2016-2017 Season
Mehmet Polat Trio

Mehmet Polat Trio
Turkish oud and ney
meet West African kora
meet West African kora
“Evocative melodies, intricate arabesques, and sparkling cascades over the mystical-spiritual aura of the ney flute. Contemplative or rhythmic, the trio produces a unique magic.”
– Frankfurt Journal
– Frankfurt Journal
Saturday, 10 September, 2016
Concert at 7:30 PM
Calvary Center
801 South 48th Street
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Eva Salina & Peter Stan

Eva Salina & Peter Stan
Balkan Romani songs and accordion
“The record is a triumph. Salina sings passionately and powerfully. The instrumentation — which features Peter Stan’s magical accordion work — is marvelous.” – No Depression
Sunday, 25 September 2016
Concert at 7:30 PM
Children’s Program at 6:00
Calvary Center
801 South 48th Street
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott

Ramblin’ Jack Elliott
Legendary folksinger and guitarist.
Woody Guthrie’s protegé and last
traveling companion
Woody Guthrie’s protegé and last
traveling companion
“His tone of voice is sharp, focused and piercing. He plays the guitar effortlessly in a fluid flat-picking perfected style. A brilliant entertainer… the king of the folksingers.” – Bob Dylan
with special guest
Saul Broudy
Sunday, 9 October 2016
Concert at 7:30 pm
Calvary Center
801 South 48th Street
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
John Doyle

John Doyle
with Duncan Wickel
Setting the standard for contemporary Irish guitar
“A magical touch, always providing exactly what is needed – a dream guitarist.”
– Irish Edition
– Irish Edition
Sunday, 16 October 2016
Concert at 7:30 pm
Philadelphia Irish Center
Commodore Barry Club
6815 Emlen Street
Philadelphia, PA 19119
6815 Emlen Street
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Sahba Motallebi

Sahba Motallebi
Iranian tar and setar master
“Revered among aficionados of Persian classical and folk music, Sahba Motallebi is a virtuoso performer on the long-necked stringed instruments known as tar and setar. ” – LA Weekly
23 October 2016
Concert at 7:30 pm
Free Children’s Program at 6:00 pm
Calvary Center
801 South 48th Street
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Harsh Narayan

Harsh Narayan
North Indian sarangi soloist
“His grip over the medium is admirable and he can communicate the emotion of the raga very well. There was an admirable fluidity in his music.”
– Time Out Mumbai
– Time Out Mumbai
Saturday, 29 October 2016
Concert at 4:30 pm
St. Mary’s Church
3916 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Las Cafeteras

Las Cafeteras
A uniquely Angeleno blend of punk, hip-hop, beat music, cumbia and rock
“I left not sure what I had just experienced. A concert? A square dance? A political rally? A community meeting? A ballet? A trip back to 1961 with Rosie and the Originals? A fiesta? All of the above? I also walked out asking two questions: Why doesn’t Las Cafeteras have a Grammy, and when do you play at the White House?” – Music Fridays
Sunday, 6 November 2016
Concert at 7:30
Free Children’s Program at 6:00
The Rotunda
4014 Walnut Street
Use east side entrance
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Use east side entrance
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Trio Da Kali

Trio Da Kali
Malian griot supergroup
“Trio Da Kali purveyed a lovely blend of griot music plus something close to jazz, led by singer Hawa Kasse Mady Diabate whose sound has been aptly compared with that of the American gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.” – The Independent
with special guest
Kinobe
Sunday, 13 November 2016
Concert at 7:30
Calvary Center
801 South 48th Street
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Kevin Burke

Kevin Burke
Virtuoso Irish fiddle
“Lyric, fluid and precisely as tricky as he needs to be… probably the greatest Irish fiddler living.” – The Village Voice
“Burke imparts a rhythmic intensity that is remarkably powerful. A superior instrumentalist in any idiom. Impressively virtuosic.” – The New York Times
“Burke imparts a rhythmic intensity that is remarkably powerful. A superior instrumentalist in any idiom. Impressively virtuosic.” – The New York Times
Co-sponsored by the
Philadelphia Ceili Group
Philadelphia Ceili Group
Sunday, 20 November 2016
Concert at 7:30 pm
Calvary Center
801 South 48th Street
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Dirk Powell & Riley Baugus

Dirk Powell & Riley Baugus
Appalachian old-time
multi-instrumentalists
multi-instrumentalists
“Two of the most visionary old-time musicians today. A joy to listen to and discover. Depth that is so often lacking these days in any genre.” – Bluegrass Situation
Sunday, 4 December 2016
Concert at 7:30 pm
Free Children’s Program at 6:00 pm
Calvary Center
801 South 48th Street
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Kyo Daiko & Arrastão do Dendê

