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The Crow Collection of Asian Art presents SILK ROAD LOUNGE
March 1, 2010
World music, colorful sets, complimentary wine, beer tastings and DJ Woodtronic kick off monthly Silk Road Lounge Series
First Thursdays March – December 2010
6 – 9 p.m.
The Crow Collection of Asian Art (Gallery III on the 2nd floor)
2010 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Must be 21 with valid ID to be served wine/beer
Spice up the night with world music, tours, complimentary wine and beer tastings at Silk Road Lounge, a free monthly event premiering Thursday, March 4, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Crow Collection of Asian Art (2010 Flora Street, Dallas, 75201). Showcasing local and international eclectic musical groups, the monthly series will transport sounds from Asia, North Africa, the Middle East and the Mediterranean. Enjoy music from DJ Woodtronic, host of KXT’s “Sonic Assembly Power Hour,” as he opens and closes the evening. Silk Road Lounge continues every first Thursday through December, featuring a different artist each month.
See March – June schedule below (July – December schedule forthcoming).
Thursday, March 4 – Space City Gamelan
Traditional gamelan music once provided ambiance for the courts of Indonesia as well as accompanying puppet plays and public ceremonies. Houston’s Space City Gamelan adds a modern twist to this trance-inducing musical tradition. The group’s music has been described as “Indonesian exotica” and “psychotropic jungle lullabies.” spacecitygamelan.org
Thursday, April 1 – Alash Ensemble
Alash Ensemble is a quartet of singers from Tuva, a tiny republic in the heart of Central Asia. The group has mastered the remarkable technique of “throat singing” or the art of singing multiple pitches at the same time. The musicians of Alash are inspired by the great musicians of Central Asia, but also name Sun Ra and Jimi Hendrix as influences. alashensemble.com
Thursday, May 6 – Brahmah
Brahmah is an exciting world music ensemble featuring North Texas legends Jamal Mohamed, Poovalur Srinivassan, Ed Smith and Fred Hamilton. Brahmah combines the best elements of Balinese, South Indian, Middle Eastern and Jazz Music with a contemporary twist. homepage.mac.com/sriji/
Thursday, June 3 – Chameleon Chamber Group
Chameleon Chamber Group is an electro-acoustic classical symphony featuring members of The Polyphonic Spree. The group will perform a special multimedia set inspired by the art and music of Asia. Bachtrack said this about the group: “Invoking the influence of latter-day artists such as Wendy Carlos and Brian Eno, Chameleon Chamber Group performs the music of Bach, Satie, Rossini and Schumann – to name just a few – with a stunning authority.” chameleonchambergroup.blogspot.com
The Crow Collection: Silk Road Lounge is free and open to the public. No reservations required. Join the Tour of the Collection at 6:30 pm.
For more information, please call 214-979-6430 or go to www.crowcollection.org.
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CONTACT: Carrie Ford
ph/214.271.4485
cell/512.663.6798
cford@crowcollection.org
Taylor Mayad
ph/214.353.8976
cell/214.435.7756
taylormayad@sbcglobal.net