Ian Maksin at Artifact Events in Chicago. "Always and Forever" w/ Gabriel Datcu at Artifact Events

Tickets $27-$160): ianmaksin-january12.eventbrite.com

From Balkan rhythms to West African groves, and from Argentine tango to music of Mongolian shamans, Maksin magically connects and brings together some of the most diverse elements of world music into a unique fusion, using his cello as the unifying force. Singing in 30 languages from Hebrew and Farsi to Polish and Ukrainian, and from French and Italian to Yiddish and Ladino, Maksin takes his listener on a most musical journey around the globe.

This time he will be joined by his long-time friend and collaborator Romanian guitarist Gabriel Datcu.They will play jazz classics, popular songs in French, Italian, Yiddish, Ladino, Polish, Ukrainian, tangos by Astor Piazzolla, bossanova by Antonio Carlos Jobim, several of Maksin's original songs (including his latest single in Ukrainian "Rain Again" and instrumental compositions as well as some fiery encore rock covers!

Portion of the proceeds from ticket and merchandise will benefit For Wellbeing, a charitable medical relief organization in Ukraine.