Arrastão do Dendê
Afro-Brazilian samba
“If this performance from the Afro-Brazilian percussion and dance troupe doesn’t get you tapping your feet, your feet have been glued to the floor and you should look into that.” – Philadelphia Magazine
Kyo Daiko
Japanese taiko drumming
“An explosion of sound, matched by uniform choreographed movements, creating an avalanche of sight and sound.” – Philadelphia Weekly
Dulsori
Korean percussion ensemble
Korean percussion ensemble
“Traditionalism and spectacle merged in Dulsori…. Huge drums placed overhead, along with flutes…. Deep, pounding rhythms derived from outdoor farmers’ festivals that could probably be heard in the next village.” – New York Times
“Traditionalism and spectacle merged in Dulsori…. Huge drums placed overhead, along with flutes…. Deep, pounding rhythms derived from outdoor farmers’ festivals that could probably be heard in the next village.” – New York Times
Sunday, 11 December 2016
Concert at 7:30 pm
Calvary Center
801 South 48th Street
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Fronteras: Cecilia Zabala & Philippe Baden Powell
Fronteras
Cecilia Zabala & Philippe Baden Powell
“Argentine guitarist Cecilia Zabala and Brazilian-French pianist Philippe Baden Powell express the intensity and richness of the relationship of loans, appropriations and potential exchanges between the music of the two Latin American countries.” – Télam
Sunday, 29 January 2017
Concert at 7:30
Calvary Center
801 South 48th Street
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
International Guitar Night

International Guitar Night
Lulo Reinhardt (Germany)
Luca Stricagnoli (Italy)
Christiyan Dozza (Brazil)
Debashish Bhattacharya (India)
Luca Stricagnoli (Italy)
Christiyan Dozza (Brazil)
Debashish Bhattacharya (India)
“One of the most important showcases for contemporary finger-stylists.” –San Fransisco Chronicle
Friday, 3 February 2017
Concert at 7:30 PM
Calvary Center
801 South 48th Street
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Aurelio

Aurelio
Garifuna music from Honduras
Searing vocal melodies and delicious grooves. Aurelio, in fine voice throughout, has an uncanny knack for melding joy and sorrow with his vocal delivery. These are songs of hope and striving; you hear it in every note.” – Banning Eyre, Public Radio International
Sunday, February 19 2017
Concert at 7:30 pm
Free Children’s Program at 6:00 pm
Calvary Center
801 South 48th Street
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Noura Mint Seymali

Noura Mint Seymali
One of Mauritania’s foremost musical emissaries.
“The absolutely spellbinding vocalist Noura Mint Seymali from Mauritania is ready to claim the role of her famous stepmother the late Dimi Mint Abba… With her strong charisma and appeal to the audience she will become a major star… Noura is incredible!” Afropop Worldwide
Sunday 26 February, 2017
Concert at 7:30 pm
Calvary Center
801 South 48th Street
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Ani Cordero

Ani Cordero
Original political protest and love songs in the nueva canción, world music, and rock traditions
“Downright gorgeous Latin-tinged indie-rock. Sings like an angel crying into her drink. The band can surround and buoy her vocals with exquisite grace.” – Chicago Reader
Sunday, 5 March 2017
Concert at 7:30 pm
Calvary Center
801 South 48th Street
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Low Lily

Low Lily
String & vocal trio exploring the roots & branches of American folk music
“A wonderful album.” – Sing Out
Best of 2015
Best of 2015
Sunday, 12 March 2017
Concert at 7:30
Free Children’s Program at 6:00
Calvary Center
801 South 48th Street
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Tinta Roja

Tinta Roja
Bandoneon-guitar duo showcasing the intimate, lively, lyrical sound of tango.
“Other unmissable moments? The arrival of the young Argentinian prodigy Alejo de los Reyes.” – Tribune de Genève
with special guests
Cast Shadows
Music for accordion and cello, inspired by Eastern European folk, fog machines and Erik Satie
Saturday, 18 March 2017
Concert at 7:30 pm
Tango guitar workshops on March 14 and 21
Calvary Center
801 South 48th Street
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Dolunay

Dolunay
Turkish and Balkan folk music
“The band weave a bristling tapestry that runs the gamut from quiet and moody, to suspenseful and serpentine, to a sort of elegantly feral dancing quality. The material mixes traditional Turkish and Rumeli (Balkan-Turkish) songs as well as originals” – New York Music Daily
Co-sponsored by TAFSUS
Saturday, 25 March, 2017
Concert at 7:30 pm
Calvary Center
801 South 48th Street
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Lakou Mizik

Lakou Mizik
A collective of musicians from around Haiti blending troubadou, vodou, rara and rap into a deeply danceable bouyon of modern roots music.
“An act of national regeneration. a joyous, glad-to-be-alive affair, packed with voices, chants and call-and-response songs, their origins in church choir and street carnival.” – The Guardian
Sunday, 23 April 2017
Concert at 7:30 pm
Free Children’s Program at 6:00 pm
Calvary Center
801 South 48th Street
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Vibrations

Vibrations
A fusion ensemble headed by Sri Tiruvarur Vaidyanathan and combining Carnatic (South Indian), blues & jazz music.
“‘Vibrations’ offered enjoyment of an entirely different kind.” – The Hindu
Co-sponsored by Sruti
Saturday, 29 April 2017
Concert at 4:30 pm
St. Mary’s Church
3916 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Philadelphia, PA 19104
More Events to be Announced
Crossroads' season runs from September to May.
We announce most fall concerts in late July or early August and most winter/spring ones in December.




Crossroads Music is in part supported by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, the Samuel S. Fels Fund,
and the Spruce Hill and Garden Court Community Associations.
This project is supported by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency, through the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA), its regional arts funding partnership. State government funding for the arts depends upon an annual appropriation by the Pennsylvania General Assembly and from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. PPA is administered in this region by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.