Winter/Spring 2024

PERFORMANCE THAT SHAPES OUR WORLD

30 CONCERTS ARTISTS REPRESENTING 18 COUNTRIES

9 VENUES ACROSS BOSTON

JAN 13 & 14 MOMIX: ALICE

JAN 18 BASEL ZAYED

FEB 02 DRUM TAO

FEB 03 BRAD MEHLDAU

FEB 17 iLE

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MAR 24 ALTAN

MAR 24 ZAKIR HUSSAIN WITH

REVERIES DEBOPRIYA CHATTERJEE & SABIR KHAN

MAR 25 NIK BÄRTSCH’S RONIN

MAR 27 DEREK GRIPPER & BALLAKÉ SISSOKO

MAR 29 FATOUMATA DIAWARA

FEB 17 LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO

FEB 29 TALISK FLAMENCO FESTIVAL

MAR 02 TOMATITO

MAR 09 ALFONSO LOSA

MAR 10 GALA FLAMENCA

MAR 13 MARÍA JOSÉ LLERGO

MAR 08 & 09 ALONZO KING LINES BALLET

MAR 15 TIGRAN HAMASYAN

MAR 15 RED BARAAT

MAR 15 JESSI STEGALL

MAR 16 JEAN APPOLON EXPRESSIONS

MAR 17 LEAHY

MAR 19 LAS CAFETERAS

MAR 23 SUITCASE STORIES® MORE TO BE ADDED!

MAR 30 SONA JOBARTEH BAND

APR 06 1ST ANNUAL GALA

FEATURING ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO

APR 13 CAETANO VELOSO

MEU COCO

APR 14 BEAUSOLEIL AVEC MICHAEL DOUCET

APR 20 THE HOT SARDINES

MAY 10 & 11 BOSTON DANCE THEATER

MOMIX: Alice

JAN 13 8PM & JAN 14 3PM | $50–$79

EMERSON CUTLER MAJESTIC THEATRE

Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, Alice, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland. Filled with visual splendor and startling creative movement, Alice reveals that nothing in MOMIX’s world is as it seems.

BASEL ZAYED

JAN 18 7:30PM | $28–$38, CABARET SEATING

CRYSTAL BALLROOM AT SOMERVILLE THEATRE

Basel Zayed is a virtuoso oud player and an acclaimed vocalist skilled in classical and contemporary Arabic music. He draws on deep experience with the Arabic maqam musical tradition to explore the beauty and universality of Middle Eastern music. He’ll be accompanied by a full band.

DRUM TAO

FEB 02 8PM | $40–$69 | BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER

With explosive taiko drumming and innovative, acrobatic choreography, DRUM TAO offers a breathtaking, vibrantly modern twist on a traditional art form and a visual and sonic tour de force.

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Sponsored by Katrine Bosley and supporters of our dance programming initiative.

BRAD MEHLDAU

FOURTEEN REVERIES

FEB 03 8PM | $30–$79 | SANDERS THEATRE

Grammy-winning jazz pianist Brad Mehldau has been called “the most influential jazz pianist of the last 20 years” by the New York Times. For this special solo performance, Mehldau will perform his newly commissioned work, Fourteen Reveries, which reflects on the interior experience that we create from our own consciousness, independently of others, along with selections from Suite: April 2020 and other works.

iLE

FEB 17 8PM | $35 ADVANCE, $42 SEATED, $42 DAY OF SHOW

CRYSTAL BALLROOM AT SOMERVILLE THEATRE

Puerto Rican singer and composer iLe began her career in the group Calle 13 alongside brothers Visitante and Residente. From boleros and folk-inspired retro-pop songs to Afro-Caribbean and traditional Puerto Rican root sounds, the Latin Grammy winner sings of her culture, machismo, patriarchy, love, and heartbreak.

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO

FEB 17 8PM | $28–$52 | SANDERS THEATRE

South Africa’s legendary a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo thrills audiences around the world with its strong, proud melodies harmonized in layers of call and response.

TALISK

FEB 29 8PM | $28 ADVANCE, $35 SEATED, $35 DAY OF SHOW

CRYSTAL BALLROOM AT SOMERVILLE THEATRE

Groundbreaking, chart-topping, genre-bending, and instantly enthralling, Scotland’s Talisk play a bold, innovative, and multi-layered folk music fusing concertina, guitar, and fiddle that’s captivated audiences around the globe.

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FLAMENCO FESTIVAL

13 MARÍA JOSÉ LLERGO

TOMATITO

MAR 02 8PM | $44–$79 | BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER

Winner of six Grammys, José Fernández Torres, known as Tomatito, is a guitarist of major significance within the realm of flamenco. He will be accompanied by a full ensemble, including his son, José del Tomate, on guitar, along with guest dancer Karime Amaya.

