.Yo-Yo Ma’s musical adventures moved to Kenya following his days here in the Smoky Mountains & Knoxville.

Along with more conventional stage performance, he joined Kenyan percussionist Kasiva Mutua for a pop-up show at Nairobi's busy Kenyatta Market.

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Rica Chicha rocked the Community Village Stage last week!
The band presented a special performance dedicated to traditional Latin American music. From the jungles of Peru to the mountains of the Appalachians, Rica Chicha makes music with no borders.

Photos: Billie Wheeler

'The crowd listened with an intensity I’ve never experienced at an outdoor musical event. I found myself forgetting to take photographs, spellbound to see and hear what might happen next.'

- Knoxville Urban Guy

Closing out @ourcommonnature: An Appalachian Celebration is Rhiannon Giddens with Justin Robinson, Dirk Powell, and special guest Sheila Kay Adams at the Bijou Theatre.

Photos by: @elijohnsonphoto

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Putting my videos from Our Common Nature out into the Twittersphere today because there are not enough people talking about this event and these artists yet! An absolutely magical night showing all the very best qualities of Appalachian music and culture!

Cannot think of a better way to see Rhiannon Giddens and Yo-Yo Ma together in concert❤️ Our Common Nature

Dolly & the Cattywampus Puppet Council have arrived the Community village in World’s Fair Park.

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My girl Charly Lowry joins me on this week's #MyMusic on PBS! Charly is an indigenous singer and songwriter of Lumbee/Tuscarora descent who is a total badass and has a voice to match. 💃🏽 Watch it now on the PBS app or check your local listings.

Get your dancing shoes on and join us in Market Square tonight (5/25) for an old time square dance with dance caller Phil Jamison and Evie Andrus Music from 6-7 pm! All are welcome!

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.@yoyoma took a detour on his way to #Knoxville and treated some lucky Cades Cove bicyclists to an impromptu performance along the loop.

Wondering where he's going to pop up next...

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GreatSmokyNPS Visit Knoxville Big Ears Festival

I'm excited to share the stage with Chris Thile tomorrow night at the Bijou Theatre presented by @ourcommonnature! 🎟️ knoxbijou.org/events 🎟️

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Music for the Great Smoky Mountains with Edgar Meyer and Bryan Sutton from 2022. Looking forward to bringing more to #Knoxville on Friday. >> ourcommonnature.org
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Our Common Nature Big Ears Festival GreatSmokyNPS

Drums Up Guns Down will be offering drumming in their tent and also sharing about their upcoming summer programming including Kuumba Camp and the Kuumba Festival.

You can catch their performance alongside the Kuumba Watoto Dancers on the Community Village Stage this Friday!

Join us for storytelling with Kelle Jolly during Our Common Nature in the Community Village from 5:30 to 6pm this Friday. The Community Village is open to all, no ticket required.

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Our Common Nature Event Map!

As a reminder (for the Performance Lawn), exclusive seating is provided for VIP. General admission ticket holders are welcome to bring your own seating and picnic blankets.

Limited tickets remain for Yo-Yo Ma & Friends. ourcommonnature.org.

Knoxville! This Thursday, Chris will play a solo show at Bijou Theatre with special guest Amythyst Kiah and then ‘Our Common Nature: An Appalachian Celebration’ with Yo-Yo Ma and friends on Friday.

Find tickets for both --> ourcommonnature.org
-CT HQ