This is the second concert of the 2025 Center for World Music concert series Echoes of Time.

La Jolla Community Center

Friday, January 17, 2025 | 7:30 PM

Join us for an immersive performance by Mohammad Khodadadi, an acclaimed Persian composer and performer on the ney, an ancient end-blown cane flute that plays a central role in Persian mysticism. The sound of the ney is said to express the human soul’s longing for union with God, drawing listeners into an introspective, contemplative state. Born in Iran, and trained by masters of Persian music, Mohammad weaves the haunting sounds of the ney with the dynamic energy of Iranian bagpipes, blending traditional Persian melodies with his own innovative compositions.

Robin Adler and Mutts of the Planet are a group formed with the single purpose of performing the repertoire of Canadian composer Joni Mitchell. The band features some of the finest musicians in SoCal.

Ticket Price: $22 advanced / $25 day of show / $39 reserved loft seating (available over the phone or in person at out box office)

Experience the magic of The Pretenders with Pretending Chrissie, a dynamic tribute band led by Rose Gill, whose striking vocals and stage presence embody Chrissie Hynde. Joining the evening as a special guest is The Tambourine Man, a heartfelt tribute to Bob Dylan.