The Savannah Music Festival (SMF) announces its most artistically diverse lineup to date for the upcoming 2009 festival, including several commissioned works and a wealth of original productions showcasing a wide variety of American and international musical traditions. Committed to enhancing the cultural landscape of Savannah, SMF programs combine elegance and soul in a way that mirrors the history and culture of the remarkable city. The unique musical arts event is one of the highlights of springtime on the southeastern U.S. coast and a distinctive destination for cultural travelers.
The 2009 festival takes place between March 19 and April 5 in historic downtown Savannah and features more than 100 musical performances including Mariza, Mike Marshall&Darol Anger
with Väsen, Bela Fleck’s Africa Project featuring virtuosos Toumani
Diabate, Vusi Mahlasela, and D’Gary, and Indian maestros Zakir Hussain and more.
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