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September 24, 2009
Novalima
NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall (MRH)
Novalima's pioneering blend of soulful Afro-Peruvian rhythms and melodies with the cutting edge grooves of dub reggae, chilled out electronica and funky Latin beats greates an irresistible mash up of old school traditions and modern trends. Novalima's sounds appeal to fans of rootsy world music and progressive dance music in equal measure, and their audience cuts across the generations to forge a common ground between the past and the future.
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October
8, 2009
Kepa Junkera
Rio Grande Theatre
Keppa Jukera is a Basque accordian master. According to the Boston Globe, "One of the most impressive world music debuts in years comes from a Basque accordianist, Kepa Junkera...Junkera is a dazzling master of the two-row diatonic button accordion." Playing with his sextet on the mandolin, cuatro, double bass, drums, and txalaparta, Kepa's trikitixas. The Rocket of Seattle said "..something of a revelation...Not only a remarkable accordionist, but a true master of many styles...a tour de force..."
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October 23, 2009
Jigu
NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall (MRH)
Hailing from the Shangxi province, this world-renown company of 28 drummers, percussionists, and musicians will astound audiences in this ultra-sensory entertainment experience. The fine at of drumming and percussive performance is indicative of the culture of the Shanxi province. Performances by Jigu are deeply rooted in these folk origins, which are blended with many modern musical elements.
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November 19, 2009
Juan Carmona
NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall (MRH)
Juan Carmona has undeniably proven to be one of the most creative guitarists of the new flamenco generation. This performer has a surprising, moving quality. Somewhere between profound awareness of musical genres, traditional styles and a devastating modernity, Juan Carmona stands as an innovator. This dramatic performance will share the essentials of flamenco music and culture complete with an orchestra and dancers.
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December 2, 2009
Irish Christmas in America
Rio Grande Theatre
Teada's Irish Christmas in America takes the spirit of Christmas on a distinctively Irish journey. The family-friendly performance features beautifully sung Irish ballads and holiday carols, livley fiddle tunes and thrilling Irish dancing. The cast brings to life seasonal customs and stories both humorous and heartfelt, and a backdrop of evocative photographic images gives a rich historical context.
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January 21, 2010
The Pine Leaf Boys
NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall (MRH)
Louisiana's finest, two-time Grammy-Nominated Pine Leaf Boys have made a name for presenting their own inimitable brand of Cajun music with youthful exhuberance. Hailing from the southwest of Louisiana, the Pine Leaf Boys, known for their wild shows and thoughtful arrangements, have breathed new life into Cajun music, reviving ancient songs and bringing them to the bandstand.
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February 25,
2010
ZUM
NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall (MRH)
From the diasporan melting pot of cosmopolitan London, ZUM is truly undefinable. Their sound is a stunning fusion inspired by the hot-blooded passion of Argentinean tango and the fire and brilliance of gypsy fiddle music, lightly spiced with a host of influences from klezmer to bebop. ZUM have delved deep in to their own roots to create a passionate fusion of folk music traditions from around the world.
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March 4, 2010
Janis Ian
Rio Grande Theatre
Janis Ian is an American songwriter, singer, multi-instrumental musician, columnist, and science fiction fan-turned-author. She had a highly successful singing career in the 1960s and 1970s, and has continued recording into the 21st century. The writer of "Jesse", a song recorded by so many others that few remember Ian wrote it; "Stars", possibly the best song ever written about the life of the performer, recorded by artists as diverse as Mel Torme and Cher; and the seminal "At Seventeen", a song that brought her five Gammy in 1975, and which is now reaching its third generation of listeners.
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April 15, 2010
Bassekou Kouyate
Rio Grande Theatre
Bassekou Kouyate is one of Mali's best-known ngoni players. He has collaborated with many important traditional musicians of his country as well as international such as Carlos Santana and U2 among many others. Most recently he is featured on Ali Fracas posthumous album 'Savanna' and woured with him leaving a lasting impression on the audience as the bands solo ngoni player.
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April 21, 2010
Ana Moura
Rio Grande Theatre
Portuguese vocalist Ana Moura, whose soulful and riveting interpretation of her land's captivating fado style has made her a star in Europe, brings her gentle, persuasive magic to North American audiences. The 25 year old singer has become a leading exponent of this poetic, deeply expressive idiom which personifies the Portuguese psyche as is explores such universal themes as lost love, separation and longing.
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