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SUMMARY:Máirtín de Cógáin Duo: Irish Music and Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Máirtín de Cógáin\, an Irish bodhrán player and a captivating storyteller\, teams up with fiddler and guitarist Pete Polansky to perform an engaging set of ballads and reels.
URL:https://centerforworldmusic.org/event/mairtin-de-cogain-duo-irish-music-and-storytelling/
LOCATION:La Mesa Public Library\, 8074 Allison Avenue\, La Mesa\, 91942\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for World Music":MAILTO:info@centerforworldmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T140000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Besos Jazz Trio: Tap Dancing with Live Jazz in La Mesa
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this event has been postponed due to a temporary closure at the La Mesa Library. We are working to find a replacement date and will publicize that date here in the future.
URL:https://centerforworldmusic.org/event/besos-jazz-trio-tap-dancing-with-live-jazz-in-la-mesa/
LOCATION:La Mesa Public Library\, 8074 Allison Avenue\, La Mesa\, 91942\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for World Music":MAILTO:info@centerforworldmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T011859Z
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SUMMARY:Clinton Davis: Old Time Music in La Mesa
DESCRIPTION:Join Clinton Davis performing a free concert of old time music from the Appalachias at La Mesa Library. \nPrepare for an intimate and engaging journey through early American music\, blending lively instrumental performance with storytelling and historical insight. Clinton’s concerts invite listeners into the sounds and cultural contexts of old-time traditions\, often encouraging a sense of participation and connection to the music’s living roots.
URL:https://centerforworldmusic.org/event/clinton-davis-at-la-mesa-library/
LOCATION:La Mesa Public Library\, 8074 Allison Avenue\, La Mesa\, 91942\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partnership Concerts,Global Stage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for World Music":MAILTO:info@centerforworldmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T180110Z
CREATED:20260429T175738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T180110Z
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SUMMARY:Mariachi Rodriguez: A Free Concert of Mariachi Music
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Mariachi Rodriguez presents Mariachi music at La Mesa Library. \nMariachi Rodriguez\, based in San Diego\, is led by educator and musician Andrew Rodriguez. The ensemble is dedicated to performing authentic mariachi music that celebrates the tradition’s cultural roots and musical richness. Recognized as Teacher of the Year at Bell Middle School\, Andrew also directs for DanzArts SD\, guest lectures at San Diego State University\, and has performed with the San Diego Symphony. \nFor this performance\, audiences will enjoy mariachi music in an intimate trio format. \nThis event is made possible by the generosity and support of the Friends of the La Mesa Library.
URL:https://centerforworldmusic.org/event/mariachi-rodriguez-free-concert-ia-mesa/
LOCATION:La Mesa Public Library\, 8074 Allison Avenue\, La Mesa\, 91942\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partnership Concerts,Global Stage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for World Music":MAILTO:info@centerforworldmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260124T013254Z
CREATED:20260123T003138Z
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SUMMARY:Tzidia Ensemble: A Free Concert of Balkan Music
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy music from Bulgaria and other Balkan countries performed by  the musicians of Tzidia at La Mesa Library. \nA San Diego-based ensemble\, Tzidia performs ethnic dance music from the Balkans and surrounding areas\, plus Scandinavia. Expect to see traditional instruments of the region and to hear exciting and unusual rhythms! The group features Marie Hayes (vocals)\, Paul Johnson (violin)\, Mary Marshall (percussion)\, Mary Ann Downs Tanaka (vocals and tambura)\, and Dan Ziagos (accordion). \nThis event is made possible by the generosity and support of the Friends of the La Mesa Library.
URL:https://centerforworldmusic.org/event/tzidia-balkan-music-la-mesa-library/
LOCATION:La Mesa Public Library\, 8074 Allison Avenue\, La Mesa\, 91942\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partnership Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for World Music":MAILTO:info@centerforworldmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T140000
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DTSTAMP:20250918T001912Z
CREATED:20250625T001418Z
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SUMMARY:Samaita Botsa Duo: A Free Concert of Zimbabwean Mbira Music
DESCRIPTION:Samaita Botsa and Erica Azim will present a free concert of traditional Shona mbira (“thumb piano”) music from Zimbabwe at La Mesa Library. \nSamaita Vitalis Wilbert Botsa\, our visiting artist from Zimbabwe\, and Erica Azim\, who hails from the Bay Area\, share a passion for the traditional forms of Shona mbira music from Zimbabwe and enjoy sharing them with the world through concerts\, lecture-demonstrations\, and hands-on mbira workshops. Both are extremely accomplished mbira players and singers\, creating complex waves of sound that seem impossible to produce with only two thumbs\, one finger\, and this small instrument\, deceptively simple in appearance. \nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to experience mbira music up close and personal!
