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    Hugh Masekela's Chissa All-Stars & Nuttin' But Stringz

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    Cultural Arts For Everyone

    July 25, 2008

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    "Hugh Masakela has been, and will continue to be, an importance force in the world of music." (Amazon) Long before the term "world music" was coined, South African born trumpeter and flugelhornist Hugh Masekela was ingeniously fusing his own vibrant post-bop style with R&B, pop and African rhythms. In 1968, Masekela became an overnight sensation with his irresistible instrumental hit, Grazing in the Grass. With its breezy horn lines and catchy, percussive rhythms, the song topped the Billboard charts, earned a Grammy nomination and eventually sold four million copies worldwide. Opening act violinist, Tourie and Damien Escobar will perform an exciting blend of classical, jazz, R&B, and hip-hop, entertaining for all audiences.

    Teenage brothers, Tourie Escobar and Damien Escobar are a true phenomenon of our musical age. They combine the classical sound of the violin with Pop, R&B and Hip-hop. The result is a unique and uplifting fury of modern emotion and harmony… intensity and rhythm. Younger brother Damien says, “We play our violins so hard and with such force that we destroy a bow a show!”

    NBS brilliantly molds unlikely genres with ease. From 50 Cent to Vivaldi, from DMX and R Kelly to Bach, NBS continues to enlighten and entertain audiences of all ages. From toddlers to teens and beyond… their music crosses and opens age barriers in a way that is unforgettable. Struggle from the Subway to the Charts is a brilliant blend of classical daring intertwined with rap undertones. NBS has created a new genre that’s being talked about and admired. The buzz has begun. Their music is a provocative and stirring Thunder that will be analyzed and copied for years to come.

    • Ticket Info

      Tickets: Orchestra $40
      Mezz $35
      Grand tier $35
      Balcony $27
      Lower Gal $22
      Upper Gal $15

      Info Phone: 901-743-ARTS or 901-525-3000

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    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      July 25, 2008

      Times:
      8:00 PM

    • Venue Info

      Orpheum Theatre

      203 S. Main Street Memphis, TN 38103

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