January 1, 2012 3:30 PM "Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble " at the Kimmel Center FREE

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble
Headquartered in Camden NJ, Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble has grown to be one of the largest professional authentic and traditional African Dance & Drum Ensembles in the United States. The Ensemble's identity and signature, which include five generations of performers, represent an energetic and enchanting interpretation of the beauty of family performing traditional African songs, instruments, dance and drum.

Dec.31, 2011 New Year's Eve with PhillyBloco at World Cafe Live PHL 10:30 PM

Philly Bloco’s 20+ members bring their raucous mash-up of Samba, Funk and Reggae for a very special New Year’s Eve dance party at World Cafe Live!

Earth Shaking Rhythms. Boundless Energy. Serious Fun.

PhillyBloco…Get ready to Dance!
Saturday, December 31, 2011 | Show 10:30pm | Downstairs Live
Age Limit: 21+

Tickets:
Floor/Loge (Standing Room): $30 ($25 ticket + $5 processing fee)
Mezzanine (Reserved Seating): $40 ($35 + $5 premium service*/processing fee)*priority seating and VIP amenities/service. Click here for more info.

December 26 through December 30, 2011 "Village" at Community Education Center

Village: An Afro Futuristic Fable
When: Dec. 26, 2011 Fri, Dec 30th, 2011
Time: 7:00pm
Groitworks presents
VILLAGE
An Afro Futuristic Fable
Storytelling, Dance, Music, and Media

December 26-30, 2011
7:00pm everyday
2:00pm matinee performance on the 28th

Featuring: Jos Duncan, Cachet Ivey, Erika Hicks, Omar Harrison, Ama Schley, Peaches Jones, Crystal Gatling, Tekeytha Fullwood, and more.
tickets at http://groitworks.eventbrite.com
$15-$20 in advance
$25 at the door

December 28, 2011 7:00 PM-10:00 PM Conjunto Philadelphia at Chris' Jazz Cafe

Conjunto Philadelphia is a musical ensemble based in the Philadelphia area performing the music of Pre-Revolutionary Cuba. The group's main aspiration is to maintain the authenticity of the music while performing it in a way that pays homage to Cuba's deep and treasured musical history. Genres include Son, Cha-cha-chá, Bolero, and Danzón.For those of you who have never been to Chris' Jazz Café:

1421 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA. 19102

Great Food, Great Drinks, Great Music!
There will be a dance floor and plenty of Cuban Music for all!

December 17, 2011 7:00-9:00 PM AMLA LSPA Holiday Recital

AMLA Latin School of the Performing Arts
191 W. Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia PA 19140
Come celebrate a night of holiday cheer! The AMLA Latin School for the Performing Arts will be holding its annual Holiday Recital! This concert will showcase performances from the LSPA's own Latin Jazz Ensemble, Funk Rock group, the Youth Choir, and a special debut performance from the Adult Ensemble group. Help us ring in the holidays with your support and enjoyment! The concert will take place at the AMLA Latin School for the Performing Arts at the address and time listed above... Tickets are FREE and for all to enjoy!! Hope to see you there!!

December 16th, 2011 Rumba Dance Class with Pupy Castellanos at Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas

Come learn Afro-Cuban rumba with vacunao from Cuban instructor George Pupy Castellanos. The history and symbolism are also explained, so you will know the meaning behind the moves, accompanied by live percussionists. Completely addictive!
Time: 7:15-8:45 PM
Address: 1417 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia Pa (enter through iron-gated parking lot)
Fee: $12.
Classes will resume in February, switching to the dances of the Orishas.

December 17, 2011 Fiesta Boricua de Navidad 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM

¡Fiesta de Navidad del Instituto Puertorriqueño de Música!
Sábado 17 de diciembre de 2011
7:00 PM a 1:00 AM
2661 N. 5th St Philadelphia, PA 19133

December 17, 2011 1;00-3;00 PM Introduction to Singing Workshop at Puerto Rican Institute of Music

December 11, 2011 Ximena Sariñana at World Cafe Live PHL 8:00 PM

When Mexican vocalist Ximena Sariñana (hi-MEN-a sa-rin-YAH-na) released her debut solo album, Mediocre, in 2008, Rolling Stone gave it four stars and praised it as “one of the strongest debuts from a female singer-songwriter since Norah Jones’ Come Away With Me.” Recording the Spanish-language album was a natural step for Sariñana, who had risen to fame in her homeland as a child actress and had fronted a successful indie band for four years. “In Mexico, people believed in me as an artist,” says the fully bilingual 25-year-old. So when she began thinking about recording an album in English she was confronted with a tough decision: “Either stay in my country, where everyone knows who I am, or start from scratch and convince people that I’m worth it.” She chose the latter.
The result is a collection of songs that showcase her deep, striking voice, smart, thoughtful lyrics and offbeat personality.

Artist's website | Artist Videos


Sunday, December 11, 2011 | Doors 7pm | Show 8pm | Downstairs Live

Advance Tickets:
Floor/Loge Standing Room: $19 ($15 ticket + $4 processing fee)
Floor/Loge Reserved Seating: $19 ($15 ticket + $4 processing fee)
Mezzanine (Reserved Seating): $24 ($15 + $9 premium service*/processing fee)

Day of Show Tickets:
Floor/Loge Standing Room: $21 ($17 ticket + $4 processing fee)
Floor/Loge Reserved Seating: $21 ($17 ticket + $4 processing fee)
Mezzanine (Reserved Seating): $26 ($17 + $9 premium service / processing fee)
*priority seating and VIP amenities/service. Click here for more info.


Please note:
In addition to the ticket price, there is a $10 per person food and beverage minimum for all reserved seating at this show. There is no minimum for Standing Room tickets. Dinner service is available. For further information, please visit our FAQ page.

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Processing fee is only $2 per ticket when you purchase with CASH at our box office BEFORE day of show!
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December 10, 2011 "Matuto" at World Cafe Live PHL 10:30 PM

Matuto with Zongo Junction & F!

