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Emeline Michel in a teal headscarf and matching top, adorned with a bold white necklace, gazes into the distance, surrounded by the serene setting of a thatched structure.

Globalfest on the road: Creole Carnival

April 2, 2016

globalFEST, one of the most dynamic global music platforms in North America, takes their showcase on the road for the first time with Creole Carnival! This ensemble celebrates the crossroads of African musical currents and their intersection with the sounds of the Caribbean and Latin America revolving around the annual Carnival festivities. Featuring Casuarina from Brazil, Emeline Michel from Haiti, and Brushy One String from Jamaica.

Musicians immersed in a live performance, playing acoustic guitars on stage with vibrant african-inspired backdrops and energetic stage lighting.

Acoustic Africa: Habib Koité and Vusi Mahlasela

March 26, 2016

Two of Africa’s most celebrated musicians, Habib Koité and Vusi Mahlasela, join forces on the Luckman stage with the latest iteration of the celebrated Acoustic Africa series. A modern troubadour with diverse appeal, Habib Koite’s musicianship, wit, and wisdom are extraordinary. Vusi Mahlasela, celebrated for his distinct style and poetic lyrics, is simply known as “The Voice” in his home-country of South Africa.

photo credit: Línea Recta © Paula Lobo

Ballet Hispanico

March 12, 2016

Ballet Hispanico explores, preserves, and celebrates Latino cultures through dance. They celebrate the dynamic aesthetics of the Hispanic diaspora, building new avenues of cultural dialogue and sharing the joy of dance with all communities. Presenting an evening of repertory work, the company will showcase the very best of their artistic creations.

photo credit: Línea Recta © Paula Lobo

Ballet Hispánico

March 12, 2016

Cal State LA is proud to host Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s premier Latino dance organization, as a company-in-residence. For nearly 50 years, Ballet Hispánico has been bringing communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative productions, transformative dance training, and community engagement. Representing a multitude of nationalities, the Company’s artists reflect the ever-changing face of our nation.

Ballet Hispánico returns to the Luckman stage to showcase their all-Latina choreographers program: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Sombrerísimo, Michelle Manzanales’ Con Brazos Abiertos, and Tania Pérez-Salas’ 3. Catorce Dieciséis.

A confident individual in a striking pink suit, striking a thoughtful pose with a hand on their chin.

John Waters – This Filthy World: Dirtier & Filthier

February 13, 2016

Iconic and prolific American film director, John Waters makes his Luckman debut with a new one-man show, This Filthy World: Dirtier and Filthier. Best known for Pink Flamingos, Hairspray, Serial Mom, Cry Baby, Waters’ unique cinematic style and humor has impressed audiences for over four decades. Don’t miss the Los Angeles premiere of this hilarious new creation!

A pensively gazing man in a casual t-shirt, against a backdrop of a rustic stone wall, framed through an out-of-focus foreground.

Matisyahu

November 14, 2015

Matisyahu and his band in an evening of stripped-back arrangements highlighting the music that launched his career while taking fans of all ages on a journey through the evolution of Live at Stubb’s to his most recent release Akeda.

Photo credit: The Banff Centre

Paco Peña

November 1, 2015

Legendary Spanish flamenco composer and guitarist, Paco Peña has brought new life to the archetypal Spanish art form of flamenco. Peña’s newest show ¡Flamencura! studies the elusive state at the core of the art of flamenco while showcasing the mesmerizing musical genre that has captivated audiences. Paco Peña and his passionate dancers offer a fiery and timeless performance with incredible passion and precision.

Vibrant and energetic traditional dancers in colorful costumes perform in the ballet folklórico de méxico by amalia hernández.

Ballet Folklórico de Mexico de Amalia Hernández

October 17, 2015

The iconic Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández returns to the Luckman with a highly-anticipated repertory performance! Hernández founded the company in 1952, having embarked at a very early age on a never-ending quest to rescue the dancing traditions of Mexico. Six decades later, the company continues to celebrate the diverse cultures of Mexico and is admired by audiences as the best of its kind.

A man and a woman with pensive expressions looking through a weathered window with iron bars, reflecting a moment of contemplation or concern.

Ido Tadmor & Eliwira Piorun

September 26, 2015

Renowned Israeli choreographer and dancer Ido Tadmor is joined by celebrated Polish dancer Elwira Piorun for the Los Angeles premiere of two recent works produced in collaboration with choreographer Rachel Erdos. Ido Tadmor is the artistic director of the prestigious Israel Ballet and is the recipient of the Landau Prize for life achievement. Elwira Piorun is known for her unparalleled grace and elegance and was for many years the soloist at the Teatr Wielki – the Polish National Opera in Warsaw. Ido Tadmor and Elwira Piorun join forces to perform two duets entitled ‘Engage’ and ‘Rust.’ The works follow two lovers as they mature together as a couple.

photo credit: Dimitri Coste

Brigitte

September 26, 2015

Brigitte’s hippie-chic sound combines influences from retro-folk, lounge-pop to French cabaret in this throwback ‘60s revivalist performance. In 2011, Brigitte released their first album Et vous, tu m’aimes? (Mister, Do You Love Me?)- selling over 200,000 copies and introduced us to their masterful blend of brass, strings and burning aloof chants. Aurélie Saada and Sylvie Hoarau explore elements of desire and drive with colorful words and whispering trills in this lavish Luckman debut.

