Globally-acclaimed singer Lamiae Naki was born in the ancient city of Fes, Morocco. Her ensemble Seffarine channel their profound knowledge of the music of the intersection of Middle Eastern, African and European cultures: both sides of the Straits of Gibraltar. From the ninth to 15th centuries these cultures coexisted in peace, bringing into being a musical alchemy that influenced the foundations of classical Arabic and European Renaissance music.
Swing with a perennial ASU Kerr favorite, Charles Lewis Quintet, plus a couple dashes of some extra spice in the form of his fantastic friends. You'll hear grooving jazz and lush, full sounds from an ensemble led by a living Phoenix legend and true friend to our namesake Louise Lincoln Kerr. Lewis will even share some insights into the iconic woman that created the hip and historical house where culture flourishes in Scottsdale.
Join our guest host and folktale teller Súle Greg Wilson for a fun evening of true personal stories and more!
All proceeds from this theater event benefit the venue and will enable us to connect even more communities in the Valley!
Costa Rican singer-songwriter Tatiana Crespo performs with her new band! Experience cumbias and folklorico to waltzes and bossa nova.
Gather storytelling is back for August. Three true personal stories and a folk tale are in store!
Composer and bandleader Scott Jeffers has traveled extensively across the globe to gather inspiration; composing most of his songs while surrounded by faraway people and landscapes brings a true authenticity to his fiery and passionate violin and vocal performances. This performance will be a special acoustic performance, only at ASU Kerr!
October's theme: Rebel with a Cause. Experience a folktale from our guest host, three true stories and the fun Q&A.
"Frankenstein's Creature Tells His Tale" is a one-of-a-kind first-person narrative from a different perspective. This groundbreaking performance will be captured in a podcast format, but it transcends the traditional podcast realm. It's audio theater!
Jazz club vibes! Experience Latin jazz at the hands of a beloved and talented PHX bandleader with beautiful history in the Valley as a dancer, jazz player and spiritual touchstone.
Sonoran Winds Quintet returns to the stage, featuring rich, melodic, and lively works of Reicha, Muczyinski, Rubstov and Farkas.
Irma Herrera’s solo performance piece “Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?” weaves history and comedic insights into stories about names and sheds light and throws shade on our prejudices and assumptions.
James Taylor paid tribute to Jimmy Buffett in several of his shows after his passing, and we feel the same desire to celebrate this awesome artist in our show, bringing the James Taylor Experience together with special tribute to the life and music of Jimmy Buffet in this two-act concert performance.
Curated by renowned violinist and composer Nokuthula Ngwenyama, Composers' Choice gives you a look behind the scenes at the lives of working composers.
This play is the real story of the West's most famous dentist, Doc Holliday, and his journey from one who heals to one who kills.
