African Musical Arts, Inc.
The 20th Season - 2012/2013
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May 26, 2013, 10:30AM: "New
Music in Sacred Space:
Neda
Ulaby to tape NPR story with St. Louis group" May 1-2, 2013, 10:00AM and 10:30, respectively: “Sonic Safari for Schools” with Songs of Africa Ensemble, a multi-cultural vocal and instrumental group whose interactive performances teach about Africa’s music, its musical instruments, languages and culture. Sheldon Concert Hall. 3848 Washington. St Louis, MO. In partnership with the Sheldon Educational Concert Series. April 29 - May 6, 2013: Griots of West Africa artists residency featuring legendary kora player, Alhaji Papa Susso from Gambia and master balafon player, Balla Kouyate from Mali. Multiple venues around metro St Louis. Call 314-652-6800 for schedule. March 26, 2013, 10:00AM: “Sonic Safari for Schools” with the Songs of Africa Ensemble, a multi-cultural vocal and instrumental group whose interactive performances teach about Africa’s music, its musical instruments, languages and culture. Sheldon Concert Hall. 3848 Washington. St Louis, MO. In partnership with the Sheldon Educational Concert Series. March 3, 2013, 4:00PM: The Future of Classical Music III: Festival Finale concert featuring Rebeca Omordia (piano), Silvia Belfiore (piano), Wendy Hymes (flute), Jeff Barudin (marimba), Kim Sopata (flute), Rose Marie Fischer (soprano, Elikem Fiase (organ) and the music of Frederic Chopin, Luciano Berio, Ayo Bankole, César Franck, Astor Piazzolla, Eric Sammut, J.H. Kwabena Nketia, Fred Onovwerosuoke and Joshua Uzoigwe. Pilgrim Congregational Church, 826 Union Blvd., St Louis, MO 63108 March 2, 2013, 8:00PM: The Future of Classical Music II: Featuring Rebeca Omordia (piano), Kimberly Sopata (flute) and Silvia Belfiore (piano) and music by Alexander Scriabin, Claude Debussy, Marice Ravel, Akin Euba, Jeff Manookian and Fred Onovwerosuoke. Tavern of Fine Arts 313 Belt Ave St Louis, MO 63112. (314) 367-7549 March 2, 2013, 8:00PM: Tema Choir of Ghana in concert. Pre-Concert Discussion: "Appreciating African Choral Performance." Panelists Jean Bosco Niyibizi (Burundi), Joshua Umahi (Nigeria), Fred Onovwerosuoke (USA). Moderated by Philip Brunelle (USA). Touhill Performing Arts Center (Tickets: $10-students, $18-seniors, $20-general)
March 1, 2013, 1:15PM: The Future of Classical Music I: Lecture recital by Rebeca Omordia (piano), Silvia Belfiore (piano), Wendy Hymes (flute) and Peter Henderson (Piano). Featuring the music of Maurice Ravel, Frederic Chopin, John Ireland, Julio Racine, Gamal Abdel-Rahim, J.H. Kwabena Nketia, Joshua Uzoigwe. Davis Music Hall, Principia College, Elsah, IL. Principia College, Elsah, IL 62028 February 20-21, 2013, 10:00AM: “Sonic Safari for Schools” with the Songs of Africa Ensemble, a multi-cultural vocal and instrumental group whose interactive performances teach about Africa’s music, its musical instruments, languages and culture. Sheldon Concert Hall. 3848 Washington. St Louis, MO. In partnership with the Sheldon Educational Concert Series. December 30, 2012 at 4:00PM: Songs of Africa Ensemble rounds up a successful year with a free concert at the "acoustically astonishing" Pilgrim Congregational Church. This is the group's last concert for the year, and as has been the tradition for years, Songs of Africa Ensemble will use a variety of songs to highlight the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The concert will include beloved favorites with our audiences such as the Namibian chant, Tuli-Tuli, the Kenyan welcome song, Jambo, and the catchy South African dance tune, Pata-Pata (made popular by the late Miriam Makeba). Audiences will also hear exciting new additions to Songs of Africa Ensemble, such Bostwanan work-song, Hepepe, the Yoruba Carol, Irapada, which they will perform jointly with the choir from Pilgrim Congregational Church. 826 Union Blvd., St Louis, MO. It's a free concert for the entire family! Click to printout concert flier November 28, 2012, 10:00AM: “PNC ARTS ALIVE” Press Conference Show. Celebrating a $2 million commitment to St Louis arts community. Special performance bySongs of Africa Ensemble with a commissioned jingle by composer Fred Onovwerosuoke. 3547 Olive Street, St Louis, MO. November 7-8, 2012, 10:00AM: “Sonic Safari for Schools” with the Songs of Africa Ensemble, a multi-cultural vocal and instrumental group whose interactive performances teach about Africa’s music, its musical instruments, languages and culture. Sheldon Concert Hall. 3848 Washington. St Louis, MO. In partnership with the Sheldon Educational Concert Series. July 11, 7:00PM: Voices of Namibia in first St Louis concert! Pilgrim Congregational Church, 826 Union Avenue. Freewill donation. Tel: 314-367-8173/314-652-6800
June 24, 4:00 PM: Songs of Africa Ensemble at Union Memorial United Methodist Church. June 3, 10:30AM: Songs of Africa Ensemble joins Pilgrim Voices in Afro-Caribbean Mass. Pilgrim Congregational UCC. 826 Union, St Louis, MO. Freewill donation. Tel: 314-367-8173/314-652-6800 May 10, 10:30AM: African Musical Arts joins 16 premier St Louis arts organizations as recipients of the 2012 PNC Arts Alive AWARD! Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market Street St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 499-7600 April 10, 15, 17 and 22: 3-5:00PM: Live recording session with audience at SLAC Studios. Limited audience RSVP only. Tel: 314-652-6800 February 1-3, 2012, 10:00AM: “Sonic Safari for Schools” with the Songs of Africa Ensemble, a multi-cultural vocal and instrumental group whose interactive performances teach about Africa’s music, its musical instruments, languages and culture. Sheldon Concert Hall. 3848 Washington. St Louis, MO. In partnership with the Sheldon Educational Concert Series. January 26, 2012, 8:30PM: Songs of Africa Ensemble, in benefit concert for St Louis University's Students United for Africa (St Louis University). Wool Ballroom, Busch Center. January 29, 2012, 4:00PM: Traverse the Globe in 3A's: Music from the Americas, Africa and Asia, featuring IMI Chamber Players (Wendy Hymes, flute; Tanya Couture, violin; Anna Lackschewitz, viola; Darryl Hollister, piano; Jeff Barudin, marimba) Marlissa Hudson, soprano; Rose Marie Fischer, soprano. Preconcert exchange by composer Fred Onovwerosuoke. Parkway United Church of Christ, 2841 N. Ballas Rd., MO 63131. Tel: 314-872-9330. Tickets: Freewill donation. (NB: Concert formerly scheduled at Maryville University Auditorium). ry Museum. Concert for the Tavis Smiley's America I Am Exhibit. MacDermott Hall. Lindell & Debalivere. 2:00PM. Free. (www.mohistory.org). Ph. 314-746-4599.
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