Great Performances blog

RED BARAAT (redbaraat.com), the 2012 season closer returns to Music city with a party not to be missed

RED BARAAT (redbaraat.com), the 2012 season closer returns to Music city with a party not to be missed, February 28th, 2013 as ; “An irresistible dhol ‘n’ brass nine-piece from New York City. He (Sunny Jain) invented ‘dhol ‘n’ brass-and… Red Baraat rules it.” -The Philadelphia Inquirer Great Performances continues to be a world music trendsetter...... KEEP READING

Posted on Monday, February 25th, 2013 in blog | Comments Off

La Excelencia: The Seatless Friday Eve

Melodies of heavy percussion and lyrics of political commentary swooped up the soul’s of La Excelencia‘s audience on October 12, 2012. The socially conscious salsa-dura band lured people out of their seats, song after song. Hips were swaying, feet were salsa-ing, and ambient lighting struck the stage of the approachable band members (who couldn’t stand...... KEEP READING

Posted on Friday, November 16th, 2012 in blog | Comments Off

Anticipation & Preparation: Awaiting Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion to Take the Stage

Kyle Abraham & the dancers of Abraham.In.Motion have officially touched down in Music City! While we all await the big performance of “Live the Realest MC!”, Great Performances committee members are working hard to spread the Abraham word around campus and around Nashville. Posters adorn campus trees, flyers confetti shop bulletins, and video trailers blast...... KEEP READING

Posted on Thursday, September 20th, 2012 in blog | Comments Off