In 2002, guitarist and singer Clay Ross moved from South Carolina to New York in pursuit of the jazz muse. Several years later he found himself in Recife, studying the regions folkloric music, bringing him by a circuitous route to reappraise the folk and blues traditions of his native south and conceive the idea of marrying them to the Northeastern Brazilian rhythms of maracatu, forró, and coco. Back in New York he called on accordionist Rob Curto, master exponent of forró, and they set out to combine their repertoires into an extensive library of Pan-American influences and form a band. With a crack coterie of renowned musicians sharing a love of roots music, Brazilian styles, and improvisational experimentation, Matuto deliver an inspirational live experience direct from the heart of New York City's global culture.


Also Performing:

Zongo Junction
&
F!



Saturday, December 10, 2011 | Show 10:30pm | Upstairs Live

Advance Tickets:
General Admission Seating/Standing*: $11 ($8 ticket + $3 processing fee)

Day of Show Tickets:
General Admission Seating/Standing*: $13 ($10 ticket + $3 processing fee)

December 8, 2011 Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas Celebrates 20 Years

Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas, Inc. invites you to a fundraising event celebrating its 20th anniversary and the end of the year festivities.
Ballet Folkorico de Mexico YARETZI Raíces Culturales cordially invites you to:

WHAT: Fundraising Event Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary and
End of the Year Festivities
WHEN: Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
WHERE: Crane Old School, 1417 North 2nd Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19122 (corner of North 2nd & Master)
COST: $20.

Enjoy live music and dance from Latin America, arts and craft, refreshments, wine and more. Be a part of the bridge of understanding between Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas, Inc. and all Philadelphia.

All proceeds go to support our mission to continue to provide quality cultural enrichment programs to all our constituents in the region. Donations are extremely welcomed in light of the financial instability plaguing the nation.
Old Crane School

Dec.3, 2011 "Spanish Harlem Orchestra" at the Annenerg Center 8 PM

Salsa Navidad

December 3

New York style and sophistication meet Afro-Caribbean rhythm and passion with the Spanish Harlem Orchestra—the musical embodiment of the steamy, culturally rich neighborhood of Spanish Harlem. Directed by world-renowned pianist, arranger and producer Oscar Hernández, this explosive 13-member, Grammy® award-winning ensemble has reintroduced the classic sounds of New York City salsa to music lovers worldwide. In their brand new, family-friendly holiday program, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra will invigorate classic holiday songs with their special Latin flare and leave you dancing in the aisles!

December 2, 2011 7:00 PM Benefit Concert for Cuban Quakers

Please join us for an evening of wonderful Cuban music and refreshments as we gather together for a fundraiser to help our Quaker Friends in Holguin, Cuba.

The William Penn Charter School will host a benefit to raise money for the Quaker community in Holguin, Cuba, that is in dire need of financial assistance and supplies for living, as well as materials for rebuilding their church and other buildings.

On Friday, December 2, Conjunto Philadelphia, a Cuban ensemble directed by Jeff Torchon, will be headlining this benefit event. Jeff, a Penn Charter graduate, is currently part of the IT staff at PC, and also teaches music and directs the MS and US Jazz Bands at Germantown Friends School. Conjunto Philadelphia is a musical ensemble based in the Philadelphia area performing the music of Pre-Revolutionary Cuba. The group's main aspiration is to maintain the authenticity of the music, while performing it in a way that pays homage to Cuba's deep and treasured musical history. Penn Charter's acapella group, the Quaker Dozen, will also perform, along with other musical guests. Cuban refreshments will be served and donations will be accepted at the door.

We will also learn more about this Cuban Quaker community and the challenges they face in a presentation from Fran Bradley, a member of George School, who has been running a humanitarian service trip to Cuba for the past 30 years. Another trip is planned for the summer of 2012.

This event will hopefully pave the way for a relationship between Quakers in Cuba and the broader Quaker community here in Philadelphia. Please join us on Friday, December 2 from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm at Penn Charter's David L. Kurtz Center for the Performing Arts, 3000 West School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144. A suggested donation of $5 will be accepted at the door, and higher donations are most welcome and appreciated.

You can check out Conjunto Philadelphia online at www.torchonmusic.com

If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Torchon at 215-450-1349 or jazzjeff88@gmail.com

We hope to see you there for a wonderful evening of great Cuban music and fellowship in support of our Quaker Friends in Holguin, Cuba.

November 26, 2011 Conjunto Philadelphia at World Cafe Live PHL 9 PM

Conjunto Philadelphia is a musical ensemble based in the Philadelphia area performing the music of Pre-Revolutionary Cuba. The group's main aspiration is to maintain the authenticity of the music while performing it in a way that pays homage to Cuba's deep and treasured musical history. Genres include Son, Cha-cha-chá, Bolero, and Danzón.



Thursday, August 11, 2011 | Show 9pm | Upstairs Live

Advance Tickets:
General Admission Seating/Standing*: 10 ($7 ticket + $3 processing fee)

Day of Show Tickets:
General Admission Seating/Standing*: $12 ($9 ticket + $3 processing fee)



Saturday, November 26th, 2011 | Show 9pm | Upstairs Live


Tickets:
General Admission Seating/Standing*: $15 ($12 ticket + $3 processing fee)

November 26 7:00 PM and November 27, 2011 at 4:00 PM Kulu Mele: Sacred Journeys at the Painted Bride Art Center

November 26, 7:00 PM and Sunday, November 27, 4:00 PM

Sacred Journeys is a celebration of faith and the human spirit featuring new and revised selections from Kùlú Mèlé’s extensive repertoire of Afro-Cuban and West African sacred dance. Founded in 1969 by Robert Crowder, Kùlú Mèlé is known for infusing traditional African dance with urban American flair. The company has graced stages from New York to Guinea and throughout the African Diaspora, distinguishing itself with beautiful costumes, a thrilling percussion battery and dynamic choreography. General admission to Sacred Journeys is $20 in advance/$25 day of show; children under 12: $12 in advance/$15 day of show. For more information, visit www.kulumele.org.

Nov. 20, 2011 "Still Black, Still Proud" An African Tribute to James Brown 7 PM at the Annenberg Center

Discovering the points at which African and American music strike sparks off each other, Pee Wee Ellis (“The Man Who Invented Funk”) and a host of stars including Maceo Parker, Vusi Mahlasela and Vieux Farka Touré bring James Brown’s revolutionary music full circle in this innovative, rhythm-fueled tribute to Afro-funk. This extraordinary line-up of international talent celebrates the lasting legacy of the “Godfather of Soul” and explores the deep relationship between soul, funk and modern African music with timeless hits such as “I Feel Good” and “Gonna Have a Funky Good Time.” Artists from the United States and Africa join together in an ensemble that the Boston Globe dubs “a pancontinental funk-soul supergroup,” and that All About Jazz proclaims is simply “explosive.”

