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SUMMARY:NOON30: Le Vent du Nord
DESCRIPTION:Le Vent du Nord is an award-winning\, internationally acclaimed band at the forefront of Québec’s vibrant Francophone folk scene. Blending traditional roots with original compositions\, their powerful\, rhythm-driven sound draws from Celtic influences and diverse global traditions. Since their debut in 2002\, they’ve performed over 2\,200 concerts across four continents\, released 12 albums\, and earned numerous honors\, including two Junos\, a Félix\, a Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros\, and a Canadian Folk Music Award. Renowned for their dynamic live performances and inventive collaborations with artists like The Chieftains\, Breabach\, and Constantinople\, the five musicians continually redefine folk music\, fusing tradition with contemporary flair to create a sound that is both timeless and boldly modern. This is their second SMF appearance\, following a 2017 debut.
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/noon30-le-vent-du-nord/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing / Standing,Explorer Pass,Family-Friendly,General Admission,Global Roots,Wristband Eligible
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SUMMARY:Le Vent du Nord / Breabach
DESCRIPTION:Le Vent du Nord is an award-winning\, internationally acclaimed band at the forefront of Québec’s vibrant Francophone folk scene. Blending traditional roots with original compositions\, their powerful\, rhythm-driven sound draws from Celtic influences and diverse global traditions. Since their debut in 2002\, they’ve performed over 2\,200 concerts across four continents\, released 12 albums\, and earned numerous honors\, including two Junos\, a Félix\, a Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros\, and a Canadian Folk Music Award. Renowned for their dynamic live performances and inventive collaborations with artists like The Chieftains\, Breabach\, and Constantinople\, the five musicians continually redefine folk music\, fusing tradition with contemporary flair to create a sound that is both timeless and boldly modern. This is their second SMF appearance\, following a 2017 debut. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreabach are one of Scotland’s most dynamic and inventive contemporary folk bands\, blending deep Highland and Island traditions with Glasgow’s vibrant creative energy. Over the course of 17 years\, they’ve released seven acclaimed albums\, toured globally\, and earned numerous accolades\, including five Scots Trad Music Awards and BBC Folk Award nominations. Renowned for their collaborations with international artists such as Le Vent du Nord and Moana and the Tribe\, Breabach continue to evolve through innovative projects like Dùsgadh\, their award-winning film collaboration. Featuring Megan Henderson\, James Lindsay\, Calum MacCrimmon\, Conal McDonagh\, and Ewan Robertson\, the band balances respect for their roots with bold\, forward-thinking artistry that redefines modern Scottish folk music. This is Braebach’s SMF debut. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Joseph & Susan Dockman and Rhegan White-Clemm & Timothy ClemmThis performance is sponsored in part by Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/le-vent-du-nord-braebach-2/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing / Standing,Explorer Pass,General Admission,Global Roots,Wristband Eligible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T190000
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SUMMARY:Saha Gnawa
DESCRIPTION:Co-led by Maâlem Hassan Ben Jaafer and Daniel Freedman\, the critically-acclaimed ensemble Saha Gnawa unites the founders of Innov Gnawa with leading figures from New York City’s jazz and contemporary music scenes to reimagine modern Gnawa music. Often referred to as “Sufi Blues\,” Gnawa is rooted in Morocco’s ancient history. Over centuries\, infectious rhythms and polytheistic spiritual beliefs originating from West African slaves integrated with Islam and the indigenous culture of Morocco\, giving birth to a hybrid spiritual sect and musical community. The lyrics of Gnawa songs are prayers invoking saints and spirits for freedom and liberation. In a recent five-star album review\, Songlines noted: “Whereas previous Gnawa-jazz fusions have seemed to ruminate on concepts of ancientness\, this project instead revels in taking listeners on a voyage to the sound of a future New York\, a future Essaouira\, and a future of inspired imaginations from nowhere-in-particular.” \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored in part by Mr. & Mrs. John Tucker
