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SUMMARY:Catherine Russell & Sean Mason
DESCRIPTION:An evening of Jazz with Catherine Russell\, vocals\, & Sean Mason\, piano   \nCatherine Russell’s true delights come from that amazing voice\, comfortable in any setting\, from blues to swing to Broadway and beyond. Cat delights with her musical archeological skills\, searching and searching for those nuggets for us to enjoy. Many have seen and heard Catherine do it\, on record with her group\, in concert with The Jazz At Lincoln Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis\, captured live at Levon Helm’s barn with The Black Italians. \nHere\, her muse is pianist Sean Mason\, himself showing casual comfort and skillful appeal\, as just the two of them explore tunes familiar to Fats Waller\, James P. Johnson\, Bing Crosby\, Frank Sinatra\, Ray Charles\, Louis Armstrong\, Peggy Lee and more. It’s here you’ll see the best things happen as you delight in the listening. \nQuotes:  \n“A voice that wails like a horn and whispers like a snake in the Garden of Eden”   -NPR \n  \nCatherine Russell’s voice is so fine and her vocal style so accomplished that I want to believe that this is how Bessie Smith sounded live. \nRussell comes by it all honestly. Her father\, Luis Russell\, was a legendary pianist / composer / bandleader\, and Louis Armstrong’s long-time musical director. Her mother\, Carline Ray\, was a ground-breaking vocalist / guitarist / bassist who performed with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm\, Mary Lou Williams\, and Sy Oliver. That is a potent family tree. The singer made a name for herself with her debut\, Cat (Dot Time Records\, 2009)\, fully consolidating her position as preeminent jazz vocalist with Bring It Back (Dot Time Records\, 2014)\, Alone Together (Dot Time Records\, 2019)\, and Send For Me (Dot Time Records\, 2022). \nRussell meets a soulmate in pianist Sean Mason\, whose musical palate aligns closely with her own. Together on My Ideal\, they make a rarified recording of old songs where the pair blow kisses in all directions. Singer and pianist open the recital with James P. Johnson and Andy Razaf’s 1930 “A Porter’s Love Song to a Chambermaid” It is a splendid wink at both Johnson and Fats Waller. Later\, the wink turns into a full bow to Waller with sexy and sassy performances of his “You Stayed Away Too Long” and “Ain’t Got Nobody To Grind My Coffee.” \nNot content to remain prewar\, the two take on Ray Charles and his gospel-infused rhythm and blues of “I Don’t Need No Doctor” and “Ain’t That Love.” The two glance off of Nat King Cole’s “You Can Depend On Me” en route to Bing Crosby’s “On The Sentimental Side” and Frank Sinatra’s “South To A Warmer Place.” Mason shows an impressive aptitude for whatever genre in which he finds himself. The synergy between Russell and Mason reaches eclipse on two numbers associated with Peggy Lee\, “Waitin’ For The Train To Come In” and the title piece. \nMy Ideal is an echo informed by other duet recordings like Ella Fitzgerald’s Gershwin recordings with Ellis Larkins\, Tony Bennett’s collaborations with Bill Evans\, and Nina Simone’s Nina Simone and Piano. Both intimate and wide open\, Catherine Russell and Sean Mason make My Ideal an engrossing and entertaining recording by any measure. \nMeet the Musicians… \nCatherine Russell \nVocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker\, born into musical royalty. Her father\, the late Luis Russell\, was a legendary pianist / composer / bandleader\, and Louis Armstrong’s long-time musical director. Her mother\, the late Carline Ray\, was a pioneering vocalist / guitarist / bassist who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm\, Mary Lou Williams\, and Sy Oliver. Catherine’s professional life began early. After graduating with honors from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts\, she toured and recorded with Carrie Smith\, Steely Dan\, David Bowie\, Cyndi Lauper\, Paul Simon\, Jackson Browne\, Michael Feinstein\, Levon Helm\, Toshi Reagon and Rosanne Cash\, among others\, appearing on over 200 albums. \nHer 2006 debut album Cat\, (World Village/Harmonia Mundi)\, garnered rave reviews\, paving the way for her 2008 sophomore release\, Sentimental Streak.  Catherine was a guest on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”\, PBS-TV’s “Tavis Smiley Show”\, and NPR’s “Fresh Air”\, “Piano Jazz”\, “Mountain Stage”\, “World Café”\, and “Jazz Night in America.” She has won a prestigious German Record Critics’ Award and a Living Blues magazine critics’ poll. Catherine Russell’s third album\, Inside This Heart of Mine\, reached #1 on JazzWeek and Roots Music Report radio charts\, while also charting on Billboard and reaching #1 on ITunes jazz charts. A fourth album\, Strictly Romancin’ was released in February 2012\, and was awarded Prix du Jazz Vocal (Vocal Album of The Year) by the French Jazz Academy\, Grand Prix du Hot Club de France\, and a Bistro Award for Outstanding Recording. Also in 2012\, Catherine Russell received a Grammy® Award as a featured artist on the soundtrack album for the HBO-TV series\, Boardwalk Empire.  \n \n  \n“ … a voice that wails like a horn and whispers like a snake in the Garden of Eden.”  – NPR \nIn 2013\, Catherine contributed 3 songs to the soundtrack of the film\, Kill Your Darlings. Her 5th solo album\, Bring It Back\, was released worldwide in February of 2014 on the Jazz Village label\, receiving a ★★★★★ 5 Star Review in Downbeat Magazine. In September 2016\, Catherine Russell released her 6th solo album\, titled Harlem On My Mind\, featuring songs from the Great African American Songbook\, receiving a Grammy® Nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Her 7th album as a leader\, Alone Together\, was released in March 2019 on Dot Time Records\, held the #1 position on the JazzWeek 2019 Year End chart for national airplay and received her second Grammy® Nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Also in 2019\, Catherine appeared in the feature film Bolden\, and contributed vocals to the soundtrack album by Wynton Marsalis. She appears as featured vocalist on three tracks on Big Band Holidays II\, accompanied by Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. \nIn 2022\, Catherine Russell released Send For Me\, her 8th album as a leader\, receiving rave reviews in national media outlets; The Wall Street Journal\, Relix\, No Depression\, JazzTimes\, WBGO\, Pop Matters\, and others\, while also performing a concert for NPR Tiny Desk (Home). \nWith universal acclaim\, Catherine Russell has performed on four continents. She’s been a hit at major Jazz Festivals including Monterey\, Newport\, North Sea\, JazzAscona\, Montreal\, Bern\, Rochester International\, Panama\, Tanglewood\, and at sold out venues like The Kennedy Center in Washington\, D.C.\, Scullers in Boston\, The Dakota in Minneapolis\, Jazz at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in NYC\, SFJazz in San Francisco\, and Pasadena Pops in Los Angeles. All Music Guide says\, “Russell emerged as a retro old school vocalist for the ages.” \nHer repertoire features a selection of gems from the 1920s through the Present; vital interpretations\, bursting with soul and humor. With an off-the-beaten-path song selection\, sparkling acoustic swing\, and a stunning vocal approach\, Catherine Russell has joined the ranks of the greatest interpreters and performers of American Popular Song. \nSean Mason \nSean Mason\, renowned for his innovative approach and versatile musical expression\, has established himself as a prominent figure in jazz. A native of Charlotte\, North Carolina\, he is celebrated for both his original compositions and his masterful interpretations that meld the intricacies of jazz with diverse musical elements\, showcasing a remarkable breadth of style. \nMason’s debut album\, The Southern Suite\, released on Jazz at Lincoln Center’s in-house label\, Blue Engine Records\, highlights his exceptional skill as both a pianist and composer with a wide- ranging musical vision. This album features an all-star cast of musicians\, most of whom he befriended during his studies at The Juilliard School in New York City—Chris Lewis (tenor saxophone)\, Tony