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SUMMARY:NOON30: Alicia Olatuja & Christian Sands
DESCRIPTION:St. Louis–born vocalist\, composer\, and educator Alicia Olatuja is celebrated for her rich fusion of jazz\, gospel\, classical\, R&B\, and Afropop. Classically trained as a mezzo-soprano\, Olatuja earned degrees from the University of Missouri and Manhattan School of Music\, debuting at Carnegie Hall and Opera Memphis. She gained national attention singing at President Obama’s 2013 Inauguration and later collaborated with artists like Christian McBride\, Gregory Porter\, Billy Childs\, and Dianne Reeves. A dedicated educator and certified life coach\, Olatuja founded the Vocal Breakthrough Academy\, and her live performances showcase her dynamic artistry and global musical vision. This is her SMF debut. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristian Sands is a celebrated jazz pianist known for his mastery of post-bop and swing traditions. A protégé of the late Billy Taylor\, he began playing piano at age three and composing by five. After studying at the Manhattan School of Music\, Sands gained early acclaim through Grammy Award performances and appearances at the Kennedy Center. He was also a regular participant in the Jazz in July music camp at the University of Massachusetts Amherst\, where he first met Taylor. He released his debut album Footprints\, at 12 and has played with luminaries such as Lou Donaldson\, Kirk Whalum\, Phil Woods\, James Moody\, and Wycliffe Gordon\, among many others. This is Sands’ third appearance at SMF. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFunding for the FAIRCLOTH JAZZ SERIES is provided by Bob Faircloth \n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Pamela & Peter VossPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/noon30-alicia-olatuja-christian-sands/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Explorer Pass,General Admission,Jazz,Wristband Eligible
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SUMMARY:Mike Marshall & Alessandro Penezzi
DESCRIPTION:Mike Marshall is one of the world’s most accomplished and versatile string instrumentalists and a three-time Grammy nominee. A master of mandolin\, guitar\, mandocello\, and violin\, he blends American roots with classical\, jazz\, pop\, and Brazilian music. At 19\, he joined the David Grisman Quintet and has since produced over 40 recordings while collaborating with Bela Fleck\, Edgar Meyer\, and Chris Thile. Deeply committed to education\, Mike directed the Acoustic Music Seminar at SMF and teaches globally. With his wife\, German mandolinist Caterina Lichtenberg\, he co-founded the Mandolin World Retreats and continues to tour internationally\, inspiring musicians worldwide. \n\n\n\nBorn in Piracicaba\, Brazil\, Alessandro Penezzi is one of the great virtuosos of Brazilian guitar. He graduated in Popular Music from Unicamp with a specialization in Creative Processes from Faculdade Souza Lima\, and has been teaching courses\, workshops\, and seminars at various music festivals in Brazil and abroad. Penezzi is a multi-instrumentalist and prolific composer and has toured extensively worldwide. He plays the seven-string guitar\, tenor guitar\, cavaquinho\, mandolin and flute\, and has received numerous honors and nominations for his performances as an instrumentalist and composer. He has also been highlighted in the Visa MPB Instrumental\, Tim de Música Brasileira\, and Shell de Teatro and Prêmio da Música Brasileira awards. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Marla & Morris Geffen\, Wilson Morris and Ron & Susan WhitakerPartial support provided by United Community
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/mike-marshall-alessandro-penezzi/
LOCATION:Regina Coeli at The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist\, 222 E Harris St\, Savannah\, Georgia\, 31401
CATEGORIES:Explorer Pass,General Admission,Global Roots,Wristband Eligible
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SUMMARY:The Lone Bellow
DESCRIPTION:Since their 2014 SMF debut\, The Lone Bellow has appeared on The Tonight Show\, Austin City Limits\, and The Late Show\, topped Americana charts\, and headlined storied venues from Carnegie Hall to the Ryman Auditorium. Having recently recorded a new album live in Muscle Shoals after a writing retreat in a converted Kentucky firehouse\, The Lone Bellow continues to solidify their sound through lush harmonies\, heartfelt lyrics\, and genre-blurring arrangements steeped in folk\, rock\, and gospel. Founding members Zach Williams\, Brian Elmquist\, and Kanene Pipkin are joined by drummer Julian Dorio and multi-instrumentalist Tyler Geertsma. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Rhegan White-Clemm & Timothy ClemmPartial support provided by Truist
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/the-lone-bellow/
LOCATION:Ships of the Sea\, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots,Explorer Pass,General Admission,Wristband Eligible
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SUMMARY:Tank and The Bangas
DESCRIPTION:Tank and the Bangas explore the most tender and true parts of life’s journey. Unique and with a vibrance that could only come out of New Orleans\, lead vocalist Tank has stretched her vocals over quirky raps\, poetry\, and rich melodies since the release of their debut album Think Tank in 2013. Four years later\, they had a viral breakthrough as winners of NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest\, with an eclectic performance that has more than 14 million YouTube views. In 2025\, the group won a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for The Heart\, The Mind\, The Soul\, which is described by Tank as exploring “self-discovery\, the journey to confidence\, believing your ability\, matters of the heart\, the mind\, and just free thought flowing.” This is their SMF debut. This event is standing room only. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Lesley Francis PRThis performance is sponsored in part by Zachary H. Thomas Law \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: $49 Mezzanine / $39 Floor (General Admission\, Standing Room Only)
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/tank-and-the-bangas/
LOCATION:Victory North\, 2603 Whitaker St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots,General Admission,Wristband Eligible
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