Art In The Pearl World Music Stage 2011
The Art In The Pearl World Music Stage highlights traditional American and world music. Drawing on the ethnic diversity of our city, we have invited local musicians to perform the music of their culture. Visitors who come to view and purchase art will find themselves staying to sit under the grand old trees in the North Park Blocks, listening to music and enjoying the delicious food available from our wide range of vendors. Admission to all Art In The Pearl events is always free.
This is our World Music Stage Schedule for the 2011 Art In The Pearl Festival:
Art In The Pearl World Music Stage Schedule 2011 Clicking on a title of a performer will bring up more information. |
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Sunday, September 4th, 2011 |
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10:30 am -12 noon Gypsy Heart
(Tribal-style bellydance) Under the direction of Carol Vance, Gypsy Heart Tribal and Gypsy Caravan bring you improvisational tribal style bellydance with music from Ripe Fig Rhythms. The artistry, beauty, and vision of Gypsy Heart draws on traditions—old and new— from cultures including the Middle East, Africa, Spain, and India. Gypsy Heart's Mission: Inspiring the world and continuing a vibrant community through the power and beauty of Tribal Bellydance.
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10:30 - 11 pm Youth Expression Project
(Performing art/spoken word)
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10:30-11 am Youth Expression Project
(Performing art/spoken word)
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12:30 - 1:30 pm Sakura Koto Ensemble
(Japanese Koto with Violin) The koto is the traditional musical instrument of Japan. It is about six feet long and ten inches wide, and has thirteen strings of equal size and tension. A bridge is placed under each string. Moving the bridge up or down results in an infinite range of tunings. The strings are plucked with plectra worn on the thumb, index and middle fingers of the right hand. Various modifications of sound are made by pressing or pulling the strings with the left hand. The koto is of Chinese origin and was introduced to Japan around the 7th century, and was originally used exclusively by the Imperial Court. By the 17th century, its use became widespread and was enjoyed by ordinary people.
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11:30 - 12:30 pm Boka Marimba
(Dance Music from Zimbabwe and Southern Africa) Boka Marimba is Portland’s original African-style marimba band. They have been thrilling audiences in the Pacific Northwest with the exuberant music of Zimbabwe and Southern Africa for more than 20 years. Boka Marimba blends soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass marimbas, drum set, percussion, and vocals to create a unique and irresistible sound. Their music is upbeat, danceable, fun to watch, and appeals to listeners of all ages. Current band members are Aisha Beck, Andy Pinzelik, Ann Pinzelik, Elgin Dean, Eric Berkley, Eric Orem, Jan Swanson, Karin Tauscher, and Nathan Beck.
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11:30 - 1 2:30 pm Kalabharathi School of Dance
(Indian classical dance) BHARATHANATYAM - A 2000 YR OLD ART FORM FROM INDIA. ONE OF THE 5 CLASSICAL DANCE FORMS. ORIGINATED FROM THE TEMPLES OF SOUTH INDIA.
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2 - 3 pm Alma Brasileira (Brazilian choro)
Brazilian choro (also called "chorinho", affectionately) is an acoustic, instrumental style developed in Rio de Janeiro in the late 19th/early 20th century. Choro combines European influences of polkas, waltzes, and chamber music with African rhythms; a melting pot of music to be sure, just like Brazil itself. Choro was a major influence on samba and bossa nova. Alma Brasileira is a Brazilian musical collaboration between Tom Pinit (bandolim, Brazilian mandolin) and Peter Fung (violao, nylon-string guitar). After playing together for several years at various choro celebrations in Portland, BrasilFest in Seattle, and in other local choro groups (Rio Nights and The Brazillionaires), Tom and Peter have joined forces in their newest side project duo. Visit us on the web at
http://www.facebook.com/almabrasileirapdx and http://www.myspace.com/almabrasileirapdx |
1 - 1:45 pm Sebe Kan
West African Drum & Dance (Guinea) Sébé Kan (meaning “Serious Sound”) was formed by Sekou Soumah in 2004, a drum and dance performance group consisting of eleven members. Sebe Kan has performed in many different Festivals and Multicultural events all over Oregon. Over the past seven years, Sebe Kan has performed and taught at more than 70 schools, including universities and artistic camps throughout the United States, and continues to share with students and audiences their passion and enthusiasm for the traditional drum and dance culture of Guinea, Ivory Coast, and Mali, West Africa.
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1 - 2 pm Los Palmeros Mariachi
(Traditional Mexican) Mariachi goes beyond music, it is the sum of a cultural revolution expressed through a group of musicians, dressed in popular clothing (most recently charro suits) which encompasses the essence of Mexico and its people. It is something cultural, spiritual and traditional that is unique to this country
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3:30 - 4:30 pm Toshi Onizuka Trio Toshi Onizuka - guitar Toshi is originally from Tokyo, Japan, lived as a professional musician in Sevilla, Spain for 5 years so he has a strong flamenco influence to his music. Toshi has been in Portland since 1999.
