December 4, 2018 8:15-10:30PM Not So Latin Concerts: Alina Cherone and Phil Smith

December 2, 2018 12:00-2:00PM Bucks County Drum Demo with Mike Dawson of Modern Drummer

 Bucks County Drums is doing a drum hang/clinic/drum demo at Puck in Doylestown Pa. Come learn more about why Bucks County Drums sound so good, and we will also have a teaser about a whole new line of great sounding and looking drums we will be introducing in early 2019! Mike Dawson will be on hand to help demo our drums with his "tasty licks" and "deep pocket" grooves....There will be lots of gear available at silly stupid Holiday pricing, so don't miss out!! We may even have a special guest with more awesome gear! Arrive thirsty, and make sure you bring your appetites for food and drums!

Puck

1 Printers Alley, Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901

December 1, 2018 7:00-8:30PM Kulu Mele presents: "Journey" at Kurtz Center for the Performing Arts

Tickets here

December 1, 2018 8:00PM Rebirth Brass Band with Remember Jones at Ardmore Music Hall

Whether seen on ​ HBO’s​ Treme or at their legendary Tuesday night gig at The Maple Leaf, Rebirth Brass Band is a true New Orleans institution. Formed in 1983 by the Frazier brothers, the band has evolved from playing the streets of the French Quarter to playing festivals and stages all over the world. While committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands, they also extended into the realms of funk and hiphop to create their signature soul moving sound. Their signature brand of heavy funk has not only won over several generations of music lovers, it has become the soundtrack to an entire city.

Remember Jones is a one-of-a-kind soul/pop singer, storyteller and bandleader with a throwback vibe and authentic energy that bring audiences to another time and place. Collaboratively supported by a double-digit sized band centrally from Asbury Park, NJ where they have a stronghold on it's large, thriving music scene, he has packed popular venues such as THE STONE PONY, ASBURY LANES, THE SAINT, CONVENTION HALL and THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE. He has been awarded TOP VOCALIST in the Asbury Park Music Awards, directed and debuted as HEDWIG in HEDWIG IN THE ANGRY INCH for Asbury Park's first long-running theatrical production, and has produced, music directed, and supported many local acts, rock musicals, and touring bands (most recently a string of sold-out dates with Buster Poindexter).
Doors: 7:30PM/ Show:  8:00PM

Tickets:  $26 Advance / $30 Day of Show / $45 Seated

Ardmore Music Hall

23 E. Lancaster Ave

Ardmore, Pa  19003

610-649-8389

November 30, 2018 8:00PM Rebirth Brass Band with Urban Guerilla Orchestra at Ardmore Music Hall

Whether seen on ​ HBO’s​ Treme or at their legendary Tuesday night gig at The Maple Leaf, Rebirth Brass Band is a true New Orleans institution. Formed in 1983 by the Frazier brothers, the band has evolved from playing the streets of the French Quarter to playing festivals and stages all over the world. While committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands, they also extended into the realms of funk and hiphop to create their signature soul moving sound. Their signature brand of heavy funk has not only won over several generations of music lovers, it has become the soundtrack to an entire city.

The Urban Guerilla Orchestra, (home grown products of Philadelphia) also known as “U.G.O.” is a professional R&B sensation. We are a high energy; power packed band, consisting of accomplished musicians with incomparable touring and recording resumes.  U.G.O .was put together for one reason… to bring back soul music the way it is meant to be, with incredible soul stirring performances.