URL:https://centerforworldmusic.org/event/samaita-botsa-duo-at-la-mesa-library/
LOCATION:La Mesa Public Library\, 8074 Allison Avenue\, La Mesa\, 91942\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partnership Concerts,CWM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T140000
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DTSTAMP:20250625T021155Z
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SUMMARY:Samahan Rondalla Trio at La Mesa Library
DESCRIPTION:Join Samahan Rondalla Trio featuring singer Kim Kalanduyan performing a free concert of folk songs from the Philippines at La Mesa Library. \nTracing its origins from Spain and Latin America\, Rondalla music is a localized genre popular for special occasions among Filipinos. Come experience the lilting sounds of the banduria (14-stringed mandolin) and the guitar accompanying songs expressing the simplicity of life in the village and the nostalgia of old Manila. Musicians include Bernard Ellorin\, Kim Kalanduyan\, and Marlo Campos.
URL:https://centerforworldmusic.org/event/samahan-rondalla-trio-at-la-mesa-library/
LOCATION:La Mesa Public Library\, 8074 Allison Avenue\, La Mesa\, 91942\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partnership Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for World Music":MAILTO:info@centerforworldmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T140000
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SUMMARY:Tasha Smith Godinez: Harp Music from Around the World at La Mesa Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free performance featuring harpist\, composer\, and educator Tasha Smith Godinez. Transcending the boundaries of tradition with her music\, Tasha reimagines the harp\, moving beyond its Western classical roots to weave a rich tapestry of jazz\, world music\, and her original compositions. \nAbout the Artist \nTasha Smith Godinez has been immersed in music her entire life. Her academic achievements include performance degrees from San Diego State University (BA\, 2005; MA\, 2010) and the prestigious l’Ecole Normale de Musique Alfred Corot in Paris\, France (Diplôme de Concert\, 2006). She has served as principal harpist for the Orquesta de Baja California in Tijuana\, Mexico\, and the Grossmont Symphony Orchestra in San Diego\, as well as performing with the San Diego Symphony. \nBased in San Diego\, Godinez shares her expertise as an applied harp instructor at the University of San Diego’s Department of Music. She also leads the San Diego Harp Academy\, where she welcomes students of all ages and skill levels at her studio in La Mesa. \nThis event is brought to you through the generosity and support of the Friends of the La Mesa Library.
URL:https://centerforworldmusic.org/event/tasha-smith-godinez-harp-music-at-la-mesa-library/
LOCATION:La Mesa Public Library\, 8074 Allison Avenue\, La Mesa\, 91942\, United States
CATEGORIES:CWM Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for World Music":MAILTO:info@centerforworldmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T140000
DTSTAMP:20241018T224640Z
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SUMMARY:Yale Strom and Elizabeth Schwartz: Klezmer Music at La Mesa Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free performance featuring klezmer\, Romani\, Balkan\, and Sephardic melodies with violinist and composer Yale Strom and vocalist Elizabeth Schwartz! \nAbout the artists: \nYale Strom\, one of the most prominent names in klezmer music in the United States\, is the founder of the klezmer ensemble Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi. A prolific composer who blends diverse global influences\, he is also an award-winning filmmaker and author. \nElizabeth Schwartz\, vocalist with Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi\, is celebrated for her soulful performances of Yiddish\, Hebrew\, and Ladino songs\, including the acclaimed album Garden of Yidn. \nThis event is brought to you through the generosity and support of the Friends of the La Mesa Library.
