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Sunday , Oct 18, 2009

Culture at the Crossroads - Sidro
Friday , Nov 6, 2009

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Cultural Crossroads - Firewalkers & the Sun

Friday , Aug 21, 2009 • 8:00 PM • $15

Nestinari & the Helios Band play traditional Bulgarian and Greek music. Nestinari has been together since 1998. The name comes from the Bulgarian word nestinare, which means firewalkers. Nestinari’s repertoire includes many dance tunes from Bulgaria. The ensemble performs for family gatherings and festivals organized by the local Bulgarian American community. The Helios Band was formed in 2007 by Ivan Kabaivanov and Lefteri Tsacle. The Helios band (Helios translates to Sun) is one of the most versatile bands in Northern California, playing traditional Rembetika, Laika, Nissiotika, Demotika and Modern Greek music. The outstanding musicianship and vocals of the Helios Band members make each performance a truly special and memorable event.

Cultural Crossroads - Ferenc Tobak Conjures Spirits at the Crossroads

Friday , Aug 28, 2009 • 8:00 PM • $15

Bagpiper Ferenc Tobak, with visiting master musicians Zoltan Szabo and Katalin Juhasz, will present a program of Hungarian traditional music. According to folk legend bagpipers can summon spirits with their playing at the crossroads. Lilla Serlegi accompanied by the Slavonian Traveling Band will add the high spirited music of the Croatian villages of Hungary to the evening's musical mix. Special guest Stephen Kent, playing the didjerido, will be featured in the premier of Ferenc's new composition.

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