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presents

il Mito

captivating SOngs

electrifying Dance

mystic TRaditions

A spellbinding performance celebrating the 50th Anniversary of 

CGS and the inspired vision of its second generation of musicians

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The Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis (CESTA) at Stanford University welcomes the legendary folk ensemble Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino (CGS) for a special two-day residency in May 2026.

 

Performing for the first time at Stanford University, CGS will commorate their 50th Anniversary with a new concert program, Il Mito, and an immersive small-group workshop on Pizzica Tarantata - the unique style of estatic music and dance that communicates the rich cultural heritage of the people of Salento and has garnered CGS their international fame.​​

    CGS Event Schedule

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Performance:  May 21, 8pm

 

Workshop:      May 22, TBD Afternoon

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