November 20, 2011 7:30 PM Kyo Daiko and Unidos da Filadelfia at Calvary United Methodist Church

48th Street and Baltimore Ave.
Philadelphia Pa
Tickets $5. to $15. on a sliding scale
Founded in 2005, Kyo Daiko is a community- based group, which is the result of a collaboration between Settlement Music School and Shofuso Japanese House and Garden in Fairmount Park.

The group is led by instructor Kristopher Rudzinski, who is a member of the Settlement Music School percussion faculty. Mr. Rudzinski has performed with the group Taikoza, as well as studying with Taikoza’s founder, Mr. Marco Lienhard.

Kyo Daiko performs regularly at schools and community events, and has performed XPN’s World Cafe, the Kimmel Center’s Summer Solstice Celebration and ESPN’s Monday Night Football.

Unidos da Filadelfia (Philadelphia United) is a community-based samba school modeled after the Carnaval parade organizations of Rio de Janeiro and Salvador da Bahia in Brazil. Founded in 2005, the school's mission is to spread the joy and excitement of Brazilian percussion through music education and performance. Members of the school have the opportunity to play the traditional percussion instruments and learn the rhythmic styles of Brazilian Carnaval, and to perform at various community events. No prior musical experience is necessary.

November 19, 2011 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM "Bomplenazo de Otoño"

Instituto Puertorriqueño de Música
2661 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia PA 19133

November 18, 2011 6:30-8:30 PM "Dos Y Mas" Elio Villafranca and Arturo Stable

AMLA Presents

DOS Y MAS
A musical duet of exquisite beauty performed by rising Cuban/Jazz/Classical crossover masters, Elio Villafranca and Arturo Stable. Villafranca's virtuosic and multifaceted pianism engages Stable's poly-rhythmic percussion genius on ten original compositions that tribute the spiritual, classical and traditional legacies of Cuba, Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Spain.
Where: 191 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia Pa

Rumba dance class has been extended through November 18th, with possibly more classes to be added soon. Come learn the flirtatious rumba dance to the live percussion of 4 outstanding drummers, and a great Cuban instructor, George Pupy Castellanos.
Address: 1417 N. 2nd St. (enter through iron gated parking lot on 2nd Street)

November 12, 2011 6:00 PM African Musician Oumou Sangaré at Penn Museum

Well known African musician Oumou Sangaré performs LIVE at 8 pm.

The Museum's African Gallery and the "Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum" gallery project remain open from 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm.

Presented by the African and Caribbean Business Council and Orijin Magazine.

Tickets: $40 general admission, in advance and at the door.
Students with Penncards, $20. For ticket information: (215) 327-7783.

November 12, 2011 Underground at Ron's #45

UNDERGROUND AT RON'S # 45
PRESENTS
Multi Instrumentalist Jeremy Dyen
w/ Percussionist Josh Robinson
Saturday, November 12,
1012 E Southampton Ave Wyndmoor, Pa. 19038

8:00PM - Show Time Community Drum Circle/Potluck 7:00 - 7:50PM
$20.00 (or less if needed)

1012 E Southampton Ave Wyndmoor, Pa 19038
Concert Space is limited to 70

Contact Ron To Reserve Seats NOW at:
215 233 0777 or ron@musicinthemoment.com

24 hr. notice is appreciated in case of cancellation. Some refreshment & non-alcoholic beverage will be provided. Feel free to bring a Potluck. There is on street parking, as well as at the top of the hill on Flourtown Ave. in the Professional Center lot. Support Underground at Ron's by coming to this event, inviting your friends to join you & by forwarding this invitation to others.

Thanks! ... IN PEACE .. Ron

Fridays, October 21 to November 11 at Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas

Rumba dance class
7:00-9:00 PM Fridays Oct.21 through Nov. 11, 2011
Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas
1417 N. 2nd Street (enter through the parking lot on 2nd St., inside iron gates)
Philadelphia PA
$15. per class
The first three classes were a huge success! There is nothing like learning to dance to live drumming by such accomplished percussionists as Andres Cisneros, Shakoor Sanders, Yinka Moore, and Christian Noguera. George Pupy Castellanos is a patient and thorough teacher, and you will leave class with a natural high.

November 12, 2011 Venissa Santi and her Afro-Cuban Sextet at Chris' Jazz Cafe

2 Shows: 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Chris' Jazz Cafe
1421 Sansom St.
Philadelphia Pa
215-568-3131
$20.
Venissa Santi with a full sextet and guest artists sitting in.
Born in NY, trained in jazz in Philly, and schooled in sacred/secular music in her ancestral homeland of Cuba, vocalist Venissa Santí traveled a long road to develop her signature musical style. She is a 2008 PEW Fellow, signed to Sunnyside Records.
"Venissa Santi is a refreshing spirit, an extraordinarily talented and diverse musician with the knack for making the unexpected sound so welcome." -- Pianist, Educator, Author, Rebeca Mauleon

November 3, 2011 Rhythm Class with Ron Kravitz

Hi Folks ... I will be teaching a rhythm class tonight at my place, (1012 E Southampton Ave Wyndmoor, Pa 19038 ) Thurs. Nov. 3, 7:30 - 9:00pm. $16.00
This class will happen through the month of Nov. on Thurs. evenings.

Quint Lange will be back to teach on Thurs evenings, Dec. 1, 8, & 15 for a 3 week session and for ongoing 6 week sessions
beginning Jan 5.

In tomorrow nights class, some areas of play that we might cover are the following ...
Playing/improvising over a groove ( with a big assist from Joe Machamer who will provide the steady beat)
Utilizing other instruments from the percussion collection as well as the djembes/bells/dunduns.
Going over some basic djembe technique for those in need.
Some African rhythms.
Playing in different meters and how to navigate between them ... 2 (2/4), 3 (3/4), 4 (4/4) 6 (6/8)
We will have fun!
If you are able to attend, please contact me no later than 5pm to confirm.
215 233 0777 or email.
Thanks!
Ron

November 2, 2011 7:00-10:00 PM Conjunto Philadelphia at Chris' Jazz Cafe

7PM-10PM
Cover is $10; $5 got students.