Israel Annoh - percussion. Israel is originally from Ghana and has been a part of the Portland music scene for several years. Jon Hughes is originally from Portland and plays with many jazz musicians in town. It is a truly international group! http://www.toshionizuka.com |
2 - 3 pm The Hanz Araki Band
(Celtic) Hanz Araki (flutes, vocals), Kathryn Claire (fiddle, vocals), and Cary Novotny (guitar): Traditional -- and some non-traditional -- songs and tunes from Ireland, Scotland and beyond. Foot-stomping dance tunes melt seamlessly into heart-breaking ballads. A gorgeous blend of harmony meets un-sit-downable jigs and reels. This is folk music that knows no border.
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2:30 - 3:30 pm z’Bumba
(Northeastern Brazilian) Like the love child of zydeco and salsa, the irrepressibly danceable music known as forró (fo-HOh) is a fresh, tropical aural fruit salad, a gorgeous mixture of impossibly delicious sounds like juicy mango accordions, peppery percussion, and the passion-fruit portuguese poetry as sung by scintillating São Paulo songstress Gabriella. It's hard to believe it was once the theme music of the Cangaçeiros, the infamous desert 'pirates' of Brazil's northeastern hinterlands.
Gabriella - Vocals, guitar, percussion
Barbudo - Bass, vocals, percussion (Jake Pegg) Lambada - Cavaquinho, vocals, percussion (Hans Barklis) Zé Raiz - Accordion (Joe Root) Charro - Triangle, percussion, vocals (Chariit Montez) Cabra - Zabumba, percussion, vocals (Blake Thomas) Angelita - percussion, vocals (Angela Barco)
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5 - 6 pm Venerable Showers of Beauty
(Javanese classical music) One of the world's most ancient and sophisticated musical traditions, gamelan creates a multi-layered tapestry of beautifully interlocking melodies and rhythms. Originating in Java, gamelan music has spread all over the world. The Venerable Showers of Beauty Gamelan celebrated its 30th anniversary with a sold-out concert last November at Lewis & Clark College, where the community ensemble and its instruments are based. Up to 30 performers play in concert. Its repertoire includes traditional and contemporary music in a variety of styles, ranging from poetic songs to ceremonial court repertoire, from quiet, meditative pieces to stirring battle music. Musicians observe traditional playing style: seated on the floor, wearing colorful Indonesian batik costumes. The beauty of the teak and bronze instruments, hand-crafted in Java, complements their ravishing sound. Hand made by traditional craftsmen in Semarang in Central Java, Indonesia, the historic set includes about 60 instruments, most of bronze, set in colorful, ornately carved wooden cases. Some of these beautiful instruments, including the great gong, are over a century old and true Portland treasures.
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3:30 - 4:30 pm Negara
(World Beatnik) Negara creates a unique world-infused blend, with influences ranging from Middle-Eastern, North and West African and Spanish to rock, jazz and blues. The music allows inventive strings and horns to ride over tightly knit percussion that can span the range from delicate to intense, from mesmerizing to infectiously danceable. The music is rooted in ethnic tradition yet is thoroughly contemporary.
Members include Doug Shafer (oud, guitars, saz, Arabic tabla), Miguel Maldinado (saxes, percussion), Belinda Underwood (upright bass), Chris Jacobson (congas, various drums), Sean Molloy (Arabic tabla, davul), Adam Weiner (various drums, percussion). Negara plays all over Portland and their schedule can be found at negaramusic.org Negara is also very proud to be joined by internationally-acclaimed belly dancer Sedona, who has, in recent years, won over 20 belly dance solo and troupe titles including Belly Dancer USA, Belly Dancer Universe and Miss Belly Dance Ambassador. Sedona is known for her incredible technique and her vibrant creative vision as both a dancer and a producer of fabulous stage shows. Find out more about Sedona's performances and belly dance classes at sedonaraks.com
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4 - 5 pm Spider Moccasin Ensemble
(Oregon Native Folk Rock) The Spider Moccasin Ensemble performs modern folk rock about history, contemporary Pacific NW tribal topics, and national environmental issues, ranging from salmon preservation and regional range fires, to flooding in the Mississippi Delta and Hurricane Katrina. The New York Times described this edgy cultural mix as, "Dylanesque."
The act features players from Spider's favorite Portland rock bands, including Stuart Hiner from Bedspins on lead guitar, Dylan Wallace from Mole on keyboards, and John Henault from the 20 Foot Man on drums. Spider Moccasin himself is a Wasco/Warm Springs tribal member, graduate of PNCA, and singer/songwriter on acoustic and electric bass guitar.
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5 - 6 pm Bon Ton Roulet
(Zydeco/Cajun/Folk) This band grooves high-energy zydeco, cajun, and folk in the Willamette Valley bayou, OR. We love to play at festivals, parties, breweries, weddings, and generally wherever folks like to dance zydeco. Laissez le bon temps roulet!
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Art in the Pearl World Music Stage will consider all artists performing in the world or roots music genre. We are currently not considering Rock or Pop at this time. To apply, please send an email with Music for Art in the Pearl in the subject line with brief description of the music you perform. A website with tracks or a MySpace is preferable to a CD and publicity packet. Please include the URL. Deadline for application to our 2011 Festival is May 31, 2011.
Ann Fleming AIP Entertainment Chair
1245 13th Street West Linn, OR 97068
afpottery@comcast.net
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