Golem Makes Chicago Debut as It Bridges Rock and Klezmer

09/15/2005 04:05AM

Chicago (Illinois), USA – New York-based Klezmer rock band Golem makes its Chicago debut Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. in an admission-free concert at the Clarke House Museum, 1827 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago's oldest home and a registered National Historic Landmark. The concert is part of World Music Festival: Chicago 2005.

Golem performs as part of the 7th Annual World Music Festival: Chicago 2005 featuring the best in international music, Sept. 16 - 22. Organized by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, the weeklong World Music Festival showcases both traditional and contemporary music from many of the world's diverse cultures. Festival events include a mix of free and ticketed concerts, live radio broadcasts and educational workshops presented in museums, parks, cultural centers, plazas, theaters, bookstores, clubs and other venues throughout Chicago.

World Music Festival: Chicago 2005 is made possible with generous support from The Boeing Company; The Comer Foundation Fund; United "Chicago's Hometown Airline," the official airline sponsor; Borders Books & Music; and Chicago Public Radio WBEZ 91.5 FM, official radio sponsor.

For more information, call the World Music Festival: Chicago 2005 hotline at 312-742-1938 or visit www.cityofchicago.org/WorldMusic.

World Music Central
http://www.worldmusiccentral.org/article.php/20050822190504327