International Performances
May 1, 2010 - Balti Performs at the 2010 Beale Street Music Festival!
Balti, a popular Tunisian rapper and producer, is acclaimed throughout his
country for his message and his ability to portray the reality of Tunisian
society and the life of its youth. As a
former member of the well-known Tunisian rap group ‘Wled Bled”(homeboys),
Balti has become one of Tunisia’s most popular rap artists. Influenced by both
Tunisian rappers and American hip hop, Balti brings his stories to life through
his French, English, and Arabic flows, teaching the world what life on the streets
is like in North Africa.
Balti and his group were self-taught in the basics of rapping with free
styling. They soon found their own
unique style, making a name for themselves and gaining popularity throughout
Tunisia. Through their live performances and the connections they made, the
group significantly affected the wave of hip hop that had just begun sweeping the
nation. As time passed and they
developed as artists, the members of the group decided to go their separate
ways and pursue solo careers.
Today, Balti’s time is spent performing and working on solo projects. His
style is unique and his topics diverse, ranging from the growing problem of
poverty within the North African community of Europe, to a 102-bar track of
straight battling. Balti composes and
produces every element of his music, blending different sounds to create his
own unique style. Balti has great
respect for the art of hip-hop and all other genres of music, a respect that is
reflected in his own distinct style.
Click here for information about purchasing tickets to see Balti perform alongside numerous other top artists!
May 7, 2010 - Tunisia: Rhythm of the Sands
Memphis in May always brings exciting performers from the honored country, sharing its culture with the people of Memphis through music, song, and dance - live! This year's performance, Tunisia: Rhythm of the Sands, will be presented at the Orpheum Theatre on Friday, May 7th, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Tickets will include performances by Tunisian musicians and dancers, and a sampling of authentic Tunisian dishes during intermission. So come join us and experience the sites, sounds, and tastes of Tunisia!
May 7, 2010 - 7 PM
Orpheum Theatre
General Admission: $12.00
Group Admission (20 or more): $10.00
Tickets will go on sale March 25, 2010
Tickets will be available through
Ticketmaster (901) 525-1515
ticketmaster.com
For more
information or group sales (901) 525-4611
May 2010 - Cinema of Tunisia
Presented in conjunction with Indie Memphis
Each year Memphis in May presents an evening of popular cinema from the honored country, featuring a night of short films and showings of full-length feature films. These modern films
represent the creative spirit of the current class of movie makers from around the world.
This year's showings of Tunisian cinema will be in May of 2010 - keep a lookout for the calendar of events to be released in April of 2010!