Nomfusi
Mon, Feb. 2, 2026 | 8 p.m. | Harper Hall
The soul of Mama Afrika meets the fire of Motown and Soul鈥攊n a pint-sized packet of dynamite. After a mere six years in the industry, and with over 20 international tours under her belt, Nomfusi has become one of South Africa鈥檚 most sought-after performers worldwide. Indeed, there is nothing small about the tiny songstress with the gigantic voice and tons of charm. With sheer will and determination, she has risen from the squalor of South African squatter camps to some of the finest stages of the world.
Marc Ribot Quartet: Hurry Red Telephone
Sat, Feb. 21, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Memorial Chapel
Marc Ribot (pronounced REE-bow) was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1954. After moving to New York City in 1978, Ribot was a member of the soul/punk Realtones, and from 1984 to 1989, of John Lurie鈥檚 Lounge Lizards. Between 1979 and 1985, Ribot also worked as a side musician with Brother Jack McDuff, Wilson Pickett, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas, Chuck Berry, and many others. Ribot鈥檚 Spiritual Unity worked together for several years in the early 鈥00s, continuing their Albert Ayler-tinged trajectory as鈥疓rimes Taylor鈥疪ibot鈥疶rio after the death of trumpet player Roy Campbell Jr, and until Grimes鈥 failing health forced an end to their legendary performances in 2018. 鈥淭hose gigs with Henry were the best music I鈥檝e ever played on... or heard鈥︹ said Ribot鈥痮f their last run of Trio gigs.鈥疪ibot鈥痑nd drummer Chad Taylor had been looking for a format to continue this work ever since.鈥疻ith Hurry Red Telephone, they鈥檝e found it.
Zoie Reams 鈥 14, mezzo-soprano
*Date Change: Sat, Apr. 11, 2026* | 7:30 p.m. | Memorial Chapel
American mezzo-soprano Zoie Reams, a 杨贵妃传媒视频 Class of 2014 alumna, has been lauded by Opera News for her 鈥渧elvety mezzo鈥 and for how she 鈥減hrase[s] with elegance and articulate[s] coloratura nimbly.鈥
Lone Pi帽on
Mon, Apr. 13, 2026 | 8 p.m. | Harper Hall
Lone Pi帽on is a New Mexican string band, or 鈥渙rquesta t铆pica,鈥 whose music celebrates the integrity and diversity of their region's cultural roots. With fiddles, upright bass, guitars, accordions, vihuela, and bilingual vocals, they play a wide spectrum of the traditional music that is at home in New Mexico.
Andy Akiho & Imani Winds
Fri, Apr. 17, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Memorial Chapel
Andy Akiho is a Grammy-nominated and Pulitzer Prize finalist composer whose bold works unravel intricate and unexpected patterns while surpassing preconceived boundaries of classical music. He is an in-demand composer who has earned international acclaim for his large-scale works that emphasize the natural theatricality of live performance. The Grammy Award-winning Imani Winds is celebrating a quarter century of music making. The group has led a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations, and outreach endeavors. This collaboration will include Akiho鈥檚 BeLoud, BeLoved, BeLonging, a powerful piece commissioned by Imani Winds.
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ARTEMIS
Ft. Renee Rosnes, Ingrid Jensen, Nicole Glover, Noriko Ueda, Allison Miller
Fri, May 15, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Memorial Chapel
Founded by pianist and composer Renee Rosnes, ARTEMIS is a powerful ensemble of instrumental鈥痸irtuosos. Along with Rosnes, the quintet consists of鈥痶rumpeter Ingrid Jensen, saxophonist Nicole Glover, bassist Noriko Ueda, and drummer Allison Miller. Performances across鈥疦orth America and Europe at major venues and festivals have garnered high praise from audiences and critics alike.