KCRW’s World Festival Announces 2017 Lineup

Ziggy Marley

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association announced program for the 19th season of KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. The event is a partnership between KCRW and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. The first concert will start on Sunday, June 18, 2017.

KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl:

Sunday, June 18, at 7:00 p.m.

Reggae Night XVI
Ziggy Marley with orchestra
The Specials (ska)
U-Roy
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra with Thomas Wilkins, conductor
Reggae star Ziggy Marley will make his orchestral debut playing a set of his and his father Bob Marley’s music.

Sunday, June 25, at 7:00 p.m.

Seu Jorge – The Life Aquatic: A Tribute to David Bowie
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra with Thomas Wilkins, conductor

Brazilian singer Seu Jorge will celebrate David Bowie’s catalog, with an orchestra for the first time, through a Brazilian lens.

Sunday, July 9, at 7:00 p.m.

Blondie · Garbage
Sky Ferreira

Sunday, August 6, at 7:00 p.m.

Belle And Sebastian
Spoon
Additional artist to be announced

Sunday, August 27, at 7:00 p.m.

Pink Martini featuring China Forbes and Storm Large
Charo

Sunday, September 24, at 7:00 p.m.
Cosmic Journey
Solange
Plus Blood Orange and special guests King ·
Kelela · Moses Sumney · Kelsey Lu and more

More information at HollywoodBowl.com or via phone at 323-850-2000.

Author: World Music Central News Room

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