As previously reported, Panjea featuring Michael Kang and Chris Berry will close 2008 with performances at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom on December 30 and 31. A slew of bands will also appear at the venue over the course of the two nights, including DNA Land featuring Kyle Hollingsworth, Toubab Krewe, Great American Taxi, LYNX, Jamie Janover with Sporque, Vibesquad and Underground Orchestra.

Kang and Berry are also giving fans the rare opportunity to perform with their group onstage on both nights of their run. Following participation in three days of educational workshops (December 27-29) for marimba, mbira, horns, dance, guitar and vocals fans can take the stage with the band as part of the 50 piece Panjorchesta. Meanwhile, Panjea will perform sans audience member participation at San Franciscos Mission Rock Cafn December 12.