Tickets: $26 Advance / $30 Day of Show / $45 Seated / $48 2-Night Pass GA / $85 2-Night Pass Seated

Ardmore Music Hall

23 EAST LANCASTER AVENUE
ARDMORE, PA 19003
610-649-8389

November 29, 2018 7:00-11:00PM Trinidelphia at Paris Bistro

Trinidelphia has been pleasing audiences with their distinct combination of American and Caribbean styles since 2005. Fusing Trinidadian Soca and Calypso with Latin Jazz, Reggae, Salsa, Ska and American top-40, they have developed a sound all their own over the past decade. Their unique and rhythmic arrangements of jazz and popular songs cast the steelpan in fresh new light, pushing the stylistic and artistic boundaries of an often type-cast instrument. Steel Pannist/Trumpeter Chris Aschman, Lead Vocalist/Guitarist Shawn Hennessey, Bassist Ian Rafalak, and Drummer Joe Truglio each bring their own unique "voice" to help add to the ensemble's unique chemistry. As freelance musicians in their own right, they have performed with alongside the likes of Dionne Warwick, Paquito D'Rivera, Chaka Khan, Bill Withers, Stanley Clarke, The Disco Biscuits, Teena Marie, Joe Piscopo, Jeffry Iqbar, Andy Narell, The O'Jays, Wayne Brady, Justin Guarani, and Melody Gardot, and at venues ranging from Philadelphia's Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center, the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York, The National Cathedral in D.C, the Hilton in Shanghai China, and the Queen's Park Savannah in Port-of-Spain Trinidad. 

Trinidelphia has performed at a wide variety of functions including multi-cultural festivals, community concerts, wedding receptions, cocktail hours, casino events, backyard parties, birthdays, school assemblies, and parades. If you think Trinidelphia would be the perfect addition to your upcoming function, click on the "Book Trinidelphia" tab in the top right corner, and fill out the form. You will soon receive an email from Chris regarding pricing and availability for your event. Thanks for visiting!

pin	Paris Bistro 8235 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118 Entertainment fee is $10

November 28, 2018 7:00-10:00PM Poet-Tree in Motion at The Rotunda: Fall Rhythm & Flow

Poet~tree EnMotion Presents…
The 2018 Fall Rhythm & Flow Event!

Wednesday, November 28th, 7-10pm (Doors @ 7pm)!

All events located @ The Rotunda 
4014 Walnut Street, 
West Philly, PA 19104 therotunda.org

This ongoing seasonal series features a variety of multi-disciplinary performance, arts & culture presentations… Doors open @ 7pm & performances begins shortly after featuring, Brazilian Roots Music Lead Lineup plus Artists ranging from Singer-Songwriter, Flow Arts Acts & Spoken Word Flow-et-tree to Folkloric Infused Modern Dance Preservation Movements....

A FREE community event … but Donations are Greatly Appreciated!

Xande Cruz Band (Afro Brazilian Roots Music)
www.xandecruz.com

Drexel Bhangra (energetic folk dance from Punjab, India)
www.facebook.com/DrexelBhangra

Gypsy Pixiie (hula hoop tribal dancer) 
www.instagram.com/ginapixiie

Noel Yee (Flow artist/Arts Educator/Cultural Facilitator) www.noelyee.com

Plum Dragoness / aka Gabrielle de Burke (Theatrical Dancer/Lyrical Poetess/Arts Educator)
www.theplumdragoness.com 

Everyheard (singer/songwriter)
www.Everyheardmusic.com

November 27, 2018 8:00-10:30PM Not So Latin Concerts: Giovana Robinson

In an attempt to promote Jazz music with Latin influences ... and Latin music with Jazz influences (lol) Patricio Acevedo and Arturo Stable have decided to put together this series of House concerts/jams every Tuesday (starting May 22nd 2018) at the house located on 1440 West Ritner st in South Philly.

The events will be happening from 8:15pm to 10:30pm and will consist of one full music set by the house band (Arturo Stable Trio) follow by an open Jam where all musicians are invited to participate. Donations will be greatly appreciated at the door ... and home made Latin appetizers and drinks will be available in the kitchen!

Come by, enjoy and support live music in your city, connect with others, have a great time and spread the word!

There is a limit of people we can fit in the house, soooo ... best there on time ...

