Argentine singer-songwriter and master guitarist Cecilia Zabala brings her mesmerizing and genre-spanning South American voice. Her spectacle “Colors of the south” is an invitation to celebrate ourselves in the fire of the collective, in the warmth of the embrace.
A woman, her voice, and her guitar. Such an apparently simple and intimate aesthetic has, inside, a rich and complex network of textures, dialogues, moods and different timbres that are revealed throughout the concert. In this opportunity Cecilia will be joined by Wes Brown (bass) and Julian Gerstin (percussion): A powerful proposal, which calls the audience to a ritual in search of beauty.
The “Colors of the South” concert is a celebration of the rich musical heritage of Latin America, interpreted with sensitivity and virtuosity. In each performance, Zabala fuses elements of Latin American folklore with contemporary influences, creating a unique soundscape that reflects both her roots and innovative creativity.
This show promises to be an intimate and emotional experience, where music acts as a cultural bridge, showing the universality of human emotions through melodies and rhythms that transcend borders.
Cecilia Zabala stands as a testament to the boundless possibilities that emerge when an artist fearlessly explores the intersections of various musical genres. Hailing from Argentina, a land with a rich musical heritage, Zabala has not only embraced her roots in Argentine folklore but has also ventured into uncharted territories, fusing her unique style with elements of jazz, tango, and Brazilian music. With a career spanning decades, she has not only mastered the art of interpretation but has also etched her name as a prolific songwriter and vocalist, carving a niche for herself in the global music scene.
Julian Gerstin, percussion, composer, is a veteran of many jazz, African and Latin bands. He has appeared with jazz icons Sheila Jordan and Charles Neville; Afropop stars Orlando Julius, Baba Ken Okulolo, and Zulu Spear; and has also worked in Eastern European and Arabic music, punk, funk, choral music, and theater composition. In addition to the Sextet, Julian currently leads the Brazilian group Sambaganza and performs traditional Puerto Rican drumming with Bomba de Aquí. Much of the JG Sextet’s music stems from his two years living in Martinique, studying and performing traditional music. Julian has an MFA in Music Composition.
Wes Brown, bass, began his career with two years on the road with one of the founders of jazz, Earl “Fatha” Hines. He has also played with Eubie Blake. At the near end of jazz history, Wes has worked with Andrew Hill, Anthony Davis, Marilyn Crispell, Wadada Leo Smith, Fred Ho, and has been a member of Royal Hartigan’s Blood Drum Spirit for over thirty years. Wes was a founder of the African highlife band Talking Drum and reggae’s Black Rebels. He also plays piano ragtime and Ewe cane flute (from southern Ghana).
Keene singer/songwriter Marisol Zilske has been playing music in Keene for close to four years now. She’s most often found at Nova Arts playing with a wide array of local musicians in Jim Murphy’s Blues band. She’ll be playing an eclectic set of covers by some of her favorite artists, and a few of her originals too!
Doors are at 7pm and music will begin at 730! Seating is first come first served!
Thanks to a grant from TD Charitable Foundation, this show has an Access For All option which lets you name your price (you can’t buy multiples of this option at the same time, so to buy more than one ticket, it is necessary to do each additional ticket in a different transaction).
