A World of Music at the Library is a library-produced series offering a variety of musical genres. Concerts are scheduled monthly October-May of each year on the first Friday night of the month in Loucks Auditorium. Tickets go on sale for each show six weeks in advance. Tickets are available for purchase at any Library Circulation Desk or in Library Administration.More information is available by calling 503-588-6052.
The World of Music at the Library series is sponsored by the Salem Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Salem Public Library.
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 Al-Andalus
7p.m., Friday, February 3
Loucks Auditorium
Tickets $5 in advance/ $7 at the door
Now on sale at library Circulation desks
Led by oud player Tarik Banzi, Al-Andalus is internationally known for their creative fusion of east and west. They weave classical, jazz, and contemporary music with musical traditions from medieval Spain.
The name of the ensemble refers to Spain in the eighth through fifteenth centuries. During that period Spain experienced a cultural melding of African, Middle Eastern and European influences. Christians, Muslims and Jews lived together in relative harmony.
Banzi was born into an old Andalusian family in Morocco and grew up immersed in the Andalusian and North African musical traditions. His major instrument, the stinged oud, is a relative of the European lute. Banzi is joined by his wife Julia, a classical and flamenco guitarist, and singer Emily Miles. In addition to the musicians, the concert includes two flamenco dancers.
The lobby opens at 6 p.m., with the house opening at 6:30. More information about this show and the World of Music series is available at 503-588-6052.
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Cover band Showcase
7 p.m. Friday, March 2
Loucks Auditorium
SPECIAL PRICING!! Tickets sold at the door only.
$2 OR 2 cans of food (to be donated to Marion-Polk Food Share)
The finest, funnest, and funkiest of the Salem area’s cover bands will gather on the Loucks Auditorium stage for this new addition to the World of Music at the Library series. Three bands will be chosen to rock the night away, emulating and celebrating well-known and lesser-known hits. Participating bands will be announced on the library website and on Facebook in early February.
As part of this celebration of local talent, the library is introducing a special admission rate for the Cover Band Showcase only. More information is available at www.salemlibrary.org or 503-588-6083. |