November 25, 2018 12:00-3:00PM Giovana Robinson at Besito Mexican Restaurant

Join Giovana for a delicious brunch at Besito Mexican Restaurant, while listening to her Latin Classics.

pin	Besito Mexican Restaurant - Ardmore, PA 105 Coulter Ave, Ardmore, Pennsylvania 19003 (484) 417-6825 info@besitoardmore.com

November 25, 2018 1:00-2:30PM Sabar Class with "Paco" at Malidelphia Studios

Sabar Class with Papa Demba
Sunday November 25, 2018
1:00pm-2:30pm
$25 class/ 30 class drum rental

Dancers/ community welcome to listen! Just bring a donation to help support our new space! 😃



Pape Demba "Paco" Samb comes from a family that have been griots in his native Senegal for hundreds of years. As a griot, Paco is one of the keepers of the ancestral history, stories, and music of his Wolof peoples. As a master hand drummer, Paco not only plays the instruments but he and his brothers build several types of drums as well. He performs both contemporary and traditional Senegalese music, as well as reggae, rap, funk, jazz, pop and a variety of other styles. Paco heads his own drum ensemble called Super Ngewel and released his first album in 2014.

An internationally acclaimed artist, Paco has performed with many major musicians based in Senegal and the Gambia including Senemaio, Ballet Gorgoru, Dormu Africa, Ballet Ngangan, African Ballet, Katchikaly, Youssou N'Dour Cultural Group, Marie Samuel N'Diaye Group, Batin Band, Laba Sosseh, Moussa Ngom, and Bala Sidibé.

Malidelphia Studios

5213 Grays Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

November 18, 2018 4:00PM WRTI Live Performance: Udi Bar-David & Rolando Morales-Matos - Music For Peace

Interesante... Rolando Morales-Matos
Otro orgullo de la Libre de Musica....
November 18th at 4:00 PM, at Wayne Presbyterian Church.

WRTI

Cellist Udi Bar David, clarinetist Ricardo Morales, and percussionist Rolando Morales-Matos perform Live from the WRTI 90.1 Performance Studio, hosted by WRTI’s Susan Lewis. They are performing highlights from their upcoming concert on Sunday, November 18th at 4:00 PM, at Wayne Presbyterian Church. The free concert, A Return to Neve Shalom/Wahat al Salam/Oasis of Peace, is presented by Artolerance, an organization committed to using the arts to foster dialogue and promote peace. PROGRAM:
Moshe Vilensky: Hora Mamtera
Refael Hernandez: Lamento Borincano
Riad al Sunbati: Longa Farahfaza
Spiritual: Motherless Child
Antonio Vivaldi: from Concerto for Two Cellos

Wayne Presbyterian Church

125 E. Lancaster Ave

Wayne, PA 

FREE Admission

November 18, 2018 7:00-10:00PM Musicians' Gathering #33 at Rittenhouse Soundworks

Slowey and the Boats

Slowey & the Boats are pioneers of Philadelphia’s Hawaiian jazz scene. A five-piece instrumental concern, S&TB deftly blend elements of traditional folk melodies, western swing, ballads, tangos, and Hawaiian party classics – and all before you’ve finished your first Mai Tai. Their music has something for everyone – young, old, cool, uptight.


www.sloweyandtheboats.com
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The Deconstructionists

Born out of the eternal search for what's true, and the desire to pass on to the next generation only the things that can stand up to questioning, "The Deconstructionists" contains 12 honest songs that chronicle the difficult process of tearing apart one's deeply engrained mindsets. Accompanied by some of his Waiting for Cadence bandmates (Joe Stauffer, Joel Meck, and Dan Carpenter) and others, Chris takes the listener on a journey through the deconstruction process and, in some cases, back out again. Sonically dense on purpose, the listener should hear new things with each listen. Borrowing vibes from late 80's/early 90's alternative music as well as from the current indie and Americana scenes, Chris has created a layered sound that is interesting and unique. Cliches have no place in these writings as The Deconstructionists attempt to use words in new ways to describe the age-old search for truth.

https://www.thedeconstructionists.net/
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The Saturdays

