World Music & Jazz
At the Kensington Library
Mission
We are thrilled to announce Demola Adepoju and Ulung Tanto will participate in our first two iterations of the World Music and Jazz program. Stay tuned for the new date, caterer and location! These performances present performers from different parts of the world wwith a jazz accompianist or ensemble and arrangments. highlighting their historical and cultural roots. Each event is a multi-sensory experience that goes beyond a standard concert. We partner with local catering services that specialize in authentic culinary dishes from the featured cultures, providing a tangible and delicious point of connection for attendees. The goal is to move beyond passive observation and inspire meaningful dialogue, demonstrating the common threads that connect diverse cultures. Upcoming performances are planned for Spring 2026 and Summer 2026.
Ulung Tanoto: Jazz and Indonesian Music
Date: TBD|Time: TBD
Ulung Tanoto began his music career as an arranger and multi-instrumentalist in Indonesia, collaborating with numerous leading Indonesian artists and appearing on television programs. He works with a wide range of cultural music projects, including directing Indonesian Kids Performing Arts (IKPA). Using piano, guitar, and selected woodwinds, and a small Jazz ensemble, Ulung infuses Indonesian elements into arrangements and original pieces.
Personnel
- Piano/Flute: Ulung Tanoto
- Percussion: Rai Lubis
- Double Bass: David Lowe
- Drums: Joe Link
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Demola Adepoju: Jazz and Yoruban Rhythms
Date: TBD|Time: TBD
Demola Adepoju is a pioneering legend whose work bridges the histories of Nigerian popular music, religious music, and American folk music. As a master of the pedal steel guitar, his historical significance is cemented through his celebrated collaborations with **King Sunny Adé and Paul Simon on the iconic album Graceland**. Demola is widely recognized as the pioneer of the use of pedal steel in sacred and secular music in Nigeria.
Personnel
- Pedal Steel: Demola Adepoju
- Talking Drum: TBD
- Double Bass: David Lowe
- Drums: Joe Link
Catering
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