javanese gamelan music and dance. Students from the Canyon Crest Academy gamelan program, directed by the Javanese master teacher Pak Djoko Walujo, will be accompanied by California Institute of the Arts singers and dancers in this end-of-year performance that will include an enchanting masked Topeng Panji dance. This free public performance will begin at 12:15 pm on Friday,…
Find out more »2016 CWM Summer Series: Music of Zimbabwe
The 2016 Center for World Music Summer Series at Seaport Village, East Plaza Gazebo Zimbeat: Music of Zimbabwe Featuring: Max Berry, Randy Griswold, and Garit Imhoff Enjoy the dynamic village music of Southern Africa with Zimbeat. The music is based on the Shona peoples' ancient musical instrument, the mbira dzavadzimu. Get carried away by the hypnotic interlocking melodies and spirited rhythms in the captivating and compelling instrumental music that is found in traditional and contemporary Zimbabwe. Admission: Free Directions: Park in…
Find out more »2016 CWM Summer Series: Strings of Southeast Mexico
The 2016 Center for World Music Summer Series at Seaport Village, East Plaza Gazebo Son de San Diego: Strings of Southeast Mexico Featuring: Eduardo Garcìa, Cris Juárez, and Germa Lita Come listen to the strumming guitars of sunny Southeast Mexico and lighten up your dance step at this informal concert of traditional “son jarocho” music from Veracruz. With its infectious rhythms and good-natured song lyrics, this indigenous dance music blends the best of different musical styles in Mexico: Spanish, African, and…
Find out more »2016 CWM Summer Series: Vocal Harmonies of the Balkans and Beyond
The 2016 Center for World Music Summer Concert Series at Seaport Village, East Plaza Gazebo Trio Zheni: Vocal Harmonies of the Balkans and Beyond Featuring: Stacey Barnett, Mary Ann Downs, and Marie Hayes "Trio Zheni" is Bulgarian for “Trio of Women,” and this trio is sure to mesmerize as they weave their vocal tapestry of mysterious and powerful harmonies from Eastern Europe. The group delights in bringing to American ears the distinctive melodies, harmonies and rhythms of these timeless traditional…
Find out more »Passport to Adventure – Odissi Performance
The Center for World Music Odissi Dance School will be performing at Passport to Adventure, representing the state of Odisha, India through East Indian classical dance, Odissi. Alice Birney Elementary is an International Baccalaureate school located in University Heights, San Diego. The school encourages their students to view the world globally and is diverse in ethnicity and culture. Every year Alice Birney elementary holds a cultural festival, Passport to Adventure, where the students learn about cultures around the world to…
Find out more »Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival – Odissi Performance
The Center for World Music Odissi Dance School will be performing at Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival, representing the state of Odisha, India through East Indian classical dance, Odissi. Celebrating the 23rd Anniversary Year, Southern California's Largest Multi-Cultural Dance Festival featuring local dancers and musicians representing cultures spanning the globe. This production under the direction of World Champion Liam Harney. Admission: $5.00 - $14.00
Find out more »Rang Tarang – Odissi Performance
The Center for World Music Odissi Dance School will be performing at Rang Tarang, representing the state of Odisha, India through East Indian classical dance, Odissi. Celebrating the spirit of childhood, CRY (Child, Rights, and Youth) San Diego is hosting Rang Tarang, an event to showcase the talents of artists in Southern California, while increasing awareness of children's issues.
Find out more »August 2016
Southern California Mbira Get-Together
Mbira aficionados gather to celebrate and play this extraordinary instrument. Admission is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP to Lewis Peterman to reserve your space and get directions to venue.
Find out more »Traditional Irish Music Session
Come and join us at the pub for an evening of traditional Irish dance music! The session will be hosted by musicians Michael Eskin and George Rubsamen, and we expect some fine musicians to drop in and participate. No entrance fee or cover charge. Here's a YouTube video of the last CWM-sponsored session at The Ould Sod. Here's a flyer for this event.
Find out more »September 2016
Exploring Indian Classical Dance
Odissi Lecture-Recital Come and experience Odissi, one of the classical dances of India, through a lecture-recital presented by the Center for World Music’s Odissi school. The presentation will include a short talk on the history and meaning of this dance form. This will be followed by a performance by Rajesh Kumar Palai, master teacher visiting from Odisha, India. He will be joined by students from the Odissi school, vividly demonstrating the many facets of Odissi through a short recital. Tickets…
Find out more »October 2016
SoCal October Mbira Get-Together
Mbira aficionados gather to celebrate and play this extraordinary instrument. Admission is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP to Lewis Peterman to reserve your space and get directions to venue.