The Saturdays are a new trio in Northwest Philadelphia, playing a fresh mix of singer-songwriter fare and melodic pop songs. The group features Philly veteran musicians Buck Buchanan on percussion and vocals, Dave Arms on bass and Rich Nourie on acoustic and electric guitars and vocals. The Saturdays draw on indy artists like David Mead, Sarah Jarosz and Josh Rouse as well as their own home-crafted pop fare and have been recent favorites in the area house concert scene.
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Janie Rothfield and Allan Carr: 
Appalachian and Scottish Roots Music

Allan grew up in Aberdeen, Scotland, in a musical family of singers, fiddlers, pipers and accordion players and surrounded by rich traditional music of the Northeast of Scotland. He is one of Scotland's finest singers and shares his stories and personal knowledge about the history of the old Scottish songs and ballads to bring them alive today. Janie's is an award winning fiddler and clawhammer banjo player who easily moves from Appalachian Old Time to Celtic music with her lively tunes and soulful singing. 

Jane and Allan play traditional roots music that is directly from the source while expanding on that tradition with newly composed songs and tunes. Great singing, hot instrumentals and with Allan’s humor, always a whole lot of fun!

www.allancarrmusic.com
www.janerothfield.com

pin	Rittenhouse Soundworks 219 W Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144 Tickets $10 at the Door Free Parking at the lot next door

November 18, 2018 8:00PM AfroTaino presents: Y La Bamba + BALÚN

Y LA BAMBA

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“One of the most innovative and exciting young vocalists around.” -NPR

"Front woman Luz Elena Mendoza can warble tremulously like a Latina Joanna Newsom, then let rip a robust alt-country holler not unlike that of Neko Case." 
- Rolling Stone

"Mendoza’s voice resounds with a profound sense of history, her guitar strumming soft but with gripping presence."- The Portland Mercury

Luz Elena Mendoza's story is one sung to her ancestors and humanity, exploring a faith that is greater than just religion, and a life of metamorphosis and awakening.

Born in San Francisco as a first generation daughter of immigrant parents from Michoacan Mexico, she spent her childhood raised by the melodies and stories that were being told through traditional Mexican folk songs.

From the intimate, contemplative verses in her native-language, to the revelations of the history in her roots, her story is delivered with poise. Mendozas poetic expression is raw, and ever evolving.

These songs are a soundtrack built for coming to grips with, not just one’s own mortality, but the fragility of the world, presenting sounds that carry the realness of ancestral trauma and the search of identity.

Presented by World Cafe Live & AfroTaino Productions

BALÚN

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Brooklyn-based electronic indie band Balún self-identify as transnational. The quartet that broke out of the San Juan indie scene a decade ago has since undergone a formational odyssey through the industry, academia, and the stateside Puerto Rican experience. Balún’s long awaited sophomore album Prisma Tropical focuses an incredibly wide field of genres and influences into a revelatory sound that evokes both of the band’s homes and the distance between them.

World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut St.

Philadelphia, Pa

Tickets: $12 ADV - $14 DOS + FEES

November 18, 2018 1:00-4:00PM PFS Election and Concert with Sharon Katz and The Peace Train

