Miami, FL
2-day concert in Miami features top Caribbean, African and American artists
MIAMI – The music of West African beats will fill the air in Miami starting Friday at a particular occasion on the Lyric Theater in Overtown.
The occasion will embody performances and talks on the affect and inclusion of West African tune and rhythms on jazz and American music.
Grammy profitable musicians in West Africa are amongst these performing.
“It’s for us to see our roots — to see our roots, our heritage. To see what drives all of the grooves that has made a lot music attention-grabbing. From reggae to soca … reggaeton. All of these rhymes have West African roots,” musician Etienne Charles stated.
The occasion will probably be held Friday and Sunday.
“The historical past of Overtown in so wealthy with respect to black tradition in Miami and Caribbean tradition in Miami. We’re attempting to revive the power of jazz in that neighborhood, as effectively,” Charles stated.
The 2-day live performance options prime Caribbean, African and American artists.
Charles, an internationally acclaimed musician and College of Miami professor, and his Caribbean band, Creole Soul, will convey the songs, dance rhythms and artist tales of West Africa to the historic Lyric Theater.
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“Count on good music (and a) excessive power efficiency,” he stated. “We wish individuals to come back out and have a great time. We wish individuals to benefit from the music. Really feel good on a Friday evening, really feel good on a Sunday evening.”
Along with music, there may also be pre-concert talks.
“On Friday, (it) will probably be extra centered on creole soul specifically, after which the discuss on Sunday will focus extra on West African influences within the Caribbean and the U.S.” Charles stated.
To expertise each days, tickets are $45. In the future tickets are $25 and college students with a correct ID solely should pay $5.
For extra details about the live performance, go to https://dranoff2piano.org/.
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