For those of you who have never been to Chris' Jazz Café:

1421 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA. 19102

Great Food, Great Drinks, Great Music!
There will be a dance floor and plenty of Cuban Music for all!

November 3, 2011 7:30 PM Compañia Flamenca Jose Porcel at the Temple Performing Arts Center

Compañia Flamenca Jose Porcel November 3, 2011 - 7:30 pm The Compañia Flamenca Jose Porcel was founded in Madrid, Spain and is among the premier dance troupes that exhibits the exciting art form of Flamenca. As a folkloric celebration where, even when "theatre art" is being provided, Flamenca retains irresistible erotic appeal and irrepressible enery. Thought to have originated in Andalucia toward the fifteenth century, during the Gypsies' encounter with the inhabitants of southern Spain, it has developed into a 'theatrical performance' only over the past century. Compañia Flamenca Jose Porcel brings this tradition to life vibrantly and colorfully with live musicians, vocalists and of course dancers and has delighted audiences around the world for many years. The Company scored a sensational success with their coast to coast tour of North America in the 2008-2009 season and returns to the United States and Canada in the 2011-2012 season in their thrilling new program “Gypsy Fire”. Performance in Lew Klein Hall .

October 29, 2011 9:30 PM Halloween Costume Party with PhillyBloco at The Blockley

Halloween Costume Party at The Blockley



Saturday, October 29th, 2011



Doors: 8pm / Show: 9:30pm



Tickets: $12/$15 (adv/door)



Ages 21+

October 29, 2011 8 PM Elio Villafranca and The Jass Syncopators at the Painted Bride Art Center

ELIO VILLAFRANCA & THE JASS SYNCOPATORS featuring Victor Lewis and special guest, members of Los Pleneros de la 21
Sat. October 29 | 8pm
$25 in advance, $30 day of show

Cuban-born Latin/modern jazz pianist-composer Elio Villafranca, internationally acclaimed for his genre-bending approach to modern Latin jazz, returns to the Bride to deliver a brand new project. Backed by his quintet and members of Los Pleneros de la 21, the fiery instrumentalist challenges the boundaries of jazz by fusing it with the syncopated nature of Afro-Caribbean music forms including ‘Bomba’ of Puerto Rico. Using an interpretive musical approach echoing Duke Ellington’s Colored Syncopators, Villafranca continues to produce unique compositional works. Featuring a folkloric dancer and a diverse group of musicians, Elio Villafranca & The Jass Syncopators strive to create a multi-layered musical/cultural dialogue enabling dancer and each musician to assert their unique artistic voice while maintaining the syncopation of the ensemble’s collective conversation.

Personnel and instrumentation: Victor Lewis- drums, Bruce Harris – trumpet, Greg Tardy – tenor sax, Gregg August – bass, Elio Villafranca – piano / compositions. Los Pleneros de la 21: Loisa Gutierrez-Rivera – dancer, Juango Gutierrez – barril-buleador, Nelson Mateo Gonzalez – barril-primo. Elio Villafranca played the Bride in February 2011 as accompaniment to the Philly debut of Cuban-born drummer-leader Francisco Mela.

His last performance at the Bride back in February as accompaniment to the Philly debut of Cuban-born drummer-leader Francisco Mela, Villafranca raised the roof with his tantalizing Afro-Cuban infused improvisational solos. Audiences anticipating Villafranca’s spiritually sublime passage through Cuba as leader need wait no longer. Fans of progressive jazz and world music will all want to grab a seat for this trip!

The fiery instrumentalist-composer is internationally acclaimed for his genre-bending approach to modern Latin jazz. He effortlessly combines the rhythmic vitality of his native Cuba with a straight ahead sensibility steeped in the bop tradition, and the result is a music that is stunning and fresh, but that resonates powerfully with the influence of his beloved forebears. Full of highly complex rhythms yet sophisticated and refined and emotionally expressive, his work has earned respect from Cuba’s performing-recording piano forefathers including Chucho Valdes, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, as well as the great pioneers of other traditions including Paquito d’Rivera, Wynton Marsalis, Giovanni Hidalgo, and Dafnis Prieto. Villafranca often collaborates with Jass Syncopaters, a variable-lineup group that has included Philly’s own Terrell Stafford (Temple University, Jazz Studies Dept.), legendary drummer Billy Hart, as well as Sean Jones, and Greg Tardy. The evening’s personnel and instrument configuration will be announced soon!

Oct. 28, 2011 7:30 PM "Omar Sosa Afreecanos Quartet and Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band" at The Annenberg Center

Afro-Cuban jazz great Omar Sosa and the legendary Jerry Gonzalez team up with their bands for one incredible double bill. Hailed by All About Jazz as a true “fusion artist in the best sense of the word,” who “mixes his Cuban roots with tastes of bebop, free jazz, even hip hop and electronica, into a strikingly fresh and spicy modern stew that’s much more than the sum of its ingredients,” Omar Sosa will bring the audience to its feet with his dynamic playing and improvisational mastery. Then, Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band—the band the New York Times calls “the best Latin Jazz group working” and one of the most influential modern Afro-Caribbean jazz groups in the world—take the stage with their unique fusion of complex Latin rhythms and impeccable jazz improvisations.
Tickets $20-$45.


Also, the second rumba dance class at Raices Culturales takes place Oct. 28th. Learn authentic Afro-Cuban rumba from an excellent Cuban teacher, taught to live percussion by accomplished musicians: Andres Cisneros, Christian Noguera, Yinka Moore, and Shakoor Sanders.

October 26, 2011 5:30-7:30 PM An Evening to Imagine Africa at Penn Museum

Community Night
An Evening to Imagine Africa

Explore the vast continent of Africa through an evening of traditional and modern music, dance, and storytelling with local artists. Be adventurous, and take a scavenger hunt around the Museum discovering new ways to connect with ancient artifacts.

Admission is free!

