Lenka Lichtenberg Czech Slovak Protective Society — Wednesday, Nov. 4 & Thursday Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Lenka Lichtenberg sings in English, Czech, French and Yiddish (she is a Cantor). Her songs have roots in Eastern European, Arabic, Spanish and Indian traditions among many others. She will be performing with her band at the Czech […]
Cedar Rapids live music
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Lineup: Landfall Festival of World Music returns to Cedar Rapids, adds a few Des Moines shows
Musicians from around the world will descend upon Iowa for the eighth annual Landfall Festival of World Music Sept. 15 – 19 at various venues in Cedar Rapids and even a few in Des Moines (a new expansion for the festival). This year’s event will feature music from Poland, Republic of Georgia, Morocco, Ethiopia, Israel, […]
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Interview: The Moroccan Rock of Hoba Hoba Spirit comes to CSPS Tonight
“Morocc’n Roll” is how Hoba Hoba Spirit have been billed for their show at CSPS Hall tonight has been billed, but don’t be fooled. This is not some slickly…
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The Holmes Brothers: Real-Deal roots music heads to CSPS
Authentic American roots music heads to CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids this Friday by way of The Holmes Brothers. This award-winning three-piece band, which includes guitarist/pianist Wendell Holmes, bassist Sherman Holmes and drummer Popsy Dixon, delivers a potent mix of soul, funk, R&B, country and old time rock and roll, all well-seasoned with real-deal blues and gospel.
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Zimbabwe’s Mokoomba play tonight at CSPS
Internationally-acclaimed recording artists Mokoomba bring the vibrant musical traditions of southern Africa to CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids this Friday. Mokoomba’s music takes root in the rich musical heritage of the Victoria Falls region of Zimbabwe while embracing contemporary styles like funk, reggae, hip-hop and R&B. This is the kind of world music that will make almost everyone feel like dancing.