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/saha-gnawa/
LOCATION:Ships of the Sea\, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Explorer Pass,General Admission,Global Roots,Wristband Eligible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T170000
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SUMMARY:Le Vent du Nord / Breabach
DESCRIPTION:Le Vent du Nord is an award-winning\, internationally acclaimed band at the forefront of Québec’s vibrant Francophone folk scene. Blending traditional roots with original compositions\, their powerful\, rhythm-driven sound draws from Celtic influences and diverse global traditions. Since their debut in 2002\, they’ve performed over 2\,200 concerts across four continents\, released 12 albums\, and earned numerous honors\, including two Junos\, a Félix\, a Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros\, and a Canadian Folk Music Award. Renowned for their dynamic live performances and inventive collaborations with artists like The Chieftains\, Breabach\, and Constantinople\, the five musicians continually redefine folk music\, fusing tradition with contemporary flair to create a sound that is both timeless and boldly modern. This is their second SMF appearance\, following a 2017 debut. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreabach are one of Scotland’s most dynamic and inventive contemporary folk bands\, blending deep Highland and Island traditions with Glasgow’s vibrant creative energy. Over the course of 17 years\, they’ve released seven acclaimed albums\, toured globally\, and earned numerous accolades\, including five Scots Trad Music Awards and BBC Folk Award nominations. Renowned for their collaborations with international artists such as Le Vent du Nord and Moana and the Tribe\, Breabach continue to evolve through innovative projects like Dùsgadh\, their award-winning film collaboration. Featuring Megan Henderson\, James Lindsay\, Calum MacCrimmon\, Conal McDonagh\, and Ewan Robertson\, the band balances respect for their roots with bold\, forward-thinking artistry that redefines modern Scottish folk music. This is Braebach’s SMF debut. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Joseph & Susan Dockman and Rhegan White-Clemm & Timothy ClemmThis performance is sponsored in part by Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/le-vent-du-nord-braebach/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing / Standing,Explorer Pass,General Admission,Global Roots,Wristband Eligible
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SUMMARY:Reverie Road
DESCRIPTION:Reverie Road is a genre-defying Celtic powerhouse ensemble\, uniting founding Solas members Winifred Horan (fiddle) and John Williams (accordion) with former Gaelic Storm fiddler Katie Grennan and Steinway Artist jazz and Raga pianist Utsav Lal. Together\, these four exceptional musicians are celebrated as some of today’s most accomplished traditional and virtuosic folk music artists. Reverie Road takes the rich tapestry of Irish music and weaves it into a cinematic experience\, full of expressivity and sophistication. Their performances push the boundaries of tradition\, offering stunningly innovative interpretations that retain the heart of the genre while embracing a modern twist. Whether you’re a lover of traditional music or curious about its modern evolution\, Reverie Road delivers an exhilarating\, boundary-pushing performance that will leave your heart soaring and your toes tapping. \n\n\n\n\nPartial support provided by Richard K. LanePiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/reverie-road/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Explorer Pass,General Admission,Global Roots
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SUMMARY:NOON30: Reverie Road
DESCRIPTION:Reverie Road is a genre-defying Celtic powerhouse ensemble\, uniting founding Solas members Winifred Horan (fiddle) and John Williams (accordion) with former Gaelic Storm fiddler Katie Grennan and Steinway Artist jazz and Raga pianist Utsav Lal. Together\, these four exceptional musicians are celebrated as some of today’s most accomplished traditional and virtuosic folk music artists. Reverie Road takes the rich tapestry of Irish music and weaves it into a cinematic experience\, full of expressivity and sophistication. Their performances push the boundaries of tradition\, offering stunningly innovative interpretations that retain the heart of the genre while embracing a modern twist. Whether you’re a lover of traditional music or curious about its modern evolution\, Reverie Road delivers an exhilarating\, boundary-pushing performance that will leave your heart soaring and your toes tapping. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Vicki McElreathPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/noon30-reverie-road/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Explorer Pass,Family-Friendly,General Admission,Global Roots
