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THE MUSIC OF STRANGERS: YO-YO MA & THE SILK ROAD ENSEMBLE
Master cellist Ma conceived the Silk Road Ensemble in 2000 as an international collective of musicians from different Eurasian cultures that would explore the power of music to transcend boundaries — as Ma puts it, “Musicians coming together to see what happens when strangers meet.” The group of fifty or so artists has since produced seven acclaimed albums and performed before over two million people...
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Chicago Jazz Festival 2016
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is please to announce the city's favorite Labor Day Weekend tradition, the 38th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival. While celebrating the rich history of jazz, today's incredible jazz musicians will also be bring something new the genre's future. This Festival has more meaning than just hearing great music, this year marks the Centennial of the Great...
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