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Talking Sticks, the highly-acclaimed film about Vibes and Marimba, announces NYC Premiere Screening Sunday June 26th at Symphony Space (2537 Bway/95 St.)
"A strong documentary which speaks of one man's passion..an engaging, informative and personal journey. Bravo!"
New Haven (CT) Int'l Film Festival
Come enjoy the NYC Premiere of Talking Sticks (63mins), a highly-acclaimed documentary about vibes and marimba filmed in Ghana (small village), Mexico (Nandayapa marimba factory), Norway (ice xylophone), Brazil (carnival in streets of Rio), Iceland (stone marimba), Musser and Balter factories, and more. Arthur Lipner leads us on his passionate inner and outer journeys exploring the history of vibes and marimba and their role in music, creativity and culture. Features a rare interview with "the first concert marimbist" Vida Chenoweth, jazz legends Gary Burton, Mike Mainieri, and more! Showtime 730pm then Q&A with Lipner/others followed by live performance until 930pm. Trailer/ticket info (incl student discount at door): https://www.facebook.com/arthurlipner/videos/1611533832492088/