Glausi (trumpet)\, Felix Moseholm (bass)\, and Domo Branch (drums). The Southern Suite is lauded for its deep roots in jazz tradition while embracing a contemporary sensibility\, captivating a broad audience. It has garnered critical acclaim and rave reviews from esteemed media outlets such as NPR\, Downbeat\, and many others. \nThroughout his career\, Mason has collaborated and worked with a multitude of distinguished artists\, ensembles\, and organizations\, spanning many genres and generations. He has performed or recorded with jazz legends such as Wynton Marsalis\, Branford Marsalis (including the Netflix soundtracks Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Rustin)\, Christian McBride\, and Dave Liebman\, as well as contemporary artists such as Masego. In leadership roles\, Sean served as the music director for many organizations and productions\, including The Jazz Continuum\, founded by Latasha Barnes (which garnered him a Bessie Award in 2023 alongside Charles Turner III)\, and The Soapbox Presents\, founded by Marija Abney (in which he served as music director featuring a diverse range of artists\, from local community talents to stars such as Babyface). Additionally\, Sean has worked in various musical roles in Broadway productions such as Hadestown\, Phantom of the Opera\, and other Broadway and off-Broadway shows. Mason’s ability to blend traditional jazz with modern elements sets him apart as a unique voice in the jazz world\, cementing him as one of the most in-demand pianists\, composers\, and music directors worldwide. \n \n“Mason’s music is….   exceptionally groovy”    – NPR \nOne of Mason’s most notable recent projects\, CHROME VALLEY\, is a magical collaboration with world-renowned poet\, author\, and Lincoln Center’s inaugural poet-in-residence\, Mahogany L. Browne. This album showcases Sean as both a composer and record producer\, and has garnered critical acclaim from NPR\, ABC News\, and many other media outlets. \nIn addition to his performing and recording achievements\, Mason is a dedicated educator and mentor. He conducts workshops and masterclasses around the globe\, sharing his extensive knowledge and passion for jazz with aspiring musicians. His down-to-earth and practical style of teaching has led to a strong following from high school\, college\, and adult students alike. Sean’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists is evident in his unwavering belief that it is necessary to develop a keen respect for the roots of jazz while maintaining an open\, yet discerning ear about contemporary music. \nAs a touring artist\, Sean leads the Sean Mason Quartet\, an ensemble celebrated for its dynamic performances and innovative arrangements\, which seamlessly blend the rich traditions of jazz with modern influences. Each member of the quartet brings exceptional talent and a unique musical voice\, contributing to the group’s cohesive yet adventurous sound. Their repertoire\, both original compositions by Sean and traditional jazz selections spanning from the 1920s to the present\, captivates audiences and critics alike\, establishing the Sean Mason Quartet as a formidable force in the jazz world. Through their performances\, they not only honor the legacy of jazz but also push its boundaries\, offering a fresh and compelling perspective on the genre. \nSean Mason’s journey in jazz is a testament to his exceptional talent and vision. As he forges ahead\, his contributions to the genre will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark\, inspiring musicians and audiences alike with his unparalleled artistry and commitment to the evolution of jazz. \nSean Mason is proud to be a distinguished Steinway Artist.
URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/catherine-russell-sean-mason/
LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Shelest PIano Duo
DESCRIPTION:Four Hands\, One Great Love   \nPraised for their “stirring performances of rare repertory” (Fanfare Magazine)\, the Shelest Piano Duo is a husband-and-wife team of ANNA AND DMITRI SHELEST who trace their roots to the music school in Ukraine. At their official Carnegie Hall debut in February 2018\, their CD release of Ukrainian Rhapsody brought the renewed attention to the music of their homeland. The Duo\, who met as classmates in middle school\, began performing together after their marriage in the U.S. Their inventive programs have brought them to a broad array of venues from concert stages to state functions\, and\, in words of Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon\, “realized diplomacy through music.” \nDmitri Shelest started studying piano at the age of six in Ukraine and soon enrolled into the Kharkiv Special Music School\, succeeding at his first contest when he was 11 years old. It was also piano that brought him across to the U.S. after he was offered a full scholarship to Northern Kentucky University as a bachelor’s degree candidate in piano performance. \nWhile at NKU\, Mr. Shelest won top prizes in various international piano competitions and participated in music festivals. After graduating in 2005\, he pursued a post- baccalaureate degree in entrepreneurship. Since relocating with his family to New York\, he has been active as a chamber musician in addition to managing a record label and a piano retail showroom. \nHailed by The New York Times as a pianist of “a fiery sensibility and warm touch\,” Anna Shelest is an international award-winning musician who has thrilled audiences throughout the world. Anna\, a champion of esoteric repertoire\, is currently collaborating with the legendary conductor Neeme Järvi on a project of recording the complete works for piano and orchestra by Anton Rubinstein. \nAnna made her orchestral debut at the age of 12 years old with the Kharkiv Symphony Orchestra\, playing Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 1.” Since then\, she has been a soloist with world-class orchestras such as Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra\, Montreal Symphony Orchestra and Estonian National Symphony Orchestra among others. \nAs a soloist\, she has appeared at Alice Tully Hall and Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall in New York City\, The Kennedy Center in Washington\, DC\, Wiener Konzerthaus in Vienna and Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. \nBorn in Ukraine\, Mrs. Shelest received her early music education at Kharkiv Special Music School. After receiving her Bachelor of Music degree at Northern Kentucky University\, she graduated from The Juilliard School with a master’s degree. \nToday\, Anna and Dmitri Shelest make their home in New York City with their two sons\, Ivan and Alexey. \n  \nMeet the Musicians… \n  \nAnna Shelest \nThe distinguished career of Anna Shelest includes a performance at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris when she was only eleven years old\, and her orchestral debut with the Kharkiv Symphony Orchestra the following year in a performance of Rachmaninoff’s First Piano Concerto. Hailed as the “female reincarnation of Liszt” and “a piano lioness\,” she has since performed throughout the world as both a soloist and chamber musician\, including appearances with the Cincinnati\, Montreal\, and Netherlands Symphony Orchestras\, as well as the St. Petersburg Philharmonic. Her recent performances include debuts at Alice Tully Hall and Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall in New York City. A native of Ukraine\, Ms. Shelest began her piano studies at the Kharkiv Special Music School for Gifted Children and continued her studies in the United States at Northern Kentucky University and The Juilliard School. She has released multiple albums including Etudes-tableaux op. 39 and Moments Musicaux op. 16 by Rachmaninoff\, Beyond Oblivion\, and her newest release featuring Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition as well as works by Tchaikovsky and Glinka. She has received top prizes and awards in numerous international piano competitions including: Louisiana International Piano Competition; Bradshaw-Buono International Piano Competition\, New York; Jefferson Symphony Young Artists Competition\, Denver\, Colorado; International Piano Competition for Young