PHXJAZZ Thu. & Fri., August 25 & 26, 2022 PHXJAZZ performs a variety of popular songs from movies, radio, and video games of the 2020s in an exciting presentation highlighting a range of jazz styles, including swing, bebop, bossa nova, and avant-garde. Connecting contemporary hits to historical jazz styles provides a rich opportunity to weave together ideas about improvisation, composition, and creativity. Learn More »
Giovanni Kiyingi Wed. & Thu., October 19 & 20, 2022 Experience the traditional and fusion sounds of Ugandan multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Kiyingi as he shares how instruments such as the African harp, fiddle, and thumb piano transcend musical genres and geographic borders. Learn More »
Yellow Bird Productions Wed. & Thu., December 7 & 8, 2022 The internationally recognized Yellow Bird Productions, under the direction of Ken Duncan of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, celebrates the Apache, Arikara, and Hidatsa nations through song, dance, and stories. Learn More »
Ken Koshio Wed. & Thu., February 22 & 23, 2023 Accomplished musician and multi-instrumentalist Ken Koshio brings the spirit of Japan to MIM. Experience Japanese taiko drumming and learn more about the intersections of Japanese culture, language, and music in this engaging performance. Learn More »
Percussive Storytelling with Cory Hills Wed. & Thu., April 12 & 13, 2023 Percussive Storytelling is a high-energy performance that fuses vocal storytelling with classical percussion, helping children experience stories in creative and accessible ways. Each performance features original stories, audience participation, and detailed information about the text, language, and instruments.Supported by The Molly Blank Fund Learn More »
Kaimikahu Hale O Hula Wed. & Thu., May 3 & 4, 2023 Kumu Kaimi Valdez, founder and director of Kaimikahu Hale O Hula, brings the beauty of hula to MIM. Experience the instruments, implements, and dances of Hawaii, and learn about hula’s history from Valdez and her students. Learn More »
