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Steve Green's Return Of The Griot’s Groove: The Power Of The Drum - Jazz Cultural Voices Series at Philadelphia Clef Club Of Jazz
Courtesy of Vena Jefferson | Posted on April 23, 2024
Where
Philadelphia Clef Club Of Jazz
738 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
Map
215-893-9912
When
Sat, May 18, 2024
7:30 pm
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Musicians
Steve Green
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May 18, 2024 – 7:30 pm
Steve Green’s Return of the Griot’s Groove: The Power of the Drum
$35
The program takes a musical journey through the origin of African American Music while reflecting on the historical and cultural experiences that birthed the creation of this great art form. The Music, dance and poetry that would rise from the ashes of oppression to captivate and change the entire world. Return of the Griots Groove is American History. Return of the Griots Groove is our history.
Combining live musical performances with video, dance and poetry. Told in the tradition of the Griots of West Africa. We will walk through historical events that took place and the music that evolved as a result. We will focus on the power of the drums as we demonstrate how the times affected the music and the music affected the times. From the guttural moans of despair to celebratory shouts of the hallelujah chorus, we will walk through the story of the African American diaspora. ...