Global-Phonic at the Library: Krar Collective
 
Due to today's extreme heat, tonight's performance will take place inside the Westover Branch Library.
The Library will remain open until 7 for the performance, but regular Library services will end at 6:00 p.m.
A colorful feast of mind-blowing Ethiopian grooves!
Led by Temesgen Zeleke, a former student of Ethiojazz legend Mulatu Astatke, Krar Collective perform a rootsy yet contemporary take on traditional music from Ethiopia based on other-worldly modes and driven by hypnotic rhythms. The traditional acoustic krar lyre is associated with the azmari minstrel tradition; electrified, in the hands of Zeleke it becomes a gritty, ancient rock guitar. Accompanied just by traditional kebero drums played by Grum Begashaw and fronted by the stunning vocals of Genet Assefa, Krar Collective with a minimal line up create a surprisingly full band sound, leading them to be dubbed ‘The Ethiopian White Stripes’..
The Library has also put together complementary reading materials so you can explore the music and cultures more deeply.
The series continues:
- Aug. 4 - Elena & Los Fulanos – DC-based indie-Mariachi mash-up with a socially-conscious edge.
In partnership with Arlington Cultural Affairs Division, Arlington Arts.
- Date:
- Thursday, July 14, 2016
- Time:
- 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Library:
- Westover Library
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- Enjoy Arlington
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