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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
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
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