Tony Bird in concert at Cornell, Sat Oct 22, 8PM

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Trust me, you will NOT be disappointed!

http://www.cornellfolksong.org/events/concerts/tony-bird.html



Tony Bird
Saturday, October 22, 8:00 PM
165 McGraw Hall
Tickets $15/17
"Brilliantly original songwriter Tony Bird... wonderfully fuses African and European folk styles into songs that are clever, fun, urgent." -- The Boston Globe

"A native of Malawi, Tony Bird is an internationally acclaimed poet and vocalist whose songs articulate his feelings about a wide range of topics, ranging from the evils of apartheid to the joy of "Mango Time" in Africa. Whether he is singing about his beloved Africa, a lost love, or commenting on unjust racial policies, Bird's lyrics sparkle with clarity and compassion. His recordings range from the sound of a full band, pulsating with rhythm and soul-stirring hypnotic beats, to a delicate acoustic guitar accompanied by Bird's voice alone. Tony Bird's music will lift you up, and sometimes, as in the case of "Bird in a Cage," it will dishearten you. But it will always make you think."

It's difficult to imagine anyone being able to tell a story set to music as well as Tony Bird."--Winnipeg Free Press

"The finest, most impressive folk poet in years." -- The Village Voice

Tony caught our ears at an electrifying Bound for Glory performance quite a few years ago. We're excited to welcome him back to Ithaca. Come on out for an exciting evening of music.

Artists Home Page: www.mangotime.net/