Marta Pereira da Costa is the first and likely only professional female Portuguese guitar player specifically versed in fado, the soulful music from Portugal recently acknowledged by UNESCO as part of the World’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. She draws on threads of fado, jazz and Brazilian folk music, and is joined by fado singer Duarte for…
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Bayou Boogie! A Tribute to Clifton Chenier “The King of Zydeco” Feat. C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band
Additional Showtimes: 9 pm, Friday, March 29 Clayton Joseph Chenier is Creole music royalty. His father, the legendary Clifton Chenier, invented the style of music we know today as Zydeco and was the first Creole musician to be recognized with a Grammy Award. Enjoy an evening that brings the Louisiana dancehall experience to SMF, as…
Oumou Sangaré
Additional Showtimes: 5 pm, Thursday, March 28 Referred to as the “songbird of Wassolou,” Malian superstar Oumou Sangaré is known worldwide for her vibrant and powerful music. A Grammy Award winner, Sangaré’s sound spans traditional to contemporary, with distinctive vocals that have propelled her onto the international stage. Don’t miss this Savannah Music Festival debut…
Lena Jonsson Trio / Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert
Additional Showtimes: 8:30 pm, Thursday March 28 Part of the new generation of contemporary folk musicians, Lena Jonsson is one of Scandinavia’s most influential fiddlers. Her unique style combines a deep knowledge of traditional Swedish folk music and the youthful sounds of rock, pop, jazz, American old-time and bluegrass. Lena Jonsson is joined by Kristofer…
Noon30: Lena Jonsson Trio
Part of the new generation of contemporary folk musicians, Lena Jonsson is one of Scandinavia’s most influential fiddlers. Her unique style combines a deep knowledge of traditional Swedish folk music and the youthful sounds of rock, pop, jazz, American old-time and bluegrass. Lena Jonsson is joined by Kristofer Sundström and Ian Carr.
Lena Jonsson Trio/ Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert
Additional Showtimes: 5 pm, Thursday, March 28 Part of the new generation of contemporary folk musicians, Lena Jonsson is one of Scandinavia’s most influential fiddlers. Her unique style combines a deep knowledge of traditional Swedish folk music and the youthful sounds of rock, pop, jazz, American old-time and bluegrass. Lena Jonsson is joined by Kristofer…
SMF Encore Presents North Mississippi Allstars
Presenting Sponsor of Savannah Music Festival Encore A Savannah Music Festival ENCORE pre-festival concert After 25 years, twelve albums, four Grammy Award nominations, and sold out shows all over the world, North Mississippi Allstars continue to expand the band’s sound, which is always rooted in the blues tradition of the Mississippi hill country. Please note…
Samara Joy
Join us for what will be a season kickoff concert like no other, with the return of Samara Joy! Following a Savannah Music Festival house concert performance in 2022 and a festival appearance that same year, Samara Joy won Best New Artist and Best Jazz Vocal Album Grammy Awards in 2023 and has toured all…
Oumou Sangaré
Additional Showtimes: 8 pm, Thursday, March 28 Referred to as the “songbird of Wassolou,” Malian superstar Oumou Sangaré is known worldwide for her vibrant and powerful music. A Grammy Award winner, Sangaré’s sound spans traditional to contemporary, with distinctive vocals that have propelled her onto the international stage. Don’t miss this Savannah Music Festival debut…
David Finckel, Cello & Wu Han, Piano
SMF favorites David Finckel and Wu Han return with a program entitled Three Cultures. Recipients of Musical America‘s “Musicians of the Year” award, David Finckel and Wu Han enjoy a multi-faceted musical life that encompasses performing, recording and artistic direction at the highest levels. Join us on stage at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts…
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Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1610 – Bassekou Kouyate / Jake Blount, Laurel Premo, Nic Gareiss
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1610 – Bassekou Kouyate / Jake Bount, Laurel Premo, Nic Gareiss On this episode, we listen to a co-bill presented at our 2023 festival that paired Malian master ngoni player Bassekou Kouyate with a trio of young American folk and traditional musicians including Jake Blount, Nic Gareiss and Laurel…
Encore
ENCORE PRESENTED BY MEMBERSHIPS Calling all young, local Savannah concert-goers! Join a fast-growing membership opportunity to connect with fellow music lovers through club-style concerts and social events around the upcoming festival season. Members receive benefits like discounted tickets to SMF performances and complimentary drinks. Encore Membership Benefits: One (1) complimentary ticket to a general…
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1608 – Cecile McLorin Salvant 2023, Part Two
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1608 – Cecile McLorin Salvant 2023, Part Two On this episode, we’ll hear the second half of a performance given by multiple Grammy Award-winning vocalist and artist Cecile McLorin Salvant. She is joined by her longtime collaborators Sullivan Fortner on piano and Keita Ogawa on percussion, and for the…
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1607 – Cecile McLorin Salvant (Part One) / San Salvador
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1607 – Cecile McLorin Salvant (Part One) / San Salvador On this episode, we’ll hear excerpts from a closing day co-bill presented at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts. Festival shows across april 8, 2023 involved many French and creole influences, and this one was no exception. The concert…
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1604 – Mozart & Purcell
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1604 – Mozart & Purcell On this episode, we’ll hear two performances from the 2023 festival during the Philip Dukes & Friends chamber music series, along with a 2016 festival concert featuring the ensemble L’arte del mondo with Lorenza Boranni on violin. The bulk of the program will focus…
