Internationally acclaimed singer/dancer/percussionist Alessandra Belloni, authoritative performer of traditional and ancient Southern Italian music, theater, dance and traditions, will perform her one woman show, 'Rhythm is the Cure,' dedicated to the healing of women through the power of drumming, vocals and dance, April 22 & 23 at 8 PM at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue (between 9th & 10th Streets) . In addition to vocals and dances, the instruments played by Ms. Belloni include frame drums, ocean drum, Bodhran, shakers, berimbao, harmonium, and Southern Italian tambourines, designed by the artist for her REMO line of tambourines.
In a blazing Labor Day finale to Rite of Summer's 2012 season, Todd Reynolds, 'New York's reigning Jazz and Classical Violinist' (The New Yorker), and fiddle-player of choice for avant-gardists everywhere, has assembled a stellar cast of characters to explore the vortex where bluegrass, electronica, minimalism and classical music swirl. Featuring music of glass harmonica virtuoso Jonny Rodgers, avant-bluegrass guitarist Jordan Tice (The Jordan Tice Trio), and the singular percussionist Mathias Kunzli, currently on tour with Regina Spektor. This will take place on Colonels' Row tonight, September 3rd.
In a blazing Labor Day finale to Rite of Summer's 2012 season, Todd Reynolds, 'New York's reigning Jazz and Classical Violinist' (The New Yorker), and fiddle-player of choice for avant-gardists everywhere, has assembled a stellar cast of characters to explore the vortex where bluegrass, electronica, minimalism and classical music swirl. Featuring music of glass harmonica virtuoso Jonny Rodgers, avant-bluegrass guitarist Jordan Tice (The Jordan Tice Trio), and the singular percussionist Mathias Kunzli, currently on tour with Regina Spektor. This will take place on Colonels' Row on Monday, September 3rd.
DRUMS OF ILLUMINATION- a show of drumming, vocals, and ritual trance dances featuring Alessandra Belloni, Sergio Bellotti, and Giuseppe de Falco of Southern Italy, Davi Vieira of Brazil, Native American SilverCloud Singers- will play Monday & Tuesday, December 19 & 20 at 8 PM at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue (bet. 9th & 10th Streets).
DRUMS OF ILLUMINATION- a show of drumming, vocals, and ritual trance dances featuring Alessandra Belloni, Sergio Bellotti, and Giuseppe de Falco of Southern Italy, Davi Vieira of Brazil, Native American SilverCloud Singers- will play Monday & Tuesday, December 19 & 20 at 8 PM at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue (bet. 9th & 10th Streets).
DRUMS OF ILLUMINATION- a show of drumming, vocals, and ritual trance dances featuring Alessandra Belloni, Sergio Bellotti, and Giuseppe de Falco of Southern Italy, Davi Vieira of Brazil, Native American SilverCloud Singers- will play Monday & Tuesday, December 19 & 20 at 8 PM at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue (bet. 9th & 10th Streets).
ALESSANDRA BELLONI AND DAUGHTERS OF CYBELE perform on Saturday March 20, 8 PM at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 111 Amsterdam Ave., 112th St. (St. James Chapel)
Sensual dancers will enact the ancient ecstatic rites of Dionysus when Theater for the New City presents Alessandra Belloni and her company, I Giullari di Piazza, in 'Tarantella: Spider Dance' January 15 to 17, 2010.
Sensual dancers will enact the ancient ecstatic rites of Dionysus when Theater for the New City presents Alessandra Belloni and her company, I Giullari di Piazza, in 'Tarantella: Spider Dance' January 15 to 17, 2010.
Celebrate Women's History Month with internationally renowned Italian singer/percussionist Alessandra Belloni and her new women's ensemble
'DAUGHTERS OF CYBELE'
Women Drummers for World Peace
featuring sacred chants and drumming in honor of the Black Madonna and the healing women's trance dance, the Pizzica Tarantata
Celebrate Women's History Month with internationally renowned Italian singer/percussionist Alessandra Belloni and her new women's ensemble
'DAUGHTERS OF CYBELE'
Women Drummers for World Peace
featuring sacred chants and drumming in honor of the Black Madonna and the healing women's trance dance, the Pizzica Tarantata
