Koloro Presented by Women of the World Koloro Plena Con Sabor Spontanea Erev Shel Shoshanim Sakura Sakura L'uva Fogarina Couleur Café Fuga y Misterio Nmane My Africa Gift of Acceptance Dere Na The Garden The Garden - Reprise Annette Philip, Serbian Lyrics-Aleksandra Denda, Zarko Mladenovic arr. Annette Philip Oscar Hernandez Experimental improvisation Yosef Hadar, Lyrics-Moshe Dor Traditional Japanese folk song Nanni Svampa arr. Lamberto Pietropoli Serge Gainsbourg arr. Magda Giannikou Astor Piazzolla Chant by Wambura Beury Mitaru. Calabash piece inspired by music and dance of the Dagbamba people of Northern Ghana. Ayumi Ueda, Lyrics-Ayumi Ueda, Chashe M. McTaggart arr. Yuki Kanesaka Idan Rachel, India Arie Annette Philip Bobby McFerrin, Roger Treece Based on "The Garden" by Bobby McFerrin, Roger Treece arr. Kazuyo Kuriya Women of the World was born from a dream to bring women musicians from across the globe onto a common creative platform; women who not only work and perform together, but who learn from each other, exploring each other’s culture, language, food, and traditions by interacting closely on a daily basis. Currently a 10-piece all-female ensemble, Women of the World performs a vast and varied repertoire of folk and traditional music in 19 of the world's languages. Since its beginnings in 2008, the ensemble has received acco- lades and collaborated with many industry bigwigs, including Grammy Award-winning vocalist Bobby McFerrin and African vocal icon Angelique Kidjo. With performances at the Blue Note Jazz Club, Carnegie Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, the Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival, TEDxBoston, and United Nations events, Women of the World strives to support and engage in peace building efforts, including local and global movements that help foster unity amidst the rich diversity that surrounds us. Tonight, Women of the World will present “Koloro*, a multi-art production paying tribute to the myriad colors in nature, culture, and life. The word “koloro* (meaning color) was specifically chosen from the language Esperanto, which was created in the late 1800s to foster international peace and understanding as a common language for all. With 92 musicians participating in tonight's sharing, "Koloro® is a labor of love. There is immense power in col- lective action with positive intention. We are so grateful for all the new friendships, the laughter, and the many lessons we've learned through our journey together. Most importantly, we thank you for making the time to join us this evening. You are as much a part of tonight's creativity. Feel free to sing, dance, and spread the Joy! For more information on Women of the World, please contact info@womenoftheworldmusic.com / 617.320.3317