Oct. 25 and 26, 2011 "Drumline Live" at the Merriam Theater 7:30 PM

Drumline Live kicks off its second U.S. tour! The show's vibrant cast has honed its precision and energy with years of training in marching band programs across the southern United States. This versatile group of musicians and dancers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds. Equally at home with the hottest contemporary hip-hop, R&B, classic Motown tunes, and the rousing sounds of the great brass tradition, Drumline Live is thrilled to share the American Marching Band experience with Philadelphia audiences

"We've taken the excitement of an HBCU football game halftime show, increased the intensity by a thousand watts, and created a musical journey that will touch every emotion." — Don P. Roberts, Creator and Director
Tickets $20-$35.

October 23, 2011, 2:00 PM "Brazilian Night" at Le Gourmet Restaurant in North Wales, PA

3 course dinner plus live 5-piece Brazilian ensemble $30.

October 22, 2011 Latin Fiesta 8 PM at The Painted Bride Art Center

October 16, 2011 6 PM Creole Choir of Cuba at The Painted Bride Art Center

Sunday. October 16 | 6pm
$30 in advance, $35 day of show
The sweet harmonic sounds and melodies from the Creole Choir of Cuba brought audience members to their feet with tears of joy. … Spiritually uplifting … A must see for the whole family!” - The Voice

“Celebratory, with brisk Haitian rhythms and endlessly inventive vocal combinations.”
- The New York Times

Prepare to be blown away by the jubilant and sublime Creole Choir of Cuba. With vibrant dancing, spectacular harmonies, and soul-stirring melodies, these showstoppers perform undiscovered musical treasures from Haiti, Dominica, and Cuba.

This uniquely impassioned singing group, celebrating roots, resistance and the irresistible rhythms of life, embarks on their first major U.S. city tour including the Bride in Philadelphia. Regional audiences will have the thrilling opportunity to witness the vibrant Choir just before they become the next international world music sensation. This will be a must see music show of the fall season!



Real World recording artists The Creole Choir of Cuba are an entirely fresh export, easily the most original vocal group to come out of their island country in many years. On the heals of their album release TANDE-LA (“listen”) performed to critical acclaim and sold-out houses in the UK, weeks following the album’s release in the U.S., The Creole Choir debuts Philadelphia. A performance slated to take place earlier this year (Jan of 2011 – canceled due to enhanced visa clearance measures) the now highly sought after ensemble follows through with its promise to share the songs and stories of their Haitian ancestors.



“Desandann” – the Choir’s Cuban name — literally means “descendents,” emerged in 1994 a time when Cubans faced difficult times due to economic collapse following the the fall of Soviet USSR. In response to food, clean water and electric shortages, the singers decided shift into survival mode and re-forge resistance songs and laments of their forebears and pay homage to the freedom songs passed down in their families beginning in the early 19th century. Since first appearing at the Edinburgh Festival in 2009, the choir’s mesmerizing sound, jubilant dancing and deep spirit has made them into an instant hit in Europe.

October 16, 2011 Sidi Touré at 7:30 PM at Calvary United Methodist Church

Sidi Touré

Malian singer and guitarist
“Sidi Touré is a worthy successor to Ali Farka Touré. Among Songhaï musicians, Sidi is the best. Sidi Toure has all the talent, quality , simplicity, playing and singing skills, it’s incredible. We need people like Sidi.” – Bassekou Kouyaté

October 12, 2011 5;00-7:00 PM "How Philly Moves"' mural dedication and dance party

The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program has completed it’s most ambitious project to date: the 50,000+ square foot How Philly Moves mural is installed at the Philadelphia International Airport.
Now it’s time to celebrate! [updated]

The dedication date is set for 5pm – 7pm on Wednesday, October 12th in conjunction with Mural Arts Month. The Mural Arts Program is hosting a rooftop dance party at the airport, but an RSVP will be required. Come celebrate with us on Level 6 of Parking Garage F. Take SEPTA to the airport, disembark at Terminals E and F where you will be directed to the party!
To save your spot:

Send an email to howphillymoves@muralarts.org to RSVP.

October 8, 2011 9 PM World Cafe Live PHL Bio Ritmo

Bio Ritmo

Neither today nor ever before has there been a salsa group quite like Bio Ritmo. The group undeniably plays with the beat and attitude of ’70s-era salsa dura (hard salsa), but the conventionality stops there. With a roster that includes former rastas, punks, rockers, and jazzistas, Bio Ritmo can’t help but bring an exhilarating unorthodoxy to its music. It’s “salsa for the Space Age,” with a ridiculously tight and competent band that make the record interesting to listen to, while unmistakably danceable. Bio Ritmo has proved it is still possible to be true to the roots while expanding the parameters of their music in an intelligent, thoughtful and entertaining way.
Saturday, October 8th, 2011 | Show 9 pm | Upstairs Live

Advance Tickets:
General Admission Seating/Standing*: $15 ($12 ticket + $3 processing fee)

Day of Show Tickets:
General Admission Seating/Standing*: $18 ($15 ticket + $3 processing fee)


Save money!
Processing fee is only $2 per ticket when you purchase with CASH at our box office BEFORE day of show

October 7, 2011 AMLA Quintet at Art After 5 5:00-8:45 PM at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

In January 2010, Artistas y Músicos Latino Americanos (AMLA) created a Latin jazz quintet under the direction of Cuban master percussionist Juan “Cuco” Castellanos. The group’s performances blend traditional and contemporary Latin jazz, inspiring everyone within earshot to get off their seats and dance. If you haven't had enough salsa for the evening, try the Painted Bride's Salsa Caliente party, which starts at 9 PM.
Free after museum admission ($16. for nonmembers)
Now that you're warmed up, head over to the Painted Bride for their Salsa Caliente dance party (see post below).

October 7, 2011 Salsa Caliente 9:00 PM dance lesson 10:00 PM dance party at The Painted Bride Art Center

SALSA CALIENTE 2.0
Cabaret Concert and Dance Party | BYOB
2 Big bands live | Instruction by Flaco’s Dance Factory
Fri. October 7 | Dance Lessons: 9pm, Party: 10pm
$20 in advance, $25 day of event



“If you haven’t dance to a live Latin band, you haven’t danced salsa, embrace the heat!”
- Jesse Bermudez, Regional Latino cultural ambassador and Salsa Caliente co-producer

Philadelphia’s only BYOB cabaret concert and dance party series featuring two live Latin big bands returns for a second season at the Bride. Drawing from the buzz looming from last season’s wide appeal and diverse attendance, Salsa Caliente 2.0 continues its non-stop flight service from the fringes of Old City to the heart of Old San Juan alongside the hottest large music ensembles from the region such as Orquesta Herencia de Soneros and Papo Buda y Saboricua who performed last season. Plenty of room for dancers of all experience levels, each evening starts with FREE dance lessons from Flaco’s Dance Factory. Put some salsa on your sexy and come join the party!

