The Page Series presents multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Leyla McCalla on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m., in the Page Theatre at Saint Mary’s University. Deeply influenced by traditional Creole, Cajun, and Haitian music, as well as by American jazz and folk, Leyla McCalla’s music “sways with delicious musicality,” (NPR). At once earthy, elegant, soulful and witty, it vibrates with three centuries of history, yet also feels strikingly fresh, distinctive and contemporary. After touring with the Carolina Chocolate Drops, McCalla’s solo career has seen collaborations with Marc Ribot, Rhiannon Giddens, and Louis Michot as well as performances as part of the folk supergroup Our Native Daughters. Her latest release, “The Capitalist Blues,” reflects the influence of New Orleans on her music, as well as the “pressure cooker” effects of today’s society.
To order tickets or for more information, visit pagetheatre.org or call 507-457-1715
The Page series is in its 33rd season, and offers entertainment for music, theatre, and dance lovers alike.
Page Series Community Programs offer you the opportunity to learn a new art form or hone your skills in workshops and classes led by visiting artists; discover cultural traditions through artist talks and demonstrations; and even perform side-by-side with the professionals.
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