• Pages intimes: A Concert of Haitian Piano Music

    Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Hear music lost for over a century, and a world premiere performance, in this ground-breaking program of Haitian piano music by Crossing Borders Music pianist Marianne Parker! This event marks the official release of Marianne's new CD of Haitian piano music! The performance launches Crossing Borders Music's "Choosing Life and Freedom" series and the Chicago ... Read more

    Free & Open to the Public
  • Music and Stories Around the World

    Roberts Square Park 5200 W Argyle, Chicago, IL, United States

    “Music and Stories Around the World” celebrates music for strings by composers from all around the world! This totally unique, brand new, family-friendly program shares music and stories from Armenia, the Chickasaw Nation, Haiti, Peru, Iran, Taiwan, Uganda, and the US! Learn the story of legendary Armenian composer, music educator, and ethnomusicologist Komitas, and then ... Read more

    Free and open to the public
  • Music and Stories Around the World

    Homan Square Park 3559 W Arthington, Chicago, IL, United States

    “Music and Stories Around the World” celebrates music for strings by composers from all around the world! This totally unique, brand new, family-friendly program shares music and stories from Armenia, the Chickasaw Nation, Haiti, Peru, Iran, Taiwan, Uganda, and the US! Learn the story of legendary Armenian composer, music educator, and ethnomusicologist Komitas, and then ... Read more

    Free and open to the public
  • World Dumpling Fest!

    Polk Brothers Park at Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    The National Cambodian Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial joins Crossing Borders Music to perform at the Chicago Cultural Alliance's World Dumpling Fest! Find out what Cambodian percussion and European strings sound like when they play together! In addition to 1PM, there will be a 15-minute performance starting at 2:30PM. World Dumpling Fest will feature ... Read more

  • Cambodian Music of Life and Healing

    Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL, United States

    With the National Cambodian Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial, Crossing Borders Music presents Cambodian Music of Life and Healing, with music celebrating the living tradition of Cambodian arts. Under the Khmer Rouge, most Cambodian artists were killed. After, Cambodians made heroic efforts to find living artists to pass along the traditional art forms. This ... Read more

    Free & Open to the Public
  • Cambodian Music of Life and Healing – UIC performance and masterclass

    The Illinois Room, Floor 3 of Student Center East, University of Illinois at Chicago 750 S. Halsted St., Chicago, United States

    University of Illinois-Chicago presents music from the National Cambodian Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial and Crossing Borders Music collaboration, "Cambodian Music of Life and Healing!" This short performance will feature music celebrating the living tradition of Cambodian arts, and the event will also include a masterclass for UIC students. This program is sponsored by ... Read more

    Free & Open to the Public
  • Cambodian Music of Life and Healing

    National Cambodian Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial 2831 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    With the National Cambodian Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial, Crossing Borders Music presents Cambodian Music of Life and Healing, with music celebrating the living tradition of Cambodian arts. Under the Khmer Rouge, most Cambodian artists were killed. After, Cambodians made heroic efforts to find living artists to pass along the traditional art forms. This ... Read more

  • Music and Stories of Resilience: Performance and Open Mic for Teens

    Chicago Public Library - Back of the Yards Branch 2111 W 47th St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Teens: First we'll play music for strings by composers from under-represented cultures, all expressing their resilience in the face of hardship through their music. Then, we want to hear from you! Bring your instruments, bring your voices, bring your questions! You can share your music, get feedback, and ask about recording, live shows, or anything ... Read more

    Free & Open to the Public
  • Cambodian Music of Life and Healing

    Skokie Public Library 5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL, United States

    With the National Cambodian Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial, Crossing Borders Music presents Cambodian Music of Life and Healing, with music celebrating the living tradition of Cambodian arts. Under the Khmer Rouge, most Cambodian artists were killed. After, Cambodians made heroic efforts to find living artists to pass along the traditional art forms. This ... Read more

    Free & Open to the Public
  • Music and Stories of Resilience: Performance and Open Mic for Teens

    Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch, Chicago Public Library 415 E 79th St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Teens: First we'll play music for strings by composers from under-represented cultures, all expressing their resilience in the face of hardship through their music. Then, we want to hear from you! Bring your instruments, bring your voices, bring your questions! You can share your music, get feedback, and ask about recording, live shows, or anything ... Read more

    Free & Open to the Public