Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s “Symphony Kids Saturday: Meet Peter†at Sea Turtle Cinema in Bluffton at 9:30 a.m. and the Main Street Youth Theater at 11:30 a.m. Free. (843) 842-2055 or hhso.org.
Mavis Staples – Savannah, Georgia
Mavis Staples is a historically important artist who still enjoys an active touring and recording career. She had a significant role in the American Civil Rights movement and her concert will focus on her current CD We’ll Never Turn Back, which features contemporary versions of songs of that era.
American Traditions Competition Quarterfinalists
Savannah Music Festival Announces Quarterfinalists
for the 15th Annual American Traditions Competition
Select vocalists vie for more than $30,000 in cash awards and other prizes in four-day event
SAVANNAH, Georgia – The 15th annual American Traditions Competition returns to its original venue, the historic First African Baptist Church, for this year’s final round at Savannah Music Festival. The illustrious four-day vocal showcase hosts 33 singers from around the United States between March 26 and 29, 2008. Judges narrowed the field of talent to these gifted vocalists after receiving the greatest number of applicants in the last five years.
Concert Featuring Mamadou Diabate, Malian Kora Player – Hilton Head, South Carolina
Mr. Diabate is a member of the Mandinka West African jeli (musician caste) family. His musical lineage goes back seven centuries to the time of Sunjata Keita, the conqueror of the Malian empire.
Gullah Gospel Extravaganza – Hilton Head, South Carolina
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The award winning Mississippi Quartet has inspired audiences and celebrated the gospel through their powerful vocals for more than three decades. Their CD’s include “Jesus Is Alive and Well,†in 1996; “Love Will Go All the Way,†1998, and “Good Time, in 2000†which landed into the Top Ten of Billboard’s gospel albums chart in November, in just its second week of release. Accolades poured in during the next year when he group won Traditional Quartet of the Year at the Gospel Music Excellence Awards, and were nominated for Best Gospel Album at the Soul Train Music Awards. In May 2003, Williams and the Spiritual QC’s released their fourth disc, “Right on Time.â€
Friday, February 29, 7 p.m.Admission – $20
Visual and Performing Arts Center, Hilton Head High School, 70 Wilborn Road
Visit the website for The Gullah Celebration for more details.