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Nicknamed the “Hendrix of the kora,” Seckou Keita is today’s most influential and inspiring performer on the instrument, and is considered a leader of the newest generation of African traditional musicians, fusing traditional forms and instruments with those of other cultures.

The award-winning Takács Quartet—now celebrating its 50th anniversary season—is joined by bandoneón-accordion virtuoso Julien Labro in concert on the Finney Chapel stage.

Six concerts plus three bonus events bring some of the world’s foremost musicians to campus.

Percussionist Haruka Fujii and friends elevate women composers and their cultural influences on the Silkroad Ensemble’s “Uplifted Voices” program, coming to ���سԹ�’s Artist Recital Series.

Jazz supergroup provides valuable lessons in music, artistry, and mentorship by engaging with students and community members through a presentation, Q&A, master class, and career talk.

Throughout February 2024 (and a little into March), ���سԹ� commemorated Black History Month around the theme Ode to Home.

2023 DownBeat Readers Poll “Jazz Group of the Year” to perform in Finney Chapel. During their two-day residency on campus they’ll also work with students.

When flutist Brandon Patrick George ’08 attended Artist Recital Series performance back in 2007, he never imagined that he would one day sit in the flute chair. “Being able to perform

“It's where the magic first happens, you know,” says the vocalist and director. “It’s that moment where you're starting a new piece and you're starting to hear what it could be.”

For McLaughlin, who

The pianist and ���سԹ� alum is touring the country with an era-spanning program featuring women composers. He returns to Finney Chapel for the Artist Recital Series on November 30.