October 7, 2011 8 PM PhillyBloco at World Cafe Live Wilmington

PhillyBloco is modeled after the blocos of Rio de Janeiro, with their large percussion sections and harmonic/vocal accompaniment. Our group is comprised of twelve drummers, electric guitar, bass guitar, vocals, horn section, accordion, and Brazilian dancers. The group performs a raucous mash-up of SAMBA, FUNK, REGGAE and more made popular by both Brazilian and non-Brazilian artists including: Olodum, Timbalada, Monobloco, Bob Marley and Stevie Wonder. The one constant in all of our music is a heavy percussive element (12 drummers!) that we use to explore the tremendous range of Brazilian rhythms, applying our own unique creativity and energy to each arrangement.
PhillyBloco's 20+ members perform a raucous mash-up of Samba, Funk, Reggae and more, all set to the infectious drumming of Brazilian Carnival. Earth Shaking Rhythms. Boundless Energy. Serious Fun. PhillyBloco...Get ready to Dance!"


Friday, October 7, 2011 | Doors 7:00pm | Show 8:00pm | Downstairs Live


Tickets:
General Admission: $15 ($12 ticket + $2 processing fee + $$1 to support the Light Up the Queen Foundation)

Please Note: There will be limited seating available for this performance.

XPN Members: Use your member number to purchase up to two discounted tickets by phone or at our box office (not available online

October 10, 2011-January 15, 2012 Fall Drum Lessons at Padmini Northern Liberties

Fall Drum Lessons @ Padmini No. Libs
with Shawn Hennessey (Leana Song)

This fall Shawn will be offering Private and group percussion classes in store on Mondays and Wednesdays!!

-First come first serve on the private lessons
(weekly/limited spaces) (ALL AGES 5+)
- Group lessons planned as needed

Learn:
Djembe / Congas / Darrabukka / Frame Drums / Batá /

Orisha Song / Shekere / 4-way independance / Singing while Playing



please email Shawn at leanasong@gmail.com to enroll.

Lessons will be held at:
Colors By Padmini No. Libs
906 N. 2nd St
Philly PA 19123
Oct through Jan
between 2-8pm

October 13, 20, 27,November 3,10,17, 2011 "WE ARE THE DRUM" with Quint Lange

"WE ARE THE DRUM” with Quint Lange

Oct.13,20,27, Nov. 3,10,17, 2011

Thursday evenings - 7:30pm – 9:00pm

at Ron's 1012 E Southampton Ave Wyndmoor, Pa 19038

$96.00 for the 6 class session.

Seating limited, please reserve asap!
Hi Folks ... Quint Lange is a fabulous teacher!!! We are having loads of fun!

1st time and experienced players are welcome!

If you have never taken a class with Quint ... he'll take us through the basic Baba Olatunji warm up excercises (GUN GO DO drum language) at the beginning of each session to get us all on the same page. Any new rhythm introduced includes all of the djimbe, bell & dun parts. If there is a song, that will be included. Lead drummer parts are also taught when appropriate. The hand outs are superb!!!
Whether on club dates from St. Barthe to the Turks and Caicos, to Key West and points north to Bar Harbor, Maine; or in classroom and concert settings in Key West, at the Institute du Developpment de la Personne in Quebec, or having assisted and performed with Babatunde Olatunji at the Omega Institute in New York St, it has been Quint’s pleasure and privilege to play drums for dancers for nearly twenty five years.

“WE ARE THE DRUM” is a hand drumming workshop (and jun-jun/bell for those interested) for beginning to “advancing” players, starting with the basics as given by Babatunde Olatunji and moving into West African and Afro Caribbean rhythms with the emphasis on pulse, flow and developing the awareness that as drummers, and musicians in general, we walk a fine line between playing and being played by the music. Making music together involves a collective awareness, a communal agreement as to how we relate to and use the flow of time, choosing moments of sound and silence to create rhythm. Our goal as a drum ensemble is to become one drummer with as many hands as are playing.

Drumming, dancing and singing have the power to elate, to heal, and to heighten one’s spiritual and physical well being. Music is a gift we are all blessed with to one extent or another and the way to honor that gift is to use it and to share it, through teaching, performing, or simply sending a joyful noise into the universe around us.

-Ase-

October 1, 2011 7:30 PM Rene Lopez at World Cafe LIve PHL

Rene Lopez just finished recording his new album, E.L.S., which stands for Electric Latin Soul. He coined the term to describe the style of music he has been developing over the past year, which mixes Latin soul and Boogaloo with rock, r&b, and hip-hop. The album is out August 30th on Nat Geo Music and has amazing guests including Money Mark (John Butler Trio, Beastie Boys) plus co-producers Mario C (Beastie Boys, Jack Johnson) and Jason Lader (Julian Casablancas, Jenny Lewis)


Saturday, October 1, 2011 | Show 7:30pm | Upstairs Live

Tickets:
General Admission Seating/Standing*: $13 ($10 ticket + $3 processing fee)

September 23, 2011 Conjunto Philadelphia at Chris' Jazz Cafe 8-11:30 PM

Conjunto Philadelphia is a musical ensemble based in the Philadelphia area performing the music of Pre-Revolutionary Cuba. The group's main aspiration is to maintain the authenticity of the music while performing it in a way that pays homage to Cuba's deep and treasured musical history. Genres include Son, Cha-cha-chá, Bolero, and Danzón.
admission: $15.

September 18, 2011 1-4:00 PM Opening of "Imagine Africa" Project at Penn Museum

ImagineAfricaLogo_webGallery Project Opening
Imagine Africa!
Penn Museum launches its year-long community engagement project, inviting visitors to join a dialog about Africa, the second largest continent on earth, home to more than a billion people-with a lively afternoon celebration designed to engage and delight the entire family. Traditional storytelling, electrifying African dance, music performances, and workshops, children's activities, gallery tours, and more enliven the Museum. Free with Museum admission.


