DC/Baltimore "World" Music and More- August 2014
Compiled by Steve Kiviat
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International, roots, rap, soul and more at top and
***indie-rock and non-music stuff is at the bottom. Most sold-out shows omitted.
*Look for additional shows & more info to be added through the month at my blog: stevekiviat.blogspot.com
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Here it is—late again. Hope you discovered & caught some of the great beginning of the month events.
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Highlights:
8-1- Davido at the Fillmore (Young star Nigerian Afrobeats act)
Noura Mint Seymali at Artisphere(Mauritanian singer and band)
8-23- Metro Mambo at Anacostia Arts Center
8-30-DC Blues Fest at Carter Barron for free
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Fri. 8-1
Davido and others at the Fillmore (top young Nigerian Afrobeats acts)
Noura Mint Seymali at Artisphere
Jeffrey Broussard & The Creole Cowboys (zydeco) at Creative Alliance in Baltimore
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble at Bethesda Blues & Jazz
Bmore Folk Festival 1st Bands (TBA) at Joe Squared, Station North, Baltimore
Barrington Levy at the Howard Theatre (late reggae show)
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Sat. 8-2
Jeffrey Broussard & The Creole Cowboys (zydeco) at Reston Town Center
UCB at the Fillmore (go-go)
Boris at the 930 Club (Japanese art-metal)
Sitali at Comet Ping Pong (w/ JuJu House on drums)
Hal Ketchum at the Birchmere
Morgan Heritage (reggae) at the Howard Theatre
Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Night (Dance/Music)
at Ossian Hall Park: 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Roy Ayers at 7 at Fort Dupont Park
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Sun. 8-3
DC African fest daytime at Wilson Plaza of the Reagan Ctr.
Cultura Profetica at the Howard Theatre
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Mon. 8-4
One Campaign African Agriculture party @ Newseum Mon. w/ Nigeria's D'Banj, Femi Kuti, Congo's Fally Ipupa; & more
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Tues. 8-5
Omar Souleyman (Syrian dabke/electro dance music vocalist) w/ DJ Rat (Maracuyeah) & Dj Indanile (Ottomania) at the Howard Theatre
Anthony David at Blues Alley (neo-soul/r’n’b)
Silk Road Dance Company for free from 6 to 7 pm at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
John Legend at Pier 6 Pavilion in Baltimore
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Wed. 8-6
Phil Wiggins & friends at noon at Library of Congress Coolidge Auditorium (blues for free)
Phil Wiggins & Friends: Phil Wiggins (harmonica), Rick Franklin (guitar/vocals), Marcus Moore (violin), Junious Brichouse (dance) for free from 6 to 7 pm at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
Beres Hammond (star reggae ballad crooner) w/ DJ Inferno at the Howard Theatre
Tinsley Ellis at Blues Alley (blues)
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Thurs. 8-7
Matuto (NY/Brazilian forro) at National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW, WDC, (West Lawn/ Backyard Barbecue presented by Hill Country - 4 PM)
Charanjit Singh (doing his 1982 album “10 Ragas to a Disco beat”) for free from 6 to 7 at the Kennedy Ctr. Millennium Stage (also video-streamed on K. Ctr. Website)
Charanjit Singh (doing his 1982 album “10 Ragas to a Disco beat”) with DC opener Protect-U at
Tropicalia at 8
Beres Hammond (star reggae ballad crooner) w/ DJ Inferno at the Howard Theatre
Stephen Marley at Pier 6
Feedel Band (Ethiopian Jazz w/ members heard on Ethiopiques)
with special guest from 1960s Roha Band’sʼ Ethiopian modern music bass guitar Legend Giovanni Rico (The quiet & overlooked Man behind the basslines of Addis' fav hits!)
