DC/Baltimore
Global Music and More- February 2017
Compiled
by Steve Kiviat
To submit
events (for posting) or comments (that are not posted) e-mail: ritmika (at)
hotmail.com
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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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Online
you should also check out the I Love Music forum/chatboard at ilxor.com and
look for the Rolling Outernational World Music 2017, Rolling Afrobeats
Afropop 2017, the Rolling Afro-Latin & the Capital Swamp &
Chitlin Circuit threads
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Sorry
this is late. I will be updating the
rest of February on the website blog. It’s
been a busy month.
Seek out
music throughout the area…In addition to the below live and dj events, there
are more international dj dance events both in DC and in Maryland (Golf lounge,
Swahili Village, Fire Station One) and Virginia
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Remaining
Highlights
Sun.
2-12- Valentine’s Soul Jam at DAR with Stylistics, The Dramatics
featuring L.J. Reynolds, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, The Intruders, and Cuba
Gooding Sr. at DAR Constitution Hall
Wed. 2-14
–Bebel Gilberto at the State Theatre (Brazil)
Sat. 2-
25-Noura Mint Seymali (& her Mauritania band): Global-Phonic Music Series for
free at
8 PM at Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre *(rescheduled for March 7th)
Sun.
2-26-“District of Dance: A D.C. Rhythm & Blues Celebration” is inspired by
the rhythm & blues history of Washington, D.C. from the 50s, 60s, and early
70s. Celebrate with live performances, hand dancing, hand dance lessons,panel
discussion and photo exhibit by Kendall Productions LLC . 3:15PM-8:00 PM.
Location: Anacostia High School, 1601 16th Street, SE, Washington, DC. FREE
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. 2-4
Alsarah
and the Nubatones (Brooklyn-based Sudanese pop) Featuring opening act Huda
& Kamyar at Atlas
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. 2-5
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Fri. 2-6
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Sat. 2-7
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Sun. 2-8
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Mon. 2-9
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Fri. 2-10
Tighten
Up soul and reggae dance party at Slash Run
J Alvarez
at Bravo Bravo
Elvis
Martinez at Rio Cantina in Sterling
Lonnie
Holley performance with Ben Sollee and
Jordon Ellis at 6 at Luce Foundation at Museum of American Art, 8th
& F Sts NW
Back to
the 80s with Whodini, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, Al B. Sure!, Cherrelle, Hi
Five, Doug E. Fresh, and Chubb Rock. At DAR Constitution Hall
Whispers
at the Howard Theatre
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. 2-11
Kurdistan
Night with Kurdish and Persian live
music with: Mikael , Morteza , Foad at Chery Blossom Banquet Hall,
46110
Lake Center Plaza, Sterling, VA
CJ
Chenier & Red Hot Louisiana Band at Glen Echo
Samba
Trovao at Tropicalia
Nicole
Mitchell’s Black Earth Ensemble and Janel Leppin at Fringe
Syleena
Johnson at Bethesda Bles and Jazz
Ultra
Nate at U St Music Hall
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. 2-12
Valentine’s
Soul Jam at DAR with Stylistics, The Dramatics featuring L.J. Reynolds, Harold
Melvin's Blue Notes, The Intruders, and Cuba Gooding Sr. at DAR Constitution
Hall
Charlie
Wilson, Fantasia and Johnnie Gill at Verizon Center
Granny
& the Boys 7” release party at Showtime Lounge
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. 2-13
City of
Immigrants benefit with Steve Earle and others at Beth Am Synagogue in Baltimore
(David Simon of Wire fame is involved with this)
Elis
Testone at the Howard Theatre
Spinners
at Bethesda Blues & Jazz
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. 2-14
Jazmine
Sullivan (sold out) at the Fillmore
Laura
Mvula at at 6th & I
Bebel
Gilberto at State Theatre
Anthony
Santos at Echostage (bachata)
Spinners
at Bethesda Blues & Jazz
Temptations
with Dennis Edwards, The Delfonics, Persuaders, Supremes, and Rose Royce at
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore
NSO with
Patti Labelle at Kennedy Center
Omar and
Ilana present ghazal poetry in English, spoken over the sounds of sitar for
free from 6 to 7 at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (and video-streamed live)
Aaron Ab
Abernathy at Songbyrd
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. 2-15
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2-16
Vusi
Mahlasela at the Hamilton
Lauryn
Hill at the Warner Theatre
Solas at
Barns of Wolf Trap
Kwame
with Iron Riddem at Bossa (reggae from Ghana)
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2-17
Musiq
Soulchild, Lyfe Jennings, Dwele, and Foreign Exhange at DAR Constitution Hall
Antibalas
at the Hamilton
Grupo
Kazzabe at Diamond Lounge
