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Join us for an unforgettable evening of vibrant Latin rhythms and exquisite vocal harmonies featuring two exceptional ensembles:

Sol y Canto:
Award-winning Pan-Latin ensemble led by Puerto Rican/Argentine singer and percussionist Rosi Amador, alongside New Mexican guitarist, singer, and composer Brian Amador. Sol y Canto’s performances are known for their inventive compositions, poetic lyrics, and dynamic arrangements that blend Latin music styles with surprising twists. Their original songs and fresh takes on classic Latin tunes will make you dance, laugh, cry, and feel deeply. Don’t miss this high-energy performance by one of the most exciting Latin groups on the scene today.

The Soubrettes:
The Soubrettes, a vocal ensemble under the Vermont Jazz Center, are led by director/arranger Anna Patton. Known for their intricate vocal harmonies and playful repertoire, the group brings wit, sass, and plenty of character to the stage. With a focus on swing, jazz, blues, and contemporary songs, the Soubrettes’ performance is sure to charm and delight.
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Don’t miss this unique musical pairing of Latin and jazz vocal artistry – an evening filled with energy, humor, and soul!

Breathing new life into the ancient Spanish-Jewish language, Nani creates a bridge between the past and the future with socially relevant lyrics that celebrate migration, gender, and female empowerment.

As a singer, composer, trombonist, and pianist, her solo performance invites listeners into a world that is both timeless and contemporary. Her songs weave together stories of Nani’s grandmother with present-day narratives, blending the sounds and scents of the marketplace with raw, flamenco-inspired vocals, soulful trombone harmonies, and heart-wrenching piano. This immersive experience is enhanced by electronic tracks from her laptop, creating a rich, elemental soundscape.

“I play Ladino because I see the future when I look at the past.” – Nani Vazana

As with all nomads the Mongols have an oral culture, passed on generation to generation in stories, music and songs and thus Anda Union sing their history. The band’s thoroughly addictive combination of Mongolian musical styles is a reflection of their roots.

Formed in 2000, Anda Union have influenced a generation of young Mongolians in Inner Mongolia as traditional music flourishes in the capital. Hailing from differing ethnic nomadic cultures, the ten strong band unite tribal and music traditions from all over Inner Mongolia. They do do so by bringing a wide range of musical instruments and vocal styles together in a fusion that Genghis Khan himself would have been proud of.

Music and art is forbidden in Afghanistan, leaving ancient traditions to live on in hiding or exile. The program will open with the mesmerizing sound of centuries-old Afghan raga music, performed on traditional instruments. Following will be the premiere of a ballet written by Sadie Harrison and choreographed by Elisa Scroth, based on artworks by Afghan women smuggled out of the country and on display this evening. The ballet will be performed by Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet and Cuatro Puntos Ensemble, and the artworks are made possible through the courageous work of Northern Ireland’s Beyond Skin.