Ballard Park Summer Concert Series: Zikina
When and where
Date and time
7:00 PM
Address
Cost
About this event
Zikina
Global musical phenomenon Zikina features musicians who came from across continents and cultures to make something beautiful and new.
Uganda native Gideon Ampeire draws you in with a variety of traditional East African instruments, including enanga (zither), adungu (harp), and kalimba (thumb piano) - all of which he builds himself. Michael Cardozo (guitar, percussion) improvises melodic conversations with Gideon and dances through the beat with punchy rhythmic lines. Roston Kirk (bass) and Kurt Eisele-Dyrli (drums) weave a sonic landscape that flows seamlessly from intense grooves to joyous dance beats to dreamy textures, as Gideon's vocals cut powerfully through the fabric or float lightly above.
Opening for ZIKINA is Show of Cards, an indie folk-rock band founded by siblings Karen and Michael Cardozo. The duo's set features a selection of prior work as well as new material from Karen's forthcoming solo album, inspired by her time in Westport. Both acts are based in the region spanning Western Massachusetts and Connecticut
2025 Ballard Park Summer Concert Series
- July 10: Cold Chocolate
- July 17: Zikina
- July 24: Durham County Poets
- July 31: Ray Vega Afro-Caribbean Jazz Ensemble
- August 7: Meadowmount School of Music
- August 14: Joe McGinness
The 2025 Ballard Park Concerts are made possible in part by the Town of Westport, Chazy and Westport Communications, Stewart’s Shops, Rogers-Carroll Family Foundation, Cloudsplitter Foundation, Essex County Arts Council’s Cultural Assistance Program grant with funding from Essex County, and many generous supporters.
In case of rain, most performances will move to the Whallonsburg Grange on the same day & time. Other alternative locations will be announced soon. Food can be purchased from Winton’s 1898 Tavern at Ballard Park’s skating hut.
Other events you may like
Event times and information subject to change and not guaranteed.