upcoming events
incwadi at all roads festival | portland, me
INCWADI
Part of the All Roads Festival
We’re so excited to collaborate with our dear friends Vuyo Sotashe and Chris Pattishall with a quintet version of Palaver for Portland’s first All Roads festival. We will be playing between the Oshima Brothers and Monrovia on State Theatre’s main stage. We hope you’ll join us!
palaver music center solo students | spring celebration recital
Come hear the PMC Solo Student Recital featuring 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. Students will perform pieces they’ve been polishing this semester and support one another throughout the recital.
photo by yoon s. byun
palaver music center k-2nd grade & introduction to strings students | spring celebration recital
This recital will feature our K-2nd grade students & Introduction to Strings Students. It will be a mix of solo performances as well as Introduction to Strings Group performances showcasing everything our pre-k mus classes learned this semester!
photo by yoon s. byun
palaver music center (all after-school strings students) | spring celebration recital
Our final recital of the year featuring all our After-School Strings student chamber groups and our final full group piece performed by the entire ensemble and all the students!
photo by yoon s. byun
serenades | brooksville, me
This program explores the serenade through a broad lens, across genres, eras, and styles in a changing world. At its heart is Josef Suk’s Serenade for Strings. We juxtapose this Romantic classic with Carlos Simon’s Between Worlds, a meditative work inspired by visual artist Bill Traylor, whose life and work spanned the end of slavery through the beginning of the Civil Rights movement. In our arrangement, different string parts “serenade” one another antiphonally across the ensemble. Ravel’s Trois Chansons, written at the outbreak of World War I, reflects on loss of life, innocence, and continuity in a changing world. Our arrangement of Laurie Anderson’s O Superman, fused with the third movement of Bach’s A Minor Violin Sonata, explores human relationships with machines and with one another. The program concludes with modern-day “moonlit serenades” by Glen Miller. Serenades is a musical call for a new and brighter world.
serenades | tiverton, ri
This program explores the serenade through a broad lens, across genres, eras, and styles in a changing world. At its heart is Josef Suk’s Serenade for Strings. We juxtapose this Romantic classic with Carlos Simon’s Between Worlds, a meditative work inspired by visual artist Bill Traylor, whose life and work spanned the end of slavery through the beginning of the Civil Rights movement. In our arrangement, different string parts “serenade” one another antiphonally across the ensemble. Ravel’s Trois Chansons, written at the outbreak of World War I, reflects on loss of life, innocence, and continuity in a changing world. Our arrangement of Laurie Anderson’s O Superman, fused with the third movement of Bach’s A Minor Violin Sonata, explores human relationships with machines and with one another. The program concludes with modern-day “moonlit serenades” by Glen Miller. Serenades is a musical call for a new and brighter world.
serenades | provincetown, ma
This program explores the serenade through a broad lens, across genres, eras, and styles in a changing world. At its heart is Josef Suk’s Serenade for Strings. We juxtapose this Romantic classic with Carlos Simon’s Between Worlds, a meditative work inspired by visual artist Bill Traylor, whose life and work spanned the end of slavery through the beginning of the Civil Rights movement. In our arrangement, different string parts “serenade” one another antiphonally across the ensemble. Ravel’s Trois Chansons, written at the outbreak of World War I, reflects on loss of life, innocence, and continuity in a changing world. Our arrangement of Laurie Anderson’s O Superman, fused with the third movement of Bach’s A Minor Violin Sonata, explores human relationships with machines and with one another. The program concludes with modern-day “moonlit serenades” by Glen Miller. Serenades is a musical call for a new and brighter world.
