Join MoCADA for an Exclusive Brooklyn Premiere of Randy Weston’s New Book: African Rhythms Sponsored by Le Grand Dakar Restaurant and Therapy Wine Bar at

MoCADA (Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts) will be hosting an exclusive Brooklyn premiere of Randy Weston’s new book, African Rhythms. This evening will include a discussion and book signing from Mr. Weston himself, as well as performances by the local talents -- Charisa the ViolinDiva and Blitz the Ambassador

Randy Weston was born and raised in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. Growing up, many of his major musical influences were not too far from his reach. In the book, he describes his friendships with some of the great jazz musicians, including Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie. Mr. Weston has travelled extensively throughout Africa, performing in eighteen different countries. He never failed to make the connection between African and American music. With more than forty albums to his name, and more recently the recipient of the Living Legend Award from Berkshires Jazz, Inc., the South Orange Jazz Master’s Award, and countless other honors, Randy Weston is an internationally renowned composer and jazz great....

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MoCADA (Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts) will be hosting an exclusive Brooklyn premiere of Randy Weston’s new book, African Rhythms. This evening will include a discussion and book signing from Mr. Weston himself, as well as performances by the local talents -- Charisa the ViolinDiva and Blitz the Ambassador

Randy Weston was born and raised in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. Growing up, many of his major musical influences were not too far from his reach. In the book, he describes his friendships with some of the great jazz musicians, including Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie. Mr. Weston has travelled extensively throughout Africa, performing in eighteen different countries. He never failed to make the connection between African and American music. With more than forty albums to his name, and more recently the recipient of the Living Legend Award from Berkshires Jazz, Inc., the South Orange Jazz Master’s Award, and countless other honors, Randy Weston is an internationally renowned composer and jazz great.

As a native resident of Brooklyn, Randy Weston’s choice of MoCADA as his hometown venue is extremely important to the community, especially its largely Diasporan population. A tribute to Randy will include, Charisa the ViolinDiva, who creates an innovative take on contemporary soul and Blitz the Ambassador, a Ghanaian born hip-hop and visual artist that rose to acclaim here in Brooklyn. Their eclectic mix will draw together various generations for one-of-a-kind performances and an evening to remember.

Local sponsors include Le Grand Dakar Restaurant and Therapy Wine Bar. Pierre Thiam, chef of Grand Dakar, grew up in Senegal’s southernmost coastal province, Casamance. With a diverse culinary background of Senegalese, French, Vietnamese, and Moroccan cuisines, he will provide his current creations for all to enjoy. Therapy Wine Bar will also provide some of their signature wines for guests to experience.

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