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T203000
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SUMMARY:LATIN DANCE PARTY: Plena Libre
DESCRIPTION:Plena Libre combines the traditional Plena and Bomba rhythms with other Afro-Caribbean styles and jazz to create a contagious dance music that honors the group’s deep sense of their unique indigenous musical traditions\, while embracing modern sounds. The trailblazing Plena Libre has been thrilling international audiences for nearly three decades. Masters of the traditional Puerto Rican plena and bomba styles\, Plena Libre fuses well-loved traditions with modern Afro-Caribbean influences\, putting a new and always electrifying spin on this scintillating music. With mesmerizing hand drumming\, raucous horns\, and soaring three-part vocal harmonies\, this multi-Grammy Award–nominated band always brings the heat. ​ Captivating and moving audiences over the course of a 30-year\, 15-album career\, this fine-tuned\, original band of 12 virtuoso musicians has only gotten better with age. Their last SMF appearance was during the 2019 season. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Plant Riverside DistrictThis performance is sponsored in part by Klassikum and Sound View Wealth Advisors\, LLC | Kelly Bouchillon\, Emerson Ham\, Melissa Bouchillon\, Eddie Ambrose
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/latin-dance-party-plena-libre-2/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Explorer Pass,General Admission,Global Roots,Wristband Eligible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T180000
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SUMMARY:LATIN DANCE PARTY: Plena Libre
DESCRIPTION:Plena Libre combines the traditional Plena and Bomba rhythms with other Afro-Caribbean styles and jazz to create a contagious dance music that honors the group’s deep sense of their unique indigenous musical traditions\, while embracing modern sounds. The trailblazing Plena Libre has been thrilling international audiences for nearly three decades. Masters of the traditional Puerto Rican plena and bomba styles\, Plena Libre fuses well-loved traditions with modern Afro-Caribbean influences\, putting a new and always electrifying spin on this scintillating music. With mesmerizing hand drumming\, raucous horns\, and soaring three-part vocal harmonies\, this multi-Grammy Award–nominated band always brings the heat. ​ Captivating and moving audiences over the course of a 30-year\, 15-album career\, this fine-tuned\, original band of 12 virtuoso musicians has only gotten better with age. Their last SMF appearance was during the 2019 season. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Plant Riverside DistrictThis performance is sponsored in part by Klassikum and Sound View Wealth Advisors\, LLC | Kelly Bouchillon\, Emerson Ham\, Melissa Bouchillon\, Eddie Ambrose
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/latin-dance-party-plena-libre/
LOCATION:Kehoe Iron Works\, 660 E Broughton St\, Savannah\, ga\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Explorer Pass,General Admission,Global Roots,Wristband Eligible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T150000
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SUMMARY:Sarod Trilogy with Maestro Amjad Ali Khan\, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED: This concert has unfortunately been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Ticket holders can contact the SCAD Box Office at 912.231.5811\, and are encouraged to exchange their ticket(s) for any other General Admission concert at SMF2026.  \n\n\n\nAmjad Ali Khan is an award-winning sixth-generation sarod virtuoso from the Bangash lineage credited with the creation and development of the sarod. Trained by his father\, the legendary Haafiz Ali Khan\, Amjad performed his first recital at the age of six. Recognized by Songlines Magazine as “one of the 20th Century’s greatest masters of the sarod\,” he has not only preserved the sarod’s legacy\, but has also enhanced the instrument with new dimensions by skillfully blending innovation with a deep respect for tradition. For this performance\, he will be accompanied by his two sons\, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash\, who carry forward the family’s extraordinary musical legacy.
