$24 Advance / $28 Gate / Kids under 12 free Food from Smokin’ BowlsExperience the vibrant fusion of African rhythms, history, and culture in an unforgettable evening of movement, exploration, and joy. Crocodile River Music, an internationally celebrated ensemble, brings together talented artists from Mali, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Tanzania, and the US. With a deep commitment to connecting audiences with the rich traditions of African music and art, their mission extends beyond performance—they seek to educate and inspire through the power of African cultural expression.The group is diverse in its composition, yet united in its dedication to sharing African music, art, and culture with audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Crocodile River Music strives to create experiences that deepen understanding of the profound value of African arts, histories, and cultures, highlighting them as deserving of lifelong study and appreciation. Through their performances, they encourage audiences to further explore African art and engage with the stories, traditions, and values of African people, fostering a deeper cultural connection and appreciation.<iframe-embed src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4ye8R9jm4gM" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" height="538" width="956" style="" metaposition="flex-start" metatype="youtube"></iframe-embed>NEXT STAGE 15th ANNIVERSARY!Throughout 2025, we're celebrating our 15th Anniversary by honoring a pair of Next Stage "Champions" - people who have been instrumental in making Next Stage what it is today - at one event each month. Our September Anniversary event is Crocodile River Music, where we'll salute Judy Fink and Herve Pelletier.Funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.<img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e1dc7b25ddef1b82d352cd/406363b7-53f1-473b-be52-eab9044f1532/images.png?format=500w">This performance is made possible in part by Community Bank.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/micronetonline/image/upload/c_crop,h_120,w_480,x_0,y_0/v1650553423/tenants/5abec4b5-582b-4db6-8894-9ce92126f19a/2ad2d6e8c4f04208a5305ce801f02d98/thumbnail-CBNALgo-H-4C-C-NEW-3-pdf.png">