Opening Celebration

1:00 - 1:30 pm: Women's Sekere Ensemble

1:00 - 4:00 pm
WDAS, a sponsor of Imagine Africa, joins the afternoon, at a table featuring station information and special give aways.Hear the sounds of West African music featuring the rhythms of the sekere, a traditional Nigerian percussion instrument, from this well-known musical group.

1:30 - 2:30 pm: Lecture on African Fabric
Rashida Watson, owner of www.silktent.com, offers a show-and-tell talk on African Fabric. See and touch elaborately decorated cloth pieces from West Africa and the Republic of Congo.

1:30 - 3:30 pm: Nigerian and Ghanaian Pottery Demonstration
Renowned ceramic artist Winnie Owens-Hart shares the history, traditions, and craft of Nigerian and Ghanaian pottery. See and learn about the various stages of pot creation.

1:30 - 2:15 pm: Interactive Instrument Gallery Tour
Join Mawusi Simmons, Penn Museum docent, on an interactive tour of the African Gallery's musical instruments.

2:00 - 3:15 pm: Storytelling with Sarai Abdul-Malikr
Listen and take part in intricately woven stories of African folkore, rich with song, movement, and rhythm.

3:00 - 3:30 pm: Women's Sekere Ensemble
Hear the sounds of West African music and the rhythms of the sekere, a traditional Nigerian percussion instrument, from this well-known musical group.

3:30 - 4:00 pm: African Rhythms Performance
UPENN's African Rhythms Dance Troupe will move you with the bold and beautiful dances of Africa.

All Afternoon: Make-Your-Own Drums & Masks
Get crafty and enjoy hands-on activities fun for all ages.
Come early, come hungry, and enjoy a taste of Africa in the Pepper Mill Café!

Prices range from $3-$7.

Moroccan Spiced Lentil Soup
Groundnut Stew served with Roasted Chicken & Fufu (Boiled Yam)
Couscous with Tomatoes, Red Pepper, Carrots, & Onions
Black Eyed Pea Fritters, Hot Pepper Sauce
Vegetable Stew with Garlic, Yams, Raisins, Cinnamon, Chickpeas, Spinach, & Onions
African-style Fruit Salad with Banana, Mango, Papaya, Avocado, Pineapple, Shredded Coconut, and Chopped Peanuts
Selection of Teas, including Rooibos

September 18th, 12:00-6:00 PM Feria del Barrio at Taller Puertorriqueño

Serving as one of Philadelphia’s largest celebrations of Latino arts and culture, the annual Feria del Barrio brings together thousands of community residents from throughout the Greater Philadelphia region for a FREE family event featuring some of the world’s most renowned musical artists. Dozens of community agencies, corporate sponsors and vendors line the city’s historical Centro de Oro for access to the nation’s fastest growing market while children take advantage of crafts, games, and other activities.

At Feria you can find your favorite foods, artists, singers, dancers, performers; get the information you need from dozens of local agencies; get your blood pressure checked at the health area; play in the Children’s Zone; buy different products at bargain prices from over 100 local merchants or from your favorite artists; and pick up freebies or sample products from our sponsors.

When: Sunday, September 18, 2011

Time: 12-6 p.m.

Where: El Centro de Oro
North 5th Street (between Lehigh and Cambria Avenues)
Philadelphia, PA 19133

September 17, 2011 Puerto Rican Institute of Music Open House

September 17, 2011 Hard Hat Ball with Sharon Katz and the Peace Train

Come Celebrate With The Mt. Airy Art Garage At Our Hard Hat Ball!

Yes, it’s true, we’re still building. But now that we have completed Phase 1, we’re throwing a party, and we want you to join us. Come to our Hard Hat Ball featuring Sharon Katz & The Peace Train. Have a bite to eat at local participating restaurants and get a special MAAG 15% discount. The only thing we want you to do, and it won’t be hard, is to have a good time.

September 13, 2011 8 PM SIORA CD release party at World Cafe Live PHL

SIORA play contemporary world jazz: a blend of music from Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S., all with their own unique arrangements, plus some provocative original compositions in English. They have performed in a multitude of venues – from festivals to theaters, schools, and premier jazz clubs across the country and around the world. The ensemble features the multi-lingual singing, guitar playing and dancing of Phyllis Chapell, who writer Scott Yanow has named one of the top 500 jazz vocalists in the world today.

“Blending world music and contemporary jazz into a soundscape that needs to translation, SIORA takes you on a journey of the soul, touching down in Rio, Parios, Mazer-e-Sharif and points beyond.” (Wiliam Page, Straight No Chaser, UK)


Artist's website

Tuesday, September 13, 2011 | Show 8pm | Upstairs Live

Tickets:
General Admission Seating/Standing*: $13 ($10 ticket + $3 processing fee)


Save money!
Processing fee is only $2 per ticket when you purchase with CASH at our box office BEFORE day of show

*Please note:
Ticket purchase is not a guarantee of seating! Some ticketholders may end up standing, depending on the number of tickets sold. To be assured of seating, place a reservation by calling 215-222-1400.

September 11, 2011 1:00-7:00 PM Mexican Independence Festival at Pann's Landing

PECO MULTICULTURAL SERIES CONTINUES AT PENN’S LANDING
Explore the world without leaving Philadelphia

Another season of free programming continues on the RiverStage at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia’s premier Delaware River waterfront entertainment destination. The 2011 Program Season will showcase an assorted schedule of events including eleven different multicultural festivals that comprise the PECO Multicultural Series. The annual PECO Multicultural Series will begin on May 22nd with the Israel Independence Day Festival and continues throughout the event-filled 2011 summer season, ending on September 11th with the Mexican Independence Day.

The PECO Multicultural Series offers a culturally rich outing with a chance to explore the world without needing to travel. These festivals celebrate the diverse ethnic heritages that make Philadelphia unique.

New to this year’s series is the Southeast Asian Dragon Boat Festival on September 10 from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The festival focuses on understanding the history and appreciating the culture of Southeast Asia while raising support for servicing their community now living here in the Delaware Valley. Your participation will help raise funds and awareness for local Cambodians, Laos, Vietnamese, Thai and other relevant populations in need of accessible, trustworthy, non-profit human service resources here in the Delaware Valley.

Admission is FREE for all PECO Multicultural Series events. KYW Newsradio and NBC 10 are proud media partners of the series.

