Explore romantic, bawdy, spiritual and playful love songs in A Medieval Valentine with medieval music experts (and husband and wife) Suzanne Fatta and Daniel Yost. This is a rare chance to hear medieval music performed on authentic period instruments, most handmade by Daniel, a master luthier. You’ll think you’re on WNED Classical’s early music program, Millennium of Music! 

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Tiffany Nicely, Diaspora Drumming, and the Fredonia African Drumming Ensemble students present an original take on traditional rhythms in West Africa and the African Diaspora. 

Using authentic instruments spanning three continents, this engaging performance celebrates four African musical pillars: community, patterns, polyrhythm, and Improvisation. It will leave you with a greater appreciation for African music and culture and a yearning to take a few lessons or join a group in your community! 

Hear Us Out is a program produced by Buffalo Toronto Public Media and funded in part by The Cullen Foundation. 

Program:
Lolo (Guinea, Malinke ethnic group) - Famoudou Konate 
Fula Fare (Guinea, Fulani ethnic group) - as taught by Mbemba Bangoura 
Kassa ni Soro (Guinea, Malinke ethnic group) - as taught by Bolokada Conde / Fara Tolno 
Wassolonka (Mali, Bambara ethnic group) - as taught by Moussa Traore 
Yankadi-Makru (Guinea, Susu ethnic group) - as taught by Abou Sylla 

Latin American Marimba Music 
Ferrocarril de los Altos (Railway of the Highlands) - Domingo Bethancourt (Guatemala) 
Nereidas (Mermaids) - Amador "Dimas" Perez Torres (Mexico) 
El Viejo y La Vieja (the Old Man and Woman) - Nicaraguan 
Rio Papaloapan (a river) - Mexican 
El Jarabe de la Botella (the Syrup of the Bottle) - Mexican 
Bloco Suite - (Brazil, arr. Ringo Brill) 
Tomena-Saabewana - (Ghana, Dagara ethnic group, arr. Bernard Woma) 
Kpanlogo - (Ghana, Ga ethnic group) 

More about the performers:
Under the direction of Dr. Tiffany Nicely, the Fredonia African Drumming Ensemble performs music of West African countries Guinea, Ghana, Mali, Ivory Coast, and Burkina Faso, using authentic instruments. Fredonia has a long history of world percussion, and this ensemble showcases the university's dedication to excellence in traditional styles. 

Under the direction of Ringo Brill, Diaspora Drumming is an ensemble dedicated to the musics of West Africa and the African Diaspora. Group members have studied traditional percussion in Guinea, Ghana, Brazil, Cuba, and Mexico. Bringing authentic instruments and rhythms to Western New York since 2004, Diaspora Drumming keeps audiences learning and grooving!

Neglia, Artistic Director of Neglia Ballet, and Heidi Halt, Executive Director. As they celebrate their 30th Anniversary Season, Marty talks with them about the artistry, passion, and dedication that define Neglia Ballet and the world of dance.
Don’t miss this grand plié into the world of ballet, including a conversation about their upcoming production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, a cherished holiday tradition!
Mark your calendar for December 6, 7, & 8, 2024, at Shea’s Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, NY.
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