Sun., October 16, 2011 at 7:00 pm | Chan Shun Concert Hall
Don’t miss this very rare chance to see two of America’s greatest musical treasures in a concert featuring new hits mixed with well-known favourites.
Thu., November 3, 2011 at 7:30 pm | Buchanan Building
This panel discussion featuring Dr. Hiromi Lorraine Sakata, Professor Emirata, UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology, Fairouz Nishanova, Director of the Aga Khan Music Initiative and Afghan Musicians Homayun Sakhi and Salar Nader will look at the recent history of music in Afghanistan and the current efforts inside and outside of the country to bring music back to its people.
Sat., November 5, 2011 at 8:00 pm | Chan Shun Concert Hall
Two world-class ensembles, one monumental collaboration. West meets East as America’s premier new music pioneers, the Kronos Quartet, and Homayun Sakhi, one of the greatest Afghan rubab players of his generation, cross musical boundaries to create a bold sound that is nothing short of spectacular.
Thu., January 19, 2012 at 7:00 pm | Pacific Cinematheque
This feature documentary, directed and produced by Jasmine Dellal, juxtaposes the dazzling musical world of the Roma with the real world in which they live.
Sat., January 21, 2012 at 8:00 pm | Chan Shun Concert Hall
Spain’s most respected flamenco company has been burning up stages around the world with its raw, deeply emotional performances of virtuosic guitar, cathartic song and spectacular dance, thrilling both audiences and critics in the process.
Tue., January 24, 2012 at 11:00 am | Chan Shun Concert Hall
This multi-format event includes a musical performance by internationally-known poet, performer, writer, and saxophone player Joy Harjo of the Mvskoke/Creek Nation and a Q&A session moderated by Elaine Bomberry.
Thu., March 1, 2012 at 7:00 pm | Pacific Cinematheque
This film, directed by Wim Wenders, portrays the legendary Buena Vista Social Club in their lives back in Cuba, in reunion in the recording studio, and in their Carnegie Hall performance.
Fri., March 9, 2012 at 8:00 pm | Chan Shun Concert Hall
As seen on The Tonight Show and Dancing with the Stars, the three time Grammy-nominated Cuban music group Tiempo Libre has earned international acclaim for its joyful performances of timba – a sophisticated, dance-inducing mix of Latin jazz and the rhythms of Cuban son. From the Hollywood Bowl to Jazz at Lincoln Center, Tiempo Libre always has audiences out of their seats dancing.
Sat., March 24, 2012 at 8:00 pm | Chan Shun Concert Hall
Internationally renowned cabaret artist Ute Lemper, the acclaimed Vogler Quartet and clarinetist/pianist Stefan Malzew cross national and stylistic borders to mix Weimar chansons and the classical works they influenced.
Thu., March 29, 2012 at 7:00 pm | Pacific Cinematheque
This documentary by Lutz Leonhardt stars legendary Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain in conversation, performance, and teaching. Interspersed with colourful vignettes of real-life rhythms from around the world, this beautifully shot film is fittingly subtitled A Rhythm Experience.