Musicians\, Enschede\, The Netherlands; Corpus Christi International Competition for Piano and Strings; Washington International Piano Competition; and others. \n  \nDmitri Shelest \nDmitri Shelest began studying piano at the age of six in Ukraine and soon enrolled in the Kharkiv Special Music School\, where he succeeded at his first contest at 11 years old. Playing piano brought him to the U.S. after he was offered a full scholarship to Northern Kentucky University (NKU) as a Bachelor’s Degree candidate in Piano Performance. While at NKU\, Shelest won top prizes in various international piano competitions and participated in music festivals. Since relocating with his family to New York\, he has been active as a chamber musician in addition to managing a record label and a piano retail showroom. \n  \nFour Hands: Piano Duet Pair Anna and Dmitri Shelest \nAnna Shelest and her husband Dmitri Shelest are role models for adults learning piano duets. The couple offers tips on playing together as a four hands duo. \nby Nancy M. Williams\, Founding Editor | Nov 18\, 2013 \nAn excerpt of Anna and Dmitri Shelest of the Shelest Piano Duo playing Ravel’s La Valse for piano four hands. \nThe piano duet pair Anna Shelest and Dmitri Shelest first met at the Kharkiv Special Music School in Ukraine when they were 12 years old. They fell in love later\, after they both had moved to the United States and found themselves as two fellow Ukrainian pianists making a new life in a different country. Recently\, this husband and wife team extended their partnership to the piano\, where they perform classical piano duets for four hands\, one piano. Earlier this year at the ABC Gala at Carnegie Hall\, they debuted Ravel’s La Valse\, their interpretation electrifying and suspenseful. \nIn this exclusive interview for GRAND PIANO PASSION™\, Anna Shelest and Dmitri Shelest share their experiences with piano duets for adult piano students. \nSo you both moved to the United States in 2000\, and then you married seven years later\, is that right? \nAnna: We actually had two weddings. Legally we got married in March 2007 in the U.S.\, but since all of our family lives in Ukraine\, we also celebrated our wedding in our hometown of Kharhov in July 2007. \nHow does being married affect your collaboration on piano duets? \nDmitri: I find that being married simplifies our collaboration. If Anna hears that my left hand is uneven\, she will tell me to fix it\, without having to worry about insulting my self-esteem. When we talk about interpretation\, we are not afraid to voice our opinions. If I don’t agree with Anna\, I won’t have to go through a long process of praising her idea and then carefully telling her that I might disagree. This seems to save a lot of time and get to the right thing faster. \nAnna: In duo playing\, you want to bring the strongest aspects of both partners forward as much as possible. Because we grew up together as musicians\, we really know each other’s playing\, and we have a good understanding of each other’s strengths. Sometimes we go back and forth\, testing different interpretations\, so at the end it is hard to recall who originated each idea in the first place. \nBackground on La Valse\nby Anna Shelest\nThis dazzling poème chorégraphique pour orchestre was conceived as a ballet commissioned by the founder of the Ballets Russes\, Sergei Diaghilev. However\, after first hearing the work in a two-piano version\, Diaghilev said that it was a “not a ballet. It is a portrait of ballet”—a comment that effectively ended the relationship between the two. La Valse\, written shortly after World War I\, has resemblances to the great Strauss waltzes\, yet with a clear statement on where the new music is headed\, especially with its harmonic developments. It begins with a conception-like vagueness of a waltz and ends with nearly destroying the form. \nDoes being married affect how you perform together? \nAnna: I feel that it is important to leave some room for spontaneity during the performance. The longer we play a certain piece\, the more freedom we have to go with the moment without losing each other. I am also not a big fan of talking too much in rehearsal. After you play a few times together\, your ears should tell you all you need to know. Being married helps us to work well together\, although I feel all duos need to have an element of spontaneity. \nAnd when you perform\, you’ve made the decision to play piano duets with one piano\, four hands? \nDmitri: Yes. Not many venues have two good pianos on stage\, and both of us think\, especially Anna\, that two pianos might be a little too much. If you add another piano\, you won’t necessarily gain more colors\, just volume. Noise happens. At first it seems easier to perform on two pianos rather than having to share one keyboard. And it is easier for the composer who arranges the music not to have to worry about how to distribute the middle register of the keyboard for two people. But once you get past some of these inconveniences\, it becomes much easier to anticipate what your partner is about to do. \nYour playing of the La Valse piece in the video above is wonderful—fiery\, intimate. How did you come to select La Valse as a keystone of your repertoire? \nAnna: We are interested in pieces that are originally orchestral but work well on the piano too. Most of our repertoire has been arranged for one piano\, four hands\, by the original composers themselves. In fact\, some of the pieces\, like the Schubert Fantasy for piano four hands\, were originally written for four hands. We grew up playing a lot of big\, virtuosic pieces as soloists\, so it is something that is very much part of our musical identity. La Valse fits in with our approach. \nThat’s interesting. How do you address the challenge of creating a full orchestral sound on one piano? \nAnna: My philosophy is to approach pieces like La Valse on the piano not as an orchestra reduction but rather as a virtuosic piano showpiece. \nA Sampling of Anna and Dmitri Shelest’s Four Hands Repertoire \n\nLes Preludes\, Liszt\nThe Moldau from Má vlast\, Smetana\nRhapsody in Blue\, Gershwin\nFantasy in F minor D.940\, Schubert\nSymphony No. 6\, Third Movement\, Tchaikovsky\n6 Morceaux\, Op. 11\, Rachmaninoff\nScherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream\, Mendelssohn\n\nDmitri: When we were working on La Valse\, sometimes I found myself going too far in trying to imitate the sound of an orchestra or a particular instrument. While Anna totally agrees about the orchestral nature of the piece\, she cleared up my head by reminding me that this is the piano and some things just won’t sound the same. Trying to imitate an orchestral instrument in a certain passage creates a sound that is pale\, but if you take advantage of the properties of the piano\, you bring out more color. \nThat is great advice\, applicable also to piano solos arranged from originally orchestral pieces. What other advice do you have for adult piano students interested in playing duets for one piano\, four hands? \nAnna: My main advice would be to listen a lot before you talk. Think first of what you could have done better before giving your partner any feedback or criticism. It can feel awkward to share a keyboard with someone else\, almost as though that person is invading your personal space\, so you have to consider that your partner might have the same feelings. \nDmitri: I agree. I think most people at first feel uncomfortable sitting down at the piano and having to consider someone else\, be it a violinist\, singer or another pianist. And it is an additional workload having to constantly follow and listen to someone else’s part. But as always\, with more experience comes more pleasure. Team collaboration is different than solo performing\, but in many ways\, for me at least\, equally satisfying. \nIn addition to being a concert pianist\, Anna Shelest has taught adults in her studio\, including some with very advanced repertoire\, for close to 15 years. In his day profession at Faust Harrison Pianos in New York City\, concert pianist Dmitri Shelest often establishes a rapport with adult students shopping for a piano. He admires their passion for the piano. Learn more about them at annashelest.com.
URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/the-shelest-piano-duo/
LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States
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SUMMARY:Biribá Union
DESCRIPTION:“a dynamic trio\, blending original music with world fusion influences” \n— SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE \n“not just a concert; it’s a beacon of artistic innovation and collaboration\, showcasing the transformative power of music to unite and inspire … a much-needed reminder of the beauty that emerges when we come together to celebrate our differences.”               — BNN \n“a refreshingly new sound… improvisational spontaneity and high energy performance.” \n— WSLR RADIO \n  \nMeet the Band…                                         \nMike Block \nMike Block is a Grammy Award-winning cello player\, singer and composer passionate about cross-cultural collaboration through music\, hailed as “one of the bravest\, most intriguing musicians on the American fusion scene.” (Gramophone). Acclaimed by the New York Times for his “vital rich-hued solo playing”\, and by Salt Lake City Desert News as “a true artist… a sight to behold”\, Mike tours in a variety of collaborative projects\, and was among the first wave of cellists to adopt a strap to stand while performing\, using his patented design\, The Block Strap. He is also the founding Director of Play For the Vote\, Mike Block String Camp\, and Silkroad’s Global Musician Workshop. \nVisit MikeBlockMusic.com → \n  \nChristylez Bacon (pronounced: chris-styles) is a Grammy Nominated Progressive Hip-Hop artist and multi-instrumentalist from Southeast\, Washington\, DC. As a performer\, Christylez multi-tasks between various instruments such as the West African djembe drum\, acoustic guitar\, and the human beat-box (oral percussion)\, all while continuing the oral tradition of storytelling through his lyrics. \nWith a mission towards cultural acceptance and unification through music\, Christylez is constantly pushing the envelope – from performances at the National Cathedral\, to becoming the first Hip-Hop artist to be featured at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival\, composing and performing with the National Symphony Orchestra and Princeton Symphony Orchestra on multiple occasions\, collaborating with cellist Yo-Yo Ma\, and creating an intentional culture exchange project and subsequent documentary between Washington\, DC and Brasilía\, Brazil. \nVisit Christylez.com → \n  \nPatricia Ligia is an electric bass player and composer from Montevideo\, Uruguay. In addition to playing regularly in pop superstar Karol G’s touring band\, with whom she has performed on Saturday Night Live\, NPR’s Tiny Desk\, The Today Show\, and stadium shows around the world\, Patricia is co-founder of the band Mestizas – a musical group specialized in the fusion of flamenco\, jazz\, and various Latin American and Caribbean folklore genres\, where she plays bass\, sings\, and arranges the music. Patricia leads Group ‘O’\, with whom she has performed in the Boston and Miami area\, playing original music and her own arrangements of Brazilian and Latin music. She constantly collaborates with other artists as a bassist and as an arranger and has short-term plans to record her own 100% original music album. She graduated from Berklee College of Music with a major in Jazz Composition. \n@patricia_ligia_
URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/biriba-union/
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SUMMARY:The Revelers
DESCRIPTION:“Groove bound and dance compelling…”  \n– Dan Willging\, OFFBEAT MAGAZINE \n“Jumps from the start…”  \n– Herman Fuselier\, THE ADVERTISER \n“A true Louisiana supergroup was born…”  \n                                    – Kelly McCartney\, THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION \n  \nThe Revelers have been bringing their party around the world for nearly 10 years. With their long-awaited follow-up to 2016’s Grammy-nominated record\, the band has taken their place firmly at the top of a game where they make the rules.  The brash blasts of the accordion\, the shuffle of feet\, the wailing vocals in old French… The sound of Cajun music is well-known throughout the United States and abroad. But for Louisiana-based band The Revelers\, it’s just the start of the story. Headquartered in the city of Lafayette in Southwest Louisiana’s Cajun Country (New Orleans is home to jazz\, but not a native home to Cajun music)\, the band is dedicated to the “holy trinity” of Cajun culture: hot music\, all-night dancing\, and great food. But they’re determined to explore the larger world of Louisiana music as well\, and with their new album\, The End of the River (Au bout de la rivière)\, they’re tapping into their deep lifetimes of knowledge of Swamp Pop\, Zydeco\, and old-school Louisiana dancehall music. They’ve synthesized all of these different traditions into a new sound\, their own sound. \nMeet the Band…     \n BLAKE MILLER \nGrandson of well-known accordion builder Larry Miller\, Blake has been surrounded by Cajun music and culture his entire life. Hailing from the small town of Iota Louisiana\, Blake\, a fluent french speaker and songwriter\, managed to acquire a degree in Francophone studies from The University Of Louisiana at Lafayette\, and in the meantime founded the popular young Cajun band The Pine Leaf Boys and became a member of the premiere Louisiana roots band The Red Stick Ramblers. He has also served stints in just about every other cajun/creole band of note including Balfa Toujours \, Les Malfecteurs and Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole bringing his strong cultural identity and accomplished musicianship to the world. \nCHAS JUSTUS \nHailing from Memphis\, Tennessee\, was born to play the guitar. He plays with a confidence and diversity that belies his young age being able to seamlessly switch from any of the numerous blues styles he’s mastered to country jazz and the Southwest Louisiana guitar styles that he has fallen in love with. Not only has his guitar playing been featured on numerous albums to come out of the Louisiana music scene but also his songs have been on quite a few albums\, including Linda Ronstadt and Ann Savoy’s Grammy Nominated Adieu False Heart. His individualistic guitar playing\, singing\, and songwriting mark Chas Justus as one of the next Southern troubadours with a new song that sounds refreshingly old. \nDANIEL COOLIK \nA consummate musician’s musician\, Daniel Coolik\, originally from Atlanta\, Georgia\, swept into the Lafayette scene in 2009 and quickly added his name to many respectable rosters\, loaning his talents to such groups as Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole\, The Red Stick Ramblers\, Les Malfecteurs\, and The Yvette Landry Band. Daniel was already an adept multi-instrumentalist in the Asheville\, North Carolina scene where he focused on jazz mandolin as well as old time Appalachian traditional music\, and has since emerged as a violoniste extraordinaire here in Acadiana. His abilities have taken him all over the globe\, including Haiti\, Thailand\, most countries in Western Europe\, and Canada. \nGLENN FIELDS \nBaton Rouge native Glenn Fields is the quintessential Louisiana drummer. He has also emerged as a fine