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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Save the Date for 9th Annual Power to Inspire event, presented by The National Center for Civil and Human Rights! This year's Power to Inspire will be a joyous and celebratory performance that recreates moments from the March on Washington to mark its 60th anniversary. Using video, song and performance of speeches, this immersive experience will […]
The Association of South-Asian A Cappella (ASA) invites family, friends, and music enthusiasts to the seventh annual National South Asian A Cappella Championship, All-American Awaaz (A3). We are beyond excited to host the Top 8 collegiate a cappella teams from across the United States to compete for the national title! Enjoy stunning, voices-only performances that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chinese Business Association of Atlanta (CBAA), co-hosting with the Confucius Institute at Georgia State University, is excited to announce their 27th Annual Chinese New Year Gala to be held at The Rialto Center for the Arts on Sunday, January 19, 2020. You are cordially invited to come to celebrate the Year of Rat with them.
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 […]
The Consulate General of Mexico and Rialto Center for the Arts cordially invite you to the opening reception of the exhibition “Muñecas de Papel” by Mexican artist Martha Romero, followed by their traditional Day of the Dead celebration at Rialto. Join for an evening filled with colorful Mexican traditions, altar display, pan de muerto, sugar skulls, […]
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 […]
Exactly 100 years ago in the midst of Japanese colonial rule, on March 1, 1919, Korean people declared Korea (Joseon "an independent country", and subsequently Korea's Provisional Government was established in Shanghai, China on April 11, 1919. In order to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the March First Independence Movement and the establishment of the […]
Sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar studied exclusively, from the age of nine, under her father and guru, the late Ravi Shankar, and made her professional debut as a classical sitarist at the age of thirteen. Her dynamic and spiritual musicality has garnered several prestigious accolades, including six Grammy Award nominations.
On behalf of the Confucius Institute at Georgia State University, they are excited to invite you to the 19th Annual Spring in Atlanta Chinese New Year Gala Performance featuring performances by the Sichuan Arts Association at the Rialto Center for the Arts. The Confucius Institute at Georgia State University will co-host this event, in collaboration with the Association of Chinese Professionals. To reserve your […]
Larry Harlow's Latin Legends Band will fire up the Rialto stage for our closing night celebration. Larry Harlow completely revolutionized what is known today as Salsa, developing the explosive trumpet/trombone sound that has come to characterize the music. Harlow formed The Latin Legends band with the aim of educating Latino and American youth about the music's heritage and pioneering new ideas. […]
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