2009-10 International Performing Arts Series Schedule

Junoon

Pakistan’s Greatest Rock Band
7:30 p.m., Thursday Oct 1
Kaufman Auditorium

Often called the “U2 of Pakistan,” Junoon is one of the biggest crossover successes of our time. The New York Times called them, “Inspiring and captivating pioneers of Sufi rock.” This performance is part of NMU’s United Conference.

Beauty and Melody

Chinese Dance and Music Group
7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23
Performing at Forest Roberts Theatre

Bringing a charming and exotic musical heritage, Beauty and Melody offers a banquet of traditional instruments and folk music from ancient dynasties. This performance is part of the Arts Midwest World Fest.

Baye KouyatÉ

African Talking Drum Master
7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19
Performing at the Great Lakes Rooms

His performances are a journey through a world of highly complex polyrhythms fusing traditional sounds of Mali with influences such as jazz, reggae, and Latin grooves, all delivered by high spirited musicians.

Alex Torres y su Orquesta

Afro-Caribbean Latin Jazz
7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4
Performing at the Great Lakes Rooms

Alex Torres y su Orquesta excites its audiences with original, molten-hot Salsa, Merengue, Cha-cha, Bomba, Plena and Latin Jazz from its Afro-Caribbean repertoire. This is sponsored in part by the U.S. Department of Education.

Kahurangi Maori

New Zealand Dance Theatre
7:30 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 11
Performing at Forest Roberts Theatre

The Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre of New Zealand brings to life the heritage of this South Pacific culture through audience participation, humor, traditional dance and tribal music.

Hiromatsu Agatsuma

Japanese Shamisen Pop and Jazz
7:30 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 17
Performing at Kaufman Auditorium

A mix of traditional sounds of ancient Japanese Shamisen with present day international influences of blues, rock and jazz. This performance is part of the Arts Midwest World Fest.