ALFONSO LOSA

MAR 09 8PM | $44–$79 | BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER

Direct from Madrid, Alfonso Losa is an internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, and director known for his strength and virtuosity. He is widely recognized as the most genuine current representative of the Madrid school of flamenco dance and the necessary bridge between the masters and the new generation. Losa will perform Espacio Creativo, featuring guest dancer Concha Jareño.

GALA FLAMENCA

MAR 10 7:30PM | $44–$89 | BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER

Gala Flamenca captures all the beauty, power, and passion of flamenco, and stars two mavericks of the flamenco world, Manuel Liñán and Alfonso Losa, accompanied by rising flamenco star El Yiyo. The three dancers will be joined by a full music ensemble including guest singer Sandra Carrasco.

MARÍA JOSÉ LLERGO

MAR 13 8PM | $30–$65, CABARET SEATING

CRYSTAL BALLROOM AT SOMERVILLE THEATRE

One of the most exciting new voices in contemporary flamenco, María José Llergo dazzles audiences with an electric sound that is simultaneously authentic, modern, and original.

See all 3 Berklee Performance Center shows for only $177!

All passholders also receive 20% off tickets to María José Llergo. $177 FESTIVAL PASS

ALONZO KING LINES BALLET

MAR 08 & 09 8PM | $50–$79

EMERSON CUTLER MAJESTIC THEATRE

Celebrated San Francisco–based company Alonzo King LINES Ballet is recognized for its impeccable technique, captivating dancers, and richly visual works. The company performs the Boston premiere of Deep River, a soulful new work created in collaboration with Grammy-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer and jazz pianist Jason Moran.

TIGRAN HAMASYAN

MAR 15 8PM | $30-$58 | BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER

With Tigran Hamasyan, potent jazz improvisation fuses with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia. A piano virtuoso with groove power, he’s one of the most remarkable and distinctive jazz-meets-rock pianists of his generation. He’ll be accompanied by Evan Marien on bass and Arthur Hnatek on drums.

Sponsored by Alex Rigopulos and Sachi Sato.

RED BARAAT

MAR 15 8PM | $28 ADVANCE, $35 DAY OF SHOW THE SINCLAIR

From Brooklyn, Red Baraat merges hard-driving North Indian bhangra with elements of hip-hop, funk, jazz, and raw punk energy. Delivering an explosion of sound, the band is particularly known and loved for its unforgettable live performances.

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Sponsored by Katrine Bosley and supporters of our dance programming initiative.

JESSI STEGALL

MAR 15 8PM | $37, $33 MEMBERS | ICA/BOSTON

Directed and choreographed by Jessi Stegall, The Theremin Vignettes is an ode to the late theremin virtuoso Clara Rockmore. The dance-theater piece explores themes of grief, remembrance, and devotion found throughout Rockmore’s life set in the form of choreographic vignettes blending ballet, contemporary, gesture, and spoken word.

LEAHY

MAR 17 7:30PM | $25-$55 | CITY WINERY

Leahy is one of the most highly regarded progressive folk-roots bands, comprised of an award-winning Canadian family of musicians. Its exceptional performances are full of energy, big rich sound, poignant songs, fiery instrumentals, and percussive step-dancing.

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LAS CAFETERAS

MAR 19 8PM | $28 ADVANCE, $35 SEATED, $35 DAY OF SHOW

CRYSTAL BALLROOM AT SOMERVILLE THEATRE

Born in the streets of Los Angeles, Las Cafeteras is known for its vibrant live performances that remix Latin roots music in what the Los Angeles Times calls a “uniquely Angeleno mishmash of punk, hip-hop, beat music, cumbia, and rock. . . . Live, they’re magnetic.”

SUITCASE STORIES

JEAN APPOLON EXPRESSIONS

MAR 16 8PM | $40, $36 MEMBERS | ICA/BOSTON

Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE) performs three powerful pieces conveying messages of collective healing. Ginen illustrates historical trauma through Appolon's influential choreography. Black Is Black is an improvisational piece with Val Jeanty, JAE composer and accompanist, exploring Haitian folkloric rhythms and movements with JAE dancers. Petro is a new work that speaks about the strength of Haitians’ spirits and the way Haitians immerse themselves in the Haitian Vodou tradition.

MAR 23 8PM | $28 | SOMERVILLE THEATRE

Suitcase Stories® features foreign- and US-born residents sharing powerful and inspiring stories of refugee and immigrant life. Featured nationally on WORLD Channel and PBS, the Suitcase Stories® series provides a way to dig beneath the headlines, exposing audiences to the complexity of migration.

