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SUMMARY:Cillian Vallely\, David Doocey & Alan Murray
DESCRIPTION:This new trio features a unique collaboration between three of the best-known names in traditional Irish music: Cillian Vallely on uilleann pipes\, David Doocey on fiddle\, and Alan Murray on guitar and vocals. They released their debut album to great critical acclaim\, including a four-star review from the Irish Times. Armagh native Cillian Vallely has established his name over the last two decades through his playing with award-winning Irish supergroup and Savannah Music Festival favorite Lúnasa\, in addition to performing or recording with artists ranging from Bruce Springsteen to Declan O’Rourke. David Doocey\, from Co. Mayo\, is at the forefront of a younger generation of Irish musicians. He has won several awards for his outstanding fiddle playing\, including the All-Ireland Fleadh\, and has performed with Grada\, Michael McGoldrick\, Martin Hayes\, and Sharon Shannon\, among others. Guitarist\, bouzouki player and singer Alan Murray hails from Glasgow\, Scotland\, where he grew up playing the whistle and later guitar. He has also worked with a wide range of artists\, including Lúnasa\, Eileen Ivers\, and The Battlefield Band. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances in the Metal Building are made possible through support by Charles & Rosalie Morris.This performance is sponsored by Diana Lee Langer JonesThis performance is sponsored in part by Joseph & Susan DockmanPartial support provided by Charles A. Frueauff Foundation and Richard K. Lane
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/cillian-vallely-david-doocey-alan-murray/
LOCATION:Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,General Admission,Global Roots
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SUMMARY:Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter
DESCRIPTION:With a combined 18 IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year awards\, these two phenoms have joined forces for a new duo project that is already taking the industry by storm. Their first single “Give It Away” reached #1 on Bluegrass Today’s charts\, and weeks after its release\, the duo received two standing ovations at the Grand Ole Opry (along with a quick invitation to return). From late-night jam sessions and unforgettable stage performances to recording on each other’s solo projects\, the idea of a joint collaboration began taking shape each time Carter and Cleveland visited. Michael Cleveland is a Grammy Award winner and NEA National Heritage Fellow who began playing professionally after high school with Dale Ann Bradley and Rhonda Vincent. He fronts the instrumental powerhouse Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper\, and has performed with Béla Fleck\, Tommy Emmanuel\, Billy Strings and Vince Gill\, among others. For over three decades\, Jason Carter has been a cornerstone of the bluegrass world\, serving as the fiddler for the renowned Del McCoury Band and as co-founder of the Travelin’ McCourys. Carter has won three Grammy Awards\, and has also recorded and performed with an impressive array of bluegrass and country music artists. In 2015\, the prolific fiddler and baritone’s name was added to The Country Music Highway in Eastern Kentucky\, alongside artists including Loretta Lynn\, Crystal Gayle and Chris Stapleton. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances at North Garden Assembly Room are made possible through support from the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.This performance is sponsored by Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum and Pamela & Peter VossThis performance is sponsored in part by David & Caroline Johnson
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/michael-cleveland-jason-carter/
LOCATION:Ships of the Sea\, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots,Family-Friendly,General Admission
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SUMMARY:Step Afrika!
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams\, Step Afrika! is the world’s leading authority on the art form of stepping. Under Mr. Williams’ leadership\, stepping has evolved into one of America’s cultural exports. The company’s self-titled work Step Afrika! introduces audiences to stepping through both a traditional and contemporary lens. Step Afrika! combines percussive dance styles from historically African American fraternities and sororities\, traditional African dances\, and a range of contemporary dance and art forms to create a cohesive and compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs\, storytelling\, humor\, and audience participation. Their blend of technique\, agility\, and energy makes each performance unforgettable\, leaving audiences with hearts pounding. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances in the Lucas Theatre are made possible through support from SCAD.This performance is sponsored by HunterMacleanThis performance is sponsored in part by Discover Black Savannah and Vicki McElreath
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/step-afrika/
LOCATION:Lucas Theatre for the Arts\, 32 Abercorn St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots,Family-Friendly
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SUMMARY:Endea Owens & The Cookout
DESCRIPTION:Known as one of the most vibrant emerging artists in jazz\, Endea Owens is a Detroit-raised bassist and composer. She has been mentored by Marcus Belgrave\, Rodney Whitaker\, and Ron Carter. She has toured and performed with Wynton Marsalis\, Jennifer Holliday\, Diana Ross\, Rhonda Ross\, Solange\, Jon Batiste\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, and Cyrus Chestnut.  \n\n\n\nIn 2018\, Endea Owens graduated from The Juilliard School\, and joined the Late Show with Stephen Colbert as a member of the house band\, Stay Human. Since then\, Endea has won an Emmy\, Grammy\, and a George Foster Peabody Award. Also a committed educator and philanthropist\, Owens founded The Community Cookout\, a nonprofit organization born out of the pandemic that provides meals and music to underserved neighborhoods worldwide. A recent performance by Endea Owens & The Cookout for NPR Music prompted this comment: “This Tiny Desk energized the whole room\, each musician a master of their instrument. Owens joked: ‘We are all Juilliard alumni\, so you can hear it in the sound.’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances in the Metal Building are made possible through support by Charles & Rosalie Morris.Funding for the Faircloth jazz series is provided by Bob Faircloth.This performance is sponsored by Ron & Susan WhitakerThis performance is sponsored in part by Discover Black SavannahPartial support provided by TruistPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/endea-owens-the-cookout/