Find out more »Festival of Lights: Festival of Dolls
The Center for World Music is a proud co-sponsor of the Festival of Dolls, part of the San Diego Indian American Society's 9th Annual Festival of Lights Diwali Celebration in Balboa Park. Enjoy beautiful dolls highlighting India's rich heritage. Also see doll collections from Japan and China. Festival of Dolls at the Mingei Saturday, Oct. 15 12:00PM to 5:00PM Sunday, Oct. 16 12:00PM to 5:00PM The live program includes classical dances and music forms of ancient India. Odissi Dance will…
Find out more »November 2016
Traditional Irish Music Session
Come and join us at the pub for an evening of traditional Irish dance music! The session will be hosted by musicians Michael Eskin and George Rubsamen, and we expect some fine musicians to drop in and participate. No entrance fee or cover charge. Here's a YouTube video of a CWM-sponsored session at The Ould Sod. Here's a flyer for this event. If you can't join us in person, we'll be using Periscope to broadcast the event. Find the broadcast by…
Find out more »December 2016
Southern California Mbira Get-Together
Mbira aficionados gather to celebrate and play this extraordinary instrument. Admission is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP to Lewis Peterman to reserve your space and get directions to venue.
Find out more »January 2017
Odissi Dance School Monthly Student Recital
Join us for the Monthly Dance Recital of the Center for World Music's Odissi Dance School.
Each month the school hosts a monthly student recital in which a student performs dance compositions that they have mastered under the instruction of our master teacher from India, Sri Rajesh Kumar Palai.
Find out more »Balkan Folk Music Group Dromia at Athens Market Taverna
The Balkan folk music group Dromia will play at the Athens Market Taverna in downtown San Diego on Saturday, January 28. Enjoy traditional Greek dance tunes, as well as popular and table (listening) songs, with a small area set aside for dancing. Going to be fun!
Find out more »February 2017
Southern California Mbira Get-Together
Mbira aficionados gather to celebrate and play this extraordinary instrument. Admission is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP to Lewis Peterman to reserve your space and get directions to venue.
Find out more »Sene Africa: Music of West Africa
Sene Africa is a duo from Senegal consisting of Amadou Fall (kora) and Ibrahima Ba (guitar). The duo brings you an entertaining performance bound to bring happiness to the heart and soul. Ibrahima’s magical voice and special touch on the guitar, together with Amadou’s strong and positive presence on stage playing the kora, will make this a not-to-be-missed event!
Find out more »Passport to Worlds of Music 2017
The Center for World Music and the Kalabash School of Music and the Arts presents Passport to Worlds of Music, an informal concert series of classical and folk music traditions from Australia and Asia. This unique music and lecture series will introduce you to the sounds, aesthetics, and cultural significance of the music of Australia, North India, and Burma/Myanmar.
Find out more »Passport to Worlds of Music: Australia
This will be the first program in the Passport to Worlds of Music 2017 series. In this special music and lecture concert, guest artist Randin Graves will introduce you to the sounds, aesthetics, and cultural significance of the indigenous musical traditions of Australia.
Find out more »Dornob: Music of Iran
Dornob is a collective of musicians—now spanning two generations—who've been playing Persian music in San Diego since 1985. Their goals, in addition to friendship and fun, include learning the musical tradition, fostering creativity, and crossing cultural bridges.
Find out more »Odissi Dance School February Student Recital
Join us for the Monthly Dance Recital of the Center for World Music's Odissi Dance School.
This month's performance features soloist Mira Sur.
Find out more »Gallowglass Collective: Music and Dance of Ireland
The 2017 SDSU-CWM World Music Series presents The Gallowglass Collective: Music and Dance of Ireland. Named for the Scottish Norse-Gaelic warrior clans that settled in Ireland, The Gallowglass Collective presents Irish traditional music and dance. Pete Polansky plays fiddle, mandolin and Irish tenor banjo, Ben Jaber performs on uilleann pipes, wooden flute, and tin whistle, and Michael Prine Jr. performs foot percussion and Irish sean-nós (old style) step dance.
Find out more »