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Visionary pianist Dynasty Battles has a repertoire spanning Baroque to new music, and his unique approach to concert performance sometimes includes improvisation. In his SU debut, Battles plays George Walker’s Sonata No. 1. alongside improvisations and Schubert Impromptus.

The legendary Manuel Barrueco is internationally recognized as one of the most important guitarists of our time. His unique artistry has been continually described as that of a superb instrumentalist and a superior and elegant musician, possessing a seductive sound and uncommon lyrical gifts. Somewhere from the heavens, Segovia was surely smiling down....the Palm Beach Post

The Yale Russian Chorus (YRC) is the oldest tenor-bass a cappella singing group in the New World dedicated to the choral music of Eastern Europe. Hailed by the Wall Street Journal as "Diplomats of Song", the YRC was founded 1953 at the height of the Cold War. The Chorus has made over 20 tours of the Soviet Union, Russia, and Eastern Europe, won international choral competitions, released 20 albums, serenaded presidents, and has performed in the world's leading concert halls.

Award winning flamenco dance company Furia Flamenca brings you the excitement and passion of flamenco music and dance in this exhilarating “tablao” style show. Dancers, Estela Velez de Paredez, Artistic Director of Furia Flamenca, and Daniel Paredez, Assistant Director are joined by guitarist and singer Juan L. Romero, Director and Founder of “Fusion Jonda.” Come and experience the fiery emotion of flamenco in this exciting and intimate performance.

Cia Armorial performs Brazilian folk music featuring Marcello Linhos on viola caipira and vocals, Nelson Latif on 7-string guitar, and Marcelo Lima on mandolin. All these string instruments are typically Brazilian, especially the viola caipira, a plucked 10 string guitar and a symbol of Brazilian country music. F, T

Sponsored by World Artists Experiences, Inc., the Embassy of Brazil, Washington, D.C. and the SU Office of Cultural Affairs.

Join us on the stage of Jackson Family Auditorium to dive into the essentials, embrace the infectious rhythm, and experience the vibrant essence of Salsa with Salsa dance teachers Charlin & JonJon. Please wear comfortable shoes, clothing, and don’t forget your water bottle!  All levels welcome, free, and open to the public, no tickets required. 

Please note: Non-SU students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Explore the rich fusion of Afro-Caribbean and Latin American rhythms that characterize the music of Las Guaracheras. All are welcome, free and open to the public, no tickets required.  

Celebrate Salsa and International Women’s Month with Las Guaracheras – an all-women salsa sextet from Cali, Colombia. With a motto of “strength, unity, love, sisterhood and music,” their cultural and artistic objective is to uplift a female voice within Afro-Latin music and build a more inclusive, diverse and respectful cultural space for all. Their music communicates joy, memory and transformation through an explosive show that provokes dancing, singing and reflection.

Miramar performs golden-era boleros -romantic songs made famous by Puerto Rican, Mexican and Cuban musicians through the last century- and their own original songs that explore a variety of musical influences. Bringing the bolero into the 21st century, their sound is simultaneously retro and entirely of the moment embracing new, contemporary approaches to the genre. They are associated with the Nuevo Romantico movement and carry the torch of Bolero-Beat, a popular genre defined by its blend of traditional boleros, psychedelic funk, and rock.

*This performance is “pay what you can” and you must get your ticket at Symphony21.org.
Symphony 21 is a creative arts movement that exposes youth and the community to modern approaches to music, technology and visual arts. This multimedia concert experience features a diverse ensemble of some of the world’s most innovative musicians, synchronized visual animation and a modern cinematic orchestral sound. Founded by Salisbury native, composer and activist Daniel J. Bowen, Symphony 21’s concert experiences offer a family friendly, interactive environment, aiming to inspire and unite the community through the power of music. Co-sponsored by the Peter and Judy Jackson Music Department and the Fulton School of Liberal Arts. 

D. Spaulding and the Den Dogs create eclectic songs about nosebleeds, gargoyles, and their collective journey towards the ethereal plane. Their music draws from influences including art rock, shoegaze, classical, and dream pop. Both groups consist of members Grayson English, Jessica English, Dan Moreno-Holt, and Eric Shuster. The performance will feature live visuals by SU New Media students and sound tech by SU Music Technology students.

A documentary on the story of how Jewish businessman and philanthropist Julius Rosenwald joined with Booker T. Washington and African American communities to build schools for underserved African American children during the early part of the 20th century. Event includes an introduction offered by Andre Nieto Jaime and post-screening discussion led by Clara Small.

> Co-sponsored by the Beach to Bay Heritage Area and the Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture.

Watch and discuss the visually mesmerizing afro-futurist, science fiction musical film Neptune Frost, as it touches on historical events and contemporary topics that intersect with African American labor history like the civil war in Rwanda, intersex identity, imperialism, and neo-colonialism. Light refreshments served. Sponsored by the Office of Cultural Affairs, Student Government Association, and English Department.