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/sarod-trilogy-with-maestro-amjad-ali-khan-amaan-ali-bangash-and-ayaan-ali-bangash/
LOCATION:Trustees Theater\, 216 E Broughton St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Explorer Pass,General Admission,Global Roots,Wristband Eligible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T203000
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SUMMARY:Dobet Gnahoré
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED: This concert has unfortunately been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Ticket holders can contact the SCAD Box Office at 912.525.5050\, and are encouraged to exchange their ticket(s) for any other General Admission concert at SMF2026. \n\n\n\n\nDobet Gnahoré is a virtuosic singer\, dancer\, percussionist\, and songwriter who has taken the modern Afropop sounds of her native Ivory Coast in exciting new directions. Known for her jaw-dropping dance moves\, powerful stage presence and richly emotional vocal style\, Gnahoré has earned numerous accolades throughout her career\, including a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance in 2010 for her collaboration with singer India.Arie. Motivated by the struggles facing African children\, Gnahoré dedicated her most recent album Zouzou to the youth who will define the future of the continent. It served as the launch of a new orphanage project in Côte d’Ivoire\, and affirms her commitment to promoting positive change and opportunities for the next generation. This is Dobet Gnahoré’s SMF debut. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by David & Caroline Johnson
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/dobet-gnahore-2/
LOCATION:Ships of the Sea\, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing / Standing,Explorer Pass,General Admission,Global Roots,Wristband Eligible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T180000
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SUMMARY:Dobet Gnahoré
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED: This concert has unfortunately been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Ticket holders can contact the SCAD Box Office at 912.525.5050\, and are encouraged to exchange their ticket(s) for any other General Admission concert at SMF2026.  \n\n\n\n\nDobet Gnahoré is a virtuosic singer\, dancer\, percussionist\, and songwriter who has taken the modern Afropop sounds of her native Ivory Coast in exciting new directions. Known for her jaw-dropping dance moves\, powerful stage presence and richly emotional vocal style\, Gnahoré has earned numerous accolades throughout her career\, including a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance in 2010 for her collaboration with singer India.Arie. Motivated by the struggles facing African children\, Gnahoré dedicated her most recent album Zouzou to the youth who will define the future of the continent. It served as the launch of a new orphanage project in Côte d’Ivoire\, and affirms her commitment to promoting positive change and opportunities for the next generation. This is Dobet Gnahoré’s SMF debut. \n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by David & Caroline Johnson
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/dobet-gnahore/
LOCATION:Ships of the Sea\, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing / Standing,Explorer Pass,Family-Friendly,General Admission,Global Roots,Wristband Eligible
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T193000
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SUMMARY:Richard Thompson with Muireann Bradley
DESCRIPTION:“To be moving is better than to be standing still\,” Richard Thompson says\, and Richard Thompson should know. The influential singer-songwriter and virtuosic guitarist has been on a singular musical journey for over half a century\, from his days in the ‘60s as a pioneer of British folk rock with Fairport Convention\, to his seminal ‘70s duo work with Linda Thompson\, to the exploratory\, deeply emotional music of the solo career that has been his primary concern ever since. Along the way he has been touted as one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time by Rolling Stone\, covered by everyone from Robert Plant\, R.E.M. and David Byrne to Sleater-Kinney\, Bonnie Raitt\, Del McCoury Band and Emmylou Harris\, bestowed with the Ivor Novello Award for songwriting\, and even appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by the late Queen Elizabeth II. This is his second SMF appearance\, following a 2017 festival performance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening the show is the young Muireann Bradley from County Donegal in Ireland\, a prolific and nuanced fingerstyle guitarist and singer who grew up steeped in American acoustic blues music and just released her first heralded album\, I Kept These Old Blues. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Anderson and Joseph & Susan DockmanThis performance is sponsored in part by Tim & Dorothea Coy and Marysue McCarthy
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/richard-thompson-muireann-bradley/
LOCATION:Lucas Theatre for the Arts\, 32 Abercorn St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Global Roots
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T184500
