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Alash

Alash are masters of Tuvan throat singing, a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. Masters of traditional Tuvan instruments as well as the art of throat singing, Alash are deeply committed to traditional Tuvan music and culture. At the same time, they are fans of western music. Believing that traditional music must constantly evolve, the musicians subtly infuse their songs with western elements, creating their own unique style that is fresh and new, yet true to their Tuvan musical heritage.

SOLD OUT! Country Blues Master Jontavious Willis with Andrew Alli

Every generation or so, a young bluesman bursts onto the scene and sends a jolt through the blues community. Jontavious Willis may just have that effect on people. Many fans of Willis regard him as an old soul. His style of playing the instruments and his voice touches the very roots of country blues. He brings back the true soul of the music. A newspaper headline once called him a “70-year-old bluesman in a 20-year-old body.” 

Viva Brasil! Brazilian Bateria Class

Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any.

Viva Brasil! Samba with Ilheuma Zezeh

Learn samba from Ilheuma Zezeh, Brazilian dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and healer from São Paulo with a mission to bring more joy to the world through art. Ilheuma Zezeh will demonstrate and teach the basics of samba dance.

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Viva Brasil! – Carnival Dance Party

Our annual mid-winter Carnival celebration is back, featuring concerts, dancers, dance lessons, and more! Carnival dates back to the 1600s and is a celebration of Brazilian life and culture. Learn more about the origins of Carnival here.

Haitian Kite Making Workshop

Sak pase! Kite-master Armand Myrthil and Haitian cultural non-profit, Komite Ayiti, INC. lead us in this special annual workshop. Get hands on with the kite traditions of Haiti and create your own kite from scratch.

The Heroes Book Signing and Exhibition Tour

In collaboration with Komite Ayiti, Inc and Creative Alliance, Thorobred Books is excited to bring The Heroes Book and Art Tour to Baltimore, MD. Join us as we celebrate the release of the new book Heroes of the Haitian Revolution by publisher Thorobred Books featuring author Frantz Derenoncourt, Jr. and illustrator Kervin Andre.

Ngaiire w/ Ray Winder

Ngaiire’s shows give the audience the full spectrum of live performance: one moment a pop banger will have you dancing, and in the next moment, she will break your heart.

Haitian Flag Day Celebration

Celebrate Haitian Flag Day at Creative Alliance with Haitian food, games, giveaways, and live music and performances! Presented by Komite Ayiti.

Intermissions: Bao Nguyen

Referencing the geopolitical dispute of the South China Sea between different neighboring Southeast Asian nations, "The Ocean Has the Final Say" is an online performance lecture that collages source materials such as videos, websites, and texts relating to this conflict.

Brazilian Bateria Class

Learn from Brazilian samba master percussionist André Coelho from Rio de Janeiro! André will demonstrate and teach each of the essential Brazilian samba percussion instruments. We will have some percussion instruments available for participants to use, but please bring your own instruments if you have any.

Frevo Dance Class w/ Kate Spanos

Learn the basics of Recife’s carnival dance, frevo! Dancer and scholar Kate Spanos will demonstrate and teach this fun, high energy dance using the methodology of Mexe Com Tudo (Otávio Bastos) of Recife, which highlights personal expression and freedom.

Samba Class w/ Ilheuma Zezeh

Learn samba from Ilheuma Zezeh, Brazilian dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and healer from São Paulo with a mission to bring more joy to the world through art. Ilheuma Zezeh will demonstrate and teach the basics of samba dance.

Plena Libre

The trailblazing Plena Libre has been thrilling international audiences for nearly three decades. Masters of the traditional Puerto Rican plena and bomba styles, Plena Libre fuses well-loved traditions with modern Afro-Caribbean influences, putting a new and always electrifying spin on this scintillating music.

Akua Allrich and The Tribe

We are thrilled to welcome Akua Allrich & the Tribe back to the Patterson to present a soul-stirring performance with an exciting repertoire of original compositions as well as revered tribute pieces in a Black August Celebration of Freedom.

OFFSITE – Baltimore X Baltimore

Curated by Creative Alliance's CIELO Director Yesenia Mejia Herrera | Baltimore Inner Harbor | SAT AUG 5 | 12-8PM | FREE!
Head down to the Inner Harbor on Saturday, August 5th from 12-8pm to Celebrate the Heart of Latin America in Baltimore with producer Yesenia Mejia Herrera! The day will feature a colorful array of music, art, and dance- with a diverse range of sounds from performers Conjunto Bruja, Banda Guerrerense, Cariño Musical, Son del Sur, Grupo Rompe Cajón, and DJ La Femme; traditional Mexican and Latin American dances by Jovenes en Acción, Comparsa de Chinelos, Danza Folklorica Latina, and Folklore Sin Fronteras; a corn husk making workshop by the Artesanas; and so much more!

Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas

We might be a bit biased, but we think Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas are one of the most dynamic zydeco bands on the planet. Led by deeply soulful Nathan Williams, the Cha Chas are a zydeco band with some serious blues chops whose sound is deeply traditional and also uniquely their own.

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Little Amal comes to Baltimore!

On Saturday, September 16th, 2023 we meet in the Patterson Park Annex (the Little Park) to welcome Little Amal to Baltimore and show her a home away from home. Join us as she meets new friends, shares her story, and experiences the beauty of Latin American culture that is thriving here in Charm City!

Little Amal is the 12 foot puppet of a 10 year old Syrian refugee child. She has become a global symbol of human rights, especially those of refugees. This September, Creative Alliance is honored to be a stop on Little Amal's journey.

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Tianquiztli

This special Tianquiztli Market celebrates Latin American Heritage! We close the street in front of Creative Alliance for a celebration of Latin American flavors, art, music, and traditions that have been passed down through the generations and are treasured here in Baltimore. Enjoy live performances, music, vendors, and traditional workshops that reflect the colors, sounds, textures, and flavors of many Latin American countries.

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