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"A cross-pollination of Latin and American music, singer/songwriter Perla Batalla’s exciting hybrid cuts across genres and languages. Her powerfully expressive voice has led her to perform with some of music’s most renowned artists, most notably Canadian singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen, whose influence is evident in the music she writes, arranges and performs today. Writing some of the most emotionally penetrating and enigmatic songs of the rock music era, Cohen’s music can only be characterized as ageless. Batalla leads an all-star lineup of artists in this very special concert, showcasing the inspirational side of this legendary songwriter.

Cast to date includes:

Kris Kristofferson
Michael Mc Donald
Howard Tate
Perla Batalla
Don Was
Bill Frisell
Angela McCluskey of The Wild Colonials
Robben Ford
Mike Elizondo Jr.
Julie Christensen
Vinnie Coliutta
Jimmy Haslip
Dave Palmer
Greg Leisz"

On 2007/02/24

http://upcoming.org/event/93842/

I am going to see this -- I have no idea, whatsoever, what to expect , but I can't pass up the opportunity to find out.

I missed this thread altogether 'til just now. According to the write-up [thanks, Tchocolatl], it looks like you can expect a lot! Let us know what you think... in as great detail as possible .


~ Lizzy