Avant Garden Africa

AVANT GARDEN AFRICA AT THE GARDEN

Join us on a sunny Sunday in June for our 36th annual fundraiser, The Avant Garden Party. This season's ethnic focus, Avant Garden Africa!
http://www.newmusicworks.org/avant-garden-africa/

Domou Africa, Senegalese Dance and Drum Ensemble
Mbor Faye and Oumou Faye, Directors

Singer/Composer Akindele Bankole premieres two new songs, Oloburo (Lover) and Iya ni Wura (Mother is Gold), accompanied by Bill Walker and friends.(World Premieres!!) Voice, electric guitar and bass and percussion, accompanied by Bill Walker and friends.

Singing Wood Marimba Ensemble, Laura Mallon, Director

Marimba music of Zimbabwe

The Ariose Singers, Camille Couture, Director

Bill Walker, atmospheric electric slide guitar

Valiha I, Madagascan harp music, transcribed by Jack Body
Philip Collins and Jay Arms, guitars

The Amazing Chef Jozseph Schultz: Cuisine that spans the African continent’s inner and outer limits

AND....A SILENT AUCTION worth singing about...
The most incredible array of items ever!
• A 6 day South African Safari, offered by Zulu Nyala!!
• An original, handwritten John Cage poem
• Autographed scores and records of Lou Harrison
••• and soooo much more!!!

Ticket prices for Avant Garden Africa
General $22 advance, $25 at the door
Senior: $19 advance, $22 at the door
Student: $17 advance, $20 at the door

This concert is supported in part by grants from the Arts Council of Santa Cruz, Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, and the Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation, along with donations from individuals and businesses throughout Santa Cruz County and the Central Coast.