Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14, 12 noon to 7:00 p.m., Humboldt Park, FREE! Summer's last great party is back! This year, artists from India, Mali, Brazil, Russia, Iran, the Congo, and Cuba turn Humboldt Park into the red hot epicenter of the universe. Read more about this year's line-up in our study guide.

More info at http://alvernopresents.alverno.edu/Global-Union

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chicago Public Radio presents A Preview to Chicago's World Music Festival
SAT September 13, 2008
@ Victory Gardens Biograph Theater - 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL
Show starts @ 8:00 p.m., doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Radio M host Tony Sarabia is joined on-stage by World Music Festival’s Mike Orlove for a taste of this year’s Festival, with Indian Classical music by Habib Wardack & Puran Vyas, and performances by Mar Caribe and Lamajamal, the night will include conversations with the musicians and a special one-night-only collaboration.  

The evening will begin with Indian Classical music by Habib Wardack, playing the rubab - a lute-like musical instrument from Afghanistan - and Puran Vyas, playing the tablas - a popular Indian percussion instrument. Then Mar Caribe will take the stage, they combine Spaghetti Western, gypsy jazz, and bluegrass with a mildly tropical twist.  Next, Lamajamal will bring an Eastern influenced sound to the stage – incorporating sounds from Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Peru, and Spain, the band says their dedicated to the survival of traditional music and the creation of creative, soulful world music.  Between them the diversity of Chicago's World Music Festival will be exemplified!  But before it’s all over, get ready for a true world music experience as everyone returns to the stage for a group performance you won’t soon forget.

After the Preview, plan to join Tony Sarabia for a special treat – head across the street to Soirée (2438 N Lincoln Ave) where he’ll be spinning some of his favorite music from around the world, just for you.  It’s like listening to Radio M – only live!

Tony Sarabia
As host of Radio M, Tony explores world cultures and people through music and sounds. As the Senior Editor of Arts, Culture and Architecture for Chicago Public Radio, Tony regularly reports for the CityRoom on these issues and more.

Mike Orlove
As the Senior Programs Director at Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Mike is the coordinator of World Music Festival, as well as Chicago’s SummerDance program, and books the year-long array of cutting edge local, national, and international acts that perform at the Cultural Center.

World Music Festival Chicago
Chicago showcases the best of international music at the 10th annual World Music Festival: Chicago 2008 – Friday, September 19 through Thursday, September 25, 2008. The multi-venue festival showcases both traditional and contemporary music from many diverse cultures. The 2008 festival line-up features more than 70 events at over 20 venues, and includes both free and ticketed events.