2025 Concert Season
Our 2025 concert season will unite the past and present through an exploration of global music and dance. Prepare to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of musical traditions that have shaped cultures over the centuries.
Past Events
7 events found.
2025 Concert Season
Events
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Soul of the Bandura: Music and Stories from Ukraine featuring Julian Kytasty
La Jolla Community Center 6811 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA, United StatesPurchase Tickets Hosted at the La Jolla Community Center Join us for an evening with Julian Kytasty, whose playing of the bandura, Ukraine’s national instrument, evokes haunting memories of Russian and Soviet suppression of Ukrainian national identity. Julian’s singing of epic songs and his playing of free improvisations and modern world music blend tradition with […]
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The Art of the Ney: Contemporary Sounds of Iran with Mohammad Khodadadi
La Jolla Community Center 6811 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA, United StatesHosted at the La Jolla Community Center in partnership with Persian Place Join us for an immersive performance by Mohammad Khodadadi, an acclaimed Persian composer and performer on the ney, an ancient end-blown cane flute that plays a central role in Persian mysticism. Born in Iran, and trained by masters of Persian music, Mohammad weaves […]
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Sounds of Dynasties: Living Traditions of China
La Jolla Community Center 6811 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA, United StatesJoin us for a captivating evening with the Pacific Trio, featuring three distinguished masters of traditional Chinese instruments and repertoire—David Liu on zheng, Celia Liu on pipa, and Qi-Chao Liu on dizi.
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Soundscapes of Afghanistan: Tradition Reimagined
Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United StatesExperience an unforgettable evening with Qais Essar, a pioneering Afghan composer and rabab virtuoso who weaves the traditional sounds of the mountainous Hindu Kush region with contemporary global music.
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Sounds of the Royal Courts: Gamelan Music & Dance of Java
Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United StatesExperience the enchanting world of Javanese gamelan music and dance with Joko Sutrisno, an acclaimed performer, composer, and educator, and Tri Martodikromo. a celebrated exponent of Javanese dance.
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Samba Roots: An Afro-Brazilian Journey with Viver Brasil
Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United StatesIn this special evening, we will celebrate the roots of samba, tracing the Afro-Brazilian origins that have shaped its rhythm and spirit. Viver Brasil combines dance with live polyrhythmic music and evocative storytelling to bring the essence of samba’s heritage vividly to life.