serenades | york, me
This program explores the serenade through a broad lens, across genres, eras, and styles in a changing world. At its heart is Josef Suk’s Serenade for Strings. We juxtapose this Romantic classic with Carlos Simon’s Between Worlds, a meditative work inspired by visual artist Bill Traylor, whose life and work spanned the end of slavery through the beginning of the Civil Rights movement. In our arrangement, different string parts “serenade” one another antiphonally across the ensemble. Ravel’s Trois Chansons, written at the outbreak of World War I, reflects on loss of life, innocence, and continuity in a changing world. Our arrangement of Laurie Anderson’s O Superman, fused with the third movement of Bach’s A Minor Violin Sonata, explores human relationships with machines and with one another. The program concludes with modern-day “moonlit serenades” by Glen Miller. Serenades is a musical call for a new and brighter world.
screen door festival opening concert | camden, me
A grand opening concert featuring many of the performers appearing throughout the week including the Viano and Balourdet Quartets, oboist James Austin Smith, flutist Catherine Gregory, violinist Simone Porter, violist, Celia Hatton, percussionist Brian Shankar Adler, cellist Arlen Hlusko, pianists David Kaplan and Janice Carissa, Latin-jazz vocalist Magos Herrera with guitarist Vinicius Gomes as well as our esteemed resident ensemble, Palaver Strings.
This vibrant and welcoming launch of Screen Door 2026 offers a first glimpse into the range of artists who will define the week. Over the next 5 days, music becomes the place where we meet, and where, a sense of home takes shape.
screen door festival | mozart in the morning | camden, me
James Austin Smith, a professor at Stony Brook University and former Fulbright scholar, will offer opening thoughts each day to bridge the evolving themes of the week. In Part 2 of our series, Palaver Strings brings its signature sense of connection and collective commitment to Mozart’s Sinfonia concertante, a work that resists easy categorization. Neither concerto nor symphony, it unfolds as a dialogue—between soloists and ensemble, between intimacy and scale, and between individual voice and collective sound.
In this edition of the series, members of the ensemble speak from the inside out—sharing the moments, instincts, and questions that shape their relationship with Mozart as artists today, inviting us into new ways of hearing his music.
screen door festival | serenades | camden, me
The much-loved, artist-led collective, Palaver Strings are known for their imaginative programming, collaborative spirit, and performances that blur the line between classical tradition and contemporary expression.
Anchored by the glowing lyricism of Josef Suk, this café concert reimagines the serenade as music meant to be shared—across time, across traditions, and among friends. Music by Carlos Simon and Ravel sits alongside a striking encounter between Laurie Anderson and Bach, creating a path that moves easily between reflection, rhythm, and moments of unexpected connection.
The familiar ease of Moonlight Serenade brings the concert to a close. Join us for an evening of serenades drifting across Hammer Hall at dusk, and the cozy warmth of songs that bring the heart home.
screen door festival season finale | camden, me
The culmination of a week of music-making, conversation, and shared experience, our Season Finale brings together the extraordinary artists who have defined our Screen Door Festival 2026. This joyful program features the celebrated South African jazz vocalist Vuyo Sotashe, joined by pianist and composer Chris Pattishall and Palaver Strings, alongside other festival artists in a series of unexpected collaborations and fresh encounters.
As we hear the festival’s final notes together, we hope the music settles into something more than performance—a sense of home and belonging, formed through the simple act of listening together.
Program to be announced at a later date.
a change is gonna come | santa cruz, ca
Featuring Grammy award-winning tenor Nicholas Phan, this program explores our country’s rich legacy of protest songs. Repertoire includes traditional songs of protest and music inspired by social movements and historical events, including Nico Muhly’s Stranger, Akenya Seymour’s Fear the Lamb, and a new commission by Errollyn Wallen. Spanning genres, eras, and movements, A Change Is Gonna Come provokes conversation, confronts our past and present, and celebrates the act of protest as one of our most precious rights.
a change is gonna come | san francisco, ca
Featuring Grammy award-winning tenor Nicholas Phan, this program explores our country’s rich legacy of protest songs. Repertoire includes traditional songs of protest and music inspired by social movements and historical events, including Nico Muhly’s Stranger, Akenya Seymour’s Fear the Lamb, and a new commission by Errollyn Wallen. Spanning genres, eras, and movements, A Change Is Gonna Come provokes conversation, confronts our past and present, and celebrates the act of protest as one of our most precious rights.