Blowfly (soulful raunchy poet), Lazlo Lee & the Motherless Children, and Slow Jerks at Metro Gallery, Baltimore
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Fri. 8-8
Reggae Night, presented by the Washington Post Going Out Guide:
Junior Marvin’s Force One (formerly of Bob Marley and the Wailers), Ruth-Ann Brown, Ras Lidj & Deep Band at 7:30 for free at Carter Barron Amphitheatre for free
Babyface Edmonds at 7:30 at the Howard Theatre (r’n’b ballads)
EL 2DO Festival Chimpun Callao with salsa singers Hector Tricoche, Cano Estremera, Ray Sepulveda at the Palace in Woodbridge, VA
Buster Poindexter at the Birchmere (bluesy)
Mika Singh with Sunny Leone at George Mason Patriot Center (Bollywood)
César Orozco (Cuban/Venezuelan pianist, composer, and arranger) with Rodner Padilla (venezuelan bassist) and Francisco Vielma (Venezuelan multi-percussionist) - Millennium Stage
Fela movie at E Street Cinema
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Sat. 8-9
Fest Africa from 1 to 8 at Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring (Sunday too) –with Somi
Ken Professor Philmore (Trinidad pan-jazz player) at 8 at Howard Theatre
Project Pat (rap) with Backyard Band (go-go) at 11:30 pm at the Howard Theatre
Jazz Ambassadors of the U.S. Army Field Band at Fort Dupont Park for free
Korean Cultural Heritage Night (Dance/Music)
The Korean-American Association of Northern Virginia presents an evening of Korean culture, featuring traditional and folk music and dance. At Ossian Hall Park: 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
International Arts and Jamaican Jerk Chicken festival at Bowie Baysox Stadium
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Sun. 8-10
Ed Motta (Brazilian pop/mpb singer) with Cissa Paz (DC-based Brazilian raised singer) at 8 at the Howard Theatre
Fest Africa from 1 to 8 at Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring (with Cheik Hamala Diabete)
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Mon.. 8-11
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Tues.8-12
Dick Dale at the Birchmere (surf)
Rock Creek Social Club anniversary dj party at U St. Music Hall
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Wed. 8-13
Anthony David at Rams Head Tavern Annapolis (r’n’b)
Moombahton Massive XXXVIII - Nadastrom, Sabo, Tropixxx at U St Music Hall
Nickel Creek and Josh Ritter at Wolf Trap Filene Center
Jerry Douglas (lapsteel player) at the Hamilton
*Agnes Obel (Danish pianist/singer who lives in Berlin) at 930 Club
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Thurs. 8-14
80s pop-r’n’b revue with Glenn Jones, Force MDs, Jeff Redd, and Christopher Williams at the Howard Theatre
Zacarias Ferreira (Dominican bachata singer) at 9:00pm at Euphoria Nightclub,
1301 S. Ponca St., Baltimore, MD
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Fri. 8-15
Quraishi (Afghan rubab player) with dhol & tabla percussionist at Kennedy Center Millennium Stage for free from 6 to 7
Eric Roberson (neo-soul) at 8 at the Howard Theatre
TroubleFunk & Junkyard Band at 11:45 m at Howard Theatre
Zacarias Ferreira (Dominican bachata singer) at Diamond Lounge in Annandale
Grupo Rana (de Guatemala I think) at Omega, 1401 University Blvd East, Hyattsville, MD
Night of the Dembow beat (reggaeton) with El Alfa y E Titus (Dominicans) at Bravo Bravo, 1001 Connecticut Ave. NW
Shino Aguakate y su Formula 4 at 10:00pm at Euphoria Nightclub, 1301 S. Ponca St.,
Baltimore, MD
Neo Soul Night, presented by the Washington Post Going Out Guide at Carter Barron Amphitheatre at 7:30 for free with Black Alley, Lysette Titi, Wes Felton
Boyz II Men at Fillmore Silver Spring
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Sat. 8-16
Car, Truck & motorcycle show plus music from Backyard, Junkyard and many more –gates open at 1 at Geno’s Ballpark, 77 West Bay Front Rd., Lothian , MD
Eric Roberson (neo-soul) at 8 at the Howard Theatre
Jerry Rivera y Toby Love at 11:30 pm en DC Bachata Congress 2014,
djs at 8:30pm; at Washington Hilton Hotel, 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW
Poetry night at 7:30 for free at Carter Barron featuring The Last Poets Honoring Gil Scott-Heron
Lil’ Boosie (rap) at First Mariner Arena, Baltimore
Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives with opener Angaleena Presley (of the Pistol Annies) at the Birchmere (country)
Guyana Cultural festival at 11 am at Brandywine Lions Club Park, Brandywine , MD
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Sun. 8-17
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Mon. 8-18
George Porter Jr. and His Runnin' Pardners w/ Ron Holloway Band at 8 x 10 Club in Baltimore
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Tues. 8-19
Sturgill Simpson at the Birchmere (country w/ psychedelic lyrics)
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Wed,8-20
Maxi Priest at the Howard Theatre (pop-reggae)
Quebe Sisters Band for free from noon to 1 at Library of Congress Coolidge Aud.
