Americalma comes to Langley

The international musical talents of Americalma, a musical experience of joy, poetry and beauty through the sounds of various strings, voices, choirs, unique harmonies and other instruments from North and South America and the world, are coming to South Whidbey.

The international musical talents of Americalma, a musical experience of joy, poetry and beauty through the sounds of various strings, voices, choirs, unique harmonies and other instruments from North and South America and the world, are coming to South Whidbey.

The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at 5671 Crawford Road in Langley. Cost is $12.

According to a recent news release, Andres and Navino Condon started playing together over 15 years ago. They have recorded a number of CDs including their latest, “Dancing Flame,” a celebration of and meditation on the poetry of Sufi Jelaluddin Rumi.

A few years later they met Astrid Brinck, a musician, shamanic teacher and leader of women’s groups throughout the world. Andres Condon was previously the lead guitarist with Jewel, the well-known pop singer, and lived, with Sylvia Condon, for three years on Lopez Island.

Americalma has offered concerts, seminars, festivals, and workshops in Europe, Scandinavia and South America.

This is their first journey together to the United States. Performances are scheduled in California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska.