While the TicketMaster list of musicians for the next week is shorter than it’s been for a couple of months, the range of music is as wide as ever.
Contemporary and traditional Latin American music will star in “Latinas: Women of Latin America” on Tuesday in Seattle.
Colombian singer and dancer Toto La Momposina, Chilean vocalist-in-exile Mariana Montalvo, and vocalist Belo Velloso reflect the influences of European, African and native Latin American cultures at the heart of the music.
Montalvo lived in France after the coup that brought the military regime of Augusto Pinochet to power, but she continues to add her interpretations to the traditional music of Chile.
Velloso was raised in the Brazilian region with the most African cultural influences, exposed to the work of the greatest names in popular Brazilian music, and a student of the samba and bossa nova.
Yanni: The first major Western artist to perform and record at the Forbidden City in China and the Taj Mahal in India has a Sunday date with Seattle. The current tour features music from his last three albums, as well as his classics, to the accompaniment of world-class musicians from 15 different countries.
Lyric Arts Ensemble: The 16-voice choir performs Sunday in Lynnwood. The concert features new music as well as arrangements of familiar carols, including four motets by German composer Heinz Werner Zimmermann and a new set by New England composer Gwyneth Walker.
Dan Zanes: The former lead singer of The Del Fuegos brings music to children and their families Saturday in Seattle. Start out singing along with Zanes and his friends (including a Jamaican rapper known as Father Goose), then watch the show unfold into an all-ages dance party.
Wynonna: The all-star country singer with a 20-year career has been on a retrospective tour that shows she can sing rock, pop, blues and gospel, too. She performs Saturday in Seattle. Her newest album, “What the World Needs Now is Love” was her third to debut at No. 1 on the country charts.
Taj Mahal Trio: It’s another marathon Thanksgiving week for the bluesy troubadours of African-American traditions. The Grammy winners play more than 20 instruments and incorporates a seemingly uncountable number of musical influences. They also seem to enjoy every minute of performing.
Where to hear it
Latinas: Women of Latin America: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; $30; 206-628-0888.
Yanni: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, KeyArena, Seattle Center; $40-$75; 206-628-0888.
Lyric Arts Ensemble: 7 p.m. Sunday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-778-2159.
Dan Zanes: 11 a.m. Saturday, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; $15-$20; 206-628-0888.
Wynonna: 8 p.m. Saturday, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; $30-$50; 206-628-0888.
Taj Mahal Trio: Various times tonight through Nov. 28, Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $22-$26; 206-628-0888.
Where to hear it
Latinas: Women of Latin America: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; $30; 206-628-0888.
Yanni: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, KeyArena, Seattle Center; $40-$75; 206-628-0888.
Lyric Arts Ensemble: 7 p.m. Sunday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-778-2159.
Dan Zanes: 11 a.m. Saturday, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; $15-$20; 206-628-0888.
Wynonna: 8 p.m. Saturday, Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; $30-$50; 206-628-0888.
Taj Mahal Trio: Various times tonight through Nov. 28, Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $22-$26; 206-628-0888.
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