Friday, March 7, 2025 @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm (EST)
Carnegie Hall (Resnick Education Wing), New York, NY, United States of America
Traditional — Selected works
Vuyo Sotashe — Selected works

In this interactive Well-Being Concert, the forward-thinking Palaver Strings ensemble takes listeners on an enriching musical journey with two of today's leading jazz musicians: vocalist Vuyo Sotashe and pianist Chris Pattishall. Together, they celebrate South Africa's rich musical and linguistic cultures with a program that includes both traditional folk songs and pieces by South African jazz musicians—including original works by Sotashe. Hear songs that celebrate women from multiple perspectives (performed in Xhosa, Sepedi, and Zulu), works that contemplate interactions between humanity and nature, and more. Well-Being Concerts invite audiences to enjoy world-class music while comfortably exploring techniques for self-care and mindfulness.

Audience members can choose from a variety of casual and comfortable seating options, with mats, cushions, and chairs all available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

About Palaver Strings

Palaver Strings is a musician-led string ensemble and nonprofit organization based in Portland, ME. Founded in 2014, Palaver has established itself as a forward-thinking ensemble whose mission is to strengthen and inspire community through music. In our musician-led model, Palaver's musicians share artistic and administrative leadership, guided by a passion for engaging new audiences, addressing social justice issues, and amplifying underrepresented voices. Each year, Palaver presents a full series of live performances featuring diverse musical programming, cross-genre projects, and community collaborations.

https://www.palaverstrings.org/home

About Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall's mission is to present extraordinary music and musicians on the three stages of this legendary hall, to bring the transformative power of music to the widest possible audience, to provide visionary education programs, and to foster the future of music through the cultivation of new works, artists, and audiences.

https://www.carnegiehall.org/