Wednesday, June 3, 2020 · 8:30 PM CDT
Akello
World Music Wednesday
Postponed to TBD
4545 N Lincoln Ave · The Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall · 773.728.6000
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 · 8:30 PM CDT
4545 N Lincoln Ave · The Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall · 773.728.6000
A weekly showcase of world music and dance featuring the best local and touring talent! Most shows are Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM.
Most World Music Wednesday concerts are free with a $10 suggested donation. TO GUARANTEE YOUR ENTRY MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE EITHER ONLINE OR BY CALLING THE BOX OFFICE AT 773.728.6000. Reservations unclaimed 10 minutes before showtime will be released to waiting patrons.
Akello is a contemporary world music performer and singer-songwriter from Uganda who sings in popular East African languages like Swahili, Luganda, English, and Acholi. She has performed in Europe, Africa and the USA. Akello started singing at a young age in church then later sang back up for famous Uganda world music and jazz musicians like Kinobe, Lillian Mbabazi, Suzan Kerunen, Kawesa Richard, Tshila and Micheal Ouma.
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