singer causing comparisons to be drawn the late Levon Helm as well as Louisiana drummer vocalists Warren Storm and Lil’ Bob. Although a capable bandleader and founder of The Red Stick Ramblers\, Glenn is also the first call for those looking for the most unshakable groove\, versatility\, and peerless taste of anyone whoever hit the skins. It’s no wonder that his skills have taken him all over the world including the Far East. He is also responsible for the creation of The Blackpot Festival\, an event representing Louisiana’s cultural renaissance and vitality that he so embodies. \nTREY BOUDREAUX \nTrey Boudreaux grew up in Lafayette\, LA\, surrounded by the sounds of French music and inspired by the constant flow of music his parents played in the house. Growing up learning music from his father and in school\, Boudreaux developed skills in a wide range of musical styles that made him an in-demand bass player throughout his high school and college years. Trey has since brought his commanding and energetic groove to countless artists in South Louisiana\, having also carved out a place in the New Orleans music community for a decade. \nTHE CHRIS MILLER \nA native of Jacksonville\, Florida\, TCM grew up listening to bluegrass music but found his voice in the saxophone and has quickly developed a reputation as an in-demand soloist. Recently he’s been featured with bands as diverse as Mike & Ruthy (the Mammals)\, Great Bear\, and AC Newman (the New Pornographers). It’s been said that his fiery tone and homage to the swamp pop masters is the “glue” in the Revelers unstoppable sound.
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LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States
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SUMMARY:Glem & Reider
DESCRIPTION:Latin Grammy nominees Jorge Glem and Sam Reider have built an oasis halfway between Brooklyn and Cumaná—a one-of-a-kind place that blends not just two cultures\, but two artistic languages that had never truly merged before. \nGlem\, a Grammy-nominated Venezuelan cuatrista and founding member of the acclaimed ensemble C4 Trío\, joins forces with Sam Reider\, an American accordionist\, pianist\, composer\, and leader of the band The Human Hands. Together\, they created an album that uniquely embodies this extraordinary musical and cultural fusion. \nTheir debut duo album\, Brooklyn-Cumaná\, was released in November 2022 and received a Latin Grammy nomination in 2023 for Best Instrumental Album. \nThe project’s repertoire includes Venezuelan merengue\, joropos\, and other traditional Venezuelan rhythms\, woven together with original compositions influenced by American jazz and roots music. \nBrooklyn-Cumaná is a compelling experiment—one that captivates the heart while inviting the body to move. It’s not just a musical collaboration; it’s a vibrant conversation between traditions\, places\, and creative spirits. \nMeet the Musicians… \nJorge Glem is a Latin Grammy Award-winning and Grammy nominated cuatro player\, mandolinist and musical producer\, Jorge Glem is without a doubt one of Venezuela’s musical treasures. Raised in Cumaná\, Venezuela\, Glem\, who currently resides in the U.S.\, has set out with a clear and driven purpose of presenting the Venezuelan cuatro as a universal instrument. \nHis amazing talent and driven purpose recently allowed him to perform a solo concerto for cuatro with acclaimed conductor\, Gustavo Dudamel and the prestigious LA Philharmonic\, to an exceptional standing ovation. He also recently joined celebrated multiple Grammy-winning\, composer and pianist\, Jon Batiste\, as part of his ensemble in his sold out “American Symphony concert at the one and only Carnegie Hall in New York City. To boot\, Glem has also shared the stage with renown worldwide figures such as Paquito D’Rivera\, Jordan Rudess\, Rubén Blades\, Carlos Vives\, Calle 13\, Natalia Lafoucarde\, Gaby Moreno\, Guaco\, Desorden Público\, Ensamble Gurrufío\, Gualberto Ibarreto\, Sofia Rei\, Etienne Charles and many other important music personalities\, accomplishing the fuse of this traditional instrument in genres such as jazz\, salsa\, bluegrass\, rock\, and pop. \nIn 2017 Glem\, in that continuous effort to introduce the cuatro to the world\, initiated a movement called #4CuatroMusic through social media that reached more than 1k posts in only 3 weeks. It is evident that the cuatro is more than an instrument to this musical prodigy. It is without a doubt a part of him and through playing it\, he is able to attain a global voice. \nJorge Glem is also a founding member of the acclaimed ensemble C4 Trio\, who won a Latin Grammy for their album ” Tiempo al Tiempo\,” with renown salsa artist Luis Enrique. Along with this second Latin Grammy win\, this dynamic ensemble has been nominated four previous times for this award and has been nominated on two occasions to the prestigious Grammy presented by The Recording Academy. \nJorge Glem has also been the winner of prestigious awards such as “El Silbón de Oro\,” “Siembra Del Cuatro\,” and three Pepsi music awards for his album “En El Cerrito.” With three productions of his own\, Glem is also currently participating in collaborations with folk accordionist Sam Reider\, with whom he recently just released the much awaited and well received album\, “Brooklyn-Cumaná.” Additionally\, he has a unique duo project with Cuban-Venezuelan pianist\, composer\, and arranger\, Cesar Orozco with whom in 2019 he released the award-winning album “Stringwise.” \nGlem has participated in over 200 productions and continues touring across the U.S.\, Latin America\, and Europe and looks forward to many more collaborations incorporating the iconic Venezuelan cuatro. \n SAM REIDER is a Latin GRAMMY-nominated pianist\, accordionist\, composer\, and educator from San Francisco\, California. His original music explores the confluence of various streams of American music\, from jazz and folk to pop and chamber music. He has appeared as a bandleader and soloist at major festivals and venues around the world and his performances and original compositions have been featured on NPR\, PBS and the BBC. Reider has performed\, recorded and collaborated with a range of artists including Jon Batiste\, Jorge Glem\, Sierra Hull\, Laurie Lewis\, and Paquito d’Rivera. From his genre-bending acoustic ensemble The Human Hands to his duo collaboration with Grammy-nominated Venezuelan artist Jorge Glem\, Reider’s unique compositional voice and melodicism runs throughout his eclectic projects. His 2022 solo piano record of original music Petrichor received four stars and made the Best of 2022 in Downbeat Magazine. Reider and Glem’s album Brooklyn-Cumaná was featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk and was nominated for Best Instrumental Album in the 2023 Latin GRAMMY Awards. Reider’s latest release The Golem and Other Tales (2024)\, features his groundbreaking ensemble the Human Hands performing a large scale instrumental tone poem based on the legend of a clay man brought to life. In addition to his work as a performer\, Reider is a prolific composer and has worked with a variety of ensembles and soloists including the San Francisco Girl’s Chorus\, Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival\, Del Sol Quartet\, and Grammy-nominated violinist Tessa Lark.
URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/glem-reider/
LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States
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SUMMARY:Carrie Newcomer
DESCRIPTION:Carrie Newcomer is a songwriter\, recording artist\, performer\, educator and activist. She has been described as a “prairie mystic” by the Boston Globe and one who “asks all the right questions” by Rolling Stone Magazine. Carrie has 20 nationally released albums on Available Light & Concord/Rounder Records including A Great Wild Mercy\, Until Now\, The Point of Arrival and The Beautiful Not Yet. Newcomer has released three books of poetry & essays\, A Permeable Life: Poems and Essays\, The Beautiful Not Yet: Poems and Essays & Lyrics\, and Until Now: New Poems by Carrie Newcomer. Her song “I Should’ve Known Better” appeared on Nickel Creeks’ Grammy-winning gold album This Side\, and she earned an Emmy for her PBS special An Evening with Carrie Newcomer. \nRecent appearances include PBS Religion and Ethics and Krista Tippett’s On Being. In 2009 and 2011 Newcomer was invited by the American Embassy of India to be a cultural ambassador\, resulting in her interfaith benefit album Everything is Everywhere with master of the Indian Sarod\, Amjad Ali Khan. In 2013 Carrie traveled to Kenya and the Middle East\, performing in schools\, spiritual communities and hospitals assisting AIDS patients. In 2016 Carrie was awarded an honorary degree in Music for Social Change from Goshen College. In 2019 she received The Shalem Institutes’s Contemplative Voices Award. \nIn recent years\, Carrie has become one of Substack’s most popular music writers with her weekly offerings of topical reflections\, videos\, poetry and songs. She has also joined with the author Parker J. Palmer on several projects\, including The Growing Edge collaboration which explores growing edges\, personally\, vocationally and politically. Together they created live events\, personal growth retreats\, and the highly rated The Growing Edge Podcast that features authors\, activists\, poets and musicians. Spirituality and Health Magazine named Parker & Carrie in the top ten spiritual leaders for the next 20 years. She has also presented workshops with ServiceSpace.org\, an international interfaith community for creating positive change through personal and collective service experiences. In addition to her busy touring schedule\, which has included presentations with full choral arrangements and string quartet\, Carrie has become known for her personal growth retreats and speaking engagements. \nCarrie is known for her low and resonant voice as “rich as Godiva Chocolate” according to The Austin American-Statesman\, for her musical depth and the progressive spiritual content of her songs\, poetry and workshops\, and for her continued work in justice\, spiritual and interfaith communities\, and health and hunger organizations. In a time of deep divisions\, Carrie has become a national voice for finding how we still connect at the heart of the human story. She lives in the wooded hills of South Central Indiana with her husband and two shaggy rescue dogs.
URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/carrie-newcomer/
LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seffarine
DESCRIPTION:Born in the ancient city of Fes\, Morocco\, internationally acclaimed singer Lamiae Naki and her ensemble Seffarine channel their deep knowledge of the music of both sides of the Straits of Gibraltar\, the crossroad where African\, Middle Eastern and European cultures meet. From the 9th to 15th centuries these cultures coexisted peacefully\, producing a seminal musical alchemy that influenced the foundations of both classical Arabic and European Renaissance music.   \n \nIn the 21st Century\, Seffarine embraces and extends the rich legacy of this golden age of tolerance and exchange between Muslim\, Jewish and Christian cultures by creating fresh\, innovative works reconnecting these shared Mediterranean roots.  \nCharged with texture and color\, Seffarine concerts carry the audience on a vibrant musical journey\, channeling the heart-wrenching joy of the music and dance of North Africa and southern Spain to wide acclaim. Described by Bass Player Magazine as a “gorgeous intersection of Spanish flamenco\, Arabic and Andalusian music\, Persian classical and jazz\,” Naki’s fluid\, riveting vocals entwine elegantly with Nat Hulskamp’s expert flamenco guitar and oud. Persian classical master Bobak Salehi’s sweeping kamancheh (spike fiddle) and tar (Persian lute) play off bassist Damian Erskine’s grooves and the drums and explosive flamenco dance of Manuel Gutierrez. Diving deep into the drama and technical prowess that characterizes these traditions\, Seffarine invites listeners to hear with fresh ears the age-old conversation that spanned a sea\, reminding us of the connections and histories modern identities disguise.    \nSeffarine has performed at prestigious events and venues around the world\, like the Lake Tahoe World Concert\, winning over audiences from Indonesia to Spain. They have brought their musical vision and cultural knowledge to community audiences and schools\, including a recent tour of rural Montana schools on the Fort Peck Reservation. The ensemble has a strong history of support from the field: in 2017\, Seffarine was selected by the Western Arts Alliance as one of three Launchpad Artists. Their debut album\, “De Fez a Jerez” was supported by a grant from the Regional Arts and Culture Council\, allowing the group to work and record in Jerez\, Spain with several of the living legends of flamenco music. The album received international acclaim and placed in the Transglobal World Music Charts top 20 world music releases\, selected by a panel of 43 world music experts\, and was named one of the “best African albums of 2015” by prestigious African music blog Afribuku. \nSeffarine takes its name from the ancient metalworking square in Lamiae’s home city of Fes\, Morocco. Her family is well known in the Seffarine as master metalworkers continuing the tradition today. The square dates back to the 9th century and is famous for the complex rhythms that can be heard from the blacksmiths’ hammers. \nAt a momentous first meeting at a coffee shop in Fez\, Moroccan vocalist Lamiae Naki and multi-instrumentalist Nat Hulskamp composed their first song and decided to get married. Brought together by their deep knowledge of the music of both sides of the Straits of Gibraltar — Spanish flamenco and Moroccan Arabic music — they created Seffarine. \n​Seffarine takes its name from the ancient metalworking square in Fez\, which is famous for the complex rhythms that ring out from the blacksmiths’ hammers\, and where Lamiae’s family is well known as masters of the tradition. Seffarine’s music embraces and extends Morocco’s