PFS Election and November Monthly Concert with Sharon Katz & The Peace Train

ELECTION at 1pm
MUSIC at 2pm

**FREE FOR MEMBERS** While Supplies Last
**$12 For Not-Yet-Members**

About Sharon Katz & The Peace Train 

The multicultural South African band of Sharon Katz & The Peace Train helped Nelson Mandela end Apartheid and have continued spreading their message of peace and reconciliation around the world. Their pulsating rhythms, rich harmonies, guitar-driven melodies, spine-tingling dances, funky basslines, intricate drum patterns, and compelling lyrics tell of the social justice challenges worldwide and how we can change them - while getting the dance party going! Nominated for the Grammy’s “Best World Music Album,” the group made history in 1992 when they formed South Africa’s first, 500-voice multiracial choir and then organized a courageous tour on board a train –The Peace Train – to promote a peaceful transition to democracy. The documentary film about The Peace Train’s music and work, “When Voices Meet,” was selected by 30 film festivals and won Best Documentary, Best Director, Best Original Soundtrack, and Audience Award at Philadelphia International Film Festival. Recordings: “Imbizo” on Billboard’s Highly Recommended list and Grammy nomination list for Best World Music Album; “Live in NYC with Pete Seeger;” “Double Take” with Jazz divas Abigail Kubeka and Dolly Rathebe; “Carnival!” with Sting, Elton John, Tina Turner and Madonna and “Side-By Side” featuring Sharon Katz and Peace Train co-founder, Nonhlanhla Wanda.

**Ticketing Policy** 

The Philadelphia Folksong Society is proud to offer its' members one or two free tickets (depending on membership level) to our selected Monthly Member Concert and Monthly House Concert every month. Due to the large number of members and limited seating, we ask that members reserve tickets when they know they can attend. If a member has reserved a ticket and cannot make it to the member concert of their choosing, they must contact the PFS office by phone or email prior to the event to cancel. Failure to do so will result in an inability to reserve your free member ticket to the following member concert. 

If you arrive at a PFS member concert and have not reserved a ticket, you will only be seated ten minutes before show time if seats are still available. 

If a member concert is listed as "sold out," please contact Katie Kresz at kkresz@pfs.org to secure your spot atop the waitlist. You will be notified prior to the concert if seats become available. 

PFS asks that all members show respect to their fellow members and the Society through following this policy.

pin	Philadelphia Folksong Society 6156 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128

November 17 - December 29, 2018 1:30-3:30 Women's African Drum and Dance Classes

Join Music Over Matter and Camara Arts every Saturday from Nov 17 through December 29th from 1:30-3:30PM for African Drum and Dance Classes for Women.
Community Education Center
3500 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA
$15 per class

November 17, 2018 8:00PM Minas Quintet Tribute to Jobim and Cole Porter

Saturday Nov. 17, 2018
8pm
World Cafe Live (Upstairs)
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19104

TICKETS

Minas returns to WCL for our annual November show. Last year it was the smash "Beatles in Bossa Nova". This November, our Quintet, featuring Philadelphia saxophone legend Larry McKenna, will present a tribute to Jobim and Cole Porter, two of the most revered songwriters from South and North America. Renditions of Porter's "Begin the Beguine", "So In Love", "Love for Sale", "Night and Day" and others will be presented with a Brazilian twist, while Jobim's "Samba do Avião" (Jet Samba), "Águas de Março" (Waters of March), "One Note Samba", and "Corcovado", also among others, will be presented with an authentic Brazilian beat, but in a jazzy style. Completing the repertoire, we'll will perform a few of our own compositions inspired by the music of Jobim and Cole Porter.

Minas' shows at WCL always sell out, so get your tickets in advance. 
Minas Quintet: Orlando Haddad (guitar, vocal), Patricia King Haddad (piano, vocal), Larry McKenna (saxophone and flute), Tom Cohen (drums), Dylan Taylor (acoustic bass).

November 17, 2018 7:30PM Jamaaladeen Tacuma and the Gnawa Soul Experience Band

The PNC Arts Alive presents Jazz Cultural Voices an initiative that has demonstrated a belief in the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts and a commitment to providing us with the funding that makes this event possible.

In 2016 Jamaaladeen Tacuma was invited to perform in Morocco by Gnaou World Music Festival in Essaouira. The festival features and highlights  Gnawa Fusion.  Jamaaladeen brought together musicians from The USA, France, and Austria to join him in his band Jamaaladeen Tacuma’s Baba Oud and he was paired with a Moroccan musician Maalem Haasan Bousso.  

This combination of ancient African Gnawa traditional instrumentation and musical themes along with Jamaaladeen's sense of production in Funk, Jazz, and groove mashes together a completely new sound fresh to the global listening audience. The music is powerful with emotion and intensity and for sure will bring the audience to their dancing feet. 

