The Masala Music Series is hosted by the OU School of Music, and allows fans a first hand glimpse of international music and cultural traditions. Masala is an Indian word that translates into "a mixture of spices."
"The idea that you can experience the live music is very different from reading about it, or watching a video," associate professor Paula Conlon said. "It makes the whole culture come alive and the students can watch someone doing this music, that is actually creating this sound."
The Music Series is a tradition that began in the mid nineteen nineties.
This month's concert featured artist Valerie Naranjor, showcasing world percussion. Naranjor specializes in West African keyboard music. The artist currently plays for the Saturday Night Live band, but has previously performed in the Broadway production of The Lion King.
For more information of future performances, visit the OU School of Music webpage.
Click below to view excerpts from my interview with Professor Conlon and a clip from a previous Masala concert featuring Kuniyasu and Chieko Iwazaki from Japan.
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