AllStars Performance Series

In the AllStars series, AcA presents well-known artists, rising-stars, and newcomers to the area in a multitude of genres, from Rock, Indie, Alt, and Folk to R&B, Blues, and Soul—from Bluegrass and Country to World, African, Caribbean, and Jazz. These artists represent diverse voices and backgrounds. You may not know the artist, but AcA guarantees you the ‘night of your life.’

Thursday, September 28
Los Lobos
James Devon Moncus Theatre
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Los Lobos has sold millions of records, won prestigious awards and made fans around the world. But perhaps its most lasting impact will be how well its music embodies the idea of America as a cultural melting pot. In it, styles like son jarocho, norteño, Tejano, folk, country, doo-wop, soul, R&B, rock ’n’ roll, and punk all come together to create a new sound that’s greater than the sum of its parts.

Thursday, October 12
Cécile McLorin Salvant
James Devon Moncus Theatre
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Cécile McLorin Salvant, is a composer, singer, and visual artist. The late Jessye Norman described Salvant as “a unique voice supported by an intelligence and full-fledged musicality, which light up every note she sings.” Salvant has developed a passion for storytelling and finding the connections between vaudeville, blues, folk traditions from around the world, theater, jazz, and baroque music. Salvant is an eclectic curator, unearthing rarely recorded, forgotten songs with strong narratives, interesting power dynamics, unexpected twists, and humor.