MARIA MAZZOTTA with Paul Metzger

Date/Time:
Sunday, January 18, 2026
7:30 pm

Offer:
MARIA MAZZOTTA with Paul Metzger — Maria Mazzotta spent 15 years with the Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino, performing the Pizzica music of Southern Italy at global music festivals and theaters around the globe. Maria is one of the most acclaimed voices on the Mediterranean music scene today. Her voice is memorable and her performances intensely passionate. This show will be a highlight of our 2026 concert calendar.
Growing up black and Jewish, Adam Bohanan always found himself torn between two worlds. Loving his roots in both cultures, he decided to bring them together with a Hanukkah show. Inspired by his favorite Hanukkah song of all time, "8 Days Of Hanukkah" by Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Adam set out to combine Soul, Funk, and R'n'B with the rich history of Judaism and his childhood memories. The show will showcase a variety of funky Hanukkah songs. There will be modern, funky takes on Hanukkah classics, and all-new Hanukkah music written exclusively for the show!! If you like soul music and Hanukkah, then you’re going to love this show!

Event Details:

The Cedar Presents

Sunday, January 18, 2026 / Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 7:30 PM

All Ages

Seated

ABOUT THIS SHOW

Maria Mazzotta spent 15 years with the Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino, performing the Pizzica music of Southern Italy at global music festivals and theaters around the globe. Maria is one of the most acclaimed voices on the Mediterranean music scene today. Her voice is memorable and her performances intensely passionate. This show will be a highlight of our 2026 concert calendar.

Location:
The Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Av S
Minneapolis, MN 55454

Parking Information:
https://www.thecedar.org/parking-directions

Accessibility Information:
https://www.thecedar.org/access-services

Organization Details:

Located in the heart of Cedar Riverside, one of the most prolific neighborhoods for live music in Minneapolis, and the home to the largest Somali diaspora in the U.S., The Cedar plays a key role in maintaining the vibrancy and diversity of the Twin Cities’ arts scene. From world legends to up-and-coming new bands, The Cedar presents unique voices from around the globe with programming that spans global roots, folk, indie, experimental, bluegrass, Americana and blues genres, and includes as artist residencies, educational programs, workshops, films, dances, comedy, spoken word and community events.

Reserve a Pass

Offer: MARIA MAZZOTTA with Paul Metzger — Maria Mazzotta spent 15 years with the Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino, performing the Pizzica music of Southern Italy at global music festivals and theaters around the globe. Maria is one of the most acclaimed voices on the Mediterranean music scene today. Her voice is memorable and her performances intensely passionate. This show will be a highlight of our 2026 concert calendar.
Growing up black and Jewish, Adam Bohanan always found himself torn between two worlds. Loving his roots in both cultures, he decided to bring them together with a Hanukkah show. Inspired by his favorite Hanukkah song of all time, "8 Days Of Hanukkah" by Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Adam set out to combine Soul, Funk, and R'n'B with the rich history of Judaism and his childhood memories. The show will showcase a variety of funky Hanukkah songs. There will be modern, funky takes on Hanukkah classics, and all-new Hanukkah music written exclusively for the show!! If you like soul music and Hanukkah, then you’re going to love this show!

Date/Time: Sunday, January 18, 2026 7:30 pm

You must be logged in to reserve a pass.