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Las Cafeteras has taken the music scene by storm with their infectious live performances and have crossed many genres and borders along the way. Their electric sound & energy has taken them around the world playing shows from Bonnaroo to the Hollywood Bowl, WOMAD New Zealand to Montreal Jazz and beyond!

Born and raised East of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras is remixing roots music as modern day troubadours. They are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats and powerful rhymes that document stories of a community seeking to "build a world where many would fit".

From Afro-Mexican to Americana, from Soul to Son Jarocho, from Roots to Rock and Hip Hop, Las Cafeteras takes folk music to the future.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of Taylor Swift like never before! Taylorville is your ticket to a night filled with chart-topping hits and cherished deep cuts. This dynamic tribute band, armed with unmatched musical talent, takes you on a journey through Taylor's iconic career. The stage comes alive with a stunning video wall production, adding a visual spectacle that complements the music perfectly. It's a tribute that'll make you sing, dance, and relive the magic of Taylor's songs. Don't miss this extraordinary homage to a pop sensation!

“A Conversation Through Us”: An Immersive Performance Ritual for Voice and Violin Premieres in Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, MI — On April 11 and 18, 2026, violinist Negar Dena Afazel and vocalist Tricia Tetzlaff will premiere “A Conversation Through Us,” a multidisciplinary performance exploring the continuum of the female experience.

Performance Dates & Details:
April 11, 7:00 PM: First Congregational Church, Kalamazoo
April 18, 7:00 PM: Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalamazoo
Admission: Free (Donations appreciated)
Accessibility: Braille program notes are available

About the Performance: Featuring works by Holst, Villa-Lobos, Vaughan Williams, and Milhaud, the project serves as a "sensory sanctuary" in an age of normalized global aggression and digital isolation. By rejecting the traditional "stage-and-listener" divide, the performance pulls the audience into a shared psychological flow—a necessary sanctuary in a fragmented world.

At the heart of the work is Memory as a tool for Ownership. In an era defined by the "bold distances" of digital screens, our personal stories are at risk of becoming mere consumable data. This performance is a reclamation of those stories.
Through original narration by Hamidreza Ostovar, delivered as visceral testimonials, the audience is guided through a symbolic journey across history. It is an invitation to stop observing and start participating in a collective reflection on what it means to be human—and an individual—today.

Website: www.negardenaafazel.com

“A Conversation Through Us”: An Immersive Performance Ritual for Voice and Violin Premieres in Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, MI — On April 11 and 18, 2026, violinist Negar Dena Afazel and vocalist Tricia Tetzlaff will premiere “A Conversation Through Us,” a multidisciplinary performance exploring the continuum of the female experience.

Performance Dates & Details:
April 11, 7:00 PM: First Congregational Church, Kalamazoo
April 18, 7:00 PM: Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalamazoo
Admission: Free (Donations appreciated)
Accessibility: Braille program notes are available

About the Performance: Featuring works by Holst, Villa-Lobos, Vaughan Williams, and Milhaud, the project serves as a "sensory sanctuary" in an age of normalized global aggression and digital isolation. By rejecting the traditional "stage-and-listener" divide, the performance pulls the audience into a shared psychological flow—a necessary sanctuary in a fragmented world.

At the heart of the work is Memory as a tool for Ownership. In an era defined by the "bold distances" of digital screens, our personal stories are at risk of becoming mere consumable data. This performance is a reclamation of those stories.
Through original narration by Hamidreza Ostovar, delivered as visceral testimonials, the audience is guided through a symbolic journey across history. It is an invitation to stop observing and start participating in a collective reflection on what it means to be human—and an individual—today.

Website: www.negardenaafazel.com