a change is gonna come | san francisco, ca (children’s concert)
Featuring Grammy award-winning tenor Nicholas Phan, this program explores our country’s rich legacy of protest songs. Repertoire includes traditional songs of protest and music inspired by social movements and historical events, including Nico Muhly’s Stranger, Akenya Seymour’s Fear the Lamb, and a new commission by Errollyn Wallen. Spanning genres, eras, and movements, A Change Is Gonna Come provokes conversation, confronts our past and present, and celebrates the act of protest as one of our most precious rights.
dancing home | cambridge, ma
Dancing Home explores themes of heritage, belonging, displacement, and resilience through the lens of dance. At the heart of this program is Kareem Roustom’s ḥawwāsh, commissioned by Palaver in 2024. Inspired by the ḥawwāsh, or lead dancer of a traditional dabke dance, this piece features fluid rotating leadership and virtuosic solos for every instrument. This program also features Argentinian tango, Syrian folk melodies, Croatian round dances, and custom arrangements by Palaver musicians Maya French and Lysander Jaffe. Dancing Home celebrates social dance as a meeting place for tradition and innovation, and a vehicle for building resilience, joy, and trust.
dancing home | portland, me
Dancing Home explores themes of heritage, belonging, displacement, and resilience through the lens of dance. At the heart of this program is Kareem Roustom’s ḥawwāsh, commissioned by Palaver in 2024. Inspired by the ḥawwāsh, or lead dancer of a traditional dabke dance, this piece features fluid rotating leadership and virtuosic solos for every instrument. This program also features Argentinian tango, Syrian folk melodies, Croatian round dances, and custom arrangements by Palaver musicians Maya French and Lysander Jaffe. Dancing Home celebrates social dance as a meeting place for tradition and innovation, and a vehicle for building resilience, joy, and trust.
open rehearsal at orange bike | portland, me
Join us Palaver Strings for an open rehearsal ahead of our upcoming performance at Mechanics' Hall on Thursday, April 16.
This isn’t a formal concert.
It’s an inside look at the creative process—rehearsal, conversation, and the work behind the performance.
Our upcoming program, Dancing Home, explores themes of heritage, belonging, and resilience through global dance traditions—from Syrian folk melodies to tango—using music as a way to bring people together.
Monday, April 13 | 5–6:30 PM
Suggested donation: $20 (includes your first beer)
All are welcome—no one turned away for lack of funds. Donations directly support Palaver’s work.
Come experience something different—music in process, community in real time.
→ Catch the full performance of Dancing Home at Mechanics’ Hall on April 16 at 7 PM.
chamber series - outlook | nobleboro, me
This program explores multiple outlooks on life and chamber music. Described as a “fervent, celebratory investigation into joy itself,” Paul Wiancko’s Lift explodes with adventurous textures that span the full sonic range of the string quartet. The program continues with two short contemplative pieces by Olafur Arnalds, and concludes with Schubert’s epic “Death and the Maiden,” a passionate dance with death that was only published after Schubert’s own death in 1828.
apple of their eyes | sarasota, fl
This program explores the African-American experience in classical music, through the eyes of Black composers. It begins with the “blues” movement of Ravel’s Violin Sonata No. 2, arranged for string orchestra and solo violin, and continues with Julia Perry’s Prelude for Piano, a nuanced, neoclassic gem full of anticipation and reflection. At the heart of the program is Edmund Thornton Jenkins Romance and Reverie Phantasy for Violin and String Orchestra, restored, edited, and arranged by Tuffus Zimbabwe.
