Saturday, May 4, 7:30 P.M.
OPENING NIGHT
Ford Theatre Foundation presents
HUAYUCALTIA
The Ford has invited Huayucaltia to kick off its 10th anniversary celebration. Their singular sound, a fusion of Andean, Afro-Peruvian, jazz, classical and rock influences, captivated audiences the very first season.
This concert is sponsored by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and the Recording
Industries' Music Performance Trust Funds through the Professional Musicians Union Local 47.
FREE – Reserve by calling 323 692-7744 after April 15.

Saturday, June 8, 7:00 P.M.
Brazilian Nites Productions presents
BRAZILIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL 2002
FEATURING FORRÓÇACANA
The Latin Grammy-nominated Brazilian band, mixing the sensual dance rhythm forró (the rage in Brazilian clubs) with the sounds of native instruments, headlines this irresistible festival. Audience dancing on stage!
$35, $12 (children) General Admission

Sunday, June 9, 8:00 P.M.
AMAN INTERNATIONAL DANCE & MUSIC
RE-MADE IN AMERICA
Mixing New World evolution with Old World authenticity, the dancers and musicians of AMAN illuminate the handing down of traditions as varied as Appalachian, Armenian, Hungarian, West African, Puerto Rican and Cuban.
$20, Full-Time Students & Children (12 & Under) $12 General Admission

Saturday, July 6, 8:00 P.M.
WovenWeb presents
JALIYAA: MUSIC, STORIES & DANCE BENEATH AN AFRICAN MOON featuring ASHA'S BABA
A revitalizing echo of drums interlaced with ethereal kora music (West African Harp), adrenaline-driven dance, chant, and captivating storytelling pull you into the heart and soul of Africa.
$25, Full-Time Students & Children (12 & Under) $12 General Admission

Saturday, July 13 8:00 P.M.
Sunday, July 14 6:00 P.M.
DANZA FLORICANTO & KAYAMANAN NG LAHI
FROM ACAPULCO TO MANILA: AN UNTOLD PACIFIC RIM STORY
Two of L.A.'s premier world-dance companies make the Mexican-Filipino connection. Danza Floricanto and Kayamanan Ng Lahi transform the rich cargo of the Acapulco to Manila galleon to the stage with sensuous movements, exotic rhythms and opulent spectacle. Music and dance traditions of both countries intermingled though nearly three centuries of trade. This cultural crossover finds joyful expression in the habañera, paso doble, waltzes, mazurkas and jotas. Set sail on this journey where the fiery passion of Floricanto meets the vibrant traditions of Kayamanan.
$20, Full-Time Students & Children (12 & Under) $12 General Admission
DRC members 20% off at box office only

Friday, August 2, 8:00 P.M.
AGUALUNA DANCE COMPANY
REFLEJOS/REFLECTIONS
Mexican culture takes root in America. AguaLuna's evening is inspired by traditions from Tabasco and Veracruz, banda music, sensual danzones of the 40s and Diego Rivera. "Splendid… Sombreros off…" -L.A. Times
$20
DRC members 20% off at box office only

Saturday, August 3, 7:00 P.M
Nnamdi Moweta and Wetu Communications present
AFRICAN VILLAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Kanda Bongo Man, a major African musician from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the first to popularize the dance step Kwassa kwassa, a high speed Soukous dance, headlines this annual event. In 2002, Kanda Bongo Man, singer-composer brings another musical style, "Rhumba Koukous, " that has won him great international fame. Congolese soukous is a lilting, rippling dance groove that seems to smile from every register; melody and rhythm are inseparable. The African Village Music Festival "ABC" theme - music of Africa, Brazil, and Cuba - is completed with Afro-Cuban jazz from Taumbu International Orchestra and sounds of Bahia from Brazilian Women of the Drum complete the mix. Audience dancing on stage!
$25, Full-Time Students & Children (12 & Under) $12 General Admission

Saturday, August 31, 8:00 P.M.
BALLET FOLKLORICO DEL PACIFICO
MEXICO: MAGIA Y COLOR
The premiere of Frida: Color y Magia, exploring the fascinating Frida Kahlo, is the centerpiece of a folkloric feast: mariachis, jarochos and picturesque dance suites including the new Vaqueria Yucateca.
$25, $22, Full-Time Students & Children (12 & Under) $12
DRC members 20% off at box office only

Saturday, September 7, 7:00 P.M.
A Benefit Concert for El Cason (School of Popular Music of Veracruz)
FANDANGO JAROCHO
A jam session Veracruz style! Mono Blanco, Mexico's premier son jarocho ensemble, is joined by Luna Negra de Aztlan, Conjunto Jardin, and Son De Madera, among L.A.'s finest interpreters and leaders of this musical genre.
$25 General Admission

Saturday-Sunday, September 14-15, 8:00 P.M.
Lark Musical Society presents
HAZARAN BULBUL/THE TALKING NIGHTINGALE:
AN ARMENIAN JOURNEY
Experience the resplendent pageantry of Armenian folklore as 60 musicians and dancers, under the direction of Vatsche Barsoumian, tell the story of a quest for three items to make life perfect.
$30, $20, Full-Time Students & Children (12 & Under) $12

Thursday, September 19, 8:00 P.M
World Festival of Sacred Music Event
Center for Jewish Culture and Creativity presents
THE PASSION OF SPANISH JEWS:
A TAPESTRY OF SONGS AND STORIES
The Ladino language, a melding of Spanish and Jewish cultures, finds expression in dream-like ballads and lively dance rhythms in this evening featuring vocalist Vanessa Paloma, guitarist Jordan Charnofsky, bassist Vic Koler, and percussionist David Martinelli.
$20, Full-Time Students & Children (12 & Under) $12

Friday-Saturday, October 4-5, 7:30 P.M.
Rodri Entertainment presents
BOLEROS UNDER THE STARS
A TRIBUTE TO LUCHO GATICA
An unforgettable romantic evening of boleros the internationally acclaimed Trio Los Panchos and Guicho's Los Dandys. Los Panchos have recorded over 200 records; some of their hits being Sin Ti, Besame Mucho, Historia de un Amor, songs that transcend generations. Add to the magical mix of the evening Guicho Cisneros, composer of countless Los Dandys hits, among them Gema. Both of these legedary trios will perform in a tribute to Lucho Gatica's 50th Anniversary. During the last fifty years Gatica has made famous countless songs among them El Reloj and La Barca, composed by Roberto Cantoral, which were both inducted into the Latin Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001. Net proceeds to benefit the MARIACHI USA, Foundation.
$35, $25

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