LOCATION:Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,General Admission,Jazz
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SUMMARY:Noon30: Anda Union
DESCRIPTION:As with all nomads\, the Mongols have an oral culture\, passed on through generations in stories\, music and songs\, and thus Anda Union sings their history. The band’s thoroughly addictive combination of Mongolian musical styles is a reflection of their roots. Formed in 2000\, Anda Union has influenced a generation of young Mongolians in Inner Mongolia as traditional music flourishes in the capital. Hailing from differing ethnic nomadic cultures\, the ten members unite tribal and music traditions from all over Inner Mongolia. They do so by bringing a wide range of musical instruments and vocal styles together in a fusion that would have made Genghis Khan himself proud. If you missed their 2019 festival debut\, and especially if you did not\, the 2025 return of Anda Union is something you will want to behold!  \n\n\n\n\n“From a jaunty drinking song to eerie demonstrations of throat singing\, this versatile nine-piece summoned the lonely grandeur of their homeland beautifully.”  \n\n\n\n–The Guardian (UK) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances at North Garden Assembly Room are made possible through support from the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/noon30-anda-union/
LOCATION:Ships of the Sea\, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,General Admission,Global Roots
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T163000
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SUMMARY:Solas
DESCRIPTION:Solas is hailed by The Boston Globe as “the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced.” Since forming in New York City in 1995\, they have been a galvanizing element in the Irish music scene—a lightning rod of talent and inspiration that set new standards for musicianship\, repertoire\, and intensity. Over the course of twelve critically acclaimed albums and endless international touring\, Solas brought their love and respect for the traditions of Irish music\, and their sense of melodic and instrumental adventure to the world. In 2017\, after a remarkable two-decade career\, Solas decided it was time for a break. Eight years later\, the break is over\, and Solas is back and ready to celebrate their 30th anniversary! The musical adventure continues in 2025. The ensemble features Seamus Egan on guitar\, banjo and flute\, Winifred Horan on fiddle\, Moira Smiley on piano\, banjo\, and vocals\, John Williams on button accordion and Alan Murray on guitar and vocals.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances in the Metal Building are made possible through support by Charles & Rosalie Morris.This performance is sponsored by Critz BMWPartial support provided by Georgia Power
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/solas/
LOCATION:Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,General Admission,Global Roots
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SUMMARY:Ladysmith Black Mambazo
DESCRIPTION:For 60 years\, South Africa’s five-time Grammy Award-winning ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo has warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide with uplifting vocal harmonies\, signature dance moves and charming onstage banter. The group sings a traditional music style called isicathamiya (Is-Cot-A-Mee-Ya)\, which developed in the mines of South Africa. It was Paul Simon’s 1987 Graceland album that introduced Ladysmith Black Mambazo to the world. The late former South African President Nelson Mandela designated the group “South Africa’s cultural ambassadors to the world\,” a title the members carry with them with the highest honor. In 2018\, the group received not one\, but two Grammy Award nominations for two separate albums\, a first in the history of the World Music category. Ladysmith Black Mambazo has performed for millions of people\, singing a message of peace\, love and harmony. \n\n\n\n\n“It isn’t merely the grace and power of their dancing or the beauty of their singing that rivets the attention\, but the sheer joy and love that emanate from their being.” \n\n\n\n–Paul Simon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances in the Trustees Theatre are made possible through support from SCAD.This performance is sponsored by Robin & Sandy StuartThis performance is sponsored in part by Tim & Dorothea CoyPartial support provided by Joyce Roché & Johnie Seals
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/ladysmith-black-mambazo/
LOCATION:Trustees Theater\, 216 E Broughton St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,General Admission,Global Roots
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SUMMARY:Zydeco Dance Party: Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
DESCRIPTION:For more than three decades\, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas have toured extensively\, performing everywhere from local Louisiana spots to international stages\, with an ensemble that has always been a family affair. Bandleader Nathan Williams started his professional music career at 21\, recording singles for his brother’s El Sid label. Sid also opened a venue in Lafayette\, El-Sid-O’s\, where Nathan became a staple performer on Friday nights. Williams’ big break came when Buckwheat Zydeco recommended him to Rounder Records\, which was searching for an accordionist after Buckwheat left the label for Island Records. Nathan auditioned and secured a recording contract\, and in 1985\, he founded Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas\, inspired by a Chenier instrumental. The band debuted at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 1988. Their music blends zydeco\, jazz\, blues\, and R&B\, with most of the band’s original songs penned by Williams. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances at North Garden Assembly Room are made possible through support from the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.This performance is sponsored in part by Discover Black Savannah and Savannah/Hilton Head International AirportPartial support provided by South State Bank
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/zydeco-dance-party-nathan-the-zydeco-cha-chas/
LOCATION:Ships of the Sea\, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Roots,Dancing / Standing,Family-Friendly,General Admission
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