URL:https://centerforworldmusic.org/event/yale-strom-elizabeth-schwartz-klezmer-music-concert/
LOCATION:La Mesa Public Library\, 8074 Allison Avenue\, La Mesa\, 91942\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partnership Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Mesa Public Library":MAILTO:lamesalibrary@sdcounty.ca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T140000
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DTSTAMP:20240404T172903Z
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SUMMARY:Francisco Astudillo at La Mesa Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Francisco Astudillo\, a master of 13 instruments and founder of TINKU\, blends Latin folk and Andean music\, captivating audiences worldwide with his versatile performances and dedication to preserving cultural heritage. \nSponsored by the Friends of the La Mesa Library.
URL:https://centerforworldmusic.org/event/francisco-astudillo-at-la-mesa-public-library/
LOCATION:La Mesa Public Library\, 8074 Allison Avenue\, La Mesa\, 91942\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partnership Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Mesa Public Library":MAILTO:lamesalibrary@sdcounty.ca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T150000
DTSTAMP:20231223T174834Z
CREATED:20231220T180732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231223T174834Z
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SUMMARY:Latin American Music & Beyond: Luisa Corredor\, Ignacio Arango & Harley Magsino
DESCRIPTION:Join Luisa Corredor\, Ignacio Arango\, and Harley Magsino for a free concert\, featuring traditional and popular music from Latin America and beyond\, at La Mesa Public Library \nLuisa Corredor\, singer\, actor\, teacher\, and producer\, was raised in a musical family and started her lifetime career in the performing arts at the age of four. Over the years\, she studied and performed musical traditions from cultures worldwide. Luisa has performed various folkloric music\, including Old English folk songs from the Renaissance era\, Flamenco\, Middle Eastern\, Greek\, Irish\, Cuba\, Mexican\, Brazilian\, and other traditional music from South America. Her repertoire also includes classic rock\, funk\, blues\, 70s soul\, and “funkified” pop and rock tunes. Additionally\, Luisa has experience as a singing teacher and instructional assistant within Encinitas Union School District for bilingual and special education classrooms. She also taught Spanish as a second language at Paul Ecke Central Elementary School. Combining her diverse theatrical and musical talents and education experience\, Ms. Corredor produces workshops and shows\, such as Delta Belt and Music of The Middle Passage\, to name a few. \nIgnacio Arango\, guitarist and bassist\, grew up in Guanabacoa\, Havana\, Cuba\, a place known as being one of the most musical places on earth. He immersed himself in Afro-Cuban polyrhythms and the improvisational force of the rumberos\, lovers of the rumba\, and soneros\, improvising lead singers in salsa music. Ignacio’s career began during his military service where he played euphonium in ‘La Banda Música del Estado Mayor.’ Upon demobilizing\, Ignacio’s musical career blossomed. For ten years\, he was the bassist for ‘Show Tropicana’ with whom he toured Italy\, Mexico\, and Monaco. Ignacio played guitar and bass with many well-known bands\, including Fusión 4\, La Orquesta de Radio y Televisión\, Kokopelli\, La Conciencia\, Tiny Universe\, and Carlos Washington and Giant People. In 2006\, Ignacio dedicated his full attention to performing folklore jazz with his beloved family band Los Hermanos Arango. \nHarley Magsino is a multifaceted musician based in San Diego with over 25 years of experience in teaching and performing. He has a passion for electric and upright bass and holds an undergraduate and master’s degree in jazz studies from SDSU. His technical skillset and unique style allow him to perform an extensive range of musical genres\, including jazz\, blues\, funk\, soul\, R&B\, hip-hop\, pop\, rock\, country western\, experimental\, Brazilian folk\, and Zimbabwe-funk fusion. Harley is involved in various prolific projects such as Tori Roze and the Hot Mess\, Stacy Antonel\, and Lauren Leigh and the Low Keys. When not performing\, composing\, or recording with these groups\, Harley can be seen playing jazz jam sessions or as a session player for numerous active bands. He also frequently performs with large event organizations such as Third Coast Jazz and Lucky Devils Band.
URL:https://centerforworldmusic.org/event/latin-american-music-luisa-corredor-ignacio-arango-harley-magsino/
LOCATION:La Mesa Public Library\, 8074 Allison Avenue\, La Mesa\, 91942\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partnership Concerts,CWM Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Mesa Public Library":MAILTO:lamesalibrary@sdcounty.ca.gov
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