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1602 – Beethoven Septet / Terence Blanchard
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1602 – Beethoven Septet / Terence Blanchard On this episode, we listen to the March 29, 2023 performance of the Beethoven Septet in E-flat Major, Opus 20, played during the second concert of our Philip Dukes & Friends chamber music series. Later in the program, we’ll shift gears to…
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1601 – Charles McPherson Quintet feat. Sean Jones / Joe Alterman Trio with Houston Person, Part Two
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1601 – Charles McPherson Quintet / Joe Alterman Trio, Part Two On this first episode of the 16h season of Savannah Music Festival LIVE, we’ll listen to part two of a 2023 festival co-bill that featured two elder statesmen of jazz saxophone: Charles McPherson and Houston Person. McPherson led…
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1552 – Charles McPherson Quintet feat. Sean Jones / Joe Alterman Trio with Houston Person, Part One
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1552 – Charles McPherson Quintet & Joe Alterman Trio, Part One On this episode, we’ll listen to part one of a 2023 festival co-bill that featured two elder statesmen of jazz saxophone: Charles McPherson and Houston Person. McPherson led his quintet featuring trumpeter Sean Jones, while Person was featured…
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1547 – Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio / Medeski’s Mad Skillet
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1547 – Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio / Medeski's Mad Skillet On this episode, we’ll listen back to two distinctive keyboard driven ensembles presented during our 2019 festival season: the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio and Medeski’s Mad Skillet, a band fronted by John Medeski and Will Bernard.
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1540 – 2022 Guitar Special
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1540 – 2022 Guitar Special On this episode, rather than listening in on only two past performances, we’ll focus on some of the fantastic guitar playing that occurred at our 2022 festival. we’ll hear a range of instrumentalists and styles, including bluegrass flatpicker Bryan Sutton, jazz greats John Jorgenson…
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2023 Festival Shirt
The official 2023 Festival T-Shirt is printed on Bella+Canvas MENS AND WOMENS JERSEY SHORT SLEEVE TEE in Navy. These 100% cotton shirts feature elements from the 2023 Festival Poster Artwork on the front. Men’s (unisex) Shirts: Updated unisex essential fits like a well-loved favorite, featuring a crew neck, short sleeves, and superior combed and ring-spun…
Trustees’ Garden FAQs
Trustees’ Garden Frequently Asked Questions Please note: Concerts at Trustees’ Garden do not qualify for the Savannah Music Festival Explorer Pass. No seating is provided to any Trustees’ Garden ticket holder, VIP or GA. All patrons can bring their own seating to this event. All sales are final; no refunds or exchanges. Concerts are held…
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1536 – Jorge Glem & Sam Reider
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1536 – Jorge Glem & Sam Reider On this episode, we listen to a concert at our 2022 festival given by Venezuelan cuatro player and composer Jorge Glem and American accordionist, pianist and composer Sam Reider.
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1535 – John Jorgenson Quintet 2022
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1535 – John Jorgenson Quintet 2022 On this episode, we’ll listen to highlights from a concert at our 2022 festival given by the renowned John Jorgenson Quintet.
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1534 – True Blues / Les Filles de Illighadad
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1534 – True Blues / Les Filles de Illighadad On this episode, we’ll listen to highlights from our 2022 festival. Stylistically, this co-bill spanned the Delta and Piedmont blues of the American South along with the desert blues and Tende music of Niger. The artists involved were Corey Harris,…
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1531 – Sebastian Knauer’s Mozart-Nyman Concert
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival 1531 – Sebastian Knauer's Mozart/Nyman Concert This program featured new music composed by Michael Nyman for pianist Sebastian Knauer, which was intertwined with Mozart Sonatas. We begin with the third movement from Mozart’s Piano Sonata in F Major K. 332, performed by Sebastian Knauer.
Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1529 – Olga Kern / Sebastian Knauer
savannahmusicfestival · Savannah Music Festival LIVE 1529 – Olga Kern / Sebastian Knauer On this episode we listen to portions of two magnificent piano recitals given at our festival in 2022 – one by Russian-American pianist Olga Kern in her Savannah debut, and the other by German pianist Sebastian Knauer, a longtime participant in the…
Merchandise Coordinator
Merchandise Coordinator (Seasonal) Location: Savannah, Georgia Term: Savannah Music Festival 2024 Dates: Flexible hours leading up to the festival starting on March 18, full-time (40+ hours/week) commitment starting March 28-April 13, 2024 Pay: Hourly, $20/hour The Savannah Music Festival is seeking a Merchandise Coordinator to provide patrons with an exciting merchandise shopping experience during the…
Merchandise Assistant
Merchandise Assistant (seasonal) Location: Savannah, Georgia Term: Savannah Music Festival 2024 Dates: March 28–April 13, 2024 The Savannah Music festival is seeking a Merchandise Assistant to provide patrons with an exciting merchandise shopping experience while maintaining a secure and clean area. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Sell merchandise at various venues around the Savannah downtown area Work…