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On Saturday June 1st at Kenny Dorham's Backyard (1106 East 11th) the #InternationalGrooves series celebrates Women in World Music with Brazilian music from Paula Maya & Bossa Nova Plus and Afro-pop music from Meera Chandrasekaran and her band, Bamako Airlines! (Produced by 4theloveofitproductions in collaboration with DiverseArts and the East Austin Creative Coalition-EACC. This project has been financed in whole or in part by the City of Austin’s Live Music Fund Event Program.)7:30-9 Bamako Airlines
9:30-11 Paula Maya & Bossa Nova Plus
...Enjoy a PICNIC and some LIVE MUSIC OUTDOORS! BYOB and adult beverages! Several FOOD TRAILERS ON SITE! FAMILY-FRIENDLY and PET-FRIENDLY! Suggested donation of $15 at the gate! Children 12 and under get in free to all events and FAMILY DISCOUNTS are provided. FREE PARKING!
*Bamako Airlines is an eight-piece Afropop collective. Meera Chandrasekaran is a trained vocalist in Indian classical music who grasps the trills and pentatonic scales of Afropop and adds her special twist.
https://www.facebook.com/bamakoairlines?mibextid=9R9pXO
https://www.instagram.com/bamakoairlines?igsh=MTRzZTY1eTlidDhleA==
*Paula Maya is an award-winning Brazilian pianist, keyboardist, singer, songwriter and recording artist with an extensive discography available for your listening pleasure. She performs solo and with her band, Bossa Nova Plus.
https://www.facebook.com/PaulaMayaNiemeyer?mibextid=9R9pXO
https://www.paulamaya.com
http://www.bossanovaaustin.com
*Kenny Dorham's Backyard was named after a legendary jazz trumpeter who once lived in the East Austin neighborhood. The 2-acre space is a unique and creative community space managed by Diverse Arts.
http://diversearts.org/DiverseArtsHome
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Kenny Dorham's Backyard, 1106 E 11th St,Austin,TX,United States