We conclude with the lush romantic string writing of Adolphus Hailstork and William Grant Still, linked by themes of spirituality, meditation, and familial bonds. The Apple of their Eyes encapsulates the African-American experience, and celebrates the richness and depth of Black classical music.
apple of their eyes | miami, fl
This program explores the African-American experience in classical music, through the eyes of Black composers. It begins with the “blues” movement of Ravel’s Violin Sonata No. 2, arranged for string orchestra and solo violin, and continues with Julia Perry’s Prelude for Piano, a nuanced, neoclassic gem full of anticipation and reflection. At the heart of the program is Edmund Thornton Jenkins Romance and Reverie Phantasy for Violin and String Orchestra, restored, edited, and arranged by Tuffus Zimbabwe. We conclude with the lush romantic string writing of Adolphus Hailstork and William Grant Still, linked by themes of spirituality, meditation, and familial bonds. The Apple of their Eyes encapsulates the African-American experience, and celebrates the richness and depth of Black classical music.
apple of their eyes | manchester, vt
This program explores the African-American experience in classical music, through the eyes of Black composers. It begins with the “blues” movement of Ravel’s Violin Sonata No. 2, arranged for string orchestra and solo violin, and continues with Julia Perry’s Prelude for Piano, a nuanced, neoclassic gem full of anticipation and reflection. At the heart of the program is Edmund Thornton Jenkins Romance and Reverie Phantasy for Violin and String Orchestra, restored, edited, and arranged by Tuffus Zimbabwe.
We conclude with the lush romantic string writing of Adolphus Hailstork and William Grant Still, linked by themes of spirituality, meditation, and familial bonds. The Apple of their Eyes encapsulates the African-American experience, and celebrates the richness and depth of Black classical music.
apple of their eyes | manhattan, ny
This program explores the African-American experience in classical music, through the eyes of Black composers. It begins with the “blues” movement of Ravel’s Violin Sonata No. 2, arranged for string orchestra and solo violin, and continues with Julia Perry’s Prelude for Piano, a nuanced, neoclassic gem full of anticipation and reflection. At the heart of the program is Edmund Thornton Jenkins Romance and Reverie Phantasy for Violin and String Orchestra, restored, edited, and arranged by Tuffus Zimbabwe.
We conclude with the lush romantic string writing of Adolphus Hailstork and William Grant Still, linked by themes of spirituality, meditation, and familial bonds. The Apple of their Eyes encapsulates the African-American experience, and celebrates the richness and depth of Black classical music.
apple of their eyes | brooklyn, ny
This program explores the African-American experience in classical music, through the eyes of Black composers. It begins with the “blues” movement of Ravel’s Violin Sonata No. 2, arranged for string orchestra and solo violin, and continues with Julia Perry’s Prelude for Piano, a nuanced, neoclassic gem full of anticipation and reflection. At the heart of the program is Edmund Thornton Jenkins Romance and Reverie Phantasy for Violin and String Orchestra, restored, edited, and arranged by Tuffus Zimbabwe.
We conclude with the lush romantic string writing of Adolphus Hailstork and William Grant Still, linked by themes of spirituality, meditation, and familial bonds. The Apple of their Eyes encapsulates the African-American experience, and celebrates the richness and depth of Black classical music.
Doors at 7pm.
apple of their eyes | portland, me
This program explores the African-American experience in classical music, through the eyes of Black composers. It begins with the “blues” movement of Ravel’s Violin Sonata No. 2, arranged for string orchestra and solo violin, and continues with Julia Perry’s Prelude for Piano, a nuanced, neoclassic gem full of anticipation and reflection. At the heart of the program is Edmund Thornton Jenkins Romance and Reverie Phantasy for Violin and String Orchestra, restored, edited, and arranged by Tuffus Zimbabwe.
We conclude with the lush romantic string writing of Adolphus Hailstork and William Grant Still, linked by themes of spirituality, meditation, and familial bonds. The Apple of their Eyes encapsulates the African-American experience, and celebrates the richness and depth of Black classical music.
apple of their eyes | portland, me (family concert)
This program explores the African-American experience in classical music, through the eyes of Black composers. It begins with the “blues” movement of Ravel’s Violin Sonata No. 2, arranged for string orchestra and solo violin, and continues with Julia Perry’s Prelude for Piano, a nuanced, neoclassic gem full of anticipation and reflection. At the heart of the program is Edmund Thornton Jenkins Romance and Reverie Phantasy for Violin and String Orchestra, restored, edited, and arranged by Tuffus Zimbabwe.
