International Performing Arts Series
August 26, 2010
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Troy Andrews, better known as Shorty, is New Orlean’s up-and-coming musician. This is the opening act of the series and will take place on Thursday, Sept. 16 at the Kaufman Auditorium.
The Israeli Ethnic Ensemble
Sponsored by Arts Midwest World Fest, the Israeli Ethnic Ensemble will perform at the Forest Roberts Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 16. A week prior to their performance, these five musicians will be conducting workshops at NMU and at area schools.
Lepisto & Lehti
Troy Lepisto and Lehti will perform in Marquette on their first U.S. tour. Their folk-jazz style deeply engages those who listen, creating a unique music experience.
Los Pinguos
Argentine folk-groove band, Los Pinguos, will perform in the Great Lakes Rooms of the University Center on Saturday, Feb. 12. Their performance, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, won’t stick to just one genre.
Mauvais Sort
Mauvais Sort, one of the most popular folk acts from Quebec, created the genre, “Folk ‘n’ roll.” The dance floor of the Great Lakes Rooms will be open for their performance on Thursday, March 31.
Ingrid Jenson
Canadian jazz trumpeter Ingrid Jensen will be the closing act of the series. In collaboration with NMU’s Department of Music, Jensen will perform a concert with her ensemble on Friday, April 14, and a concert with the NMU Jazz Ensemble the following night.
