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CANDIDE, based on Voltaire’s meandering, farcical epic of the same name, celebrates the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein, its composer, this year. The novel is considered by most to be a spoof of certain religious doctrines that espoused blind optimism despite never-ending catastrophes. GSU Opera Theater’s production is based on the 1989 version that Bernstein […]
Trinidad native Etienne Charles defies easy musical categorization. At a young age he joined his father’s steel band, performing at Carnival fetes, and immersing himself in the folklore. Through Etienne’s 2015 Guggenheim Fellowship Award, he returns to his roots to celebrate the traditions that best exemplify Trinidadian culture. Etienne Charles is hailed by The New York Times […]
Red Baraat is a pioneering band from Brooklyn, New York. Conceived and led by dhol player Sunny Jain, the group has drawn worldwide praise for its singular sound, a merging of hard driving North Indian bhangra with elements of hip-hop, jazz and raw punk energy. Created with no less a purposeful agenda than manifesting joy and […]
For over 45 years, Ailey II has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dance talent with the passion and vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers. Anyone who sees an Ailey II performance leaves understanding why The New York Times declares, “there’s nothing like an evening spent with Ailey II.” Ailey II embodies […]
Captivating audiences for over 25 years, Atlanta’s Celtic Christmas is much more than a concert production. A cast of international and regionally renowned artists weaves a spellbinding performance of Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Appalachian music, dance and humor in an evocative, inspiring show that will warm the soul with the music and dance of the […]
Argentina’s Ché Malambo returns to the Rialto stage with fiery Malambo traditions and virtuosic dancing for an exhilarating and entertaining show that is perfect for the entire family! The all-male company celebrates the unique South American cowboy tradition of the gaucho. Ché Malambo excites audiences with their precise footwork (zapateo), intense drumming of the bombos and […]
Possessing a distinctively resonant sound quality, lyrical phrasing, and technical finesse, classical guitarist Luther Enloe has received acclaim for the expressive command of his live performances from both concert presenters and audience members alike. As printed in the Smokey Mountain Sentinel, “Luther captivates his audience through the beauty and intensity of his performance, while he engages even […]
Don’t miss Angélique Kidjo when she returns to the Rialto Center for the first time in over a decade! Angélique Kidjo is among the most iconic and respected artists in international music today. “Kidjo's reinterpretations rearrange the molecules of songs that many of us know by heart, says NPR, the results are glorious.” Widely recognized […]
Join the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University on February 19, at 8 p.m., to see the Pacific Mambo Orchestra perform live! Artist Pacific Mambo Orchestra (PMO) is a big band with an even bigger sound. Rooted in rich Latin musical traditions, PMO expands and invigorates the big band legacy with an energy all their […]
Join the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University on April 22, at 8 p.m., to see Miguel Zenón and the GSU Jazz Band perform live! Artist Multiple Grammy-nominee and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow Miguel Zenón represent a select group of musicians who have masterfully balanced and blended the often-contradictory poles of innovation and tradition. A […]
An exceptional storyteller, Étienne Minoungou stands alone against the world, determined to talk to it. He speaks to give voice to the life he went through after leaving Africa to come back with a message of hope. He embodies the philosophical and poetic thought of Felwine Sarr, who wrote this Speech to African nations like […]
Nobuntu, the female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe, has drawn international acclaim for its inventive performances that range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz to Gospel. The ensemble’s concerts are performed with pure voices, augmented by minimalistic percussion, traditional instruments such as the Mbira (thumb piano) and organic, authentic dance movements. Nobuntu was nominated […]
Africa’s Powerful Female A Cappella Group Nobuntu, the female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe, has drawn international acclaim for its inventive performances that range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro Jazz to Gospel. The ensemble’s concerts are performed with pure voices, augmented by minimalistic percussion, traditional instruments such as the Mbira (thumb piano) and organic, […]
The Spirit of Smooth Jazz Join Rialto Center for the Arts for a performance by Ten Time Grammy Award Winner, Arturo Sandoval. Arturo Sandoval is an Afro-Cuban jazz trumpeter, pianist, and composer. He was a protégé of the legendary NEA Jazz Master Dizzy Gillespie, the first musician to bring Latin influences into American Jazz. Sandoval recently released a […]
Raksha, Inc is hosting their 25th Annual Fundraiser, Ek Shaam Raksha Ke Naam (An Evening in the name of Raksha), featuring a performance by Penn Masala, the world’s first and premier South Asian a cappella group. Raksha has teamed up with Penn Masala to honor survivors of violence in solidarity. Raksha is a Georgia-based nonprofit […]
The King’s Singers have represented the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s greatest stages for over fifty years. They are renowned for their connection and engagement with their audiences, their unrivaled technique, versatility and skill in performance, and for their consummate musicianship, drawing both on the group’s rich heritage and pioneering spirit […]
Harold Lopez-Nussa is a Toulouse, France-based Afro-Cuban and modern jazz pianist and composer Stream the new album, Timba a la Americana. Blue Note Records debut, co-produced by Snarky Puppy's founder Michael League is slated for a mid-2023 release. Timba a la Americana features Grégoire Maret, a Grammy-winning harmonica player who has previously played alongside Herbie Hancock, […]
Created by Yamoussa Bangoura and inspired by daily life in his native Guinea, “Afrique en Cirque” (Africa in Circus) presented by performers of Cirque Kalabanté portrays the beauty, youth and artistry of West African culture. The Rialto stage will vibrate with energy representing the strength, agility and joys of young West Africans through a show that is colorful beyond its costumes, […]
Get ready for an unforgettable night as the GSU Jazz Band takes the stage with internationally renowned clarinetist, saxophonist, and bandleader Anat Cohen . Nominated for three Grammy Awards, Cohen is celebrated for her captivating performances, acclaimed Latin jazz and world music recordings, and her large jazz ensemble album “Triple Helix.” The Israeli native-turned-New Yorker will join […]
Enjoy a night at the movies for the world premiere of the feature documentary “The Games in Black & White.” Centered around the inspirational friendship of icons Andrew Young and Billy Payne—the most successful Black and White partnership in the American South in the civil rights era—the film presents the first comprehensive look at Atlanta’s […]
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