Join us for dynamic intriguing music! From Romani, Yiddish, to Klezmer & Eastern European tunes that will not let you sit still! Join us for the music from Eastern Europe, Balkan, Spain, Middle East and beyond, all in its originality and ethnic beauty presented by accomplished passionate musicians who devoted their lives to ethnic music, its research, preservation and happy performance. It will not let you sit still! You will meet Yale Strom, an important ethnomusicologist, who travelled all over Europe to map Romani, Yiddish and Eastern European music, presenting his findings in his 16 books (as is “Searching for the Gypsies” or “The Book on Klezmer”), essays, films, celebrated photographic exhibits, collaboration with NPR, notable symphonies and musicians. Elizabeth Schwartz is a vocalist of Romani , Yiddish and Eastren European songs who recorded many albums, and co-wrote award-winning audio dramas. Fred Benedetti is a sought after and beloved professor of guitar and accomplished concert guitarist, havings an equal passion for classical, flamenco, folk, popular tunes to Romani and Yiddish, his finesse shines in each genre. Fred's charisma, purpose, talent and accomplishments makes him a San Diego celebrated legend! Contrabassist Joe McNalley is an outstanding musician, composer, arranger. Joe studied music at the New England Conservatory of Music and U.C. San Diego. He joined many famed musicians in jazz and beyond, and is a founder of the Hutchins Consort, a unique violin orchestra.
Admission/Cost: $27
Location:
Point Loma Assembly
3035 Talbot St
San Diego, CA
Sunday, April 10 - 7:00 PM
