Article Contributed on: 5/28/2009 11:09:18 AM
Swallow Hill is pleased to welcome back Kailin Yong in his next Peace Concert on Friday, July 3 at 8 p.m.
Music has the power to reach across boundaries, spreading joy and understanding like nothing else can. Kailin Yong Peace Project returns to Swallow Hill in this spirit with a fantastic evening of original music rooted in his exploration of the cultures of the world, bringing charming melodies from many lands home to share.
In his musical travels, Yong has played everywhere from the streets of San Francisco to the hallowed symphony halls of Europe, in tiny cafés and at open-air festivals, with youth orchestras and Middle Eastern ensembles. A graduate of the Vienna Academy of Music, the Singapore native came to the United States in 1999.
As co-founder of the eclectic neo-roots band Boulder Acoustic Society, Brazilian quartet Beco do Choro, and alternative string quartet Strings of Tao, Yong regularly performs with these and a diverse array of musical acts. In 2008, Yong released his solo debut,
Bowing with the Flow, sharing his musical journey from the past decade...with hints of the future.
"Through music, we discover that there is no 'them and us,' and the reality of our all being connected as one becomes clear. This is the vision put forth in Kailin Yong's music. We hear the musical styles of the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas ... Everyone finds a welcome." - Cameron Powers, Musical Missions of Peace
As a musical ambassador and recipient of the Daniel Pearl Memorial Violin, Yong believes in the power of music to help bring peace and understanding to the world-and he has dedicated his music to promote causes of sustainability and harmony. He invites us all to join in honoring tolerance, humanity, and international friendship, embracing the universal language of music to spread a message of hope across cultural divides and inspire a sense of unity and purpose.
Many talented artists will join Yong to share their experiences, art, dance and poetry toward a musical mission of peace. Musical guest artists for this performance include Brett Bowen, Charlie Mertens, Carl Sorensen, Roshan Bhartiya and Andy Skellenger.
"I want to play music that lifts your spirit, songs that bring your focus back to the beautiful things in life that we forget as we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the world around us." - Kailin Yong
More information at
www.kailinyong.com. For tickets visit
www.swallowhillmusic.org or call (303) 777-1003 x2. Discounts are available for Swallow Hill members. Buy in advance and save! Swallow Hill Music Association is located at 71 East Yale Avenue (just off Broadway) in Denver.