Description The basis of our work is the canon of classical Middle Eastern compositions and improvisational techniques. This rich heritage consists of melodic and rhythmic exposition and instrumental …
Ana Everling LLC
Description Ana Everling is a creative vocalist from Republic of Moldova, based in Chicago. Her music is often described as both innovative and respectful of traditional Eastern European folk music. …
Maxwell Street Klezmer Band
Description For nearly four decades, Chicago's Maxwell Street Klezmer Band has brought its Big Band energy to the klezmer revival. Named after Chicago's Jewish marketplace of the early 1900s, the …
Diane Green
Description Diane Green plays solo most of the time. She is often backed by her partner in public events, fellow artist Robert Buchholz. Depending on event, I can also be backed by sax player Rupert …
The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective
Description The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective 's (A.C.J.C.) upbeat music embraces traditional grooves from Puerto Rican and Cuban cultures, and expands their sonic palette by incorporating modern …
Katie Moritz
Description Katie Moritz is a national champion hammered dulcimer player and teacher from Northern Illinois. Her music is a mix of old and new, and pays homage to the roots of the instrument while …