Quebe Sisters Band for free from 6 to 7 at K. Ctr. Millennium Stage
*Screening of "Put Your Hands Up! The Tribute Concert to Chuck Brown" at U Street Outdoor Movie Series at Harrison Park.
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Thurs. 8-21
J. Alvarez at Echostage (Puerto Rican reggaeton)
Alejandra Ribera at Bossa
Robyn with Röyksop at Wolf Trap (electropop/club )
Shabazz Palaces and Clipping at Black Cat (rap)
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Fri. 8-22
Chuck Brown's Allstar band and posthumous cd release for “Beautiful Life” with KK and Scooby plus guests Black Alley, Sugar Bear from EU, Jas Funk (from RE), Ms. Yendy and more at 9 pm
Tony Rosado y su Orquesta Internacional Pacifico at 8:00pm at El Boqueron 2
1330 E Gude Dr., Rockville, MD
Adolescentes Orquesta at 9:00pm at The Palace,
13989 Jefferson Davis Hwy(Rt. 1 South) , Woodbridge, VA
French Montana at Echostage, NE DC (rap)
Pablo Antonio & La Firma dance party at Creative Alliance in Baltimore (part of art exhibition opening )
Grupo Vena at 9:00pm at the 360 Nightclub Manassas,10352 Festival Ln., Manassas, VA
Lyle Lovett & His Large Band at Wolf Trap
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars and Harper Simon at Black Cat (reggae)
Kaylor Kalhor at Mason District Park in Annandale (Persian)
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Sat. 8-23
Metro Mambo from 2 to 4 p.m. Summer Edition: “The Revolution Was Televised”, WPFW dj/Host Jim Byers interviews Harold Harriston, a bandleader for 1953 to 1960 television show Capital Caravan, talking about life in the 1950s & 60s followed by dancing to the music of Verny Varela for free at the Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Road SE, Washington, DC
Savion Glover at the Howard Theatre (tap)
Alex Bueno at 9:30pm at Club One, 8786 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA
The Clean (New Zealand pop-rock) at the Metro Gallery, Baltimore
Peruvian culture night at Ossian Hall Park in Annandale
Chocolate City Rocks!: Thaylobleu and Godisheus for free from 6 to 7 at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
Miranda Lambert, Justin Moore, and Thomas Rhett at Jiffy Lube Live (country)
Southern MD. Blues Fest
Trillectro with Big Sean; Migos; trap DJ Baauer, Rae Sremmurd,Fat trel, Lunice, Dougie F., Oddisee, DJ Money and more (rap and electro-dance) at RFK Stadium FestivalGrounds, 2601 Independence Ave. SE.
