Sharon Katz & the Peace Train
Caffe Lena
Saratoga Springs, NY
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During South Africa's apartheid era, young white Sharon Katz sneaked into the "Blacks Only" townships by hiding in the back seat of a car. The music she discovered set the course of her life: she formed a ground-breaking 500-member multi-cultural performing group. She rocked South Africa with her "Peace Train"concert tour in 1993, inspiring people of all races, cultures, and political affiliations to put down their guns and prepare for peaceful democracy.
The Peace Train hit the international music scene in 1994 as Cultural Ambassadors for the new government of Mandela, treating Presidents, Kings, and millions of fans on three continents to the unstoppable beat of their music. They were an instant hit in the US, selling out all their CD's at the first concert. They recorded a new album that included Sting, Paul Simon, Tina Turner, Elton John and Madonna.
Two decades later Sharon continues to stir her audience to joy and hope every time she takes the stage, whether at a festival, an elementary school, or a folk club. Tonight she is joined by singer & dancer Wendy Khethiwe Quick, along with a bassist and drummer.
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Pre-sales end two hours before showtime. Remaining tickets will be available at the door while supplies last, starting a 1/2 hour before showtime. If the show sells out in advance, a Sold Out Message will be posted on the Caffe's voicemail (518-583-0022).

Location

Caffe Lena (View)
47 Phila Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
United States

Categories

Music > Global

Kid Friendly: Yes!
Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: Yes!
Wheelchair Accessible: No

Contact

Owner: Caffe Lena
On BPT Since: Jan 29, 2008
 
Sarah Craig
www.caffelena.org