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The Great Lineup Announcements From The Lowell Summer Music Series Continue!

I am thrilled to announce that another fabulous first-timer is coming to the Lowell Summer Music Series! Appearing on Saturday, August 11th is Ladysmith Black Mambazo! I have seen this marvelous band several times over the years and they never fail to enthrall their audiences.

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Afro-Fusion At Its Finest

I am extremely glad World Music/CRASHarts brought Freshlyground, a multi-cultural band from (mostly) South Africa, back to Boston! The last time I was supposed to see them, they had visa issues which caused the show to be canceled. Two years was too long to wait for their triumphant return.

Zolani Mahola

Zolani Mahola

The first (and last) time I saw them, Zolani Mahola was pregnant and was not quite as colorful (figuratively speaking) as she was for this show at Brighton Music Hall. On this night, Freshlyground lit up the dark room with their fusion of traditional African rhythms, rock, pop, jazz, and folk. Please look at the photos in the gallery at the end to get a good idea of how incredible this band is.

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