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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

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

Performance:  May 21, 8pm

 

Workshop:      May 22, TBD Afternoon

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