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SUMMARY:Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-nominated artists Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martínez first worked together on Rodriguez’s 2012 release The Invasion Parade. Since that initial recording session\, they have had the rare occasion to perform together as a duo\, leaving audiences completely mesmerized by their fearless and virtuosic playing. Each artist brings a different approach to the collaboration. A protégé of Quincy Jones\, who took him under his wing when he defected to the US in 2009\, Rodriguez was schooled in the rigorous classical conservatories of Havana. His riveting artistry is informed as much by Bach and Stravinsky as it is by his Afro-Cuban and jazz roots. Martínez’s musical training came directly from the streets of the Cayo Hueso neighborhood of Old Havana in which he was raised\, and he has subsequently performed with artists such as Sting\, Paul Simon\, and Wynton Marsalis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances in District Live are made possible through support from Plant Riverside District.Funding for the Faircloth jazz series is provided by Bob Faircloth.This performance is sponsored by Ron & Susan WhitakerPiano by Steinway & Sons
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/alfredo-rodriguez-pedrito-martinez/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:General Admission,Global Roots,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T201500
DTSTAMP:20260430T054212
CREATED:20241122T151159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T212621Z
UID:10000005-1744138800-1744143300@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Ablaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto
DESCRIPTION:Senegalese griot Ablaye Cissoko is part of a new generation of artists from his home country and is one of the most famous kora players in the world. Also a gifted singer\, he brings Mandinka traditions into various global roots music\, jazz and even classical and Baroque music universes. This collaboration with the well-known French diatonic accordion player Cyrille Brotto is both a waltz between two cultures and a graceful conversation between two master instrumentalists.  \n\n\n\n\n“…masterful collaborations of kora and accordion.” \n\n\n\n–Songlines (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 in the Metal Building are made possible through support by Charles & Rosalie Morris.Sponsored in part by David & Caroline Johnson
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/ablaye-cissoko-cyrille-brotto/
LOCATION:Savannah\, Georgia\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Admission,Global Roots
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T054212
CREATED:20241122T151159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T182837Z
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SUMMARY:Noon30: Ablaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto
DESCRIPTION:Senegalese griot Ablaye Cissoko is part of a new generation of artists from his home country and is one of the most famous kora players in the world. Also a gifted singer\, he brings Mandinka traditions into various global roots music\, jazz and even classical and Baroque music universes. This collaboration with the well-known French diatonic accordion player Cyrille Brotto is both a waltz between two cultures and a graceful conversation between two master instrumentalists.  \n\n\n\n\n“…masterful collaborations of kora and accordion.” \n\n\n\n–Songlines (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 in the Metal Building are made possible through support by Charles & Rosalie Morris.Partial support provided by Jack & Barbara McMaken
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/noon30-ablaye-cissoko-cyrille-brotto/
LOCATION:Savannah\, Georgia\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Admission,Global Roots
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T201500
DTSTAMP:20260430T054212
CREATED:20241122T151159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T190410Z
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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\nhttps://open.spotify.com/track/0v4Mv5tRzDlFrnVUiDjXzA?si=da4466855a9f4ef9\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-2/
LOCATION:Savannah\, Georgia\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Admission,Global Roots
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T174500
DTSTAMP:20260430T054212
CREATED:20241122T151159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T190249Z
UID:10000013-1743870600-1743875100@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
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\, Georgia\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,General Admission,Global Roots
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T174500
DTSTAMP:20260430T054212
CREATED:20241122T151159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T181429Z
UID:10000014-1743870600-1743875100@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T054212
CREATED:20241122T151200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T180944Z
UID:10000016-1743856200-1743860700@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T211500
DTSTAMP:20260430T054212
CREATED:20241122T151200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T180709Z
UID:10000018-1743796800-1743801300@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY: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.This performance is sponsored by Ships of the Sea Maritime MuseumThis performance is sponsored in part by Marla & Morris Geffen and Harold & Peggy Yellin
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/anda-union/
LOCATION:Ships of the Sea\, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Admission,Global Roots
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T201500
DTSTAMP:20260430T054212
CREATED:20241122T151202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T124751Z
UID:10000058-1743620400-1743624900@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
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-2/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:General Admission,Global Roots
