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The Music and Dance of Bali: I Nyoman Wenten and Gamelan Burat Wangi
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NOTE: This event has been postponed from Jan. 21 to Friday, May 20. More details here.
With a career spanning five decades, I Nyoman Wenten is one of Bali's most versatile master musicians and dancers. Along with his wife, choreographer, and dancer Nanik Wenten, he will lead his group Gamelan Burat Wangi for a majestic evening of gong orchestra and dance drama.
The Center for World Music proudly announces its inaugural series of six performances in 2022 at Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park. The series includes classical and folk music and dance traditions that introduce you to the sounds, aesthetics, and cultural significance of the music of select regions from around the world.
Concerts in this series:
Friday, February 18 @ 7:30 PM - Master of the Ghanaian Gyil: SK Kakraba
Friday, March 18 @ 7:30 PM - A Celebration of Afro-Cuban Music, Dance, and Culture: Let Your Spirit Soar
Friday, April 15 @ 7:30 PM - Maqāmāt: Pathways to Beauty in Arab Music
Friday, May 20 @ 7:30 PM - The Music and Dance of Bali: I Nyoman Wenten and Gamelan Burat Wangi
Friday, June 17 @ 7:30 PM - Flamenco with La Chimi
Friday, July 8 @ 7:30 PM - Expressions of Joy: Festival Music and Dance of Korea
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Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
Visit Mingei International Museum near Downtown San Diego in historic Balboa Park, the nation's largest urban cultural park. Located in the heart of the park on the Plaza de Panama, the Museum has six spacious galleries featuring dynamic, changing exhibitions of folk art, craft and design. The Museum also houses a multi-media education center, a theater, visitor kiosks for collection overview, an Art Reference Library and The Collectors' Gallery, Mingei International's popular museum store. Plan your visit - view current and future exhibitions, and browse the calendar of programs and events. Enjoy a self-guided tour, join a daily docent tour or schedule a group tour. Residents' Free Tuesday is Third Tuesday of Each Month In appreciation of support from San Diego County residents, Mingei International Museum is participating in Residents Free Tuesday. Free admission is available for all San Diego County residents including: Students at local colleges and universities (must show ID), active duty military (must show ID) and part-time residents / vacation home owners (does not include time share owners) Mingei International is set in lush surroundings near 17 other museums. Obtain information about Balboa Park and other cultural attractions by visiting the Balboa Park website. Admission $10.00 - Adults $7.00 – Seniors (age 62+), youth (6-17), students with ID and military with ID $7.00 - Group Tour Rates (10 or more) Free - Members and children under 6
