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Marimba, percussion, and vocals dominate the compelling sound of world-music super group Rio Mira, which brings to life the cultural heritage of people of African descent in the Colombian South Pacific region and Esmeraldas Province of Ecuador. In reworking and revitalizing this tradition, they create a mesmerizing performance that is both contemporary and unique, moving... Read More →

Drummer and bandleader Ralph Peterson has been a force on the jazz scene since the 1980’s, when his work with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and the Blue Note Records Out Of The Blue project helped define the Young Lions sound of the era. His new jazz super group “Aggregate Prime” features an all-star lineup of... Read More →