CLARKSVILLE, TN − The Maharajah Flamenco Trio will perform 3 p.m. Sunday, March 16 at Austin Peay State University’s George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall, 780 Marion Street.

The trio is composed of Grammy Award-winning guitarist and founder Silviu Ciulei, soulful bassist David Cobb, and percussionist and didgeridoo virtuoso Ramin Yazdanpanah.

“Uniting classical, jazz, and world music sounds together in a Flamenco ensemble, this trio is unlike no other,” Colin Isotti, guitarist, singer and APSU adjunct professor, said.

All graduates of Florida State University, the trio tours extensively throughout the United States. Their most recent album Felices Días, features and was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer José Valentino and won a medal at the Global Music Award for ‘nuevo flamenco.’

“Their music is teeming with rhythm, soul, and duende—a word unique to Spain used to describe music that expresses a passionate and inspired ‘magic’,” Isotti said. “This trio’s performance will provide any listener’s ear with a veritable ‘travel pass’ to hear sounds from the far reaches of the globe.”

Creatively blending their worldly performance style to Ciulei’s compositions, the trio connects audiences to the music, cultures, and people that inspire them. Visit https://www.mftrio.com/ to view recent performances.

“Their music is a distinctive blend of flamenco and world popular music that is as enthralling as it is relaxing,” Ann Silverberg, Clarksville Community Concert Association president, said. “Their March 16 concert is bound to be an enjoyable afternoon of great, appealing musicmaking.” The CCCA hosts internationally renowned performances during their concert series
annually from September to April.

While The Maharajah Flamenco Trio will take the stage at 3 p.m., March 16, attendees should arrive at 2 p.m. for a pre-concert talk by Isotti, a composer trained in flamenco.

Beyond Sunday’s performance, the trio will offer a workshop for world music enthusiasts, guitarists and percussionists, 10 a.m., March 17 at the concert hall. This masterclass is free and open to the public.

Regular concert admission is $25 with 10 percent discounts for seniors 65 and older, military and educators. Admission for students, 18 and younger, is $5 and free for all Austin Peay students with ID. Individual livestream tickets are $20. Free parking is available near the concert hall.

For concert tickets and information visit www.clarksvillemusic.org, call 877-811-0200 or email ccca@clarksvillemusic.org.