PHOTO: OLIVIA MOON

PHOTO: MELISSA BLACKALL

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Sponsored by Katrine Bosley and supporters of our dance programming initiative.

Sponsored by Katrine Bosley and supporters of our dance programming initiative.

ALTAN

MAR 24 4PM & 8PM | $25–$48, CABARET SEATING

CRYSTAL BALLROOM AT SOMERVILLE THEATRE

Regarded by many as the world's finest traditional Irish band, Altan is renowned for its heartwarming, dynamic live performances that range from touching ballads to hard-hitting reels and jigs.

ZAKIR HUSSAIN WITH DEBOPRIYA CHATTERJEE & SABIR

KHAN

MAR 24 7:30PM | $48–$79

BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER

World-famous tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, renowned bansuri player Debopriya Chatterjee, and master sarangi player Sabir Khan perform a brilliant evening of traditional Indian classical music.

NIK BÄRTSCH’S RONIN

MAR 25 7:30PM | $25-$38 | CITY WINERY

Swiss pianist-composer Nik Bärtsch has been fusing electronica and minimalism with soul, jazz, funk, and new classical music with his Ronin ensemble since 2001. “Our music is somewhere between jazz and modern composition, progressive pop, ritual music, groove music in general,” says Bärtsch. The current lineup features the pianist alongside Kaspar Rast (drums), Jeremias Keller (bass) and Sha (bass/contrabass clarinet).

DEREK GRIPPER & BALLAKÉ SISSOKO

MAR 27 7:30PM | $25–$48, CABARET SEATING CRYSTAL BALLROOM AT SOMERVILLE THEATRE

Malian kora virtuoso Ballaké Sissoko joins South African guitarist Derek Gripper to explore the musical tradition of the griots of Mali, one of humanity’s most astonishing aural traditions.

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Sponsored by Alex Rigopulos and Sachi Sato.

FATOUMATA DIAWARA

MAR 29 8PM | $40 ADVANCE, $48 SEATED, $48 DAY OF SHOW CRYSTAL BALLROOM AT SOMERVILLE THEATRE

Boldly modern yet respectful of her Malian roots, Fatoumata Diawara creates music that draws from her heritage but with a vision that looks confidently to the future. Her live performances “scream with energy” (NPR), with songs covering such timeless subjects as respect, love, migration, family, and how to build a better world.

SONA JOBARTEH BAND

MAR 30 8PM | $40-$58 | SOMERVILLE THEATRE

A modern-day griot, Sona Jobarteh contemporizes the presentation of the kora, a West African stringed instrument, by breaking gender barriers and playing while standing. Performing with an electric Afropop band, she sings about cultural identity, gender, love, and respect.

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GLOBAL ARTS LIVE 1ST ANNUAL GALA YOU ARE INVITED!

Think about the great experiences you’ve had with Global Arts

Live perhaps a band that kept you dancing all night, an artist that introduced you to a world culture or reminded you of home, or a dance company that blew you away with their extraordinary artistry. Now it’s time to gather together to celebrate and support this beloved nonprofit organization that brings you this joy!

We are delighted to invite you to the 1st Annual Global Arts Live Gala! The festive evening will feature the incomparable Angélique Kidjo, a true musical icon, as well as other exciting artists. Your support would mean the world to us.

Gala Committee

Maure Aronson, Connie C. Chin, Sarah Delaney, Rima Hyder, Edith Joyce, Eric Klotch, Holly Laurent, Nagesh Mahanthappa, Drita Protopappa, Sarah Rhee, Purnima Thakre, John Zaya

ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO

Five-time Grammy-winner Angélique Kidjo has been called “Africa’s greatest living diva” by NPR. Her eclecticism blends the West African traditions of her childhood in Benin with elements of American R&B, funk and jazz, and influences from Europe and Latin America.

APR 06 | CRYSTAL BALLROOM & SOMERVILLE THEATRE

Sponsor Soirée

5:30PM, Crystal Ballroom

Enjoy live music and delicious food with an international flair. Beer, wine, and specialty cocktails included.

Angélique Kidjo in Concert

7:30PM, Somerville Theatre

Experience this soul-stirring, genre-defying talent who takes us on a journey through a tapestry of global music.

Gala After-Party

9:30PM, Crystal Ballroom

Keep the celebration going at an electrifying after-party with global music, dancing, late-night bites, and a cash bar.

JOIN US FOR OUR 1ST GALA!

Become a sponsor to attend all three of the above events. Secure your sponsorship for the best seats at globalartslive.org/gala or call 617-674-2621.

