Friday, April 3

Los Gringo Calentanos

Olympic Hall, South Seattle Community College, 7:30PM

General Admission: $12
$2 off for SFS members and seniors, kids half price

Paul Anastasio and Tina Pilione have been enthralled by Mexican violinst Juan Reynosa, so much so that they have joined together to present the Tierra Caliente fiddle music in this Seattle Folklore Society concert. The fiddle music comes from the Michoacan and Guerrero regions of Mexico. They call themselves Los Gringo Calentanos.

They will be joined in concert by master dancers Cathy and Isaac Shultz-Reyes, who have performed at Mexico City's Ballet Folklorico.

Reserve online, or by calling 206/528-8523.

Saturday, April 4

Saturday Nights on Phinney Ridge

Pandit Vikash Maharaj with Prabhash Maharaj

Phinney Neighborhood Center (Brick Building), 7:30PM

General Admission: $15
$2 off for SFS & PNA members and seniors, kids half price

April 4th is right around the corner and promises to be an extraordinary evening on Phinney Ridge. Please join us in welcoming these two amazing musicians from Varanasi India as they perform in Seattle for the very first time.

A master of the Sarod, Pandit Vikash Maharaj carries both the beauty and vitality of traditional Indian music around the world, bringing a rare innovation to the music he creates and performs. For more than 30 years, Vikash has been performing, teaching, collaborating and exploring the fine nuances and expansive possibilities of this beautifully rich and difficult instrument.

Accompanying Vikash on this tour is his son, Prabhash Maharaj, a brilliant young tabla player. Prabash performs with remarkable skill and charm, offering a unique compliment to his father’s Sarod and other great artists.

Together on stage these two accomplished musicians blend precision and playfulness, virtuosity and curiosity, creating a rare and delightfully captivating performance. This is an opportunity not to be missed.

Make your reservations now at seafolklore.org or by calling the concert line at 528-8523. $15 general admission; $13 for SFS and PNA members, seniors and students; and $7 for youth (children under 6 are free).

Doors open at 7:00 and show starts promptly at 7:30.

Reserve online, or by calling 206/528-8523.