Dayton Metro Library has partnered with Levitt Pavilion to bring concertgoers the 2022 World Music Series. This free concert series provides the opportunity to experience and enjoy music genres from all over the world. The World Music Series begins Thursday, June 2 with concerts scheduled through September:
Thursday, June 2: Son del Caribe – Latinx (Season Opener)
Thursday, June 9: Kaleta & Super Yamba Band – African
Friday, June 17: We Banjo 3 – Celtic
Thursday, July 28: Davy Holt – Celtic
Thursday, August 25: Jenny and the Mexicats – Latinx
Friday, September 2: Zak Baalbaki & Band – Middle Eastern/Arabic
Friday, September 16: Music of India Featuring Tastefull Band – Indian
Additionally, DML cardholders can check out and listen to music from all over the world through the free hoopla music app available via the Library’s website. Below is suggested music from DML’s collection related to the genres in the World Music Series:
- The Rough Guide to World Music Unplugged (World Music, 2019)
- Pa’lla Voy by Marc Anthony (Latinx, 2022)
- Marry Me Soundtrack (Latinx, 2022)
- Native Sons by Los Lobos (Latinx, 2021)
- En Español by The Mavericks (Latinx, 2020)
- Egoli by Africa Express (African, 2019)
- History by Youssou N’Dour (African, 2019)
- Ladilikan by Trio Da Kali and Kronos Quartet (African, 2019)
- Postcards from Ireland by Celtic Woman (Celtic, 2021)
- Homeland by Celtic Thunder (Celtic, 2021)
- Oumniya by Souad Massi (Middle Eastern/Arabic, 2019)
- Live at WOMAD 1985 by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Indian, 2019)
- Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa by Jeremy Dutcher (First Nations, 2018)
Levitt Pavilion is located at the corner of South Main and West Fifth Streets in Dayton. Concerts begin at 7 pm. Visit the DML table or the Bookmobile at the concerts. For information about the musicians playing in DML’s World Music Series, please visit Levittdayton.org.
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