Abstract blur of vibrant hues creating a dreamlike gradient, with silhouettes hinting at distant figures.

Wayfinding

May 23, 2015

A serene sunset view of the taj mahal with its reflection in the yamuna river, showcasing the magnificent architectural beauty of this iconic mausoleum.

Bharat Caravan

April 25, 2015

Bharat Caravan brings together a unique take on the Indian classical tradition with contemporary musical elements. Ajay Jha’s vocal styling blends gracefully with classic Indian rhythm drumming cycles for a multi-dimensional and sensational sound. Jha’s ensemble, Hind Tarana, produce arousing tracks that express a depth of passionate influences beautifully seamed together. The Bharat Caravan program brings classical and contemporary sounds of India to the Luckman stage.

A dancer in a red leotard poised gracefully, standing on pointe shoes, with large oval lights casting a warm glow in the background.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

March 28, 2015

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s bold vision – top global choreographers, distinctive revolutionary works, and virtuoso dancers – has fostered a jewel of a dance company in the American West. The company’s pioneering spirit arises from a dual set of home cities: Aspen, nestled in the Rocky Mountains, and Santa Fe, gracing the Southwestern plateau. Now nearly two decades old, the company has been shaping the cultural landscape of these communities and influencing the dance field at large. A European sensibility glossed with American ebullience forges ASFB’s aesthetic, as the company has come to epitomize the contemporary-classical genre.

A pensive clarinetist takes a moment of reflection next to his instrument.

David Orlowsky

March 7, 2015

With inspirations drawn from the Jewish shtetls in Eastern Europe, the David Orlowsky’s The Soul of Klezmer, is a masterful expansion of the Klezmer folk music tradition. His adaptations and original compositions push creative boundaries offering a unique blend of folk tunes on the clarinet and strings. Clarinetist David Orlowsky brings a full arsenal of carefully crafted compositions self coined as “world chamber music.”

Kishi Bashi String Quartet

January 31, 2015

Graceful dancer leaping through the air with a flowing white fabric accentuating her movement.

River North Dance Chicago

January 24, 2015

River North Dance Chicago is celebrated for creating vibrant works that blend athletic prowess and artistic perspective with bold, theatrical flair. Under artistic direction of Frank Chaves, River North demonstrates depth and sophistication employing eclectic movement and demanding choreography. Boasting an eclectic, dynamic, jazz-based contemporary repertoire, internationally acclaimed River North conjures a powerful spectrum of human emotion.

Three contemporary dancers on stage performing a fluid and expressive routine with dynamic poses under a soft spotlight.

Rairford Rogers Modern Ballet

January 18, 2015

The cutting-edge company returns to the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State L.A. to perform the world premiere of Still Life set to an original score by acclaimed Czech composer Zbynek Mateju

Man with an afro smiling as he balances an acoustic guitar on his shoulder.

Seu Jorge

November 8, 2014

Raw and soulful, acclaimed Brazilian singer, songwriter, and musician Seu Jorge’s works draw from his childhood experience navigating a favela outside of Rio de Janeiro. His melodies are stripped and untainted fusing classic American and European soul music with psychedelic samba. Best known for his contributions to the soundtrack for the film A Life Aquatic and for his portrayal in the celebrated film City of God – which drew worldwide attention to the modern reality of poverty and life in the slums – Seu Jorge is an icon in the making.

Luckman Jazz Orchestra Combo Session

November 1, 2014

The Los Angeles Times calls the Luckman Jazz Orchestra “one of the country’s finest musical organizations.” Under the direction of Charles Owens, the Luckman Jazz Orchestra has performed numerous concerts honoring jazz masters and has been joined on stage by some of the greatest living jazz vocalists today, including Dianne Reeves, Carmen Lundy, and Barbara Morrison. The orchestra was selected as an official cultural ambassador for Los Angeles and represented the city across the country and abroad in Sao Paolo and Berlin. This year, the LJO will present an intimate small combo session of jazz in its purest form.

Tinariwen group in traditional attire walking together across a vast desert with striking rock formations in the background.

Tinariwen

October 25, 2014

The iconic Malian desert blues group Tinariwen returns to the Luckman! Named “Best African Band” by Rolling Stone, Tinariwen was formed in 1979 by group members from Tessalit, an oasis in the Sahara Desert in northern Mali. The group, whose name translates to “deserts,” draws their style of music from rock as well as African and Middle Eastern music mixing acoustic and electric guitars, electric bass, drums, and gnarled picking patterns from West African lutes. The melodies are as straightforward as folk tunes that tug against harmonies in ways that reflect Tinariwen’s nomadic lifestyle.

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