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Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet and Gemhara & The Fireballs

  • UrbanBeat 1213 Turner Street Lansing United States (map)

Doors at 5pm | Music at 8pm

Recognized in the Jazz Times 2010 Critic’s Poll, the DAVE SHARP WORLDS QUARTET masterfully blends rhythms, sounds, and textures from across the globe with world music inspired original compositions. Featuring oud, violin, electric bass, synthesizer and world percussion, the WORLDS QUARTET is fueled by the spirit of jazz, world music and dynamic exploratory improvisation. Bassist, composer and bandleader Dave Sharp leads the WORLDS QUARTET to explore music traditions from Turkey, Egypt, Ukraine, India, Bulgaria and Greece.

Join us for an evening of Middle Eastern enchantment as Michigan-based award-winning bellydancers Gemhara Almaz and The Fireballs duet (Kimmy O Shimmy and Lucinda Nour) take the stage with the Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet! The dance pre-show begins at 7:30, followed by a mesmerizing performance blending the enchanting music and dance of the Middle East with world music-inspired original compositions. Experience the fusion of rhythms, sounds, and textures from across the globe, all fueled by the spirit of jazz, world music, and dynamic improvisation. With a lineup featuring oud, violin, electric bass, synthesizer, and world percussion, the Worlds Quartet, led by bassist and composer Dave Sharp, explores music traditions from Turkey, Egypt, Ukraine, India, Bulgaria, and Greece. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the fusion of traditional and contemporary music, all in one night! 

Admission $10 ADV, $15 Door, $5 Student (with ID)

Dinner and a Show tickets (this dinner is served 6pm-8pm) > $40 ADV, $55 Doors

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