SMF is one of the region’s leading arts presenters, producing an internationally acclaimed cross-genre music festival, education programs for local schoolchildren and budding musicians in jazz and acoustic music, a weekly public radio series and off-season concert events.

Schedule of Events:

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Island Prayers: Turtle Island Quartet

Following their appearance with Terence Blanchard & E-Collective, the Turtle Island Quartet returns with Island Prayers. This performance features four new works co-commissioned by Savannah Music Festival, composed by founding violinist David Balakrishnan, Rhiannon Giddens, Terence Blanchard and Jerod Impichchaachaacha’ Tate.

Program:

DAVID BALAKRISHNAN Little Mouse Jumps
RHIANNON GIDDENS Pompey Ran Away
JEROD IMPICHCHAACHAAHA’ TATE Little Loksi’
DAVID BALAKRISHNAN
Island Prayers:
Dialog
Atonement
Redemption
Groove in the Louvre
Darkness Dreaming
TERENCE BLANCHARD Turtle Trajectory
DAVID BALAKRISHNAN The Second Wave

Personnel:

Gabe Terracciano, violin
David Balakrishnan, violin, Artistic Director
Benjamin Von Gutzeit, viola
Naseem Alatrash, cello

Location: Trustees Theater 216 East Broughton Street, Savannah, GA 31401.

Cost: $52

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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca: Searching for Goya

Inspired by the transformative visual art of Francisco Goya, Noche Flamenca’s latest work references the prolific Spanish artist’s response to the political turmoil and injustices of 18th and 19th century Spain. Choreographed by Artistic Director Martin Santangelo and his award winning wife and Principal Dancer Soledad Barrio, Searching For Goya features a company of dancers, singers and musicians whose mastery of flamenco stretches the boundaries of the art form. Searching for Goya takes the audience on a journey through Goya’s graphic imagination.

Creative Consultant: Mark McDonald, Curator, Drawings and Prints, The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Location: Lucas Theatre for the Arts 32 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31401.

Cost: $39 - $81

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8:00 pm - 10:50 pm: Closing Night Party: Rebirth Brass Band / Eddie 9V

For nearly four decades, the Grammy Award-winning Rebirth Brass Band has been one of the Crescent City’s premier musical ambassadors. Their trademark sound pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while weaving a tapestry that combines elements of jazz, funk, soul, R&B and the sounds from the streets they grew up on. Founded by brothers Phil and Keith Frazier over 35 years ago, Rebirth has since shared the stage and collaborated with everyone from the Grateful Dead to the Trombone Shorty.

Back to close out SMF again as he did in 2022, Eddie 9V opens this co-bill. An Atlanta native, Eddie 9V (a.k.a. Brooks Mason) has retooled the soul-blues genre on his own terms, reminding a new generation why the music hits so hard. When Eddie infiltrated his home state’s live circuit, he quickly pricked up ears everywhere he played. His artistic vision became fully realized when he adopted the solo moniker that promises an electrifying night out: Eddie 9 Volt.

Location: Metal Building at Trustees' Garden 660 East Broughton Street, Savannah, GA 31401.

Cost: $42

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