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SUMMARY:JUNO-Nominated Nova Scotian Powerhouse Duo Cassie and Maggie in Concert
DESCRIPTION:In-person This event has passed Register Here“It’s hard to think of a more entertaining act in music right now. As always\, the bottom line is the music\, and they play it superbly.” – Live Ireland Radio \nWith over 17 combined Canadian Folk Music\, East Coast Music\, and Music Nova Scotia awards and nominations\, the JUNO-Nominated* powerhouse duo\, Cassie and Maggie\, emerge as an unstoppable force on the global folk stage. Unleashing a magnetic energy\, they seamlessly weave their deep Celtic heritage with contemporary influences. Committed to not just preserving but also propelling Nova Scotia’s folk traditions into new realms\, Cassie and Maggie bring an exhilarating energy that is both timeless and irresistibly modern. Their eagerly anticipated 5th studio album\, “Gold and Coal\,” poised to solidify their status as folk music trailblazers. \n*The JUNO Awards are the Canadian equivalent of The GRAMMY Awards.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/juno-nominated-nova-scotian-powerhouse-duo-cassie-and-maggie-in-concert/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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SUMMARY:Global Sounds on the Hill featuring Qais Essar & Sonny Singh: Sangat
DESCRIPTION:In-person This event has passed Register HereCurated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson \nCo-sponsored by India House Foundation \nAfghan American rabab virtuoso Qais Essar has joined forces with Sikh American trumpet player and singer Sonny Singh in a new project that obliterates musical\, political\, and religious boundaries. Weaving together the ancient sound and haunting melodies of the rabab\, a 2\,500 year-old instrument from Afghanistan\, with bold trumpet lines and anthemic Punjabi vocals\, Qais and Sonny ground their music in ancestral wisdom and usher us into the future with their uplifting new sound. Drawing inspiration from hundreds of years old mystical poetry from the Sikh\, Sufi\, and radical bhakti traditions\, their music centers oneness and connection in times of increasing division and hierarchy. \nThe collaboration between Qais Essar and Sonny Singh launches in Spring 2025\, when they begin releasing new music from their forthcoming album SANGAT. The project is not only a meeting of diverse musical and spiritual traditions\, but also a reflection of using art as a vehicle for connection\, resistance\, and healing. Band members include\, Qais Essar – rabab\, Sonny Singh – vocals\, trumpet\, harmonium\, Ria Modak – acoustic guitar\, vocals\, Sukhmani Kaur – tabla\, percussion \n“Sangat is a term Sikhs use to refer to beloved community\,” explains Singh. “We often use the term to refer to the congregation in a gurdwara [Sikh house of worship]\, but to me\, sangat is something much broader. My beloved community transcends ethnic\, religious and national boundaries.” Essar adds\, “In this climate of increasing attacks on the marginalized\, including the communities Sonny and I are a part of\, we hope this new music inspires solidarity and unity.” \nAbout Jim Thomson: Jim Thomson is an independent DIY music producer based in Washington DC who specializes in booking\, live music production\, artist management\, DJ events\, and record releases. In Washington DC he operates an ongoing live music series called Secret Planet DC that partners with various venues\, foundations\, and musicians all across the city to produce unique\, intimate\, and meaningful performances. He also owns and operates the Washington\, DC-based boutique record label Electric Cowbell Records as well as holding down and curating all vinyl DJ residencies at The Green Zone\, Cana\, La Shukran\, Daikaya\, Le Mont Royal\, Eaton Hotel\, the DC Record Fair\, and other bars and restaurants in the city. \nJim is also a lifelong musician and promoter\, playing drums as a founding member of GWAR\, The Alter-Natives (SST Records)\, Bio Ritmo\, CSC Funk Band\, Time Is Fire\, and he currently plays drums and percussion with Motherf*ckers JMB & Co with Geologist from Animal Collective. One of the first concerts he co-promoted was a Bad Brains show in Richmond\, Virginia in 1987 followed by years of concerts including surf guitar legend Dick Dale\, Knitting Factory tours\, Marc Ribot\, Charles Gayle\, Negativland\, Medeski\, Martin\, and Wood\, and many others.