For the special performance at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, PNC Arts Alive Jazz Cultural Voices series, Jamaaladeen brings together Philadelphia musicians along with Moroccan musicians living in the USA to complete his band Jamaaladeen Tacuma and the Gnawa Soul Experience. 

“The fusion with Gnawa music marks a milestone in my musical career carrying on the idea of bridging the musical gap culturally along with preserving and celebrating Jazz and Gnawa music and their rich repertoire of ancient African song, rhythm, and dance. Long live America’s classical music jazz and long live Gnawa." — Jamaaladeen Tacuma 

Subsidized tickets available for $20.00 thanks to our PNC Arts Alive grant. For more information please call Carla Washington, Community Engagement Manager, at
 215-893-9912 or visit our website at www.clefclubofjazz.org.

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz &Performing Arts

738 S. Broad Street

Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19146

November 17-19, 2018 Flamenco Workshop with Leilah Broukhim at Overbrook Garage Studio

Pasion y Arte is proud to present another incredible flamenco workshop November 17-19 with Leilah Broukhim!

Workshop classes are available for Beginner-Intermediate students. All classes take place at the Overbrook Garage Studio. Drop in $30 per class/advanced registration $25 per class. Advanced registration is recommended. Save your spot here: https://bit.ly/2CjOBWN

Advanced registration is recommended. Sign up here and secure your space: https://bit.ly/2CjOBWN

ABOUT LEILAH:

Leilah Broukhim was born in New York and has been based in Spain since 2000. She has performed in the principal tablaos of Spain, including Casa Patas, El Corral de la Morería and El Cordobés. She formed part of such dance companies as Rafael Amargo, Paco Peña and Javier Barón and was a guest artist in the X Festival Flamenco Pa'tos, sharing the stage with Marina Heredia, Carmen Linares and Eva la Yerbabuena. Leilah has created three solo shows, "DEJANDO HUELLAS," "EMBRUJÁ" and "HAMSA PARA SOÑAR" which she has presented in theaters and festivals around the world.

Overbrook Garage Studio

6411 Overbrook Ave

Philadelphia, Pa

November 17, 2018 8:00PM Zimbabwean A Cappella: Nobuntu at The Annenberg Center

With their bright a cappella harmonies, the five women of Nobuntu have earned international praise for the passion and joy they bring to Zimbabwean songs, Afro-jazz and gospel. The quintet’s pure voices are augmented by traditional percussion and dance to celebrate the vibrant identity of their culture and what it means to be an African woman.
Tickets: $26-$49 plus fees
The Annenberg Center
3680 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, Pa 19104
215-898-3900

November 15, 2018 8:00PM COUNCILMAN DAVID OH PRESENTS PHL LIVE WORLD MUSIC SHOWCASE

HECTOR MANUEL, CONJUNTO PHILADELPHIA, JADA FETE, CRUCIAL, SERENE SALINAS & COCO SALINAS

WORLD CAFE LIVE PHILADELPHIA - UPSTAIRS

THU · NOVEMBER 15, 2018

DOORS: 7:30 PM / SHOW: 8:00 PM

$5 + FEES

November 13, 2018 8:00-10:15PM Not So Latin Concerts: Rumba de Cuba

November 12, 2018 7:30PM Temple University Percussion Ensemble in Concert

Temple University Percussion Ensemble

November 12, 2018 - 7:30 pm

Phillip O'Banion, director
Mimi Stillman, flute
Charles Abramovic, piano
LIGETI    Pattern Transformations
AKIHO    Pillar IV
CHAVEZ    Toccatta
BERNSTEIN  Halil

BURRITT    Fandango 13
DEBUSSY    Enngulfed Cathedral
MIKI    Marimba Spiritual

 
Performance in Lew Klein Hall
Free admission, no tickets required

Temple Performing Arts Center

1837 N. Broad St.

Philadelphia, PA  19122