Alexis y
Fido at the Palace (reggaeton)
Al
Jarreau at the Howard
Brazilian
Carnival party at Tropicalia (With Cissa Paz and Caique Vidal)
Solas at
Barns of Wolf Trap
Mary
Wilson (from Supremes) at Blues Alley
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2-18
Gary
Spencer (gospel) at 12 noon at Woodridge Library, 1801 Hamlin Street, NE
Amir
Vahab & Ensemble (A Night of Sufi Love Songs) at Hill Center
Lee
Fields & the Expressions at Rock n Roll Hotel
Buika at
the Howard Theatre
Alfred
Street Baptist presents HBCU College Festival at TC Williams High, Alexandria
Earth,
Wind & Fire at MGM National Harbor
Persuaders
at Harmony Hall
Sinkane
at Black Cat
Mary
Wilson (from Supremes) at Blues Alley
* Taj Express-Bollywood Revue at George Mason Center for Arts
* Taj Express-Bollywood Revue at George Mason Center for Arts
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2-19
The
Bar-kays and Brick at Bethesda Blues and Jazz
WPAS
Gospel Tribute to MLK at Kennedy Center
Hardway
Connection at Lamonts
*Taj Express -Bollywood Revue at George Mason Center for Arts
*Taj Express -Bollywood Revue at George Mason Center for Arts
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. 2-20
Maceo
Parker at Birchmere
*Kendra Foster at Blues Alley
*Kendra Foster at Blues Alley
Christine
Lavin at IMT at St. M Presb. In Rockville
“Blues
for a Royal Flush” (1 hr play about Duke Ellington) for free from 6 to 7 at the
Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (and video-streamed live)
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. 2-21
Black Joe
Lewis & the Honeybears at 930 Club
Avon Dews
for free from 6 to 7 at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (and video-streamed
live)
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. 2-22
* Young Senators Reloaded at Half Note Lounge in Bowie
*Dreamcast & Friends at Black Cat backstage (r'n'b)
*Horselords at Songbyrd
* Young Senators Reloaded at Half Note Lounge in Bowie
*Dreamcast & Friends at Black Cat backstage (r'n'b)
*Horselords at Songbyrd
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Thurs. 2-23
Walter
"Wolfman" Washington at Creative Alliance in Baltimore (funky blues)
Bad Bunny
at Cities
Angie
Stone at Bethesda Blues and Jazz
George
Clinton & P-Funk at the Howard Theatre
Dirty
Dozen Brass Band at the Hamilton
Cissa Paz
at Bossa
*Kaia Kater at Hill Center DC (folk/bluegrass)
* Soundclash (w/ old-school African )djs at Marx Cafe
*Gospel at Colonus at Gunston Arts Center in Arlington (through March 26th)
*The-Dream at the 930 Club
*Kaia Kater at Hill Center DC (folk/bluegrass)
* Soundclash (w/ old-school African )djs at Marx Cafe
*Gospel at Colonus at Gunston Arts Center in Arlington (through March 26th)
*The-Dream at the 930 Club
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. 2-24
Guy Davis
at Archie Edwards Barbershop (blues)
Jory
Boy,Yomo & Davis Flow at Rio Cantina
Cameo at
Howard Theatre
Ledisi
& NSO Pops at Kennedy Center
*Altan at Amp
* Traviezoz De La Zierra" &
*Altan at Amp
* Traviezoz De La Zierra" &
"Los Grandes Cadetes De Linares at the Palace in Woodbridge
* Noriel at Umberto's in Wheaton
*Brazilian Carnival event at the Manor on Conn. Ave NW
*Ritmos Raros Brasileiros djs at Songbyrd upstairs while folkie Julie Byrne is downstairs
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Sat. 2-25
Noura
Mint Seymali (Mauritania band): Global-Phonic Music Series at 8 PM at Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre (rescheduled for March 7th)
* Carnaval de Barranquilla (Colombia ) at Cuba Libre
*Brazilian Carnival party at Piola in Arlington
* Carnaval de Barranquilla (Colombia ) at Cuba Libre
*Brazilian Carnival party at Piola in Arlington
Anacostia
Delta: Home of the Great "Unknown" Guitarists (movie sneak preview)
at Amp with live music from John Previti, Jim Stephanson, & Tim Ford
Ledisi
& NSO Pops at Kennedy Center
Aaron Myers
for free from 6 to 7 at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (and video-streamed
live)
*Mr. Eazi (Nigerian rapper) - soldout gig in Towson, MD; and maybe another late gig at Stonefish Lounge in DC too
*J. Red (the Nephew), Shay Denise, Ms Mini & the Rise Band (southern soul) at Lamont's
*O.T. Genasis at Bliss DC (rap)
*Pan-American Symphony Orchestra at Lincoln Theatre
*Bone-Thugs n Harmony at the Fillmore
*Kap G and Jr Donato at U St Music Hall
*Mr. Eazi (Nigerian rapper) - soldout gig in Towson, MD; and maybe another late gig at Stonefish Lounge in DC too
*J. Red (the Nephew), Shay Denise, Ms Mini & the Rise Band (southern soul) at Lamont's
*O.T. Genasis at Bliss DC (rap)
*Pan-American Symphony Orchestra at Lincoln Theatre
*Bone-Thugs n Harmony at the Fillmore
*Kap G and Jr Donato at U St Music Hall
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Sun. 2-26
“District
of Dance: A D.C. Rhythm & Blues Celebration” is inspired by the rhythm
& blues history of Washington, D.C. from the 50s, 60s, and early 70s.