We conclude with the lush romantic string writing of Adolphus Hailstork and William Grant Still, linked by themes of spirituality, meditation, and familial bonds. The Apple of their Eyes encapsulates the African-American experience, and celebrates the richness and depth of Black classical music.
apple of their eyes | lewiston, me
This program explores the African-American experience in classical music, through the eyes of Black composers. It begins with the “blues” movement of Ravel’s Violin Sonata No. 2, arranged for string orchestra and solo violin, and continues with Julia Perry’s Prelude for Piano, a nuanced, neoclassic gem full of anticipation and reflection. At the heart of the program is Edmund Thornton Jenkins Romance and Reverie Phantasy for Violin and String Orchestra, restored, edited, and arranged by Tuffus Zimbabwe.
We conclude with the lush romantic string writing of Adolphus Hailstork and William Grant Still, linked by themes of spirituality, meditation, and familial bonds. The Apple of their Eyes encapsulates the African-American experience, and celebrates the richness and depth of Black classical music.
lullaby project celebration concert | portland, me
Lullaby Project is a songwriting partnership between pregnant people, new parents, and professional musicians. Working with professional songwriters and engineers, participants write and record original lullabies for their children.
photo by yoon s. byun
friends of kotzschmar organ - palaver quintet w. james kennerley | portland, me
Shake off the winter blues with a joyful, family-friendly concert that brings the spirit of spring to life. Grammy-nominated ensemble Palaver Strings joins Portland Municipal Organist James Kennerley for a fresh and imaginative take on early and modern classical music, revealing the gentler side of the mighty Kotzschmar Organ. This shorter, immersive performance is perfect for all ages, featuring floral-inspired projections, creative lighting, and stage décor that transform Merrill Auditorium into a blooming, musical landscape. Celebrating the flora, fauna, and flourishing artistry of Maine, this unique collaboration offers a midwinter moment of beauty, renewal, and wonder for the whole family.
chamber series | night sky and the number pi - featuring michele kennedy | newburyport, ma
This concert takes the audience on a journey through a rich tapestry of intense emotional landscapes: relentless determination, the jubilant celebration of true love, the sorrow of forbidden passion, and the searing frustration of being misunderstood. These deeply evocative works are paired with pieces that explore quieter, more reflective themes—visiting a coffee shop, contemplating the intricate structure of an orange, gazing at the night sky, and pondering the endless mystery of the number pi. This deliberate contrast offers the audience both a musical reprieve and a gentle reminder that our emotional experience does not always need to be dominated by extremes. In embracing the mundane with the same reverence as the monumental, these composers invite us to find meaning and vitality in the everyday. Palaver will be joined by acclaimed soprano Michele Kennedy.
chamber series | night sky and the number pi - featuring michele kennedy | portland, me
This concert takes the audience on a journey through a rich tapestry of intense emotional landscapes: relentless determination, the jubilant celebration of true love, the sorrow of forbidden passion, and the searing frustration of being misunderstood. These deeply evocative works are paired with pieces that explore quieter, more reflective themes—visiting a coffee shop, contemplating the intricate structure of an orange, gazing at the night sky, and pondering the endless mystery of the number pi. This deliberate contrast offers the audience both a musical reprieve and a gentle reminder that our emotional experience does not always need to be dominated by extremes. In embracing the mundane with the same reverence as the monumental, these composers invite us to find meaning and vitality in the everyday. Palaver will be joined by acclaimed soprano Michele Kennedy.
