The Barns at Wolf Trap Welcomes Chilean Music Ambassadors, Inti-Illimani & More 3/30

The Barns at Wolf Trap Welcomes Chilean Music Ambassadors, Inti-Illimani, A Resurgent Blues Trio, and a Pair of Sharp-Witted and Playful Folk Artists March 30- April 3

Inti-Illimani with Francesca Gagnon
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 8 p.m.
$25

Inti-Illimani
Chilean folk music masters Inti-Illimani will make their long awaited reappearance at The Barns of Wolf Trap. The "Intis" as showgoers call them, stay true to their Latin American roots and play on more than 30 wind, string, and percussion instruments. "Inti-Illimani's voices are strong, especially when all musicians are singing in unison, harmony or counterpoint. The string work is excellent, with intricate arrangements that sometimes fit together in a socket like manner," The New York Times praised. Based in Rome, their popularity spread and they became the unofficial ambassadors for Chilean music. Impressively, they have released well over 40 albums over a four-decade span, propelling them to international stardom. They have appeared on global stages with renowned artists Peter Gabriel, Bruce Springsteen, Mercedes Sosa, and Sting.

Francesca Gagnon
French Canadian Francesca Gagnon rocketed to stardom when she became the voice of Alegría, a renowned Cirque du Soleil production. The soundtrack held at No. 1 on the Billboard charts in the US for 56 weeks. It was nominated for a GRAMMY Award and several Félix Awards in 1995, winning two of the latter. Gagnon and Inti-Illimani met in 2008 during a performance in Montreal. They quickly began touring together and will release an album in conjunction with the 2010 bicentennial of Chile.

The Holmes Brothers
Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 8 p.m.
$22

Native Virginians, The Holmes Brothers make their way back to The Barns to perform another round of spine-tingling harmonies, accompanied by drum and rhythm-based guitar; emanating an inimitable rustic countryside feeling. Feed My Soul, their 2010 latest release which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, is the deepest album of their career, a cheerful, triumphant celebration of love, family and faith triggered by group member Wendell Holmes' recent victory over cancer. USA Today describes the Holmes Brothers' music as "rootsy R&B, gospel, and country. They are glorious, full of soul and surprises." Winners of the coveted Blues Music Award, this gospel-influenced R&B trio were praised by Willie Nelson for their "truthful, irresistible blend of blues, rock, and soul." They have appeared on The Late Show, Late Night, All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, and A Prairie Home Companion.

Christine Lavin
25th Anniversary Concert
Friday, April 2, 2010 at 8 p.m.
$20

The Barns at Wolf Trap welcomes back Christine Lavin to celebrate 25 successful years in the industry as one of the most charming, demonstrative, and witty folk artists of her time. Touring all over the U.S. and Canada, Christine is known to host knitting circles backstage prior to shows. Lavin has been charming audiences for a quarter of a century with her witty, sharp, and playful songs like "Tom Cruise Scares Me" and "Biological Time Bomb." Her song "Amoeba Hop" was turned into a science/music book by Betsy Franco Feeney and won the American Association for the Advancement of Science's Best Book Award. She was also included as part of Boston WUMB's Top 100 Artists of 2009. Her songs have been performed by artists as diverse as cabaret diva Andrea Marcovicci and Broadway stars Betty Buckley, Sutton Foster, and David Burnham, to the college a cappella Dartmouth Decibelles, and the Accidentals.

JoNathan Edwards
Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
$24

On the verge of his fifth decade in the music industry, folk star JoNathan Edwards returns to The Barns. This musical mastermind singer and songwriter is perhaps best known for his smash hits "Sunshine" and "Shanty." The Washington Post declared, "Edwards' voice is so naturally malleable that all he really needs is a song with a strong melodic hook and he's home free." It was during his childhood in Virginia when he learned to play guitar and compose his first songs. Edwards got his start as a singer, opening for big names such as the Allman Brothers and B.B. King before he signed with Capricorn Records and released his self-titled debut in 1971. Friend Emmylou Harris recruited him to sing backup on her sophomore record Elite Hotel (1976), resulting in a new record deal for Edwards, which ultimately led to a collection of inspiring albums. His latest album Rollin' Along: Live in Holland was recorded over several nights throughout a stint in Holland. Jonathan dubbed it "a collection I am most proud of."

Tickets can be purchased by calling 1 (877) WOLFTRAP; or online at http://www.wolftrap.org/Purchase_Tickets.aspx
For more information, call The Barns at Wolf Trap

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 United States

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