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Sounds of L.A. 2007 Date: Saturdays and Sundays, January 27–28, February 17–18, March 3–4, and April 14–15, 2006 |
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Paula Morelenbaum
With her glowing stage presence, mesmerizing vocal talent, and effortless mastery of the Brazilian musical repertoire, Paula Morelenbaum is one of today's world music stars. Her interpretations of classics by bossa nova legends such as Antonio Carlos Jobim and Gilberto Gil have earned raves for staying true to tradition while creating a rich contemporary sound full of acoustic instrumentation, electronic grooves, and brilliant improvisation. In this performance she presents songs from her recent hit album Berimbaum, a tribute to the sumptuous melodies of poet and lyricist Vinicius de Moraes that reveals the depth of "one of Brazil's most sensuous and beautiful voices" (Le Monde). Music Sample |
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Liän Ensemble
Acclaimed as "absolutely soulful" and named as "the best of world music" (L.A. Weekly), the Liän Ensemble blazes a bold new trail in Middle Eastern music, fusing the traditions of mystical Persian music with the contemporary sensibilities of postmodern jazz. The six-member group of virtuoso multi-instrumentalists presents an exhilarating mix of melodies and musical styles played on traditional and modern instruments including flamenco guitar, Cuban box drum, and Middle Eastern lute and flute. Music Sample |
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Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
Called the "Sgt. Peppers of Cajun music," Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys produce an exuberant swamp-pop comprised of ancient ballads, twin fiddle tunes, zydeco, and venerable new songs. Their unique Louisiana Gulf Coast sound—a seamless blend of preservation, discovery, and invention—draws on a broader repertoire than is typically heard on Louisiana dance floors and shows that this band, more than any other, simultaneously summons Cajun roots while pushing the music into the future. Music Sample |
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Celso Duarte Ensemble
Sounds of L.A. 2007 closes with a performance by virtuoso harpist Celso Duarte. Best known for his stunning work with the celebrated Lila Downs, Duarte is considered one of Mexico's finest young musicians. Duarte is joined by an equally talented and innovative group of tradition bearers for a concert celebrating the vitality and continued resonance of son jarocho, music from the very soul of Veracruz. Music Sample |
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