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T174500
DTSTAMP:20260430T054212
CREATED:20241122T151202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T124751Z
UID:10000060-1743611400-1743615900@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
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\, Georgia\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,General Admission,Global Roots
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054212
CREATED:20241122T151202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T221414Z
UID:10000061-1743597000-1743600600@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Noon30: Edmar Castañeda & Andrea Tierra
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an encore duo lunchtime performance by Edmar Castañeda and his wife\, vocalist Andrea Tierra. Colombian-born Edmar Castañeda has made a name for himself as the preeminent jazz harp virtuoso ever since arriving in the United States in 1994. Castañeda brings forth a brilliance that beautifully merges the jazz tradition with a diverse set of styles and genres while bringing attention to the harp. Single-handedly\, Castañeda has cemented the harp’s place in jazz with innovative technique and heartfelt creativity from a wealth of formidable collaborations with music titans such as Wynton Marsalis\, Béla Fleck\, John Scofield\, Ricki Lee Jones\, Hiromi\, Pedrito Martinez\, Marcus Miller\, Gonzalo Rubalcaba\, Ivan Lins\, The Yellowjackets\, Paco De Lucia\, and Paquito D’Rivera.  \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 in part by Dave Lake & Linda Wright
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/noon30-edmar-castaneda-andrea-tierra/
LOCATION:Savannah\, Georgia\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Admission,Global Roots,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T204500
DTSTAMP:20260430T054212
CREATED:20241122T151202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T221353Z
UID:10000062-1743535800-1743540300@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Edmar Castañeda Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Upon arriving in the United States in 1994\, Colombian-born Edmar Castañeda made a name for himself as the preeminent jazz harp virtuoso. Castañeda brings forth a brilliance that beautifully merges the jazz tradition with a diverse set of styles and genres while bringing attention to the harp. Single-handedly\, Castañeda has cemented the harp’s place in jazz with innovative technique and heartfelt creativity from a wealth of formidable collaborations with music titans such as Wynton Marsalis\, Béla Fleck\, John Scofield\, Ricki Lee Jones\, Hiromi\, Pedrito Martinez\, Marcus Miller\, Gonzalo Rubalcaba\, Ivan Lins\, The Yellowjackets\, Paco De Lucia\, and Paquito D’Rivera. This is his Savannah Music Festival debut.  \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.
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/edmar-castaneda-quartet/
LOCATION:Savannah\, Georgia\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Admission,Global Roots,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054212
CREATED:20241122T151203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T215617Z
UID:10000033-1743278400-1743283800@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Angélique Kidjo
DESCRIPTION:Five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo is one of the greatest artists in international music today—a creative force with sixteen albums to her name. Time Magazine has called her “Africa’s premier diva” and named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world for 2021. The BBC has included her in its list of the continent’s 50 most iconic figures\, and in 2011 The Guardian listed her as one of their Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in the World. Forbes Magazine has ranked Kidjo as the first woman in their list of the Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa. She is the recipient of the prestigious 2015 Crystal Award given by the World Economic Forum in Davos\, Switzerland\, the 2016 Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award\, the 2018 German Sustainability Award\, the 2023 Vilcek Prize in Music\, and the 2023 Polar Music Prize. As a polyglot performer\, her striking voice\, stage presence and fluency in multiple cultures and languages have won the respect of her peers and expanded her following across national borders. Kidjo has cross-pollinated the West African traditions of her childhood in Benin with elements of American R&B\, funk and jazz\, as well as influences from Europe and Latin America. Don’t miss this electrifying opening weekend concert and be prepared to get on your feet and dance! \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 Lucas Theatre are made possible through support from SCAD.This performance is sponsored by HunterMaclean and Rhegan White-Clemm & Timothy ClemmThis performance is sponsored in part by Marysue McCarthy
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/angelique-kidjo/
LOCATION:Lucas Theatre for the Arts\, 32 Abercorn St.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing / Standing,Global Roots
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T212000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054212
CREATED:20241122T151203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T214526Z
UID:10000034-1743278400-1743283200@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Latin Dance Party: Kiki Valera y su Son Cubano
DESCRIPTION:Son cubano is one of the most popular musical styles in Cuba\, and Kiki Valera is one of its foremost exponents. Over the last century\, this style of traditional Cuban music has contributed to many other genres of music\, including jazz\, cha cha cha\, mambo\, salsa\, songo and timba. Kiki Valera is the oldest son of the famous La Familia Valera Miranda septet\, a multi-generational traditional music group from Santiago de Cuba. Since the 19th century\, La Familia Valera Miranda has played a significant role in Cuban culture by collecting and preserving the deep-rooted traditions of the legendary Sierra Maestra mountain region. A multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, arranger\, and producer\, he’s best known as one of the world’s greatest players of the Cuban cuatro\, a mid-size guitar with 8 strings grouped in sets of 2. His current project features several other internationally acclaimed recording artists and is sure to keep audiences on their feet. \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/latin-dance-party-kiki-valera-y-su-son-cubano-2/
LOCATION:Ships of the Sea\, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing / Standing,General Admission,Global Roots
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T182000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054212
CREATED:20241122T151203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T214506Z
UID:10000037-1743267600-1743272400@www.savannahmusicfestival.org
SUMMARY:Latin Dance Party: Kiki Valera y su Son Cubano
DESCRIPTION:Son cubano is one of the most popular musical styles in Cuba\, and Kiki Valera is one of its foremost exponents. Over the last century\, this style of traditional Cuban music has contributed to many other genres of music\, including jazz\, cha cha cha\, mambo\, salsa\, songo and timba. Kiki Valera is the oldest son of the famous La Familia Valera Miranda septet\, a multi-generational traditional music group from Santiago de Cuba. Since the 19th century\, La Familia Valera Miranda has played a significant role in Cuban culture by collecting and preserving the deep-rooted traditions of the legendary Sierra Maestra mountain region. A multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, arranger\, and producer\, he’s best known as one of the world’s greatest players of the Cuban cuatro\, a mid-size guitar with 8 strings grouped in sets of 2. His current project features several other internationally acclaimed recording artists and is sure to keep audiences on their feet. \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/latin-dance-party-kiki-valera-y-su-son-cubano/
LOCATION:Ships of the Sea\, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing / Standing,Family-Friendly,General Admission,Global Roots
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SUMMARY:Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino
DESCRIPTION:Formed by writer Rina Durante in 1975\, Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino (CGS) is regarded as Italy’s leading and longest-standing traditional music ensemble\, hailing from Salento in Puglia. Italy’s fascinating dichotomy of tradition and modernity comes together in the music of CGS. The seven-piece band and dancer are the leading exponents in a new wave of young performers reinventing Southern Italy’s pizzica music and dance traditions for today’s global audience. The tens of thousands who often congregate for this Lecce-based band’s concerts in Italy know that bandleader\, fiddler and drummer Mauro Durante and company can make an audience shimmy with the energy of the ancient ritual of pizzica tarantata\, said to cure the tarantula spider’s bite with its frenzied trance-like dances. CGS shows are full of energy\, passion\, rhythm and mystery\, bringing the audience from the past into modernity\, and back. This is their first time at Savannah Music Festival. \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 from Charles & Rosalie MorrisThis performance is sponsored by Visit Savannah and Rhegan White-Clemm & Timothy ClemmThis performance is sponsored in part by Sound View Wealth Advisors\, LLC | Kelly Bouchillon\, Emerson Ham\, Melissa Bouchillon\, Eddie AmbrosePartial support is provided by Jacqueline & Ken Sirlin
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/canzoniere-grecanico-salentino-2/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:General Admission,Global Roots
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SUMMARY:Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino
DESCRIPTION:Formed by writer Rina Durante in 1975\, Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino (CGS) is regarded as Italy’s leading and longest-standing traditional music ensemble\, hailing from Salento in Puglia. Italy’s fascinating dichotomy of tradition and modernity comes together in the music of CGS. The seven-piece band and dancer are the leading exponents in a new wave of young performers reinventing Southern Italy’s pizzica music and dance traditions for today’s global audience. The tens of thousands who often congregate for this Lecce-based band’s concerts in Italy know that bandleader\, fiddler and drummer Mauro Durante and company can make an audience shimmy with the energy of the ancient ritual of pizzica tarantata\, said to cure the tarantula spider’s bite with its frenzied trance-like dances. CGS shows are full of energy\, passion\, rhythm and mystery\, bringing the audience from the past into modernity\, and back. This is their first time at Savannah Music Festival. \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 MorrisThis performance is sponsored by Visit Savannah and Rhegan White-Clemm & Timothy ClemmThis performance is sponsored in part by Sound View Wealth Advisors\, LLC | Kelly Bouchillon\, Emerson Ham\, Melissa Bouchillon\, Eddie AmbrosePartial support is provided by Jacqueline & Ken Sirlin
URL:https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/event/canzoniere-grecanico-salentino/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:General Admission,Global Roots
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