Gala Tickets | $175

Includes the concert, Gala After-Party, and a $50 tax-deductible donation to Global Arts Live.

On sale now.

Concert-Only Tickets | $60-$75

On sale January 08 to members only. On sale January 11 to the public.

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CAETANO VELOSO

MEU COCO

APR 13

8PM | $50-$125 | ORPHEUM THEATRE

"One of the greatest songwriters of the century” (New York Times), Caetano Veloso has been a major musical, social, and cultural force in Brazil and all over the world since the 1960s. Winner of 13 Latin Grammys and two Grammy awards in the Best World Music Album category, Veloso is touring in support of his first new album in almost ten years, Meu Coco.

BEAUSOLEIL

APR 14 7:30PM | $30-$45 | CITY WINERY

For 50 years, two-time Grammy winner BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been hailed as the best Cajun band in the world. Driven by leader Michael Doucet’s spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, it is “bon temps, every time they play” (New York Times).

THE HOT SARDINES

APR 20 8PM | $42–$65 | BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER

The Hot Sardines effortlessly channel New York speakeasies, Parisian cabarets, and New Orleans jazz halls to transform songs from past eras into music for the 21st century.

BOSTON DANCE THEATER

MAY 10 & 11 8PM | $48, $44 MEMBERS | ICA/BOSTON

Founded in 2018 by Jessie Jeanne Stinnett, Boston Dance Theater is a contemporary dance company codirected by Stinnett and award-winning Israeli choreographer Itzik Galili. The company will perform three US premieres, If As If by Itzik Galili and Affi and Firebird by Marco Goecke, as well as two world premieres, Awa and Delicate Blue by Alessandro Sousa Pereira.

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Sponsored by Katrine Bosley and supporters of our dance programming initiative.

SCAN ME

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All phone and online orders are subject to a $6+ service fee per ticket. Global Arts Live members are exempt from this fee.

GROUP SALES

Groups of 15 or more receive ticket discounts and special seating for select concerts.

Gift certificates available. Great for any occasion! Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter.

Each venue is different. Please see descriptions below. All venues offer in-person ticket sales at least one hour before the performance, subject to availability. Box office hours are subject to change. All venues have accessible seating. Some do not have elevators to mezzanines and balconies. Call 617.876.4275 for more information.

Berklee Performance Center

136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston

Box office hours: Mon.–Fri., 12PM–6PM

1,215—capacity theater with reserved seats in the orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony. Prices include a $3 Berklee Performance Center restoration fee.

City Winery

80 Beverly St., Boston

Box office hours: Mon.-Thu., 4PM-11PM; Fri., 11AM-11PM; Sat., 12PM-11PM; Sun., 12PM-8PM

300—capacity supper club with reserved cabaret seating. Additional reservations are not needed for dining. You can access your seat for service starting 2 hours before a performance.

Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre

55 Davis Square, Somerville

Box office hours: Daily, as the Somerville Theatre is open for movie screenings, and 1 hour before the performance 230—500 capacity ballroom with flexible space that can vary from general admission with standing room only to reserved cabaret seating, or a mixture of both. Prices include a $1 Crystal Ballroom restoration fee.

Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre

219 Tremont St., Boston

Box office hours: Thu.–Sat., 12PM–6PM at Paramount Center, 559 Washington St., Boston, and 2 hours before the performance at the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre 1,186—capacity theater with reserved seats in the orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony. Prices include a $1.50 Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre restoration fee.

Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston

25 Harbor Shore Dr., Boston

Box office hours: Tues., Wed., Sat., Sun., 10AM 5PM; Thurs., Fri., 10AM 9PM 325—capacity proscenium-style theater.

Orpheum Theatre

1 Hamilton Pl., Boston

Box office hours: 1 hour before the performance 2,700—capacity hall with reserved seats in the orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony. Prices include a $1.50 Orpheum Theatre restoration fee.

Sanders Theatre

45 Quincy St., Cambridge

Box office hours: Tues.–Sat., 12PM–6PM at the Smith Campus Center, 1350 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, and at Sanders Theatre 90 minutes before the performance

1,165—capacity hall with reserved bench-style seats arranged in a U-shaped floor plan. Seats are available in the orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony. Low- and mid-priced seats are located on the far sides and provide a partially obstructed view of the stage. Free parking is available in the Broadway Garage, located on Felton St. between Broadway and Cambridge St. Prices include a 90¢ Sanders Theatre restoration fee.

The Sinclair

52 Church St., Cambridge

Box office hours: Fri., 12PM–6PM and 1 hour before the performance

525—capacity general