musical collision between Arabic\, Iberian and West African cultures\, forging vibrant original music deeply rooted in their backgrounds in flamenco guitar\, oud and Arab Andalusian music. Nat and Lamiae built an international quintet bringing in all star musicians from Iran\, the US and Spain\, who infuse the sound with textured instrumentation and inspired improvisation. Sweeping kamancheh (Persian spike-fiddle) ornamentation plays off gritty bass grooves and explosive flamenco footwork\, with Lamiae’s fluidly riveting voice at the center\, sending up sheets of cascading Andalusi melodies punctuated by the catchy hooks of North African Chaabi\, sung in her native Moroccan Arabic. Their sound has taken them around the world\, from touring Indonesia and Europe to receiving grants to study Ottoman singing in Turkey\, to recording with top flamenco musicians in Spain such as Diego del Morao and Latin Grammy Award winner Antonio Rey. \nMeet the Band…                                         \nLamiae Naki – Vocals\nLamiae was born in the city of Fes\, the historic cultural capital of Morocco. Fes’ medina or old walled city is the biggest in the Arab world and is a UNESCO world heritage site. It is the only functioning medieval city and also the home of the oldest continuously running university in the world. As a center for learning in the Arab world\, one can hear in Fes classical Arabic music as well as every kind of traditional Moroccan music\, Sufi music\, Andalusian music\, pop\, jazz and hip hop. She was drawn to music from a young age and began singing\, writing songs\, and using every resource to find new music and influences from widely varying cultures. Lamiae studied Andalusian music and other forms of classical Arabic music in Fes\, and has continued to creatively apply her expertise in Moroccan and Andalusi music to many other traditions. She has performed in concerts with Shabava Persian ensemble\, flamenco dancer Laura Onizuka\, Algerian musician Moh Alileche\, flamenco guitarist Rafael Vargas\, and Seattle jazz quartet Mangus Khan and has performed in the United States\, Morocco\, Canada and Turkey. Lamiae has also been featured on recordings such as “Hora de Soñar” by Martín Zarzar of the world renowned group Pink Martini and the soundtrack for the film by Alissa Cramer “No Plorar Mai” (USA/Spain/Angola). In 2012 She was awarded a grant from the Regional Arts and Culture Council to travel to Istanbul\, Turkey to study classical Turkish singing with master singer Aylin Sengun Tasci. Lamiae now resides in Portland\, USA. \nNat Hulskamp – Flamenco Guitar & Oud\n \nNat was born in Portland\, OR. He began studying guitar with guitarist/composer Paul Chasman at age seventeen. He was soon introduced to flamenco guitar by Jose Solano. His interest in the influence of Arabic music on flamenco led him to study oud in Morocco. After returning to the US\, he moved to Seattle to study ethnomusicology at the University of Washington. There he worked with the groups Carmona Flamenco\, The Rez Quartet and others ranging in style from Hungarian Csardas and Gypsy swing to flamenco. In 2000 he co-founded the Vancouver\, BC based Arabic/ flamenco group Aire with ney player and singer Emad Armoush. In 2004 he moved to Portland and formed the group Shabava with kamancheh/sehtar/violinist and singer Bobak Salehi. In 2010 he formed the trio Caminhos Cruzados with master jazz guitarist Dan Balmer and Ghanaian percussion virtuoso Israel Annoh. Nat has studied with the top flamenco guitarists of today including\, Diego del Morao\, Manuel Parrilla\, Pepe del Morao\, José Antonio Rodriguez\, Jesús Guerrero\, Dani de Morón and Antonio Rey. He has recorded in Spain with Diego del Morao\, La Macanita\, Luís de Perikín\, LaBejazz and has performed with José Antonio Rodríguez\, Santiago Lara and Antonio Rey during their US tours. He now resides in Portland\, composing and performing with Shabava\, Caminhos Cruzados and Seffarine. Nat uses Luna Flamenca strings by Knobloch Strings (www.knoblochstrings.com)\, K&K Sound pickups and SeruniAudio microphones. See more about Nat’s work at nathulskamp.com. \nManuel Gutierrez – Flamenco Dance & Cajón\n \nManuel Gutierrez Cabello was born in Montpellier\, France after his parents had migrated to South of France from Cordoba\, Spain. From a young age he had shown a talent for dance\, winning his first flamenco award at only 8 years old. He began to develop his unique style under the direction of Lita Peiro\, José Galván and later with Joaquin Grilo and Javier Latorre. \nBy age twenty\, Gutierrez began producing works and dancing across Europe with legendary artists including Duquende\, Chicuelo\, Juan Carmona and Chispa Negra. He also began to collaborate with top French choreographers Redha\, Marjorie Ascione\, and Gerome Zerbie. In 2008\, Manuel was invited to choreograph the production “Flamenco Flamen’ka” which sold out the Lyric Theatre in London and and ran for five years in Great Britain and France. Guiterrez’s fame as a choreographer and producer was growing. The Telegraph in London called his work “Fiery.” Danse Magazine nicknamed him\, “The Young Flamenco Prince.” Figarro Newspaper raved “The dance is strong\, voluptuous\, and spectacular… a profound type of Flamenco and incredibly explosive.” \nManuel was invited to teach at the top studios in Europe including L’Opéra de Paris. During this period\, he worked on television and stage productions as choreographer/dancer\, such as “Romancero Gitano\,” “El Emigrante” and many others. Since 2011\, Manuel has contributed his time as Artistic Director for Global Gift Foundation for the charitable initiative “The Global Gift Gala” which works alongside actress\, producer and philanthropist Eva Longoria as Honorary Chair in benefit of Eva Longoria Foundation\, Ricky Martin Foundation\, Global Gift Foundation and many more. Manuel continues to work alongside Longoria and has produced charitable events in Los Angeles\, London\, Paris\, Cannes\, Mexico and Dubai. \nManuel concurrently has continued to dance and choreograph around the world with artists like Louis Winsberg\, Souad Massi and San Francisco-based dance company “Caminos Flamencos.” In 2012\, he helped create the production “Juncal Street” with Fanny Ara and his choreography was nominated for an Isadora Duncan Dance Award. Currently residing in Los Angeles\, Manuel is establishing himself as a very prolific performer and choreographer throughout the U.S.