Wednesdays July 7 - 28, 7PM at Wingfield Park
Sponsored by Reno-Tahoe Limousine, Charter Media and Friends of Artown. Hotel hosted by Siena Hotel Spa Casino.
Artown’s World Music Series is a Wednesday night tradition, rich with the cultures of the world and treasured by attendees. Its annual lineup of international artists highlights diversity of music that reaches from every corner of the globe, this year incorporating Hungarian Gypsy, salsa, Israeli rock and Bollywood. Now in its 12th year, the World Music Series features:
Moshav, 7.7
Jewish culture, rock and even a little reggae collide in music from this Israeli band from the village of Moshav Mevo Modiim. Influenced by American classics such as Bob Dylan and Van Morrison along with beat poets and traditional sounds from Israel, Moshav brings a charismatic stage presence and love of music to each live performance. Listen to an excerpt of "Bereshit"
Afro Cuban All-Stars, 7.14
You can’t help but move to the music of the Afro Cuban All-Stars merging all the musical styles of Cuba from bolero to chachachá, salsa, son, rumba and abakua. Known internationally for their 1997 album “A Toda Cuba Le Gusta,” the Afro Cuban All-Stars brings together four generations of musicians ranging from the ages of 13 to 81 to the stage. Listen to an excerpt of "Amor Verdadero"
Parno Graszt, 7.21
This Hungarian “Gypsy" band knows how to turn a gig into a party with an ensemble that includes acoustic guitars, double bass, tambura, accordion, spoons, milk churn and ‘oral bass’. The group performs with the philosophy that “there is no band, there is no audience. There is one unified festive gathering.” Listen to an excerpt of "Koro Kino"
Kailash Kher, 7.28
With a voice that touches souls the Indian pop singer brings diversity to the stage from ballads to Bollywood. A success in India with numerous Bollywood songs to his credit and a former guest judge on the singing talent contest Indian Idol, Kher’s music ranges from high-energy to inspiring. Listen to an excerpt of "Teri Deewani"