AcquAria Sicilian songs of the Sea "A great singer. Sings the songs in true folk style, the melodies swooping between the standard scales, finding what sounds like the 'notes between the notes' of old songs almost lost to the standardization of modern notation." - RootsWorld
Sunday, October 14 Concert at 7:30 pm Free children's program at 6:00 At Calvary Center, 801 South 48th Street, Philadelphia Tickets ($10-30), sounds, and more info at www.crossroadsconcerts.org AcquAria performs the traditional songs and music of Sicily. The group's varied repertoire is based on the musical traditions of the rich heritage of the island and central Mediterranean, including ballitti, tarantella, mazurkas, work songs, songs of hope and rage, carnival songs, and serenades. In a single performance, themes range from the nature of suffering and the rough sounds of work songs to those of joyous and lively festivals. Their performances are versatile, suitable for an audience of listeners, but also for those who wish to dance and have fun. This performance's program draws from the rich Sicilian tradition of songs that speak of the sea, sing its praises or are sung by those whose work connects them to the water. Michela Musolino, a vocalist known for her performances of Sicilian roots music, and Vincenzo Castellana, a noted percussionist of the Sicilian drumming tradition, have created a work of song, percussion and recitations that illustrates the intimate connection of Sicily, its history and its culture to the sea which surrounds it. Onstage, they will be joined by classical guitar, contrabass, oud, wind, and ethnic percussion. Together, they are excited to be working together to bring Sicilian Music and a bit of Sicily's sea to Philadelphia. ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity-Announce." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. You may post announcements to this list, but this list attempts to prevent discussion. Please use univcity to discuss messages on this list. Subscribers of univcity receive all mail to this list.
