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Published: Jan 12, 2011

Minas: Did you resolve to be frugal and still enjoy life? Nothing more joyful than Brazilian music, and there's even more to celebrate when these local masters perform for free. Jan. 14, Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St., 215-893-1999, kimmelcenter.org.

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt: A rare opportunity to hear these two songwriters acoustic and unadorned. Jan 20, Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St., 215-893-1955, kimmelcenter.org.

Lidia Kaminska: Said to be the first person to earn a Ph.D. in accordion performance in this country, Kaminska is an astonishing player (witness the Chamber Music Society's sponsorship). Half of this evening's show will be tango, the other classical, accompanied by violin, bass, clarinet and piano. Jan. 21, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Ben Franklin Parkway, 215-569-8080, philamuseum.org.

Wanda Jackson: After too many years as a rockabilly footnote, Jackson has come roaring back to center stage, still edgy and still daring the young girls to be just as raw and rowdy as they wanna be. Feb. 22, World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400, worldcafelive.com.

Vusi Mahlasela: A charming gentleman, large and smiling over his guitar, Mahlasela sings in dozens of African languages and brings an appreciation of the breadth of traditions native to his home continent. Feb. 23, World Café Live.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo: The extraordinary sounds of South Africa. Ladysmith's spirit will lift you with voices blending and perpetual dancing. March 18, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St., 215-898-3900, annenbergcenter.org.

Los Muñequitos de Matanzas: Afro-Cuban percussion and dance traditions are safe, preserved and embellished by three generations straight from the Island. April 23, Annenberg Center.

Joe Crookston: Another sleeper in the world of songwriters, Crookston is a powerful storyteller. April 28, Lansdowne Folk Club, 20th Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Ave., 610-622-7250, myspace.com/lansdownefolkclub.

Take6: This is a gospel show, but faith is not required to be moved by the magic of this a cappella group. The voices blend impossibly sweetly in chords so rarely heard in this genre. Take6 still mean it when they sing "Spread Love." April 30, Annenberg Center.