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SUMMARY:Red Line Jazz Project
DESCRIPTION:Mandala Arts Red Line Project \nThe Mandala Arts Red Line Project is a Chicago-based public arts initiative that brings live jazz performances into spaces along the Chicago ‘L’ Red Line\, transforming everyday transit environments into vibrant sites of cultural exchange and musical encounter. Organized by Mandala South Asian Performing Arts\, the project uses the concept of the mandala—a symbol of unity\, rhythm\, and interconnectedness—as a guiding metaphor for collaborative musical expression. \nThrough a series of curated performances\, local jazz musicians and ensembles present short live sets at or near Red Line stations\, creating spontaneous moments of connection for commuters and neighborhood residents. The performances blend jazz improvisation with global musical influences\, reflecting Chicago’s rich musical heritage and its diverse communities. \nThe project aims to: \n\nActivate public transit spaces with live music and cultural programming\nCelebrate Chicago’s jazz legacy and the city’s vibrant community of musicians\nCreate accessible performance opportunities for artists in everyday public settings\nEncourage moments of reflection\, joy\, and connection for commuters and passersby\n\nBy placing live jazz within one of Chicago’s busiest transit corridors\, the Mandala Arts Red Line Project transforms routine travel into an immersive cultural experience—where rhythm\, improvisation\, and community converge. \nIn essence: the project uses live jazz performance in public transit spaces to embody the spirit of the mandala—interconnected voices creating a shared\, evolving musical experience. \nDates for performances and venues \nThursday\, May 21\, 4–6 p.m.\, Howard Station\, 7519 N. Paulina St.\nThursday\, May 21\, 6–8 p.m.\, Pottawattomie Park\, 7340 N. Rogers Ave.\nThursday\, June 25\, 6–8 p.m.\, Mahalia Jackson Court\, 1 E. 79th St.\nThursday\, July 2\, 4–6 p.m.\, Sox-35th Station (Rate Field)\, 142 E. 35th St.\nThursday\, July 30\, 4–6 p.m.\, Cermak-Chinatown Station\, 138 W. Cermak Rd.\nThursday\, July 30\, 5–7 p.m.\, Chinatown Visitor Center\, 2189 S. Wentworth Ave.\nThursday\, August 13\, 4–6 p.m.\, Argyle Station\, 1118 W. Argyle St.\nThursday\, August 27\, 6–8 p.m.\, Taylor Park\, 39 W. 47th St.\nThursday\, September 10\, 4–6 p.m.\, 95th /Dan Ryan Station\, 14 W. 95th St.\nFriday\, October 16\, time TBD\, Harris Theater for Music and Dance\, 205 E. Randolph St.: Fareed Haque\, guitar\, and more
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SUMMARY:Vijay Iyer\, Alam Khan\, and Nitin Mitta
DESCRIPTION:Mandala Makers Festival presents a rare night of music featuring an improvisational dialogue between piano\, sarod\, and tabla. This project began with a long-standing friendship and creative curiosity between pianist Vijay Iyer and sarod player Alam Khan\, both of whom had worked independently with tabla player Nitin Mitta. When the three gathered in California for a two-day session\, it unfolded as an unplanned yet deeply connected musical conversation. Born of spontaneity and mutual respect\, this collaboration lives in the moment. Drawing from their shared fluency in improvisation\, the trio recorded a series of intimate\, exploratory pieces that became the foundation for their debut EP Sanctuary\, released in December 2025. These recordings reflect the spirit of listening and discovery that guided their first encounter\, and this live performance will expand on that musical conversation\, offering audiences a rare and evolving listening experience. \n\nAbout the Artists \nVijay Iyer is a celebrated composer and pianist whose work defies categorization. Known for his innovation and emotional depth\, he has been named DownBeat’s Jazz Artist of the Year multiple times and is a MacArthur Fellow and a three-time Grammy Award nominated artist. \nAlam Khan carries the lineage of his father\, the legendary Ustad Ali Akbar Khan\, and the Maihar Gharana of Indian classical music. A two-time Grammy Award nominated master of the sarod\, Alam brings tradition into the present through boundary-crossing collaborations and soulful expression. \nNitin Mitta is an acclaimed tabla player whose versatility and sensitivity have made him a sought-after collaborator across Indian classical and contemporary music scenes. \nAdmission\n$35\, $55\, $75 (VIP) \nTickets\nEpiphany Center for the Arts\nDICE.FM
URL:https://www.mandalaarts.org/event/vijay-iyer-alam-khan-and-nitin-mitta-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Epiphany Center For The Arts\, 201 S Ashland Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
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