Rasa String Quartet and Delfina Cheb Live and In Person: Canciones de Acá

44 Bowdoin Street,Newton MA 02461

30 April, 2021

Description

Join Rasa String Quartet and Argentinian jazz / folk singer, Delfina Cheb, for an evening of music from the Andes and Southern South America Friday, April 30th, 5:30 pm EST Pay what you can - suggested donation $25 - $40 Must RSVP via eventbrite due to limited seating Join Rasa String Quartet and Argentinian jazz / folk singer, Delfina Cheb, for an evening of music from the Andes and Southern South America. You will hear tunes by Astor Piazzolla, Osvaldo Golijov, and Gabriela Lena Frank, original songs composed by Delfina, and more! There is nothing quite like the sensuous tangos, adventurous melodies, spirited rhythms, and calming overtones of South American music and we can’t wait to celebrate these wonderful cultures with you! Per Governor's mandate, attendance will be limited to 25 audiences members. Masks are required at all times except when drinking and eating. Socially-distanced seating will be provided. If you feel sick, we ask that you do not attend the event. No public bathrooms will be available. Food and drink will not be provided. Please bring your own refreshments. *By attending this event, I hereby agree to release Rasa String Quartet, Rasa String Quartet's individual members, Delfina Cheb, and venue hosts from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives may have against the event with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any services received from Rasa String Quartet, Delfina Cheb, and the venue hosts. This agreement extends to the organization together with all owners, partners, and employees. ____________________________________________ At 18 years old Delfina Cheb was awarded a scholarship to get her double degree in Jazz composition and Voice performance at Berklee College of music. There she explored jazz and folkloric music from different regions such as south America, North America and the balkans. There she studied with greats such as Kenny Werner, Kurt Elling, Dominique Eade and Toninho Horta. Now she is getting her masters degree in contemporary improvisation at the New England Conservatory and has recorded her debut album with the acclaimed producer Javier Limón available on all digital platforms. https://www.delfinacheb.com/ ____________________________________________ The Boston-based Rasa String Quartet is quickly emerging as one of New England’s finest ensembles and consists of Irish-American violinist, Maura Shawn Scanlin, Japanese-American violinist, Kiyoshi Hayashi, Spanish-Vietnamese violist, Claudia Do Minh Ramos, and Korean-American cellist, Eunghee Cho. They received first prize in the Chamber Music Yellow Springs Competition and the Music Teachers National Association Chamber Music Competition and have performed across the New England area including multiple appearances with Rockport Music, Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society, Boston New Music Festival, Music for Food, and Brian O’Donovan’s St. Patrick’s Day “Celtic Sojourn.” Rasa String Quartet is passionate about performing innovative, accessible, and powerful programs that are inspired by a wide variety of traditions, fuse multiple genres, and incorporate different artforms. They have collaborated with such artists as Celtic harpist, Maeve Gilchrist, folk singer-songwriter, Keith Murphy, Indian kuchipudi dancer, Yamini Kalluri, and Iranian visual artists, the Safarani Sisters. In sanskrit, the term ‘rasa’ refers to the enchantingly indescribable power of any art form to evoke strong emotions in the reader or listener. Thus, our goal is to have audiences leave performances feeling moved and uplifted, with renewed inspiration to pursue their respective passions, and in contemplation of the more universal questions of life. Outside of performing together, members of the quartet share passions for music education, hiking, hanging out in coffee shops, loose leaf tea, bananagrams, and everything about dogs. https://rasastringquartet.com/