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Outdoor Concert Series
Cornell University Arts Quad
(rain
location: Uris Hall Auditorium)
Fridays, 7:30 p.m.
Directions
to the Arts Quad
| June 28 |
Samite
(African) |
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Using traditional African instruments, musician,
composer, and Windham Hill recording artist Samite plays the music
of his native Ugandan culture. Come celebrate his messages of hope
and healing. This concert is made possible by additional
contributions from Cornell's Department of Music, Council of the
Arts, Society for the Humanities, and Mario Einaudi Center for
International Studies. |
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| July 5 |
Luluk Purwanto
& the Helsdingen Trio
& Stage Bus
(Jazz) |
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This internationally recognized ensemble shares its passion for
original modern jazz through a program blending the musical cultures
of Indonesia, America, and The Netherlands. For this cross-cultural
tour, sponsored by the Indonesian, American, and Dutch embassies,
their bus becomes their stage. Please note: This concert will be
held outdoors, rain or shine.
For more information visit: http://www.luluk.com/ |
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| July 12 |
The Lonesome
Road Ramblers
(Traditional bluegrass) |
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Enjoy hearing bluegrass as it originated: a blend of
sound perfected around a single microphone-artful, soulful, and high
energy. Experience this music and get a real taste of
Americana. |
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| July 19 |
Millennium New Orleans Jazz
Band
(Dixieland jazz) |
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This seven-piece band presents a centennial
celebration of the great "Satchmo." Hear familiar favorites by Louis
Armstrong and enjoy authentically reproduced trumpet solo
transcriptions by Frank Campos. |
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| July 26 |
Radio London
('60s
rock 'n' roll) |
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This six-piece band brings the diverse music of '60s
AM radio to life: infectious, foot-tapping, topical, and engaging.
Come sing along and dance to the Beatles, the Byrds, Elvis, Motown,
and more. |
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| August 2 |
Rising Sign
(Latin)
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A Latin band for all dancers, Rising Sign/Signo
Ascendente plays an irresistible mix of salsa, cha-cha-cha,
merengue, and samba. Their recipe is screamin' horns, whistling
flute, burning guitar solos, sparkling keyboards, solid bass,
smokin' three-man percussion ensemble, and distinctive
vocals. |
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