Cesaria Evora
Latest News on Cesaria Evora:
Madeleine Peyroux Comes to Firehouse Center For The Arts (Oct 17, 2023)
Ostinato Announces New Album from The Ano Nobo Quartet (Jan 7, 2022)
Line-Up Announced for 2020 KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl (Feb 18, 2020)
Madeleine Peyroux Comes to Firehouse Center For The Arts (Oct 17, 2023)
Ostinato Announces New Album from The Ano Nobo Quartet (Jan 7, 2022)
Line-Up Announced for 2020 KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl (Feb 18, 2020)
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Madeleine Peyroux Comes to Firehouse Center For The Arts
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023
Brace yourself for a special musical evening as Madeleine Peyroux comes to Newburyport for a one-of-a-kind experience.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023
Brace yourself for a special musical evening as Madeleine Peyroux comes to Newburyport for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Ostinato Announces New Album from The Ano Nobo Quartet
by Michael Major - Jan 7, 2022
This album was recorded in three locations on Santiago Island: in Pascoal’s home in São Domingos, the small hometown of Ano Nobo that sits amid the cascading hills of the countryside; in a secluded, remote recording space in the north of the island; and near Santiago’s northern beach cove without any electricity.
by Michael Major - Jan 7, 2022
This album was recorded in three locations on Santiago Island: in Pascoal’s home in São Domingos, the small hometown of Ano Nobo that sits amid the cascading hills of the countryside; in a secluded, remote recording space in the north of the island; and near Santiago’s northern beach cove without any electricity.
Line-Up Announced for 2020 KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 18, 2020
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association announced the line-up for the 2020 KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. The successful collaboration between KCRW and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, now in its 21st year, launches Sunday, June 28, at 7PM.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 18, 2020
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association announced the line-up for the 2020 KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. The successful collaboration between KCRW and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, now in its 21st year, launches Sunday, June 28, at 7PM.
LA Philharmonic Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of KCRW World Festival Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2019
The Los Angeles Philharmonic celebrates 20 years of its popular KCRW's World Festival series during the Hollywood Bowl 2019 season. A partnership between LA Phil and KCRW that began in 2000, KCRW's World Festival series continues to feature a diverse array of cutting-edge artists making music on a global scale.
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2019
The Los Angeles Philharmonic celebrates 20 years of its popular KCRW's World Festival series during the Hollywood Bowl 2019 season. A partnership between LA Phil and KCRW that began in 2000, KCRW's World Festival series continues to feature a diverse array of cutting-edge artists making music on a global scale.
KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl Announces 2019 Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 5, 2019
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced today the line-up for the 2019 KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. The successful collaboration between KCRW and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association celebrates its 20th anniversary, and launches Sunday, June 16, at 7PM.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 5, 2019
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced today the line-up for the 2019 KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. The successful collaboration between KCRW and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association celebrates its 20th anniversary, and launches Sunday, June 16, at 7PM.
Return of a Lost Queen: Eva Salina and Peter Stan's New Album SUDBINA Paints a Raw, Luminous Portrait of Roma Diva Vida Pavlovic
by Robert Diamond - Mar 10, 2018
They called her a queen, with reverence and affection, though she mostly sang in smoky bars, her voice rising above the din of smirking, drinking men. Despite the undeniable emotive power of her voice, Serbian Roma singer Vida Pavlovi? never gained international notoriety and died before her 60th birthday in 2005.
by Robert Diamond - Mar 10, 2018
They called her a queen, with reverence and affection, though she mostly sang in smoky bars, her voice rising above the din of smirking, drinking men. Despite the undeniable emotive power of her voice, Serbian Roma singer Vida Pavlovi? never gained international notoriety and died before her 60th birthday in 2005.
The Town Hall and Winter Jazz fest Present Grammy Nominee Buika
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 5, 2018
True artists continue challenging themselves and, as they do, they take us to unexpected places. If you think you know Afro-Spanish singer, songwriter and producer Buika, get ready for yet another turn in her remarkable career.
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 5, 2018
True artists continue challenging themselves and, as they do, they take us to unexpected places. If you think you know Afro-Spanish singer, songwriter and producer Buika, get ready for yet another turn in her remarkable career.
