Secret Planet series connects Cape audiences with acclaimed world music artists

WEST BARNSTABLE, MA—September 8, 2026

Cape Symphony Presents (CSP) announces live performances of world-class music from around the globe at intimate venues in Chatham, Eastham, and Wellfleet. A co-production of CSP and Narrowland Music, the popular Secret Planet Cape Cod series brings cutting-edge global artists of many genres to Cape Cod, celebrating music that connects cultures.

Club d’Elf will perform at the Chatham Orpheum Theater (637 Main Street, Chatham) on Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 PM. Club D’Elf is a collective of musicians built around bassist and composer Mike Rivard. The band plays a fusion of Moroccan trance, dub, electronica, jazz, and improvised funk. Rivard’s commanding sintir performance reflects years of study under Moroccan mentor Brahim Fribgane and Gnawa masters Hassan Hakmoun and Mahmoud Guinia. Tickets are $45; purchase at www.chathamorpheum.org.

Internationally acclaimed South African guitarist Derek Gripper will play a candlelit concert at Chapel in the Pines (220 Samoset Road, Eastham) on Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 PM. Gripper translates the deeply layered music of the West African kora onto solo classical guitar, creating a sound that feels both ancient and entirely new. His performances draw upon South African roots, Malian traditions, classical technique, improvisation, and storytelling. This event is a fundraiser to support community radio station WOMR. Tickets are $35; purchase through Eventbrite.

Duo Andalus will play at Wellfleet Preservation Hall (335 Main Street, Wellfleet) on Saturday, November 7 at 7:00 PM. The duo is vocalist Lala Tamar and flamenco guitarist and oud virtuoso Ofer Ronen. Tamar, born to Moroccan-Brazilian Jewish parents, is a singer, poet, and guembri player; Ronen is a musicologist and leading interpreter of flamenco and Middle Eastern music. In this family-friendly concert, they honor the roots of three cultures as one, with songs in Arabic, Hebrew, and Spanish. Tickets are $35; purchase through Eventbrite. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for student discount information.

For more information about Cape Symphony Presents, or to inquire about booking a CSP artist for a wedding, corporate function, or private event, email CSP Director Richard Chwastiak at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Cape Arts & Entertainment is one of the largest professional cultural organizations in Massachusetts. We inspire, educate, and connect our community through exceptional music and inclusive outreach programs. The Cape Symphony Orchestra presents a diverse classical and pops repertoire at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center, while Cape Symphony Presents brings world-class artists of many genres to venues across the Cape & Islands. Cape Symphony Conservatory & Preschool offers private and group instruction for all ages in West Barnstable, Falmouth, and Brewster; Youth Orchestra and Youth Chorus programs; and an acclaimed arts-infused curriculum for preschoolers in West Barnstable. Rooted in creativity, excellence, community, and lifelong learning, all three branches of CAE enrich lives through the power of music. Visit www.capesymphony.org for more information.