Southwestern College and the South Kansas Symphony will present “Yakja Hona,” a Pakistani/Kansas collaborative arts project featuring The Switchgrass String Quartet and The Multifarious Trio, on Friday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m., in the Richardson Performing Arts Center.  There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend.

The event is sponsored by the Kansas Creative Arts Commission. 

This is an opportunity to experience the sounds and sights of Pakistan blended with the prairie; live and recorded original music and film combining tastes of both worlds.

The Switchgrass String Quartet plays a variety of styles of music with an emphasis on intricate folk and popular rhythms and improvisation. Featuring styles from around the world they create an individual and unique sound. They are adept at engaging with their audience; interlacing interesting stories about composers and genres as they perform. The Switchgrass String Quartet is a fresh look at the classical genre of the string quartet that audiences of all types and ages will enjoy. They are all seasoned music educators and consummate musicians who delight in working with others.

The Multifarious Trio has performed all over the world.  They are an international trio featuring Susan Mayo on cello, Courtney Long on saxophone, and Tim Snider on violin and guitar.  From jazz and avant-garde via deconstructed bluegrass, the trio weaves inventive improvisations amongst diverse sounds. 

The event is a part of Founders Weekend at Southwestern College.  For more information, contact Ashlee Mayo, director of alumni engagement, at (620) 229-6155.