East of the River - "SAHEL" Medieval Meets Mandinka

Part of Midtown Concerts

East of the River present a dazzling program of medieval estampies, monophonic songs, and traditional west African Mandinka kora music.

East of the River was founded by internationally renowned recorder players Nina Stern and Daphna Mor. The project explores gems of the European classical repertory together with haunting and virtuosic melodies of traditions to the East, arranged and interpreted by musicians whose backgrounds include classical, jazz and world music.

Nina Stern and Daphna Mor, winds
Kane Mathis, kora
John Hadfield, percussion