Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 8 pm
BASSEKOU KOUYATE & NGONI BA
Berbati's
10 SW 3rd Avenue
Portland
"Malian maestro Bassekou Kouyate is a virtuoso picker and visionary whose work blurs the lines between West African and American roots music. Bassekou's intrument, the ngoni, is a "spike lute" and an ancestor of the banjo. Kouyate leads his band Ngoni Ba, the first-ever group built around not one but four ngonis-all played by members of his family. Kouyate's new CD, "I Speak Fula" builds on the artist's previous album and guests several pan-Malian notables, Toumani Diabate, Kasse Mady Diabate, Zouamana Tereta and Vieux Farka Toure." Both CDs available at Timbuktunes /// "This tour is presented in collaboration with World Music Institute and is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts." /// 8pm (doors at 7:30pm); $15.00 advance, $20.00 day of show; 503.226.2122
Friday, March 26 - 8 pm
Marzena presents
"Musica Paradiso"
Community Music Center
3350 SE Francis St
Portland
Marzena presents: "Musica Paradiso" - Chamber Music by Great Composers of Filmland: Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Ennio Morricone & Alfred Schnittke, plus other Ear Movies by Benjamin Britten, Henryk Gorecki, John Paul & Bob Priest *** FREE ADMISSION *** Featuring Uber-Cellisto Justin "Badbeard" Kagan /// More Info? repriest@marzena.org
Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 8 PM
VIVA FLAMENCO!
A Night of Flamenco Song and Dance
Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie
Portland
"Don't miss "Viva Flamenco", an evening of traditional Flamenco dance and song with some of the finest Flamenco artists in the United States. Be drawn into the passion, strength and beauty of Flamenco and feel like you’re spending an evening at a club in Spain. This intimate showcase of talents features the cante (singing) of Vicente Griego, who is one of the most sought after artists in North America. In fact, he made his Cante Adelante (Solo Singing Performance) right here at the Aladdin to rave reviews from critics and audience members alike. Portland artists dancer/choreographer Mitsue "La Pura", owner of the acclaimed Solo Flamenco Arts Academy, and guitarist Mark Ferguson bring their commitment to the preservation of traditional Flamenco to the performance. While their styles and skills are dynamic and individual, their respect and intense training in traditional Flamenco always gives the audience the most authentic Flamenco experience possible outside of Spain. Guest artist Jason Martinez, who plays the cajon (percussion box) and also dances has a strong reputation and following based on his years of study of the art form. This is Jason's Portland debut, and his exciting dance style and impeccable rhythm round off an evening of Flamenco that will not be soon forgotten." Ticket Price: $15.00 adv / $20.00 dos /// Minors Accompanied by Parent /// Doors at 7:00 PM, Show at 8:00 PM
Monday, April 19, 2010 - 7 & 9:30 pm
OMAR SOSA'S AFREECANOS
Jimmy Mak
221 NW 10th
Portland
First Portland appearance for this great Cuban-born pianist is part of the 'Soul'd Out Music Festival' Check out more about Omar Sosa through his discography at Timbuktunes - http://www.timbuktunes.com/cd/cd-list.php?text=omar+sosa&button=text /// First show, 7:00pm (all ages) Second show, 9:30pm (21+) /// Advanced tickets at TicketsWest: $27.00 in advance (reserved, $22.00 in advance (general admission)
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - 8:00 PM
King Sunny Adé & His African Beats
If one is not familiar with the King of Juju, The Aladdin has posted a biographical essay at their website: http://www.aladdin-theater.com/show_page.aspx?eventid=1778 /// Ticket Price: $25.00 adv / $30.00 dos // Minors Accompanied by Parent /// Doors at 7:00 PM, Show at 8:00 PM