chamber series | night sky and the number pi - featuring michele kennedy | freeport, me
This concert takes the audience on a journey through a rich tapestry of intense emotional landscapes: relentless determination, the jubilant celebration of true love, the sorrow of forbidden passion, and the searing frustration of being misunderstood. These deeply evocative works are paired with pieces that explore quieter, more reflective themes—visiting a coffee shop, contemplating the intricate structure of an orange, gazing at the night sky, and pondering the endless mystery of the number pi. This deliberate contrast offers the audience both a musical reprieve and a gentle reminder that our emotional experience does not always need to be dominated by extremes. In embracing the mundane with the same reverence as the monumental, these composers invite us to find meaning and vitality in the everyday. Palaver will be joined by acclaimed soprano Michele Kennedy.
chamber series | night sky and the number pi - featuring michele kennedy | portsmouth, nh
This concert takes the audience on a journey through a rich tapestry of intense emotional landscapes: relentless determination, the jubilant celebration of true love, the sorrow of forbidden passion, and the searing frustration of being misunderstood. These deeply evocative works are paired with pieces that explore quieter, more reflective themes—visiting a coffee shop, contemplating the intricate structure of an orange, gazing at the night sky, and pondering the endless mystery of the number pi. This deliberate contrast offers the audience both a musical reprieve and a gentle reminder that our emotional experience does not always need to be dominated by extremes. In embracing the mundane with the same reverence as the monumental, these composers invite us to find meaning and vitality in the everyday. Palaver will be joined by acclaimed soprano Michele Kennedy.
palaver gathering | portland, me
Palaver Strings invites our audience and representatives from some of Portland’s integral arts and wellness organizations to join us for an evening of facilitated conversation by the incredible Krystal Williams, delicious food and drink, and music at Thompson Point’s iconic Halo at the Point.
As we all navigate a divided world, Palaver Strings aims to shift focus toward working within our local community. This event provides an opportunity to learn how to deeply listen to one another, fostering the qualities of being a good neighbor.
This gathering is designed to encourage reflection on the essential elements of a thriving community. By coming together, we hope to explore what actions we can take to manifest a shared, safe, creative, and healthy home for everyone.
we can’t wait to see you there
Thank you to our generous Individual Sponsors
Anonymous / Carol + Joe Wishcamper / Caroline + Gregg Marston / Fritz + Susan Onion / Justin + Rachael Alfond / Elizabeth Hays / Maine Community Bank / Meg + Rob Adams / Old Port Advisors / Stephanie Cotsirilos / Tanya Mahood / William Black + Jackie Potter
AND our lovely Host Community
Andrew Marsters / Annie Leahy / Ari + Natalie Solotoff / Barbara + Bill Burgess / Carolyn Benthien / Christina Wright + Luther Black / Colin Baier / Eli Kao / David Lakari / Fred + Sylvia Williams / Jane + Dana Swenson / Jane Ceraso + Steve Lowe / Jeffrey Thaler + Karen Massey / John Ryan + Jenny Scheu / Josué González + Tami Papagiannopoulos / Judy Hearst / Judy Kao / Ken Spirer + Joan Leitzer / Kristin Valdmanis / Lin Lisberger + Peter Bass / Margot + Roger Milliken / Mark + Rachel Gaddes Jablonowski / Max + Christina Monks / Susan Schraft + Richard Berne / Wendy Franklin
chamber series - testimonies | portland, me
Testimonies draws from personal stories, historical documents, and academic revival, inviting the listener to engage with themes of heritage, home, and remembrance. Charlton Singleton’s Testimony evokes Gullah traditions and the music of the African Methodist Church, while Derrick Skye’s American Mirror reflects on American multiculturalism more broadly. Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate’s Pisachi (Reveal) draws on Pueblo and Hopi traditional music, and Shelly Washington’s Middleground meditates on home as both physical and emotional refuge. Testimonies encourages reflection on identity and cultural legacy.
