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Live At The Gantries: Ajoyo at Gantry Plaza State Park
Courtesy of Roxanne Rosario | Posted on May 18, 2023
Where
Gantry Plaza State Park
4-09 Center Blvd
Long Island City, NY
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When
Tue, July 11, 2023
7:00 pm
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Musicians
Yacine Boulares
saxophoneSarah Elizabeth Charles
vocalsJesse Fischer
keyboardsKyle Miles
bassMichael Valeanu
guitarPhilippe Lemm
drumsAbout
Experience the perfect combination of FREE live music and stunning waterfront views this summer at the 12-acre oasis that is Gantry Plaza State Park! Introducing Live at the Gantries, a series of free outdoor performances featuring a diverse range of local talents that celebrate the unique cultures and communities of Queens.
AJOYO is a joyful ceremony of unrelenting groove and virtuosic improvisation spearheaded by Sarah Elizabeth Charles, Yacine Boulares, and Jesse Fischer. Their singular sound blends African traditions, jazz, and soul. It is a celebration of life, love and justice through music: music for the heart, the mind and the body, the kind that is soulful, sophisticated and that makes people want to dance. Their self-titled debut album was celebrated for its vibrant eclecticism and social conscience, paving the way for War Chant winning Best Global Music EP at the 2020 IMA....