Show 7pm
Doors: 6:30 PM - This event is All Ages

Ukrainian cellist, composer and multilingual vocalist IAN MAKSIN returns to the Palindrome! Blending elements of different genres and traditional music from around the globe in a new way, using his cello as the main unifying force. He is a ONE-MAN ORCHESTRA using an electronic loop pedal, that allows him to create "loops" or layers by recording and replaying his own playing in real time.

SINGING IN 43 LANGUAGES: What began as a hobby and a passion for linguistics and travel has become part of a unique concert experience. At this time Ian Maksin sings in 43 languages including Ukrainian, Russian, English, Farsi, Armenian, French, Italian, Arabic, Hebrew, Mongolian, Bambara (one of the tongues spoken in West Africa) and many other exotic languages. Most of this repertoire was amassed by Maksin during his world travels, jam sessions and collaborations with local musicians. Many of his original songs and instrumental compositions are also infused with flavors of ethnic music from countries and regions where he drew inspiration from: Mongolia, West Africa, Middle East, the Balkans, Andalusian flamenco.

A portion of proceeds go to support the Ukrainian Relief Effort.

LISTEN: https://ianmaksin.com/

Produced by Rainshadow Recordings, Laura Newman & Jan Standish