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&
Present
“Traveling­the­World­One­Concert­at­a­Time­since­1990”
Sundays at 7pm • Central Park, Schenectady • Free to the Public
Enjoy­restaurant-quality­concessions­by­Home­Style­Catering­beginning­at­6pm
juneNovalima
28
julyBassekou
26 Kouyate´ &
Ngoni Ba
The­Andes­meet­electronica­in
the­pioneering­Afro-Peruvian
fusion­of­Novalima.­This­dazzling­collective,­which­began
with­the­sharing­of­files­across
the­globe,­has­evolved­into­a
groove-laden­sound-system
that­melds­authentic­South
American­music­with­infectious
dance­beats.­
Special Guests:
Maria Zemantauski & GX3+
Sponsored by:
­Mali’s­Bassekou­Kouyate­is­a­true­master
of­the­ngoni,­an­ancient­West­African­lute.
In­addition­to­leading­his­own­modern
electrified­band,­he­has­sparkled­alongside
other­musical­luminaries­such­as­Paul
McCartney,­Bela­Fleck,­Taj­Mahal,­Toumani
Diabate­and­Ali­Farka­Toure.­
Special Guests:
Baye Kouyaté and les Tougarakes
Sponsored by:
august
2
The Joey Alexander Trio
julyRed
12 Baraat
Sunny­Jain’s­cross-cultural
drum­and­brass­ensemble
pumps­out­an­irresistible
vibe,­juxtaposing­the­Punjabi
rhythms­of­Indian­Bhangra
with­the­exuberant­secondline­funk­of­New­Orleans
parade­music.­Maybe­that’s
why­NPR­calls­them,­“The
best­party­band­in­years.”­
Special Guests: Hot Tamale Brass Band
Sponsored by:
julySteeleye
19 Span featuring
Maddy Prior
Introducing­11-year-old
Indonesian­jazz­piano­prodigy
Joey­Alexander,­whose­rising
star­has­caught­the­attention­of
Herbie­Hancock­and­Wynton
Marsalis.­On­the­heels­of­his
debut­release,­the­young
upstart­has­begun­to­tour,­
wowing­critics­and­fans­alike
with­his­interpretations­of­Coltrane,­Monk­and­Ellington.­
Special Guests: SCCC Jazz Combo
Sponsored by:
august
9 Collins & the Life
Felicia
After­two­decades­on­the
Late­Show­with­David
Letterman,­Albany-bred
guitarist­Felicia­Collins
returns­to­make­her­own
music­for­the­hometown
crowd.­Collins­is­a­formidable­instrumentalist,­but­also
a­fine­singer,­and­The­Life
tackles­blues,­funk­and­rock
with­equal­poise.­
­Perhaps­the­most
beloved­British
roots­band­of­all
time,­Steeleye­Span
has­forged­its­
iconic­blend­of
haunting­traditional
melodies­and­folkrocking­arrangements­since­1969.­Maddy­Prior’s­transcendent­voice
seethes­with­truth­and­passion;­the­band’s­sound­rings­with­history­
and­fire.­
Special Guests: Bobbie Van Detta & the Split
Special Guests: Ulster Landing
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:
www.musichavenstage.org
Media Sponsors:
ALBANY
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Special THANKS to our Music Haven Sponsors & Supporters,
whose­generosity­helps­us­bring­the­world­to­the­park:
ALBANY
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FEB 5, 2016 • 6:00 PM
Tickets & details at proctors.org
The­Agnes­Macdonald­Music­Haven­continues­to­thrive­as­a­summer­center­for­the­arts,­earning
accolades­for­the­unique­artistry­it­features,­the­crystalline­sound­that­emanates­from­its­majestic
facility­and­the­comfort­and­accessibility­that­it­provides­to­all­who­partake­in­its­offerings.­Voted
“Best­Outdoor­Summer­Venue”­in­the­Capital­Region­many­times­over,­Music­Haven­is­fulfilling­its
promise­to­present­outstanding­regional­and­international­touring­talent­that­tempts­residents­and
visitors­alike­to­make­Schenectady’s­Central­Park­their­destination.
So,­join­us­in­traveling­the­world,­one­concert­at­a­time.
Mona Golub, Producing Artistic Director
Michael Eck, Assistant Producer