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Idyllwild Arts Brings Together A Plethora Of Talent For Black History Jazz Concert On February 17 at Idyllwild Arts Academy
Courtesy of Marge Tischer | Posted on February 6, 2024
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Sat, February 17, 2024
7:00 pm
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In honor of Black History Month, Idyllwild Arts Academy announces its annual Black History jazz concert, which is free and open to the public. The concert will take place at the school’s stunning campus on February 17 from 7:00pm to 9pm in the Lowman Concert Hall.
The event is the brainchild of Idyllwild Arts iconic Jazz Program founder, Dr. Marshall Hawkins — who has played bass with many legends including The Miles Davis Quintet - as well as Dr. Daniel Bassin (IA Director of Orchestra) and will be hosted by the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Board.
The theme of the event will be the “Replacement of the Drum,” reflecting both the hardships and triumphs black Americans have experienced in the United States when drums, a principal form of communication in Africa, were taken away during slavery. ...