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A historical performance by Shakti

Initially formed in 1973 by jazz guitarist John McLaughlin with virtuoso traditional Indian musicians, the band opened the doors for others to expand their musical appreciation beyond Western music. 

The Oregon Symphony

The Scene with Yawa

Yawa, aka Amenta Abioto, is a singer, songwriter, producer and performance artist originally from Memphis, Tennessee. Her songs are spiritual love letters that begin with rich vocal loops that are layered over atmospheric sounds. She caught up with KMHD to talk about the records that inspired her growing up and her artistic journey through the pandemic and beyond.  

LIVE EVENTS
  • Thursdays at The Hoxton: Pablo Rivarola Quartet

    The Hoxton, Portland, 15 NW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA

  • PJCE Artist in Residency: George Colligan

    Taborspace, 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215, USA

  • Mel Brown B3 Organ Group

    The Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97204, USA

  • Performance Image Soul'd Out Presents Yussef Dayes

    Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark St #203, Portland, OR 97214, USA

  • JESSIE MARQUEZ DUO

    Vino Veritas Wine Bar and Bottle Shop, 7835 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215, USA