Peace Concert
To mark its international summit, "Small World/Big Divides," focusing on practical solutions for peace
Syracuse University, in conjunction with the University Union Concert Board, presents:
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Landmark Theatre
362 South Salina Street, Syracuse
Tickets are $32/$52, available at Ticketmaster.com and at the Landmark Theatre Box Office. Tickets are also available at the Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center Box Office on the Syracuse University campus until Tuesday, October 17.
Matisyahu
With his electrifying fusion of orthodox Judaism and classic reggae music, Matisyahu has enjoyed phenomenal success after the release of his 2004 debut, Shake off the dust...ARISE and last year’s acclaimed Live At Stubb's. The young man formerly known as Matthew Miller experienced a monumental odyssey, which took him on to Colorado, Israel, Oregon, and New York City before discovering his path—and voice—as Matisyahu (the Hebrew equivalent of "Matthew," and the name he became known by when he became observant). He not only heard a profound spiritual calling, but has also discerned a revolutionary way to share his discoveries and reflections, via the reggae and hip-hop sounds that had long been an integral part of his day-to-day life.
Kenny Muhammad
Known as The Human Orchestra, Kenny Muhammad performs an unlimited array of musical composition without the use of what the average listener would consider to be instruments. Kenny has put an entirely new twist on the art that some would call the human beat box, defining the human body as the first instrument. Using his body alone, Kenny summons Afro Cuban, jazz, rock, reggae, salsa, house, techno, jungle, drum and bass, trance, and hip-hop rhythms from the depths of his soul to create amazing music. He has performed with The New York Symphony Orchestra at Manhattan Center (conducted by David Eaton), and at The King Sey Jung Hall in Seoul Korea with violinist Eugene Park (Sony). He has appeared on CBS This Morning, Good Day New York at Carnegie Hall, and was a three-time consecutive winner on Showtime At The Apollo.
State Radio
A rock/reggae/Indie band from Cambridge, Mass., State Radio has been nominated for three Boston Music Awards: Outstanding Act of the Year, Album of the Year (Indie), and Outstanding Male Vocalist (Chad Urmston). Their albums include Us Against the Crown, Peace Between Nations, and Flag of the Shiners. State Radio has played at numerous concerts with such acts as Ozomatli, The Wailers, and Donavon Frankenreiter; and at antiwar rallies and shows. At each show, State Radio encourages fans to take their own action. Listeners usually leave concerts imbued with the importance of registering to vote and supporting the causes they believe in.