Andy and Jerry Gonzalez are arguably the most important siblings in Latin jazz. Between the Fort Apache Band and Conjunto Libre, the Gonzalez’s have been at the forefront of music that has shaped the lives of countless musicians and listeners. In this tribute, GRAMMY winners Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, with the assistance of guest arrangers, including Spain’s Miguel Blanco, will cast the brothers in a retrospective of their greatest moments. New pieces for Andy and Jerry will be premiered, including Arturo O’Farrill’s Ft. Apache Concerto.
When:Fri, Oct 14 at 8 pm
Sat, Oct 15 at 8 pm
Where: Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, NY
Ticket: $50/$40/$30; Members $40/$32/$24; Students, Seniors, Children $15
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Mongolia produces some the most exuberant music in the world. 20 of Mongolia’s most illustrious dancers and musicians will share their rich artistic traditions in a program that reflects Mongolia’s unique and vibrant culture. The program includes throat singing, long song, Morin Khuur and Mongolian folk music featuring the horse-head fiddle.
The National Horse-head Fiddle ensemble was established in 1992. In addition to becoming the pride of Mongolian cultural and artistic heritage, they also became an ensemble reputed worldwide.
A reception will follow the performance in the Garden Court Cafe.
When: October 28, 2011
Time: 8:00pm -10:00pm
Where: 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY
Ticket: Free! Reservations strongly recommended. Tickets not picked up by 7:45 pm will be released.
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This program features new music developed from an artistic collaboration supported by the Aga Khan Music Initiative. Inspired by visual images and literary descriptions of exuberant music-making in the Mughal courts, the Music Initiative brings together musicians from Afghanistan, India, and Tajikistan with the aim of merging their talents, traditions, and musical instruments to create new sounds.
This event is presented in collaboration with the Aga Khan Music Initiative, a program of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture.
When: Friday, DEC 9, 2011
Time: 7:00PM
Where: The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium
Fifth Avenue/West 81 Street, New York, 10028
Tickets: $35
Phone: 212-570-3964
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The Viennese Ball at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a formal event that recalls the culture, history and music of 19th-century Vienna. It promises the opportunity to dance waltzes and polkas from the Strauss Era in Vienna — the latter half of the 1800s and into the 1900s — known as a golden age of romance and elegance. The Viennese Ball also features many student and faculty ensembles and regional musicians, performing music from many different periods and eras. Proceeds and donations provide music, service and international study awards for University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students.
Ticket sales begin Friday, February 3, 2012, via U.S. Mail only
Campus mail, walk-up, phone and online sales begin Monday, March 5, 2012
Public $40 • Students $27.50
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Think “Wales” and behold images of Celts, choirs, castles, coal mines, coastline and pastoral mountain valleys dotted with sheep. Join filmmaking musicians Monty and Marsha Brown for a memorable journey to Wales: Land of Song.
When: Friday, February 17, 2012
Time: 1:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Where: Miller Center for the Arts,
4 North Second Street, Reading, PA 19601
Tickets: $7 Adults; $6 Seniors (60 years+) and Students
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To launch the Centennial Celebration, the National Cherry Blossom Festival will collaborate with local and national entertainment to welcome springtime to Washington, DC. Guests will experience the story of how the gift of trees has developed into the nation’s greatest springtime celebration, as told through a series of traditional and contemporary performances. Upon arrival to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, guests will be greeted with a pre-show by strolling musicians, cultural exhibits, and historical imagery, creating an interactive, multisensory experience.
The main stage lineup will include renowned American and international artists, uniting for one momentous production. To emphasize the global appreciation for the cherry blossom trees, the Opening Ceremony will incorpor ... 
Love, war and the evanescence of life will be the themes when Biwa master YokoHiraoka takes the stage for a concert of traditional Japanese music.
The Biwa is an ancient lute-like string instrument used for centuries as an accompaniment to the singing voice. Biwa musicians traditionally sing of medieval battles and chivalry. Many of these stories were collected in The Tale of Heike, an epic set in 12th-century Japan and centering on two warring clans.
Hiraoka will perform classic Biwa works, explain the origins of the instrument, and explore the warrior culture of medieval Japan.
A native of Kyoto, Japan, Hiraoka is a senior master performer and licensed teacher ofBiwa, Koto, Shamisen and Jiuta voice. Her performance career originated in Japan and spans almost 30 years. She has performed a ... 
Arif Lohar is one of Pakistan’s most beloved contemporary folk singers. Born in a small village called Aach Goch in Gujrat District of Punjab, Pakistan, Arif Lohar follows in the footsteps of his father, famous Pakistani folk singer Alam Lohar. Worldwide he is among the top Punjabi Folk and Pop Singers. In June 2010, COKE STUDIO released his albumJugni COKE STUDIO which became a smash hit in Pakistan and over the Punjabi music world.
Singing contemporized interpretations of traditional Punjabi songs, Loharcaptures the sights and sounds of modern Pakistani culture with a unique mix of pop and folk stylings. Playing his beloved chimta, a traditional percussion instrument resembling tongs, Arif Lohar will be backed by an ensemble of talented Pakistani musicians, with special guest Arooj ... 
There’s a palpable sense of remove from the normal life in High Sierra. Every Fourth of July weekend for 16 years, a few thousand folks have climbed above the city bustle to enjoy a temporary reprieve from the 24-hour-a-day rush below…There’s an informality and camaraderie that’s unlike any other music festival I’ve attended. You frequently find yourself sharing beers with the artists who floored you earlier in the day. The musicians seem to enjoy the atmosphere as much as the attendees, and it inspires relaxed, spontaneous performances… Musicians can whisper, tentatively bringing their soul out into the light and mountain air, and audiences hush up. It’s strikingly different than most festivals and speaks to the abiding love of music that fills this place.
When: July 5-8, 2012
Where: Quin ... 
Join us for four exciting days of authentic German Food, Beer, and the best Entertainment in the Cleveland area Labor Day Weekend. Local and Regional Musicians German Dance Groups
When: Aug. 31st – Sept. 3rd, 2012
Where: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
164 Eastland Road, Berea, Ohio 44017
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