Mixing It Up!
Here's a cultural mix for you: Grammy nominated Iraqi AlHaj with Lebanese Souhail Kaspar at the Getty Center, a Chinese Lantern Festival at Olvera Street, a Luisa Fernanda - Spanish Musical, and songs/stories from Native American Joy Harjo at the Autry. That's mixin' it up LA-style!
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In
this issue: January 22, 2009
- Sounds of LA - Rahim AlHaj and Souhail Kaspar
- Lantern Festival 2009
- Ticket Giveaway: Luisa Fernanda
- Spotlight: Native Voices at the Autry
- Blog Highlights
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 Sounds of LA - Rahim AlHaj and Souhail Kaspar.
Grammy-nominated AlHaj joins forces with respected Lebanese percussionist Souhail Kaspar to present music from his latest release, "Home Again". February 7th & 8th.
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 Lantern Festival 2009. Enjoy viewing and making lanterns along with other festive activities such as martial arts, lion dancing and acrobatic performances. There's also free admission to the Chinese American Museum! February 7th.
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Ticket Giveaway: Luisa Fernanda
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 Federico Moreno Torroba’s 1932 zarzuela (a Spanish musical that blends the brilliance of Broadway with the passion of opera) is filled with romance, comedy and stirring music, all set against Spain’s Glorious Revolution ("La Gloriosa"), the 1868 popular uprising that deposed Queen Isabella II.
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Spotlight:
Native Voices at the Autry
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 Wings of Night Sky, Wings of Morning Light.
Embracing life stories, sharing universal truths, and taking back a Native woman’s place in the world, Harjo teases out a tale of how poetry, music, art and theater can bring a life full circle. Joining her for this personal tour-de-force is Grammy Award-winning producer and guitarist Larry Mitchell.
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 01/22/2009: GRAMMY Sound Stage - Duke Jazz Talk with Charlie Haden: "In this setting, it's more than just watching a great exchange of words and music unfold, it's feeling that you're a part of the dialogue and the musical experience as it happens..."
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 01/22/2009: Harlem Globetrotters Interview - Wildkat Edgerson: "Learn about this 'gentle giant': the reason behind his 'Wildkat' nickname, how he got started with the Globetrotters, and why he's currently reading Dr. Seuss!"
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