BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//artsboston.org//NONSGML iCalcreator 2.6// VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Calendar of artsboston.org X-WR-CALDESC:In this calendar you will find information about events that y ou did save X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Pacific BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20130525T113707CEST-3157x85kbv@artsboston.org DTSTAMP:20130525T093707Z CATEGORIES:Personal CLASS:EVENT DESCRIPTION:Event Name: World On Stage presents WOMEN OF THE WORLD\nEvent U rl: http://www.artsboston.org/event/detail/441650993/World_On_Stage_presen ts_WOMEN_OF_THE_WORLD\nEvent Date Begin: 2012-10-20\nEvent Date End: 2012- 10-20\n\n&ldquo\;Women of the World is an international vocal ensemble led by ten innovative women representing Japan\, Italy\, India\, Mexico\, and the United States of America.&rdquo\;\n\n&ldquo\;Wonderful!!!! - Bobby Mc Ferrin\, Grammy award-winning vocalist&ldquo\;The music spoke throughout t he night&mdash\;it shouted\, it soothed\, it pleaded\, it celebrated. The visual was as powerful as the music: here were women from around the world \, and here was family. But the strongest pulse of all was the palpable jo y of these women creating the music together.&rdquo\; &ndash\; Nikki\n\nFl ionis &ndash\; The Arts &ndash\; Fenway News&ldquo\;It is just amazing to hear Women of the World's multi-faceted talent\, the depth and complexity of their pieces\, and to watch their passion for what they do. They are a stunning group with incredible talent.&rdquo\; - Ann Miller\, President of Boston Jazz Voices\n\nWomen of the World is an international ensemble cur rently based in Boston. What started out as a dream four years ago\, has b ecome a real musical force. Ayumi Ueda\, a Berklee College of Music alumnu s from Japan\, sought to create an ensemble of women from all over the wor ld to create music for peace. In 2008\, Ayumi joined forces with like-mind ed musicians\, Ali Rapetti from the United States\, Giorgia Renosto from I taly\, and Annette Philip from India in order to manifest this vision.Comp lemented by an eclectic band featuring Hinako Sato\, Noriko Terada and Kaz uyo Kuriya from Japan\, Sara Cristal Peñ\;a Coffin from Mexico\, Shi razette Tinnin and Sue Buzzard of the United States of America\, this uniq ue ensemble of women musicians delighted in sharing the beauty of differen t cultures and what that cross-pollination sounded like in music. Each of the ten women has a strong artistic identity shaped by the culture in whic h she grew up\, and each finds endless excitement in learning and explorin g the many cultures of the world. The unique music which stems forth from this mixture of artistry has created for a sound which is all its own &nda sh\; borderless\, spirited\, and carrying the undeniable message of unity. \n\nThe Women of the World repertoire is thus\, vast and varied. Constantl y searching for new genres to explore\, the group has performed in over a dozen of the world's languages. From Bulgarian\, Cuban\, Ladino\, Brazilia n\, African\, Indian and Japanese music to spontaneous improvisation and a -cappella interludes\, the sound created by this unique group has grown to have a power that moves not only the members\, but huger and huger audien ces\, as it spreads awareness of different cultures\, music\, and philosop hies.\n\nThrough their work\, Women of the World created a stir in the com munity\, receiving support from renowned artists such as Grammy-award winn ing maestro\, Bobby McFerrin. In 2010\, they shared the stage with the ico nic African vocalist\, Angelique Kidjo. The group has also supported vario us causes including fundraisers for victims of natural disasters in Haiti\ , Pakistan\, and most recently\, Japan.\nFollowing their recent New York d ebut concert at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall\, New York\, USA\, the ensemble is now gearing up for an international tour in 2012. First t wo stops: Japan and Kenya.\n\nBesides this\, Women of the World is also in the process of recording their debut album to help spread their message o f cultural awareness and peace. They are proud winners of the 2011 Iguana Music Fund award and hope to release this album later in 2012.\n\nWatch Wo men of the World on Youtube: http://bit.ly/O81pkF\n\nVisit WorldOnStage.co m for details of all our Fall Season Performances.\n\nFollow us on Faceboo k: facebook.com/worldonstage DTSTART:20121020T000000 DTEND:20121020T000000 LOCATION: SUMMARY:World On Stage presents WOMEN OF THE WORLD TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR