“There is something in music that transcends and unites. This is evident in the sacred music of every community...music that expresses the universal yearning that is shared by people all over the globe." – His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Union Avenue Christian Church Home of the Union Avenue Opera
733 Union Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108 (Access parking lot from either Delmar Blvd. or Enright)
Saturday, October 17, 2009
12:00 noon-8:00 p.m
The St. Louis Festival of World Sacred Music brings artists from around the globe in a celebration of spiritual oneness and diversity. Our challenge in the 21st Century is to embrace a vibrant multicultural world with an appreciation for how differences enrich each of us while building upon our commonality. For thirteen years Gitana Productions has been committed to cross-cultural engagement through music, dance, and drama. The Festival reflects our commitment to global healing by bringing international and local musicians together representing diverse spiritual and religious interests. Prepare to be moved by the incredible music provided by these wonderfully gifted artists. (Click On Stage for artists and see the schedule below)
Guest artists include world-renowned musicians, Imrat Khan of India, John Two Hawks of the Lakota nation and Brother Seamus Byrne of Ireland playing Celtic Christian music. Other highlights include gospel, the mystic chants of Abbess Hildegard Von Bingen (12th Century), a Yoruba-derived ceremony from Africa, and a lyrical interpretation of the Mesopotamian myth of Nanna and Ningal.
TICKET INFO
$15 Adults
$12 Seniors/Students
Children $8 (12 and under)
Group Discounts (15+) Call Gitana at 314-721-6556
TICKET LOCATIONS
Screenz Computer Center - 6680 Delmar in the Loop
Living Insights Center - 6361 Clayton Rd. (Portion of the funds will benefit the Center)
Eat at Everest Café and Bar - 4145 Manchester Avenue
and purchase tickets at the restaurant for 20% discount.
(Authentic Nepalese, Korean and Indian cuisine)(promotion begins 9/1/09)
Mystic Valley Bookstore - 3212 Laclede Station Rd Macro Sun International 1310 Washington Ave. (Downtown St. Louis) & 6373 Delmar Blvd. (University City Loop)
(TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR)
SCHEDULE of EVENTS (times may vary from schedule by 10-15 minutes) Doors Open - (Food, drinks and vendors available) Amy Camie (Harpist) 12 Noon
Margaret Waddell (Singer) 1:00 Prajwal Ratna Vajracharva (Dancer) 2:00 Alerica Anderson(Gospel Singer) 3:00 Iya Ashabi (Yoruba Singer) 4:00 John Two-Hawks (Flutist) 5:00 Brother Seamus Byrne (Singer/Musician) 6:00 Imrat Khan (Musician) 7:00 Emcee-Ed Francis, KWMU Radio Notes
1. Your ticket price allows you to participate in the Festival all day.
2. See Living Insights Center display of World Sacred Instruments