\, having created his first U.S production\, “KOMPAZ”\, performing with the LA Opera and continuing his collaborations with musicians of different genres in his quest to define himself as an explorer of dance in general and flamenco in particular. \ncollaborating artists\nSeffarine performs as a trio\, quartet and quintet. Read on to meet the talented master musicians who join Lamiae & Nat on tour! \nYosmel Montejo – Bass\n \nA Cuban native\, Yosmel began his musical studies at the age of 9 at the music conservatory in his hometown of Camaguey. He studied classical guitar\, piano and composition\, and conducted small ensembles. After becoming a guitar professor at a young age\, he started practicing electric and eventually upright bass. Quickly becoming recognized in Cuba as one of the main musicians representing and defending Cuban music\, he began touring outside the country at 22. Showcasing his versatility and unique musical approach as a bassist\, he has been able to perform in various genres of music with well known artists such as Colin Hay (Men at Work) Sheila E\, Poncho Sanchez\, Oscar de Leon\, Haila\, Orlando Valles Maraca. His blend of Latin Jazz\, Funk\, Rock and flamenco is notable not just in his sound but also in his work as band leader\, arranger and composer. Yosmel now resides in Los Angeles and leads the modern Cuban band La Caliente\, which mixes Latin and jazz music. His deep knowledge of both West African influence in Cuban music and flamenco rhythms made Yosmel an immediate and perfect fit for Seffarine. \nBobak Salehi – Kamancheh\, Sehtar\, Violin\, Gheychak\n \nBorn in Tehran\, Iran\, Bobak’s musical journey began when he was eight years old\, under the direction of his father Maestro Hossein Salehi. After completing his classical violin studies with Eileen Dies\, he focused his efforts on world music\, in particular the folk music of Latin America and Southern Spain. In 1999 the Oregon Historical Society recognized him as master artist. He has studied Kamancheh (Spiked Fiddle) with crossover recording artist Kayhan Kalhor of Yoyo Ma’s Silk Road Project. Bobak has performed regularly in various festivals in the United States and Canada. Most recently\, he joined the Hamsaz Ensemble in Seattle\, for the North America debut of the historic works of Abdul-Qadir Maraqi\, alongside renowned composer and multi-instrumentalist Ali Samadpour. Bobak has performed with many touring artists\, including Faramarz Aslani\, Dariush (Eghbali)\, Anoushirvan Rohani\, Hamed Nikpay\, Fared Shafinury\, Nat Hulskamp and Seffarine\, Portland Youth Philharmonic\, Oregon Symphony and Pink Martini. \nMarwan Allam – Bass\n \nMarwan Allam is a New York City-based bassist\, composer\, and bandleader originally from Tunisia. He studied jazz at the Prins Claus Conservatory in the Netherlands and has earned multiple awards for his musical contributions. Allam has performed at prestigious venues and festivals globally\, including Umbria Jazz in Italy\, Swinging Groningen in the Netherlands\, Cairo Jazz in Egypt\, the Hammamet and Tabarka Jazz Festivals in Tunisia\, and the Mediter-ranean Jazz Festival in NYC. He has worked with renowned artists such as pianists Marc Cary and Tarek Yammani\, guitarist Freddie Bryant\, vocalist Liz Rosa\, and saxophonists Jay Rattman and Yacine Boulares. In NYC\, he has played at clubs like Smoke\, Mezzrow\, and Smalls. Additionally\, Allam has recorded and toured with various musicians\, including flutist Dominique Gagne and flamenco guitarist Andreas Arnold. He joined pianist Albert Marques’ flamenco-jazz trio in the summer of 2021\, collaborating with drummer Ari Hoenig\, and has also worked with trumpeter Shareef Clayton and oud player Amir El Saffar\, along with Brain Prunka.
URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/seffarine/
LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tonina
DESCRIPTION:Tonina\, an accomplished vocalist\, bassist\, and songwriter based in Brooklyn\, New York hails from St. Louis\, Missouri\, where her musical journey began. Raised in a family of diverse musicians\, Tonina’s musical roots traverse Funk\, Soul\, Jazz\, Classical\, Folk\, and Rock genres. Her upbringing\, blending Black and Sicilian heritage\, fostered a deep connection to music from an early age\, with her initiation into Upright bass at just 8 years old. \n \nTonina’s musical prowess flourished as she joined the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra at 14\, dedicating four years to symphonic excellence before venturing to Berklee College of Music in Boston\, MA\, and later Valencia\, Spain. This rich tapestry of experiences has endowed her with an unparalleled musical scope\, allowing her to traverse genres with ease while infusing each with her distinctive touch. Her innate sense of rhythm\, captivating melodies\, extraordinary vocal prowess\, and profound song interpretation collectively create performances that are nothing short of thrilling for audiences. \nSince her graduation from Berklee College of Music\, Tonina has shared the stage with Grammy-Award-winning musicians\, including the likes of Lalah Hathaway. Her musical journey has taken her across the globe\, from enchanting audiences at the Catania Jazz Festival in Sicily to earning recognition as one of NPR’s favorite new artists of 2018. Notably\, her rendition of “Historia de un Amor” found a place on former President Barack Obama’s top songs list for 2018\, further cementing her as an artist of remarkable distinction. \nTonina\, along with her band\, continues to enthrall audiences in Brooklyn and beyond\, showcasing her exceptional talent and passion for music that transcends boundaries. \nTonina Saputo\n \nBassist and vocalist Tonina Saputo comes from a family of music lovers that exposed her to many music styles\, from funk\, soul\, and jazz to classical music. She was born in San Diego\, California but raised in St. Louis\, Missouri from a multicultural family from African and Italian backgrounds. All these components have given Saputo a great musical scope playing many different genres but making each her own. Her sense of rhythm\, melody\, and her extraordinary voice make her performances a thrilling experience for all listeners. \nSaputo began studying the bass when she was nine years old and has had years of classical training. She played principal double bass with the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orquestra for four years and with the Missouri All State Orchestra for another four years. While in high school she had the chance to perform in New York at Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. \nShe is a professional music major at Berklee and recently spent a semester on the Berklee Valencia\, Spain\, campus\, where she formed an pop/R&B band with pianist Heather Rivas called Riva Saputo. While in Valencia\, Saputo participated in two MMI recording sessions giving exceptional performances of traditional boleros. This summer\, Saputo will be performing in the St. Louis music scene with a folk-soul band called the Almas.
URL:https://underthebeams.org/event/tonina/
LOCATION:Murphy Auditorium\, 419 Tavern Street\, New Harmony\, IN\, 47631\, United States
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