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SUMMARY:Yacouba Sissoko\, kora & Mike Block\, cello
DESCRIPTION:In this Global Journeys series concert\, master kora player Yacouba Sissoko and cellist Mike Block bring a musical collaboration ranging from traditional West African songs and stories to Appalachian tunes. \nYACOUBA SISSOKO \nMaster kora player Yacouba Sissoko devotes his musical gift to expand the awareness of West African history and culture\, spread the word of peace\, and empower his listeners to take charge and realize their imagined futures. His performances have a magical effect on audiences as he skillfully transforms traditional songs and stories that he learned from his forefathers into modern day messages of peace\, love\, and harmony. \nHis flexible virtuosity\, which enables him to move seamlessly from one musical genre to another\, has attracted the attention of an array of musicians who have sought him out as a collaborator. All the while\, Yacoba exposes new audiences to the enchanting sounds of the kora—a 21-stringed instrument that is plucked and produces a distinctive sound that is quickly associated with West Africa. \nYacouba steadily performs with music festivals across North America. He has performed at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington DC; the Playboy Jazz Festival in Los Angeles; the New York Family Arts Festival; the Grant Park Music Festival in Millennium Park\, Chicago; the Portland Jazz Festival; the Detroit Jazz Festival; and the Monterey Jazz Festival. \nRooted to give back to the community\, Yacouba regularly performs cultural programs and benefit concerts. He works in partnership with La Maison d’Art Gallery in Harlem as a collaborator inviting other world musicians to take part in the gallery’s events. He regularly performs for the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial\, Educational\, and Cultural Center. He also provides workshops and presentations to primary school and university students. Recognizing his educational contributions\, in 2007 he was selected as a Teaching Artist by the Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall and Carnegie’s Musical Explorers program. \nYacouba continues to blend his virtuosity effortlessly with other musical styles\, whether in Indian ragas or Appalachian tunes. Currently\, Yacouba can be seen performing regularly with Regina Carter and his own band\, SIYA. \nMIKE BLOCK \nMike Block is a multi-style cello player\, composer\, singer\, and educator\, with a passion for cross-cultural collaborations. Hailed as “one of the bravest\, most intriguing musicians on the American fusion scene.” (Gramophone)\, he was acclaimed by the New York Times for his “vital rich-hued solo playing”\, and “a true artist… a sight to behold” by Salt Lake City Desert News. In addition to solo performances\, Mike touring bands include Biribá Union\, Mike Block Trio\, duo with Indian tabla player Sandeep Das\, and a West-African fusion band with Balla Kouyaté. Since 2005\, Mike has been a member of the Silk Road Ensemble\, founded by Yo-Yo Ma\, with which he earned a 2017 Grammy® Award. \nAs an innovator\, Mike is among the first wave of cellists to adopt a strap to stand and move while performing using his own patented design\, The Block Strap\, and is the Musical Instrument Consultant for Forte3D\, the world’s first 3D-Printed carbon fiber cello. In 2020\, Mike founded Play For The Vote \, which organizes musical performances at polling locations across the country on Election Days\, with the goal of creating a more positive voting experience. \nAs an educator\, Mike is dedicated to creating transformative experiences\, and is the Founder/Director of the Mike Block String Camp in Vero Beach\, FL\, Silkroad’s Global Musician Workshop in Boston\, MA and Hangzhou\, China\, and teaches over 400 cello students online through his Multi-Style Cello School at ArtistWorks.com. Since 2018 he has been on faculty at the New England Conservatory.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/yacouba-sissoko-kora-mike-block-cello/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Neon 90s
DESCRIPTION:1/17/24\nStanding $15\n7:30pm doors / 8:00pm show\n21+\, Positive I.D. Required \nNeon 90’s is a high-energy\, nostalgia-inducing musical journey that takes audiences back to the iconic decade of the 1990s. This electrifying show captures the essence of the ’90s with a dynamic blend of live music\, stunning visuals\, and an infectious enthusiasm for the era’s most memorable hits. From grunge and country to pop and alternative rock\, Neon 90’s pays homage to the diverse and unforgettable soundtracks that defined the decade\, leaving audiences dancing\, singing\, and reminiscing about the golden age of music and culture. \nNeon 90’s is:\nJon Goodhue- Lead Vocals\, Guitar\nGuy Cloutman- Lead Guitar\, vocals\nMichael Parsons- Bass Guitar\, vocals\nSteve Russo- Drums\, vocals
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/neon-90s/
LOCATION:The Cut\, 177 Main Street
\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:An Evening With Branford Marsalis
DESCRIPTION:Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most influential and revered figures in contemporary music.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/an-evening-with-branford-marsalis/
LOCATION:The Cabot\, 286 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, CA\, 01915\, United States
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