Rhythms of Life Series
Fall 2009 Performances
The Rhythms of Life Series seeks to inspire an appreciation of all people through vibrant presentations of the arts.

                           All events are Free and Open to the Public

Cuidado
Tango!  Argentinian Music and Dance
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Noon – 1:00 p.m. – Bruno's
Cuidado is Pittsburgh’s most dangerous new tango band. It consists of students and alumni of the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University and the eclectic mix of players draws on extensive backgrounds in classical, jazz, pop and tango performance to create a unique and fresh sound.


Salsamba
Latin Jazz
October 20, 2009
Noon – 1:00 p.m. – Bruno's
Salsamba is a latin jazz quintet with a recipe for musical excitement which blends the traditions of American jazz with the spicy rhythms of Cuba, Brazil, and the Caribbean. the result is tasty music which delights the listener with its originality.


Native Nations Dance Theatre
American Indian Music and Dance
November 11, 2009
Noon - 1:00 p.m
Bruno's Café
NNDT is an educational program of Native Nations Productions, Inc. recognized as the Nations resource for exceptional educational and outreach programs with offices in Philadelphia and South Dakota. NNDT was developed for the purpose of educating people about the presence of Native American artists and culture in their communities.  Native Nations has presented to Millions of people Nation wide apearing on radio, television and films. They have performed at over 500 schools World-Wide including England where they also performed for members of the Royal Family and Canada.  Some of our members are featured in the film "Who We Are" showing at Lelawi Theater in The National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC.   Members of NNDT were also selected to appear in the PBS television Special "Tecumseh: We Shall Remain" airing in 2009 directed by Chris Eyre (he also directed Smoke Signals).  NNDT received the Spirit Community Award in 2005 from the Rudolph Steiner Foundation and Spirit the 7th Fire for their community efforts.

Sponsored by the Office of Educational Equity & Diversity Programs & the Student Activity Fee.

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