Old Town School Of Folk Music in Chicago introduces a new series called World Music Wednesdays, which replaces the previous format of Peña, Afrofolk, and World Music Series by presenting music of all of these genres in each three-month series.
The series will run all year round (48 Wednesdays). This unique series is a free community series that explores the rich diversity that exists in the Chicago community. This series will present music, dance and culture of Africa, Europe, Asia, The Middle East and The Americas.
General Listing:
What: World Music Wednesdays
When: Every Wednesday from January 7 to March 25, 2009, 8:30 to 10:30 PM (except
March 4th which will run 9:30 to 11:30 PM)
Where: The Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago
Contact: Call (773) 728-6000 or visit oldtownschool.org
Admission: FREE (suggested donation of $5)
Media Sponsors: Radio M on WBEZ / TimeOut Chicago
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WEEKY LISTINGS:
Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Los Guitarristas (Latino Guitar Traditions)
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Juliano Milo and his Gypsy Jazz Orchestra (Gypsy/Balkan)
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Jesus Enriquez (Latin Ballads/Salsa)
Artist Link: www.myspace.com/jesusenriquez
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Curumin (Brazil)
Artist Link: www.myspace.com/curumin
Brazilian Percussion is offered in the Thursday Workshop Series.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Salsa Congress Preview (Salsa)
Artist links: www.chicagosalsacongress.org, www.griselleponce.com, www.andymambo.com
Ladies don’t miss out on Griselle’s Ladies Styling Class in the Thursday Workshop
Series.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Gabriel Alegria (Afro-Peruvian Jazz)
Afro-Peruvian Cajón is offered in the Thursday Workshop Series
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Gokhi-Bi System (Hip-Hop/Senegal)
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Hewar Music Group (Syria/Chicago)
Artist link: www.myspace.com/hewargroup
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 9:30pm – 11:30pm
Esperanza Spalding (Jazz)
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Pistolera (Mexico/NYC)
Artist link: www.pistolera.net
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009, 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Funkadesi (Indian/world)
Artist link: www.funkadesi.com
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Helder Moutinho (Portugal)
Artist link: www.heldermoutinho.com
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SPECIAL MUSICAL BENEFIT: HAITIAN/CUBAN HURRICANE RELIEF
This is a special event co-sponsored by The Haitian Congress to Fortify Haiti and
The Chicago Hurricane Relief Project.
Saturday, January 10, 2009, 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Victor Miranda Rodriguez Quartet (Cuba)
Tamboula Ethnic Dance Company (Haiti/Caribbean)
Donald Dorcilus (Haiti)
And special guest artists
$25 General Admission (Tickets available through OTS box office and through TIX.COM)
www.haitiancongress.com
Author: World Music Central News Room
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