Featuring Family FUNKtion and the Sitar Jams, Machine Dream and Vieux Farka Touré
BUFFALO, NY – Kleinhans Music Hall is pleased to announce the return of The Global Grooves music series for the 2024/2025 season, featuring three captivating musical groups with cultural roots spanning from Africa to Eastern Europe to India.
The Global Grooves music series, aims to bridge cultures and ignite a shared passion for music. Through captivating performances which highlight a variety of cultures, it celebrates the rich tapestry of musical traditions from around the world, fostering cross-cultural understanding, appreciation, and unity among the beautifully diverse community of WNY.
This year we are proud to showcase two local acts who embody the spirit of the Global Grooves series. Taking place in The Blue Room for an even more intimate experience, you won’t want to miss these performances!
This season’s lineup will feature:
- Family FUNKtion and the Sitar Jams: Saturday, November 24 – 3 PM
- Machine Dream: Sunday, February 2, 3 PM
- Vieux Farka Touré: Sunday, April 27, 3 PM
Tickets for all three shows are available now, click here for more details.
Family FUNKtion and the Sitar Jams
Sunday, November 24 – 3 PM
The Blue Room, Kleinhans Music Hall
Family Funktion and the Sitar Jams is a renowned trio of brothers who have been captivating audiences for over 15 years. Known for their spellbinding blend of improvisation and genre-defying exploration, they have traveled the nation, enchanting fans from all walks of life. Rooted in jamband culture and appealing to those with a taste for mind-expanding experiences, their music transcends boundaries, creating a sonic marvel that is truly unique. With a commitment to crafting unforgettable musical odyssey, Family Funktion and the Sitar Jams invite listeners to open their minds and journey to new dimensions of sound and soul.
Machine Dream
Sunday, February 2 – 3PM
The Blue Room, Kleinhans Music Hall
Bold, intimate, and innovative: the accordion duo Machine Dream’s repertoire is an exhilarating mix of cross over world jazz, Prog-Rock, hints of contemporary avant-garde & classical. Machine Dream’s interplay of traditional piano accordion and the Eastern Bayan paints lushly textured landscapes, drives into explosive highs, and fades into stark abstraction.
Vieux Farka Touré
Sunday, April 27 – 3 PM
Mary Seaton Room, Kleinhans Music Hall
World-renowned musician Vieux Farka Touré is often referred to as “the Hendrix of the Sahara,” and has become a cultural ambassador for the people of Mali and the Sahel. His 2022 collaboration with Khruangbin, “Ali,” pays tribute to his father (legendary guitar player Ali Farka Touré), receiving international acclaim. Touré’s live performances are highly energized, dazzling crowds with his charisma and talent.