September 9, 2011 8:00 PM Sergent Garcia at The Painted Bride Art Center

Painted Bride Art Center and AfroTaino Productions present
Sergent Garcia
Friday, September 9 | 8pm
$20 in advance/ $25 day of show
20% off for patrons who are enrolled in Bride’s discount program

Sergent Garcia, a massive star around the globe, is set to invade North America with a six-week concert tour starting this August. One of the pioneering figures in the global Latin Alternative movement, Bruno Garcia (a.k.a. Sergent Garcia) is bringing his uplifting and defiant sound to festivals and clubs across the US and Canada. A revolutionary at heart, Sergent Garcia takes stabs at the status quo with hard-hitting lyrics blended with funky grooves spiked with salsa, reggae, cumbia, ska, rock and hip-hop. Sergent Garcia’s albums have sold hundreds of thousands of copies, and his latest, Una y Otra Vez (Time and Time Again) is now available on the Cumbancha label. A critically-acclaimed tour-de-force, Una y Otra Vez offers a musical journey to the heart of Colombia, currently the source for some of Latin America’s hottest sounds. Having become enchanted with the country after a highly successful Latin American tour, Bruno returned to Colombia, deepening his friendships and musical connections through collaborations with the stars of the vital underground electrotropical scene, including Bomba Estéreo, La Mojarra Eléctrica, La-33, Sidestepper and others. About.com says of the album, “It’s fresh, it’s topical, it’s relevant, and it’s fun enough to blast from your car speakers ad infinitum until the warm weather subsides (and beyond).”

Sergent Garcia emerged out of the churning underground musique metisses movement of Paris in the 1990s where punk rock attitude, hip hop swagger, latin swing and reggae consciousness blended together to form a powerful sound. Having grown up in a house where Spanish, French, Algerian and West African culture overlapped, Bruno Garcia first earned fame with the French punk rock band Ludwig von 88. After falling in love with Latin and Caribbean music, Bruno created the Sergent Garcia persona and quickly became one of Europe and Latin America’s most successful artists. A stirring combination of grooving multicultural grooves and outspoken political expression continues to be the heart of the Sergent Garcia sound and the band’s live shows are renowned worldwide for their sense of celebration and conviction.

September 8, 2011 Jose Conde at World Cafe Live Upstairs 10 pm

Jose Conde

José Conde’s music fits into the powerfully danceable rhythmic system of Afro-Cuban music. A Cuban would say it’s got sabor de clave. He writes his own lyrics, too, and they have party flavor and humor, but they also have substance. Conde does his own arrangements – something few singers do – so both the charts and the production grow organically out of the words, and his cd Ay! Que Rico has been praised as “innovative, highly danceable, and pleasantly cerebral” (New York Newsday). Artist's website | Artist Videos Thursday, September 8, 2011 | Show 10pm | Upstairs Live Advance Tickets: General Admission Seating/Standing*: $13 ($10 ticket + $3 processing fee) Day of Show Tickets: General Admission Seating/Standing*: $15 ($12 ticket + $3 processing fee) Save money! Processing fee is only $2 per ticket when you purchase with CASH at our box office BEFORE day of show *Please note: Ticket purchase is not a guarantee of seating! Some ticketholders may end up standing, depending on the number of tickets sold. To be assured of seating, place a reservation by calling 215-222-1400. Click here to see our menus.

September 2, 2011 8 PM Ziya at World Cafe Live PHL FREE

Delicious melody lines, captivating poetry, contagious rhythms.
Ziya, a South African artist takes her audience on a journey… an aural fest of mood and texture in an unusual blend of styles. This producer/singer/songwriter resonates unique sounds, incorporating Afrikaans and African elements from her continent. Ziya weaves her touching life story into her songs and tells how she and her husband uprooted from South Africa in order to dedicate themselves to rehabilitate their 3 brain-injured children.

Friday, September 2nd, 2011 | Show 8 pm | Upstairs Live - Free

September 1, 8, 15,22,29, and Oct 6 7:30-9:00 PM "We are the Drum" with Quint Lange

"WE ARE THE DRUM” with Quint Lange

Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & 10/6 2011 -

Thursday evenings - 7:30pm – 9:00pm

at Ron's 1012 E Southampton Ave Wyndmoor, Pa 19038

$96.00 for the 6 class session.

Seating limited, please reserve asap!

Whether on club dates from St. Barthe to the Turks and Caicos, to Key West and points north to Bar Harbor, Maine; or in classroom and concert settings in Key West, at the Institute du Developpment de la Personne in Quebec, or having assisted and performed with Babatunde Olatunji at the Omega Institute in New York St, it has been Quint’s pleasure and privilege to play drums for dancers for nearly twenty five years.

“WE ARE THE DRUM” is a hand drumming workshop (and jun-jun/bell for those interested) for beginning to “advancing” players, starting with the basics as given by Babatunde Olatunji and moving into West African and Afro Caribbean rhythms with the emphasis on pulse, flow and developing the awareness that as drummers, and musicians in general, we walk a fine line between playing and being played by the music. Making music together involves a collective awareness, a communal agreement as to how we relate to and use the flow of time, choosing moments of sound and silence to create rhythm. Our goal as a drum ensemble is to become one drummer with as many hands as are playing.

Drumming, dancing and singing have the power to elate, to heal, and to heighten one’s spiritual and physical well being. Music is a gift we are all blessed with to one extent or another and the way to honor that gift is to use it and to share it, through teaching, performing, or simply sending a joyful noise into the universe around us.

-Ase-

--
Ron Kravitz
ron@musicinthemoment.com
http://www.musicinthemoment.com/undergroundperform.php
http://www.meetup.com/Phila-area-Vocal-Groove-Improvisations/
http://www.shrutibox.com
http://www.meetup.com/Phila-area-Community-DrumForChange/
215 233 0777

August 31, 2011 "Conjunto Philadelphia"at Chris' Jazz Cafe 7-10 PM

Conjunto Philadelphia is a musical ensemble based in the Philadelphia area performing the music of Pre-Revolutionary Cuba. The group's main aspiration is to maintain the authenticity of the music while performing it in a way that pays homage to Cuba's deep and treasured musical history. Genres include Son, Cha-cha-chá, Bolero, and Danzón.
Cover: $10/students $5.