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An Evening With Raul Midón And The Lionel Loueke Trio at Bailey Hall At Broward College

Courtesy of Ronald B. Weber, MD | Posted on December 19, 2018

Where

Bailey Hall At Broward College
3501 Sw Davie Rd
Davie, FL
Map
(954) 201-6884

An Evening With Raul Midón And The Lionel Loueke Trio at Bailey Hall At Broward College

When

Sat, June 15, 2019
8:00 pm

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Musicians

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The genre-bending icons join forces to present a special night of song and guitar wizardry as they perform sets of original material in an evening that will culminate in an unforgettable jam backed by Loueke's dynamic trio. Midón delivers a signature combination of silky tenor voice and percussive guitar style that is a syncopated, flamenco- and jazz-infused wonder.

From the small West African nation of Benin, Loueke has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past ten years since he was picked, in 2008 and 2009, as top “Rising Star” guitarist in DownBeat magazine's annual Critics Poll, appearing on Herbie Hancock’s double- Grammy -winning album, The Joni Letters. His trio combines harmonic sophistication, soaring melody and rhythms, and a deep knowledge of African music to create a warm and evocative personal sound. ...

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