Poranguí

Reciprocity Music Presents: Cultura - A World Music Showcase & Fundraiser Feat. Poranguí, Snow Raven, Youssoupha Sidibe & Alixa García Join us for an immersive evening on April 25th as we explore culture as an opportunity for connection to community, music, and the world. This showcase is a celebration and a call to action - a remembrance of the importance of cultural preservation in these unique times. This one-of-a-kind musical experience will feature four world-class musicians from diverse cultures, curated space design, a fundraising live auction, and more to be announced. The showcase supports “Raise the Roof,” a community project to transform the home of Native Diné Elders, Chief Danny John Sr., and First Lady Laurene John. You can learn more about their project here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/79cpc-raise-the-roof-for-our-indigenous-elders This is hybrid seated/standing show. The front seats will be pulled at intermission for a full dance floor. If you would like a seat for the entire showcase, please select one in the balcony. Featured Artists: Poranguí: As a live looping artist and one-man orchestra Poranguí weaves ancestral songs and indigenous rhythms from around the globe. Creating his performances from scratch using looping technology, Poranguí’s live grooves range from meditative to dance music, moving the body, lifting the spirit, and transcending the divide between performer and audience. Learn more at porangui.com Snow Raven: SNOW RAVEN (SUOR) was born in a small village in Sakha (arctic Siberia) and was three years old when she started to learn the language of the birds and animals. Her voice takes its breath from traditional Sakha culture and is truly an instrument. She is the OG of “Arctic Beatbox” - the reindeer breath and is the creator of “Neoshamanic Healing” ceremonies. Learn more at olox.life Youssoupha Sidibe: Youssoupha Sidibe is a Senegalese West African Kora (African Harp) player. Throw out all your ideas of what a harpist is, Youssoupha breaks out of traditional Kora styles many hundreds of years old, to create a new style that has never been heard before, blending aspects of Reggae and western music. Learn more at youssouphasidibe.com Alixa García: Alixa García is a distinguished multidisciplinary artist, visionary thinker, published author, social and environmental justice leader, and organizational strategist. Her groundbreaking work with Climbing Potree set the tone for years of art for movement building that has had significant ripple effects throughout the world. Alixa’s unique approach centralizes art for movement building and the role of imagination as an essential tool for liberation. Learn more at alixagarcia.com Show Schedule: 5:30 PM Doors 6:15 - 7:15 PM Youssoupha Sidibe 7:25 - 8:55 PM Snow Raven 8:55 - 9:15 PM Intermission 9:15 - 9:30 PM Alixa Garcia 9:30 - 11:30 PM Poranguí About the organizers (Reciprocity Music): Reciprocity Music curates holistic spaces within the music industry through event production, tour production, artist management, and live performance booking. We prioritize presence, community, trust, and sustainability to provide a platform that centers dynamic musical offerings alongside meaningful impact.