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World-jazz group Natraj performs in Africa Fest ’09, Tufts Univ.
* Celebration in Honor of Late Master Drummer Alhaji Abubakari Lunna * The world-jazz ensemble Natraj performs as part of Africa Fest ’09, in the 8:00pm Grand Concert at Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University, 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA. Tickets are $1 to $7. In addition to the Grand Concert, participatory workshops will be held from 1:30pm to 3:30pm in the Jackson Dance Lab (free admission). All ages welcome. For tickets, information, and a complete schedule of events, call 617-627-3679 or visit www.tufts.edu/musiccenter/events/calendar.html. Africa Fest ’09 is a day of African music and dance in honor of the late Ghanaian master drummer Alhaji Abubakari Lunna, artist-in-residence at Tufts University for many years. In addition to Natraj, Africa Fest ’09 Grand Concert (8:00pm) features the NYC fusion group Imaginary Homeland, the West African folkloric groups, Boston’s Agbekor Society and Canada-based Akpokli, Tufts University student group Kiniwe directed by David Locke, and Berklee College of Music African Ensemble directed by Joe Galeota. “Natraj... contemplative raga improvisation, high-energy African- and Indian-based grooves, complex odd meters and polyrhythms, and edgy contemporary jazz... blended together beautifully while showcasing the brilliance of each artist.†- Lokvani.com Phil Scarff - soprano saxophone Rohan Gregory - violin Mike Rivard - string bass Jerry Leake - tabla and multipercussion Bertram Lehmann - drums and percussion
Date: 03/07/2009
Location: Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University
Time: 8:00 pm
Organized By: Tufts University
Cost: $1 to $7
Food: prior to show; see event schedule for details
Contact: 617-627-3679
Web: www.tufts.edu/musiccenter/events/calendar.html
Email: philscarff@natrajmusic.com
Directions: 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA
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