Illinois Global Institute International Music Festival

OCT 17, 2024 - 3:30 PM - Courtyard Cafe, Illini Union

Join us at the International Music Festival, hosted by the Illinois Global Institute, for an afternoon of vibrant, multicultural performances at the Illini Union Courtyard Café on October 17th from 3:30 to 6:00 PM!

The festival will feature a diverse lineup, starting with a Brazilian Duo at 4:00 PM, followed by Yusuf Karipek from Turkey at 4:30 PM, and ending with Bourema from West Africa at 5:00 PM. This event is a fantastic opportunity to experience a variety of musical traditions from around the world, bringing together rhythm, culture, and joy in a celebration of global sounds.

Whether you’re a music lover, a fan of international cultures, or simply looking for an enjoyable evening, this festival promises to be a highlight of the season. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the rich musical traditions that connect communities worldwide!

Cosponsors: Center for African Studies, Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies, Center for Global Studies, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies, Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, European Union Center, Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center, Women & Gender in Global Perspectives Program

FREE EVENT

GAFIEIRA RIO MIAMI

OCT 05, 2024 - 7:30PM - Stage 5 of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Join us in celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies with a vibrant, free performance by Gafieira Rio Miami at the Krannert Center!

Gafieira Rio Miami, known for its lively mix of Brazilian samba, jazz, and big band sounds, will bring the energy and spirit of Rio de Janeiro right here to Urbana. This event is a unique opportunity to experience Brazil's rich musical traditions, blending rhythm, dance, and joy in a night of unforgettable entertainment.

Whether you're a fan of Brazilian culture or simply looking for a fun night, this performance promises to be a highlight of the year. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this special celebration!

Sponsors: Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Cosponsors: Center for African Studies, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

FREE EVENT

Cyro Baptista: Chama

SEP 06, 2024 - 6:20 PM - Lobby/Stage 5/ Stage 6 of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

One of the premiere percussionists on the planet, Cyro Baptista leads his innovative quartet on a virtuosic trek through myriad musical traditions of the world. A veteran of stage and studio work with the likes of Paul Simon, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, Trey Anastasio (of Phish), John Zorn, Laurie Anderson, Cassandra Wilson, Sting, the New York Philharmonic, the Kennedy Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and many others, Baptista is one of the most sought-after players around. His visionary approach to music-making stresses inclusion, community and pushing past boundaries, while remaining refreshingly fun and totally accessible.

CHAMA, Cyro’s new project, is a nonstop, carnivalesque journey going from one mythical town to the next; a surrealistic voyage with its cast of heroes, demigods, freaks, and monsters. The wonder of this program lies in its exquisite musicality and its capacity for leapfrogging from genre to genre, each marked by his haunting, soulful wit.

Lobby/Stage 5/Stage 6  Free  Music

FREE EVENT