Grand Performances

Tonight's program at Gran Performances at the California Plaza celebrated women through a variety of musical styles.  The evening began in the sub-Sahara with the graceful a capella music of Adunni and Nefertiti, a Nigerian women's company with renditions of their native folklore.  Followed by Martha Redbone with warm melodies from the American south mixed with Native American roots.  Bluegrass, folk and country gospel from selected William Blake prose was refreshingly performed.  And finally LA's own Dessy di Lauro delivered some neo-ragtime.  Audience members picnicked and danced the night away. www.grandperformances.org for the balance of the calendar.