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January 2019
An Evening of Middle Eastern Classical Music
Join us for an evening of Middle Eastern classical music with violinist and singer Luay Yousif, drummer Omar Alchi, and guitarist Jack Tamas. Luay will present traditional songs and instrumentals of the Middle East as well as his own original compositions.
Find out more »December 2018
Throat Singing from the Altai Mountains of Southern Siberia
The Center for World Music is happy to present Altai Kai. The members of Altai Kai are throat singing virtuosos, skilled in the different styles and variations of kai (the Altai word for throat singing) and folk instruments.
Find out more »November 2015
Mbira Get-Together in Memory of Robert E. Brown
The Center for World Music presents a Zimbabwean mbira get-together in memory of the Center's founder, Dr. Robert E. Brown, who passed away 10 years ago on November 29, 2005. Admission for this special house concert is free. The venue will be a private home in San Diego. Please contact Lewis Peterman for event details. Robert E. Brown in Central Java, nr. Mt. Merapi Read Dr. Peterman's tribute to Robert E. Brown. Download an event flyer here. Financial support provided by the City…
Find out more »December 2014
More Fandango! Traditional Mexican Son Jarocho
Music & Dance Get Together Hosted by Professor Eduardo Garcia Fandangos are at the heart of son jarocho. They're kind of like jam sessions, where musicians gather to play, sing and dance around a wooden platform called a tarima. Free Admission. Bring your instruments and food to share! Financial support provided by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. Fandango Flyer
Find out more »Fandango! Traditional Mexican Son Jarocho
Music & Dance Get Together Hosted by Professor Eduardo Garcia Fandangos are at the heart of son jarocho. They’re kind of like jam sessions, where musicians gather to play, sing and dance around a wooden platform called a tarima. Free Admission, please RSVP (619) 363-3007. Bring your instruments and food to share! Financial support provided by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. Fandango Flyer
Find out more »July 2014
13th Annual Payangan Festival in Bali
Flower Mountain, Payangan, Bali Lewis Peterman, Artistic Director / Wayan Tubek, Technical Director Created by the distinguished American ethnomusicologist and former president of the Center for World Music, Dr. Robert E. Brown, an annual summer world music and dance festival was established in Payangan village, Bali in 2002. The multi-day Payangan Festival’s primary focus has always been the performing arts traditions of Indonesia (music, dance, and theater), especially Java and Bali. However, traditional performing arts from Africa, China, India, and…
Find out more »June 2014
Music of South Africa
Children's World Music Concert Series: Seaport Village 2014 Music of South Africa The Center for World Music celebrates "Music of South Africa" in a summer children's concert at Seaport Village. Admission is free; bring friends, family, and especially children. Financial support provided in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. Seaport Village 2014 Flyer
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