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/global-sounds-on-the-hill-featuring-qais-essar-sonny-singh-sangat/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sea Shanties Featuring Celebrated Canadian Musician Seán Dagher
DESCRIPTION:In-person This event has passed Register HereHill Center is thrilled to welcome back the amazing Seán Dagher following his sold-out concert here last year. Seán is an active performer\, arranger\, and composer of music from various folk and classical music traditions: Celtic\, Baroque\, Medieval\, Arabic\, French-Canadian\, and Maritime. He is a member of Skye Consort and is the co-artistic director of La Nef. Seán sings and plays Irish bouzouki\, mandolin\, oud\, and banjo. Seán has also provided arrangements for numerous ensembles and artists\, including Camerata Nova (Winnipeg)\, Chor Leoni (Vancouver)\, Arion\, Palade Musica\, Les Voix Humaines\, La Mandragore\, Pierre Lapointe (all Montreal)\, Shannon Mercer\, I Furiosi (Toronto)\, Les Voix Baroques\, Choeur Louisbourg (Moncton)\, Cantatica (Pennsylvania)\, and the Nashville Baroque Orchestra. Other groups he has played with include the Montreal Symphony Orchestra\, Ensemble Caprices\, Les Boréades\, Le Petit Rien. Seán’s voice is widely known from his recordings for the Assassin’s Creed video game series\, including Black Flag. His renditions of sea shanties and other songs from the games have been streamed some 70 million times. His own Shanty of the Week video series receives thousands of views a week and has a loyal following the world over. He also often tours in North America and Europe with renowned UK shanty singing group\, The Longest Johns. Seán’s compositions and arrangements have been performed across Canada\, the United States\, UK and Europe. He has worked with the Festival du Monde Arabe creating shows of Middle Eastern and North African music. He has arranged and composed music for audio books\, with story-teller and musician Suzanne De Serres\, Youth Program Director for La Nef\, and for American author Sandra Gulland. He has been a composer and sound designer for theatre productions. He has been nominated for numerous OPUS and ADISQ awards and participated in the ADISQ-winning CD\, La Traverse Miraculeuse with La Nef and Les Charbonniers de l’enfer. He has won OPUS awards for Creation of the Year (Leave Her\, Johnny)\,  Album of the Year (Skye Consort & Emma Björling) and Youth Production of the Year (Le chat et le gondolier\, La Nef).
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/sea-shanties-featuring-celebrated-canadian-musician-sean-dagher/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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SUMMARY:American Roots Concert Series: I Draw Slow
DESCRIPTION:In-person This event has passed Register HereCritically acclaimed roots five piece I Draw Slow is currently touring their sixth and most exciting album to date. The band has consistently redefined roots music over four celebrated albums. Their latest release\, self-titled “I Draw Slow”\, reached #1 in the Irish Independent Chart. Their songs are streamed in the millions worldwide and the band is in tour-demand in the US\, UK\, and across Europe. Their distinctive blend of Irish and Appalachian roots composition has been licensed for film\, TV\, and advertising and is widely covered and recorded by other artists. The band recently appeared in a major Kerrygold butter commercial which featured one of their songs\, Swans. They are also known for their high-production videos featuring actors such as Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones) and award-winning directors Hugh O’Conor (Three Musketeers) and Ronan Fox. I Draw Slow is helmed by siblings Dave and Louise Holden and is signed to Nashville label Compass Records\, a leading independent US label that nurtures and celebrates roots and folk music. The band writes unique songs that inspire love and loyalty. Fans regularly travel hundreds of miles to see their dynamic\, emotionally-charged performances that captivate audiences with exquisite balladry\, then brings them to their feet with high energy\, bass-heavy dance trad. Their latest album moves once again into new roots territory—employing traditional string instruments to deliver contemporary themes and alt-folk grooves. I Draw Slow has fully established itself in the North American acoustic music scene\, touring the US and Canada multiple times a year and appearing regularly at some of the biggest and most iconic roots festivals including Pickathon\, Merlefest\, and Grey Fox. \nQuotes: \n \nIrish Times …it’s how the band weaves the sound into something original that really impresses. On stage\, their instruments and vocals blend organically—giving audiences a sense of intimacy and connection to the performance. \n“I DRAW SLOW IS ONE OF THE MOST BEGUILING AND SINGULAR ACTS \nCURRENTLY ON THE CIRCUIT.”-THE IRISH INDEPENDENT \n“BLENDING THE TRADITIONAL MUSIC OF BOTH CULTURES WITH A\nCONTEMPORARY AMERICANA/CELTIC SENSIBILITY…I DRAW SLOW HAS\nCREATED WHAT SEEMS LIKE A FULLY NATURAL EVOLUTION.” \n— BLUEGRASS TODAY \n  \n \nThanks to all our sponsors: \n  \n\n\n             
URL:https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/quicksilver-presents-i-draw-slow/
LOCATION:Hill Center DC\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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