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Sun.8-24
Savion Glover at the Howard Theatre (tap)
Papi Wilo at 9:00pm at Diamond Lounge, 7203 Little River Tpke., Annandale, VA
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic and Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band at 9:30 Club
Master Borhani with the PNME music group and student musicians will play Persian Traditional Music. free @ 2:00 PM at Funkar International, 11670 Long Jump Trail, Ellicott City, MD,
Los Texmaniacs at Hill Country Live
Southern MD. Blues Fest
*ADIFF Film Fest with Maria Bethania doc at Goethe Inst. at 2:45pm
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Mon.8-25
Savion Glover at the Howard Theatre (tap)
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Tues. 8-26
Third World at the Howard Theatre at 7:30
Larry Graham & Graham Central Station at Rams Head Tavern Annapolis (funk)
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Wed. 8-27
Larry Graham & Graham Central Station at the Birchmere
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Thurs.. 8-28
Pusho y Benny Benni, at 7:00pm at Diamond Lounge, 7203 Little River Tpke., Annandale, VA
Chris Thomas King (blues/r’n’b) at Blues Alley
Chris Hillman (from the Byrds) & Herb Pedersen and Carlene Carter at the Birchmere (country-rock)
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Fri.. 8-29
Dawayne Nutt’s birthday bash with the Vybe Band, Sugar Bear & Let it Flow band, DJ John at 11 p.m. (go-go and r’n’b)
Prince Royce at 8:00pm at Wolf Trap Filene Center, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna, VA (bachata singing star)
Jambao at 9:00pm at Diamond Lounge, 7203 Little River Tpke., Annandale, VA
Chris Thomas King (blues/r’n’b) at Blues Alley
Drake and Lil Wayne at Jiffy Lube Live (rap)
Beautiful Swimmers (electronic beats) at U St. Music Hall
Fantasia and Joe at Pier 6 Music Hall (r’n’b)
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Sat. 8-30
Chris Thomas King (blues/r’n’b) at Blues Alley
26th Annual DC Blues Festival
with Shakura S'Aida, Selwyn Birchwood Band, Eddie Turner, Shirleta Settles and Friends,
Hardway Connection, Stacy Brooks Band and much more! Presented by the DC Blues Society
FREE, First Come-First Served Gates open at 12:00 Noon.Showtime12:20 p.m.
Shy Glizzy & Lil Durk (rap) at Fillmore Silver Spring
Jason D. Williams (jerry Lee Lewis like rockabilly/country Wildman piano player) at the Birchmere
Sounougal (Our Boat) Presented by KanKouran West African Dance Company at Lisner
Colombian Culture night at Ossian Hall Park in Annandale
* Bolling Club, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, 50 Theisen St., Washington, DC. Millie Jackson. 202-563-8400.
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Sun. 8-31
Grupo 24 Horas at 9:00pm at Club One, 8786 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA
Marco Antonio Solis (Mexican pop balladeer) at Patriot Center
Persian Party at 10 at Look Restaurant & Lounge, 1909 K Street NW
Alonzo’s Memorial Blues Picnic at Rosedale Amer. Legon from 1 to 8:30
*Backyard Band; the Kingz; New Impressionz at 930 Club
* Teddy Afro, Shewandagne Hailu (Ethiopian) at Echostage
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Mon. 9-1
Sept. 1 Labor Day Blues at Westminster Church , SW DC with Jacques "Saxman" Johnson, sax; Lil Margie Clark, vocals; Bobby Felder, keyboard; Jacques Johnson, Jr., guitar; Chuck Carthan, bass; Andy Hamburger, drums
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Other cool stuff (mostly indie-rock): 8-9-Zombies @ Rams Head Tavern Annapolis; * In My Eyes (current local punk photo exhibit) @ the Coupe, 3415 11th St. NW; 8-14-Zombies @ Birchmere; *Beverly @ Black Cat; 8-17- the Arcade Fire @ Verizon Center; the Caribbean and Sansyou @ Galaxy Hut; Cheap Trick @ Rams Head Live! Baltimore; Cigarette @ WMUC Radio, 3130 South Campus Dining Hall (Upstairs) College Park, MD; Puff Pieces @ Comet Ping Pong;8-18-Echo & the Bunnymen @ Fillmore; Harness Flux @ Galaxy Hut; 8-20-X @ Bl. Cat; 8-21-Spider Bags @ DC9; *Off @ RnR Hotel; 8-22- Hang-Over Royale @ Grist Mill Park, Alexandria; 8-23-Big Star’s 3rd tribute show @ 930 Club;*8-25-J. Robbins @Galaxy Hut; *8-29 Chris Grier Memorial Concert @ Velvet Lounge w/ Kahoutek & more; *8-30-Perfect P & Joanna Gruesome at RnR Hotel;
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