Scott Kettner with special guest Rob Curto

When Scott Kettner looks at a map, he sees a direct line that connects the rivers of northeastern Brazil to the parishes of New Orleans and the streets of NYC. A master percussionist, bandleader and educator, Kettner is the guiding force behind Nation Beat, a band whose teeming, vibrant rhythms find common ground in the primal maracatu rhythm of Brazil’s northeast, the Big Easy’s funky, hypnotic second-line and the unfettered freedom of big-city downtown jazz. He is the creator of WorldDrumLessons.Com, an online academy for percussionists and is a part-time faculty member at The New School University. His instructional book, Maracatu for Drumset and Percussion is published by Hal Leonard.

www.nationbeat.com www.maracatuny.com www.worlddrumlessons.com www.scottkettner.com

“Nation Beat leader Scott Kettner is an expert in vibrant cross-cultural fusions”
-Time Out New York

“His drumming seamlessly blends that Louisiana second-line sound with a Brazil-ified backbeat.”
-WNYC/NPR Radio

ALEXANDROV-SKLIAR DUO

Alexey Alexandrov (domra) / Ekaterina Skliar (mandolin)

Both masters of Russian domra and mandolin, Alexey and Ekaterina came together in 2015 to form a unique mandolin-domra duo that presents a repertoire that spans the globe; from Bach duets to folk and jazz music. They arrange baroque
and classical masterpieces, jazz and ethnic themes for their unique instrumentation, bringing together the traditions of classical music and the atmosphere of freedom
from Russian folk origins. Ekaterina and Alexey have performed concerts in numerous American and Russian cities, where their performances got many positive reviews. The duo has become a nominee for the “MIRA” World Music Award (Russia) and a winner in the category “Best Instrumental Project” of the International Music Festival “Ustuu-Huree” (Russia). Alexey and Ekaterina are prizewinners of national, international and All-Russian competitions and music festivals, including International “Gold Iria” ethno-music competition, All-Russian competition “Young talents of Russia”, International Music Competition of Folk Instrument Performers, and others. They have collaborated with many celebrated artists including violinist Vadim Repin, Gypsy folk song string ensembles Lendvay &; Friends”; Oliver Lake, Kevin Mahogany, and Alain Musichini.

https://www.facebook.com/SkliarEkaterina
https://www.instagram.com/ekaterina_mandolina
www.skliar.org
www.alexeyalexandrov.com

Brad Cole
The songs of Brad Cole address the ups and downs of the human condition with both wit and raw insight. His passionate and distinctive delivery of roots-based folk music, woven with the grit and groove of old school bossa and rhythm & blues moves the listener’s soul in a direction that is unexpected, yet perfectly familiar. The last twenty-four months have been very fruitful for Cole, having played over one-hundred shows and sharing the stage with a range of immensely talented artists such as: Chris Stapleton, Shovels and Rope, Ingrid Michaelson, The James Hunter Six, Dave Davies of the Kinks, Dan Navarro, and Will Kimbrough, to name a few.

BradColeMusic.com
http://youtube.com/BradColeMusicPage

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Brother Martin
The Philly-based indie band is led by
vocalist/saxophonist/accordionist, Maria Mirenzi, and pianist/vocalist, Daniel Espie. Brother Martin creates a theatrical, dreamy world that is both intimate and powerful, blending styles of rock, jazz and folk and explores the depths of our emotions. Their debut EP “Led-Son” was release in January of 2018, and they are currently working on their first full-length album.

brothermartinband.com
brothermartinband.bandcamp.com
instagram.com/brothermartinband/

A Very Special MG #38
Singing Nina:
A Cultural Festival & Conference
This one day festival, held at multiple locations in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, focuses on the life and music of Nina Simone.
For More Info and Advance Tickets: www.germantownarts.com
$25 Festival Ticket/ $50 VIP Ticket