🔴 Ballaké Sissoko (Mali, kora) & Derek Gripper (South Africa, guitar) Live at the Center for the Arts in downtown Grass Valley January 25 at 8pm. 🟡
Ballaké Sissoko is the greatest kora virtuoso in the world. Derek Gripper is changing the face of classical guitar and giving the instrument its very first African repertoire. When they play together, you won't believe your ears.
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Ballaké Sissoko is a seminal improviser with an ability to unlock every possible nuance on the kora with subtleties rarely heard on any instrument - let alone the kora which is over 700 years old.
Derek Gripper's love of the kora set him transcribing and recording some of the greatest works of the instrument, changing the face of classical guitar and giving the instrument its very first African repertoire.
Derek and Ballake first met in 2022 in Paris, to perform a unique show together of completely improvised music. They returned to the stage in London a month later, and then to the recording studio for a full-length album.
Their performances and recordings are all achieved without any verbal communication, just a mutual love of their shared repertoire and the possibilities of the plucked string.
Americana happens at The Center all year long 🫶 @two.runner put on such a heartfelt hometown show to close out 2024, we hope you will come back for more amazing music in 2025 ✨
Thank you to @ellie.mccutcheon of @sweetharmonysessions for the gorgeous capture ✨
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Today is the last day of our End of Year campaign!
Your gift today will help us close out 2024 with a stronger foundation, and together, we can make an even greater impact in 2025.
Donate now and double your impact: https://thecenterforthearts.org/Give2024
We will also give you two free tickets to an applicable show if you join as a member of The Center for the Arts.
Thank you for your continued support of the arts. Your generosity ensures that the arts will thrive for generations to come. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a lasting difference.
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🤣 SLEIGH! Don’t miss @thebvnkr presents: A Big Dog Comedy showcase on December 27th 🔥featuring a host of regional and local comics and a few fun surprises along the way ✌️
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HOMETOWN SHOW 🫶 @chuckragan on 12/28 in Grass Valley 🫶 Opening the evening is @wolf_creek_boys 🌲
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Chuck Ragan | December 28th | Grass Valley, CA
Chuck Ragan (Official) hometown show is on December 28th in Grass Valley, CA🌲 Opening the evening is Wolf Creek Boys
Coming right up 👉 🎟 🔗 https://bit.ly/4gpUn9j
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🔥 NEW YEARS EVE GIVEAWAY 🔥 @broscomatose
✌️Join us for an evening to remember with @thebrotherscomatose and the countdown to 2025 in Grass Valley, CA 🌲
We’ve teamed up with 🫶 @sweetharmonysessions 🫶#to bring you a chance to win not 1, not 2, not 3, but 🎟️ FOUR TICKETS 🎟️ for you and your friends.
👉Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Like & Share this video to your stories
2️⃣ Follow @thecenterforthearts & @sweetharmonysessions on IG
3️⃣ Tag a dance partner in the comments below
❕Contest closes at midnight December 22nd - winner will be announced on Monday December 23rd❕
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We got a match! A Message from Executive Director Amber Jo Manuel!
From now until December 31st, every dollar raised will be matched up to $50,000.
We are so grateful to the anonymous donors who are willing to match the community’s generosity.
Join or donate today and help us reach our goal! thecenterforthearts.org/donate
Thank you so much and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
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Take it to the limit this holiday season and give the gift of EXPERIENCE! The Eagles experience! @EaglesTributeShow February 2nd, 2025 @ The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, CA | 🔗 🎟 👉 in bio
🙌 Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as some of Canada's most talented musicians and vocalists come together to pay homage to the legendary Eagles. Experience the magic as they bring to life your favorite Eagles hits, including classics like "Hotel California," "Heartache Tonight," "Peaceful Easy Feeling," "Take It To The Limit," "Desperado," "Life In The Fast Lane," "Take It Easy," "Lyin' Eyes," and more! 🔥
💥With rave reviews from coast to coast, this show promises to be a fully immersive experience, capturing the essence and energy of an authentic Eagles concert. 🎟
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🎄 If you haven’t been feeling that Holiday ✨MAGIC✨ or maybe you just can’t get enough? Either way, CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS is that magic you’ve been looking for- experience the beauty and joy of Celtic music this Sunday at the Center!
Bring the whole family and let the holiday vibes wash over you 🎄🎶
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