chamber series - testimonies | portland, me
Testimonies draws from personal stories, historical documents, and academic revival, inviting the listener to engage with themes of heritage, home, and remembrance. Charlton Singleton’s Testimony evokes Gullah traditions and the music of the African Methodist Church, while Derrick Skye’s American Mirror reflects on American multiculturalism more broadly. Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate’s Pisachi (Reveal) draws on Pueblo and Hopi traditional music, and Shelly Washington’s Middleground meditates on home as both physical and emotional refuge. Testimonies encourages reflection on identity and cultural legacy.
chamber series - testimonies | nobleboro, me
Testimonies draws from personal stories, historical documents, and academic revival, inviting the listener to engage with themes of heritage, home, and remembrance. Charlton Singleton’s Testimony evokes Gullah traditions and the music of the African Methodist Church, while Derrick Skye’s American Mirror reflects on American multiculturalism more broadly. Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate’s Pisachi (Reveal) draws on Pueblo and Hopi traditional music, and Shelly Washington’s Middleground meditates on home as both physical and emotional refuge. Testimonies encourages reflection on identity and cultural legacy.
chamber series - testimonies | boston, ma
Testimonies draws from personal stories, historical documents, and academic revival, inviting the listener to engage with themes of heritage, home, and remembrance. Charlton Singleton’s Testimony evokes Gullah traditions and the music of the African Methodist Church, while Derrick Skye’s American Mirror reflects on American multiculturalism more broadly. Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate’s Pisachi (Reveal) draws on Pueblo and Hopi traditional music, and Shelly Washington’s Middleground meditates on home as both physical and emotional refuge. Testimonies encourages reflection on identity and cultural legacy.
port city ft. heyni solera | new york, ny
Port City explores tango music throughout the genre’s history, and features bandoneon visionary Heyni Solera as soloist and composer. Palaver will perform danceable classics alongside contemporary tango-inspired compositions. We will also welcome powerhouse dancers Luna Beller-Tadiar and Sheila Solis Arroyo to join us for a full tanda, or series of tango dances. This performance will celebrate tango’s ongoing evolution and the powerful interplay between music and dance, as well as how the genre is being reclaimed by marginalized identities, especially women and queer artists.
port city ft. heyni solera | baltimore, md
Port City explores tango music throughout the genre’s history, and features bandoneon visionary Heyni Solera as soloist and composer. Palaver will perform danceable classics alongside contemporary tango-inspired compositions. We will also welcome powerhouse dancers Luna Beller-Tadiar and Sheila Solis Arroyo to join us for a full tanda, or series of tango dances. This performance will celebrate tango’s ongoing evolution and the powerful interplay between music and dance, as well as how the genre is being reclaimed by marginalized identities, especially women and queer artists.
port city ft. heyni solera | boston, ma
Port City explores tango music throughout the genre’s history, and features bandoneon visionary Heyni Solera as soloist and composer. Palaver will perform danceable classics alongside contemporary tango-inspired compositions. We will also welcome powerhouse dancers Luna Beller-Tadiar and Sheila Solis Arroyo to join us for a full tanda, or series of tango dances. This performance will celebrate tango’s ongoing evolution and the powerful interplay between music and dance, as well as how the genre is being reclaimed by marginalized identities, especially women and queer artists.
join us for a post-show milonga, mingling and mocktails from 7:30-9pm!
port city ft. heyni solera | brattleboro, vt
Port City explores tango music throughout the genre’s history, and features bandoneon visionary Heyni Solera as soloist and composer. Palaver will perform danceable classics alongside contemporary tango-inspired compositions. We will also welcome powerhouse dancers Luna Beller-Tadiar and Sheila Solis Arroyo to join us for a full tanda, or series of tango dances. This performance will celebrate tango’s ongoing evolution and the powerful interplay between music and dance, as well as how the genre is being reclaimed by marginalized identities, especially women and queer artists.
join us for a movement workshop led by Luna + Sheila from 6-6:45pm. the dancers will accept a suggested donation of $10-30 through cash or venmo to attend. no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.