Maharajah Flamenco Trio in Concert at CF Appleton Museum of Art

Rescheduled from 2020, the Appleton is pleased to host the rich musical sounds of the world-famous trio. Blending the flavors of Spain, Africa, the Middle East, the Caribbean and more, they have performed nationwide from Gainesville to Harlem, on NPR and on television, and now back at the Appleton.

At this evening event in the Appleton auditorium, enjoy two amazing sets, including music from their new album, with a short intermission. A cash bar will be available.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased via Eventbrite. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit AppletonMuseum.org and select “Music” from the Events menu.

This event has been generously sponsored in part by Fine Arts for Ocala and Angie Lewis State Farm.

About the Members of Maharajah Flamenco Trio

Silviu Ciulei, Ph.D.

Romanian born guitarist Silviu Ciulei began his music career at an early age. His interest in flamenco was first awakened while on a family holiday in Spain and it was not long before he moved to Cadiz, Andalusia, the heartland of flamenco. After intense study of Flamenco guitar, he brought his talent to Tequila, a group that gained national attention in his native Romania. Silviu graduated with his Ph.D. in classical guitar performance under the tutelage of Bruce Holzman, director of the guitar program at Florida State University’s College of Music, one of the leading figures of guitar teaching in the U.S. Silviu is currently the director of Guitar Studies at the University of Florida.

David Cobb, MM

Bassist David Cobb began his musical journey in the middle school brass section but was soon lured by the sound of strings and began teaching himself guitar and electric bass, expanding his classical background into the American styles of blues, rock, jazz and soul. The feel of soul, a wealth of Latin American/Caribbean rhythms and melodic sensibilities from Africa, Western Asia, and Eastern Europe are reflected in his style. He earned his master’s degree in musicology from Florida State University, with an emphasis in ethnomusicology. Cobb is currently an adjunct professor of music at Palm Beach State College.

Ramin Yazdanpanah, Ph.D.

Percussionist Ramin Yazdanpanah’s sounds echo the Outback, the Silk Road, the Caribbean and his native Florida home. He expresses the soulful and passionate rhythms of his Cuban-Iranian heritage on cajón, dumbek, and a variety of percussion from around the globe; his skill on the Australian didjeridoo has redefined the possibilities of flamenco. Yazdanpanah received his Ph.D. in International Development and Education from Florida State University, and is the director of Full Circle Language Learning and Teaching, LLC.

The Appleton Museum, Artspace and store are open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. A campus of the College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR 40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). Parking is free. For more information, call 352-291-4455 or visit AppletonMuseum.org.