Celebrate with live performances, hand dancing, hand dance lessons,panel
discussion and photo exhibit by Kendall Productions LLC . 3:15PM-8:00 PM.
Location: Anacostia High School, 1601 16th Street, SE, Washington, DC. FREE to
the Public Hosted by WPFW 89.3 FM's Scooter Magruder
Live
performances by Nu Era, Shirleta Settles, D.C.’s Finest, and Mousey Thompson
and The James Brown Experience; - 3:15 PM-4:00 PM-- Hand Dance Lessons with The
National Hand Dance Association
- 4:30
PM-5:30 PM -Panel Discussion: "The History of R&B in Washington,
D.C."
- 5:30
PM- 8:00 PM -Celebration: Live DJ, R&B Bands, Hand Dance Showcase, Hand
Dancing & Food.
*Baltimore record Bazaar at noon
*Baltimore record Bazaar at noon
Southern
Avenue at Jammin Java (new Memphis Stax band)
*The Lox at Fillmore
*Brazilian jazz carnival with Encantada at Twins
*The Lox at Fillmore
*Brazilian jazz carnival with Encantada at Twins
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. 2-27
*Go-go as DC History panel 6:30 to 8pm at MLK Library w/ Andre Johnson, Michelle Blackwell, Nico Hobson and more
*Bob Boilen Book signing with live music by Daniel Bachman at IMT/Saint Mark Presbyterian Church
*Go-go as DC History panel 6:30 to 8pm at MLK Library w/ Andre Johnson, Michelle Blackwell, Nico Hobson and more
*Bob Boilen Book signing with live music by Daniel Bachman at IMT/Saint Mark Presbyterian Church
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. 2-28
It’s
Mardi Gras
Marcia
Ball & Beat Hotel at Hamilton
Terry
& the Bad Boys (zydeco) at Glen Echo Backroom
Duke
Ellington School for the Arts for free from 6 to 7 at the Kennedy Center
Millennium Stage (and video-streamed live)
*Dionne Warwick at Bethesda Blues and Jazz
*Dionne Warwick at Bethesda Blues and Jazz
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wed. 3-1
*12 noon Larry Appelbaum interview of Harvard prof and jazz book author Ingrid Monson at Library of Congress
*Ballake Sissoko (Malian kora player) and Vincent Segal (French cellist) at Barns of Wolf Trap
*English Beat at 930 Club
*Dionne Warwick at Bethesda Blues and Jazz
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Sat.3-4 -Dobet Gnahore at Barns of Wolf Trap (Coite D'Ivoire singer)
Maleek Berry at Cities DC (UK Nigerian)
Cedryll Ballou zydeco at Baltimore Blues Society event
DC Music Download's Sounds of the City Fest at Black Cat
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Sun. 3-5-
Tekno at Bliss DC (Nigerian afropop)
Sierra Leone Refugee Allstars at Amp
Sahba Motallebi, tar; Naghmeh Farahmand, tonbak and daf 11:30am; 1:30; 3pm at Freer/Sackler for Nowruz
*12 noon Larry Appelbaum interview of Harvard prof and jazz book author Ingrid Monson at Library of Congress
*Ballake Sissoko (Malian kora player) and Vincent Segal (French cellist) at Barns of Wolf Trap
*English Beat at 930 Club
*Dionne Warwick at Bethesda Blues and Jazz
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Sat.3-4 -Dobet Gnahore at Barns of Wolf Trap (Coite D'Ivoire singer)
Maleek Berry at Cities DC (UK Nigerian)
Cedryll Ballou zydeco at Baltimore Blues Society event
DC Music Download's Sounds of the City Fest at Black Cat
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Sun. 3-5-
Tekno at Bliss DC (Nigerian afropop)
Sierra Leone Refugee Allstars at Amp
Sahba Motallebi, tar; Naghmeh Farahmand, tonbak and daf 11:30am; 1:30; 3pm at Freer/Sackler for Nowruz
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Other
cool stuff (mostly indie-rock)-2-10-Kid Congo book reading plus Escapism and
more at Dew Drop Inn; 2-11- Positive Force Soup Swap & Benefit gig with Governess,
Trophy Wife, Pygmy Lush, & Patsy Decline (Patsy Cline cover band) at St.
Stephen’s 4 to 9; 2-13-Parquet Courts @
930; *'Led Zeppelin Played Here' @ 5:30 @ U Of MD Clarice Smith Center; 2-15-Radio Dept. @ Black Cat; 2-19-Lemuria @ Black Cat; 2-21-John Doe from
X at Jammin Java; 2-23-Pissed Jeans & Hand Grenade Job @ Bl. Cat;2-26-Zomes, Mellow Diamond, Time is Fire at Bossa; *Muna @ DC9; *2-27- Nikki Lane, Brent Cobb, and Jonathan Tyler @ U St Music Hall; The Body, Technophobia, Radiator Grays, Mt Rainier @Black Cat
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