French Musician/Composer Alan Simon Releases New Compilation 'Songwriter' 2CD Feat. Alan Parsons, Mick Fleetwood & More
by Emily Bruno - Oct 20, 2017
Alan Simon is a French folk-rock musician and composer best known for his rock operas which are performed with collaboration from other noted rock musicians. Simon is associated with Breton Celticism, and his most ambitious works are typically on themes linked to Celtic myth and history. Simon has also branched out into film-making. Alan Simon is the creator of the legendary EXCALIBUR: THE CELTIC ROCK OPERA.
by Emily Bruno - Oct 20, 2017
Alan Simon is a French folk-rock musician and composer best known for his rock operas which are performed with collaboration from other noted rock musicians. Simon is associated with Breton Celticism, and his most ambitious works are typically on themes linked to Celtic myth and history. Simon has also branched out into film-making. Alan Simon is the creator of the legendary EXCALIBUR: THE CELTIC ROCK OPERA.
World Music Institute's LUSOPHONE FESTIVAL Opens Tonight with Os Mutantes
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2015
World Music Institute opens its spectacular 30th Anniversary Season with a four-night cross-cultural Lusophone Festival, featuring music from the Portuguese-speaking world with artists from Brazil, Portugal, Cape Verde, Angola, and Mozambique. From today, September 15, through September 18, back-to-back concerts take place at venues around town including Le Poisson Rouge, Drom NYC, and The Town Hall.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2015
World Music Institute opens its spectacular 30th Anniversary Season with a four-night cross-cultural Lusophone Festival, featuring music from the Portuguese-speaking world with artists from Brazil, Portugal, Cape Verde, Angola, and Mozambique. From today, September 15, through September 18, back-to-back concerts take place at venues around town including Le Poisson Rouge, Drom NYC, and The Town Hall.
The World Music Institute Launches 30th Anniversary Season with LUSOPHONE FESTIVAL, 9/15-18
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2015
World Music Institute opens its spectacular 30th Anniversary Season with a four-night cross-cultural Lusophone Festival, featuring music from the Portuguese-speaking world with artists from Brazil, Portugal, Cape Verde, Angola, and Mozambique. FromSeptember 15-18, back-to-back concerts take place at venues around town including Le Poisson Rouge, Drom NYC, and The Town Hall.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2015
World Music Institute opens its spectacular 30th Anniversary Season with a four-night cross-cultural Lusophone Festival, featuring music from the Portuguese-speaking world with artists from Brazil, Portugal, Cape Verde, Angola, and Mozambique. FromSeptember 15-18, back-to-back concerts take place at venues around town including Le Poisson Rouge, Drom NYC, and The Town Hall.
World Music Institute's LUSOPHONE FESTIVAL to Open 9/15 with Os Mutantes
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2015
World Music Institute opens its spectacular 30th Anniversary Season with a four-night cross-cultural Lusophone Festival, featuring music from the Portuguese-speaking world with artists from Brazil, Portugal, Cape Verde, Angola, and Mozambique. From September 15-18, back-to-back concerts take place at venues around town including Le Poisson Rouge, Drom NYC, and The Town Hall.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2015
World Music Institute opens its spectacular 30th Anniversary Season with a four-night cross-cultural Lusophone Festival, featuring music from the Portuguese-speaking world with artists from Brazil, Portugal, Cape Verde, Angola, and Mozambique. From September 15-18, back-to-back concerts take place at venues around town including Le Poisson Rouge, Drom NYC, and The Town Hall.
Chucho Valdes, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Flamenco Festival & More Set for World Music Institute's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2015
The World Music Institute has announced its 30th Anniversary, 2015-16 season -- the debut season for Artistic Director Par Neiburger. Recognizing the ever-expanding nature of world music, Neiburger showcases the experimental and avant-garde along with the classic.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2015
The World Music Institute has announced its 30th Anniversary, 2015-16 season -- the debut season for Artistic Director Par Neiburger. Recognizing the ever-expanding nature of world music, Neiburger showcases the experimental and avant-garde along with the classic.
