Event Series Echoes through Time

Soundscapes of Afghanistan: Tradition Reimagined

Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

Purchase Tickets Hosted at Mingei International Museum Experience 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. The rabab, an instrument first mentioned in Arabic texts of the tenth century, is a plucked lute considered by […]

Event Series Echoes through Time

Sounds of the Royal Courts: Gamelan Music & Dance of Java

Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

Purchase Tickets Hosted at Mingei International Museum Experience the enchanting world of Javanese gamelan music and dance with Joko Sutrisno and Tri Martodikromo. Joko, an acclaimed performer, composer, and educator, and Tri, a celebrated dancer of this refined tradition, have thrilled audiences in both Indonesia and the United States. In this special performance, Joko will […]

Event Series Echoes through Time

Samba Roots: An Afro-Brazilian Journey with Viver Brasil

Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

Purchase Tickets Hosted at Mingei International Museum Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Viver Brasil, a dynamic dance company celebrated for its powerful, engaging performances. In this special evening, Viver Brasil will celebrate the roots of samba, tracing the Afro-Brazilian origins that have shaped its rhythm and spirit. In electrifying styles like orixá, forró, […]