The Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department invites the public to celebrate African American Music Month with dances from Africa and summertime Caribbean steel drum vibes from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, at the Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Art Center at Virginia Wesleyan University, 5817 Wesleyan Dr.
At this year's African American Music Month Celebration, Mosaic Steel Orchestra ignites a global summer-by-the-sea vibe with their steel pan rhythms and lively tunes, followed by this year's headlining performer, Tidewater African Cultural Alliance, bringing the spirit of Africa and the African Diaspora to life through song and traditional dance in a special appearance with the Boys Choir of Hampton Roads
Together these dynamic performers invite you to explore the origins of Afro-beats to the modern day music in America. Join us on this transatlantic journey honoring the African and African American influence on the American musical landscape.
Doran Glass III, a Virginia Youth Poet Laureate ambassador with Teens With a Purpose, will emcee the event. Performance includes a brief intermission with refreshments.
Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for seniors and children. Advance online registration is encouraged. Tickets will also be available at the door, but seating is limited. Please email [email protected] or call (757) 385-5100 if you have questions about this event.