BUIKA to Release Highly Anticipated Book Debut of Original Poetry, Stories & Photos
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 23, 2014
World-renowned Spanish singer Buika, named one of NPR's '50 Great Voices,' will release her highly anticipated book debut on November 17 in the U.S. A limited-edition, self-released project titled 'A los que amaron a mujeres dificiles y acabaron por soltarse'
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 23, 2014
World-renowned Spanish singer Buika, named one of NPR's '50 Great Voices,' will release her highly anticipated book debut on November 17 in the U.S. A limited-edition, self-released project titled 'A los que amaron a mujeres dificiles y acabaron por soltarse'
Carnegie Hall to Welcome Eleftheria Arvanitaki, 2/1
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 11, 2013
On Saturday, February 1 at 8:00 p.m., internationally renowned Greek singer, Eleftheria Arvanitaki makes her Carnegie Hall debut bringing a distinctive blend of the urban folk music genre rebetiko and contemporary Greek music to Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. In addition to her reputation for seamlessly transitioning between these genres, Arvanitaki is also well known for high energy live performances and eclectic collaborations, including her interpretations of the works of contemporary composers and poets whose works she sets to music.
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 11, 2013
On Saturday, February 1 at 8:00 p.m., internationally renowned Greek singer, Eleftheria Arvanitaki makes her Carnegie Hall debut bringing a distinctive blend of the urban folk music genre rebetiko and contemporary Greek music to Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. In addition to her reputation for seamlessly transitioning between these genres, Arvanitaki is also well known for high energy live performances and eclectic collaborations, including her interpretations of the works of contemporary composers and poets whose works she sets to music.
The Recording Academy Releases Statement on the Passing of Cesaria Evora
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 20, 2011
Cesaria Evora, a Grammy Award winning vocalist, passed away on Saturday at 70 years old. The Recording Academy released the folloiwng statement today on the news.
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 20, 2011
Cesaria Evora, a Grammy Award winning vocalist, passed away on Saturday at 70 years old. The Recording Academy released the folloiwng statement today on the news.
Maria de Barros Kicks Off Skirball Cultural Center's Summer World Music Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 30, 2011
Maria de Barros kicks off the Skirball Cultural Center's fifteenth annual Sunset Concerts series on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 8:00 PM.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 30, 2011
Maria de Barros kicks off the Skirball Cultural Center's fifteenth annual Sunset Concerts series on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 8:00 PM.
Carmen Souza's Protegid To Be Released 6/8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2010
Carmen Souza's voice purrs like kernels of corn swirling on a traditional wooden platter one moment and bursts with a perfect blue note the next. It rings like a red-hot solo and sighs like a ship-deck lament. It finds the sweet spot between Birdland and the white sands of Cape Verde, the archipelago far off the coast of West Africa
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2010
Carmen Souza's voice purrs like kernels of corn swirling on a traditional wooden platter one moment and bursts with a perfect blue note the next. It rings like a red-hot solo and sighs like a ship-deck lament. It finds the sweet spot between Birdland and the white sands of Cape Verde, the archipelago far off the coast of West Africa
Cesaria Evora Underwent Open Heart Surgery, Cancels All 2010 Performances
by Marivic Tagala - May 11, 2010
Africa's Cape Verde singer, Cesaria Evora, had open heart surgery on Monday, May 10, 2010 in Paris hospital. The surgery was in response to a coronary problem that occurred this past weekend. The operating surgeon reported that things went as well as possible. Cesaria is suspending all activities until the end of the year, including her June 2010 concerts in Washington, DC, New York City, Boston, Toronto, and Montreal.
by Marivic Tagala - May 11, 2010
Africa's Cape Verde singer, Cesaria Evora, had open heart surgery on Monday, May 10, 2010 in Paris hospital. The surgery was in response to a coronary problem that occurred this past weekend. The operating surgeon reported that things went as well as possible. Cesaria is suspending all activities until the end of the year, including her June 2010 concerts in Washington, DC, New York City, Boston, Toronto, and Montreal.
Carmen Souza's Protegid To Be Released 6/8
by Samantha Jacobsen - May 5, 2010
Carmen Souza's voice purrs like kernels of corn swirling on a traditional wooden platter one moment and bursts with a perfect blue note the next. It rings like a red-hot solo and sighs like a ship-deck lament. It finds the sweet spot between Birdland and the white sands of Cape Verde, the archipelago far off the coast of West Africa
by Samantha Jacobsen - May 5, 2010
Carmen Souza's voice purrs like kernels of corn swirling on a traditional wooden platter one moment and bursts with a perfect blue note the next. It rings like a red-hot solo and sighs like a ship-deck lament. It finds the sweet spot between Birdland and the white sands of Cape Verde, the archipelago far off the coast of West Africa
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