Boston Guzheng Ensemble and Debo Ray light up Malden Sat., Sept. 13

Access Culture, a nonprofit founded by Malden residents Tareq Rantisi and Mary Jirmanus Saba, invites the entire Malden community to a free, family-friendly, world-class concert at Fellsmere Park on Saturday, September 13, from 3–5 p.m. This powerhouse couple—an award-winning musician and filmmaker—created Access Culture to “build a society where everyone can connect with diverse cultural traditions, explore the wonders of nature, and experience a true sense of belonging.” Their World Music Concert Series has already brought unforgettable performances to Lynn, Revere, Everett, Melrose and Nantasket Beach, and continues in Medford the following week. Now, it’s Malden’s turn to experience this extraordinary mix of music and culture.

Concert schedule: Boston Guzheng Ensemble – 3:00 p.m. Experience the elegance and power of this premier New England ensemble that is known for preserving and innovating the music of the guzheng, a traditional Chinese zither. Debo Ray – 4:00 p.m. Prepare for lift-off with Boston’s electrifying vocal powerhouse. Known for her genre-defying sound, commanding stage presence and joyful fusion of rock, soul, world music and jazz, Debo Ray promises a performance that will move body and spirit.

The concert takes place in Fellsmere Park, which was designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and is one of Malden’s historic treasures. Families are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets for an afternoon of world-class music in a beautiful natural setting. This event is free and open to all ages, made possible through support from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

For more details, visit https://accessculture.org/the-world-music-concert-series/ — more info can also be found at www.iamdeboray.com/ and www.bostonguzheng.org/