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| THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 25 8:00 PM The
Golem |
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When violinist Daniel Hoffman first composed music inspired by the medieval Jewish myth of the golem, he had no idea that he would one day help breathe life into a classic silent film exploring the same story. More... |
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 8:00
PM Into the Tradition and Beyond |
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| Dervish |
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Dervish concert performances are a myriad of tones and moods ranging from high energy tunes, played with fluidity and intuitiveness, to beautifully measured songs, from charming lyrics of life and love, to inspiring melodies that lift audiences from their seats. All the elements are drawn together by vocalist Cathy Jordan’s masterful stage presence. More... |
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Led by multi-instrumentalist Seamus Egan, Solas interprets a wide range of material in surprising ways; songs by contemporary artists are given a Celtic tinge, making explicit their connections with the deep ultimately Celtic roots of American music. More... |
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| SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 27 11:00 AM United
Colors of Monterey Bay |
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Led by SambaDá, the Santa Cruz’s based Brazilian percussion and dance group, the United Colors of Monterey Bay procession presents performances of high quality and offers opportunities for local groups to show their cultural richness and outstanding talents. Let’s rejoice in our differences and celebrate our commonalities! More... |
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 8:00 PM Sahara Caravan |
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| Diabate Ensemble (Jeli Music of Mali) |
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Mamadou Diabate is descended from a long line of Manding musician-storytellers, the jeli. Jelis are more than just traditional musicians. They use music and sometimes oratory to preserve and sustain people’s consciousness of the past. More... |
| Hakmoun (Moroccan Gnawa Trance Music) |
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Hassan Hakmoun is a master of the sintir, a three-stringed long-necked African lute producing the bass tones which underlie the derdeba trance ceremonies of the Gnawa, Morocco’s descendants of Black African slaves brought to the county centuries ago from the region of today’s Mali. More... |
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| SUNDAY,
SEPTEMBER 28 6:00 PM The
Mystic Dance |
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(Bulgarian, Medieval, Middle Eastern) |
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At Stellamara's core is vocalist Sonja Drakulich and multi-instrumentalist Gari Hegedus. Together they beautifully express their devotion to the music of many cultures with both original and traditional compositions. More... |
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Choice (Persian Emigre Fusion) |
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Although musical director Loga Ramin Torkian’s original compositions are based on Persian classical melodies and modes, the musicians work within a unique compositional structure in which both improvisation and personal expression can freely take place. More... |
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Phone (831) 622-9060 - Fax (831) 622-9061 Email: ccmc@culturalmonterey.org Web: http://www.culturalmonterey.org |
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