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Saxophonist Mervin Toussaint plays the music from his debut album "Lakay."Bandleader Mervin Toussaint brings his soulful and intimate compositions to Germantown! An extension of his debut album, "Lakay," Mervin will bring you along on his journey of self-reflection, connection, and joy. “Lakay,” means “home” in Haitian Kreyól, and with this music, Mervin welcomes you into his home and into his world.This is a family-friendly event!About Mervin Toussaint:Mervin Toussaint is an emerging saxophonist and composer making waves as both a performer and educator in the Philadelphia area. A Haitian American, Toussaint grew up in the Haitian church which provided an important

Artcinia favorite, The Kahlo Quartet, is back! Known for their mission to bridge the classical canon with Latin American music, The Kahlo Quartet creates performances that celebrate both tradition and innovation. This program takes listeners on a rich musical journey, showcasing works from the Classical period to contemporary compositions, with a special nod to Latin American influences. You will hear music by Mozart, Beethoven, Caroline Shaw, and Jessie Montgomery. Audrey Lee, violin Manuela Isabel Romero Gonzalez, violin Freddy Contreras, viola Andrea Beltran Landers, cello About Kahlo Quartet: The Kahlo Quartet began its journey around a shared vision that everyone should

Celebrate summer with an outdoor celebration of music, culture, and community!Join us on Saturday, July 19, for our annual event with Esperanza Arts Center--Arte en las Calles: Fiesta de Verano, an outdoor celebration of music, culture, and community. Timbalona will bring the energy with live Afro-Caribbean percussion and rhythms that will have you moving. We’ll have delicious Latin food, a local merchant fair, and activities for all ages.The event takes place at Marz Auto Central on 5th and Annsbury from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Free parking is available, and it’s accessible by SEPTA Bus 47.In partnership with Artcinia and Marz

Pianist Kendrah Butler-Waters weaves together both music and message at Settlement Music School in Germantown.Join us for an afternoon of musical storytelling with the Kendrah Butler-Waters Quintet, featuring original compositions and arrangements that blend jazz, classical, and gospel influences to tell powerful, personal narratives.Known for weaving together music and message, Butler-Waters brings her background in sociology, education, and Black feminist thought into every note, crafting a sound that speaks to both the heart and the mind. This performance promises both technical brilliance and emotional depth.Personnel:Kendrah Butler-Water, pianoPaul Geiss, trumpetMorgan Walbridge, vibesDan McCain, bassSadayah Roberts, drumsAbout Kendrah Butler-Waters:Dr. Kendrah Butler-Waters is

Ensemble Novo explores nearly a century of samba, bossa nova, and more!Join us in North Philly with Ensemble Novo. Ensemble Novo explores the uplifting, endlessly rhythmic music of Brazil through the lens of improvisation. On this program, the 5-piece group celebrates classic samba, bossa nova and Musica Popular Brazileira in a spirit of spontaneous adventure.About Ensemble Novo:Ensemble Novo celebrates the windswept melodies and perpetual-motion rhythms of Brazilian music. The five-piece band has been performing in the Philadelphia region for a decade, and has recorded a series of mini-albums that have been played on WXPN-FM and WRTI-FM as well as stations

Overview Celebrate African American history with Ruth Naomi Floyd in a family-friendly afternoon of jazz rooted in faith, hope, joy, and love. On the occasion of America’s 250th birthday, Ruth Naomi Floyd celebrates African American History Month with an afternoon of distinctive jazz music that blends themes of faith, hope, lament, endurance, defiant joy, and love. Award-winning vocalist and composer Ruth Naomi Floyd has been at the forefront of creating a discography of vocal jazz settings that express theology, history, and justice. Join us for an afternoon of distinctive jazz music that blends themes of faith, hope, lament, endurance, defiant

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons meets Piazzolla’s L’Histoire du Tango—from Baroque brilliance to fiery Argentine rhythms.This program presents two great examples of program music. Vivaldi’s musical depiction of the four seasons of the year is one of the first examples of program music in history. On the other hand, L’Histoire du Tango creates an image of the evolution of the Argentinian tango throughout the 20th century, according to Piazzolla. They are both very colorful and dynamic music works.Luigi Mazzocchi will lead a string ensemble in these two works, including his own arrangement of L’Histoire du Tango. He will be joined by his

Join the Fairmount String Quintet for an evening of Mozart, Brahms, Higdon, Gershwin, and Márquez in a vibrant, genre-spanning program.This program traces a rich musical journey across styles, eras, and cultures. At its core are selections from string quartets by Mozart and Brahms, showcasing the elegance, lyricism, and expressive depth of the classical and romantic traditions. These works are complemented by evocative pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries, including Jennifer Higdon’s Amazing Grace and George Gershwin’s Lullaby, which reflect a more personal and distinctly American voice.Performed by the Fairmount String Quintet, this evening highlights the versatility of the string

Classical flute masterpieces meet contemporary works in a vibrant program performed by the Sankofa Chamber Collective and Ramona Douglas.Join Artcinia and the Sankofa Chamber Collective for an evening that bridges past and present, featuring flutist Ramona Douglas alongside an intimate ensemble of strings. Together, these musicians bring clarity, energy, and imagination to a program that celebrates both tradition and innovation.PROGRAMPiccolo Concerto in C Major RV 443Antonio Vivaldi (1673 – 1841)I. AllegroII. AndateIII. AllegroConcerto for Flute in E MinorFranz Benda (1709 – 1786)I. AllegroFlute Quartet in D Major K. 285Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791)I. AllegroII. AdagioIII. RondeauMaombi Asante for Flute,