Martha Redbone

Yasushi Nakamura

Clay Ross

Falguni Shah

Ocie Davis

Cal Performances

In the stirring and eclectic presentation, This Land, celebrated pianist, NPR host, and California native Lara Downes welcomes an all-star cast of collaborators for a program of classical and popular music that explores the richness and complexity of the American experience.

Lara Downes and Friends

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling with "This Land is Our Land," featuring the Martha Redbone Roots Project and the American Patchwork Quartet. This special performance is scheduled for February 28, 2025, at 8:00 pm, taking place in the iconic Zellerbach Hall. Tickets start at $36, with season subscriptions available now and single tickets going on sale at noon on August 6.

"This Land is Our Land" brings together the soulful voice of Martha Redbone, a renowned roots music singer and songwriter, with the genre-defying American Patchwork Quartet. Together, they explore the United States' rich cultural tapestry through music. Redbone, with her southeastern Cherokee/Choctaw and African American heritage, crafts uplifting songs that celebrate the human spirit. Her music, infused with the folk and blues sounds of her childhood in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky, aims to share powerful, profound messages that resonate with audiences.

The performance will feature Martha Redbone on guitar and vocals, Clay Ross on guitar and vocals, Falguni Shah on vocals, Yasushi Nakamura on bass, and Ocie Davis on drums. This event is a part of Cal Performances’ Illuminations: Fractured History programming for the 2024-25 season, promising an evening that not only entertains but enlightens.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Cal Performances website. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a unique musical journey that celebrates the diversity and history of America through the power of song.

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This Land is Our Land

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