The Great Heart: Mariko Farrell and Friends

An evening of songs in a range of styles—from soulful ballads to funky grooves—navigating the personal and collective map of love.
About this Event

Featuring vocal harmonies, accordion, strings, keyboards, guitars, and electronic textures, this intimate concert brings original songs to life through a rich blend of voices and instruments.

Musicians: Mariko Farrell, Joshua Brody, Dyana Vukovich, Amy Kessler, Kathleen Lohmann, Michelle Patruno, Barney Jones, Ron Davis, Susan Jette, Lucia Moreno Nava, Judy Cruces, Jenny Rowekamp

Highlights from the program include:

• Yasuko: A soulful ballad honoring the composer’s late immigrant mother.
• Faust: A high-energy retelling of the classic tale of a man who sold his soul for greed.
• House Occupied: A funky groove capturing the overload of digital life.
• One More Time: A milonga navigating the confusing maze of modern relationships.
• Dance Me Home: A waltz inspired by a dying friend’s final request.