About this Event
Afro Moone is hosting our first sonic study for Black is a vibration series. We will have a short discourse with legendary percussionist and producer Djallo Djakate and also culinary chef & photographer Brian Edwards! Black Is a Vibration honors and celebrates the vibrational fabrics of black culture and it's impact. All are welcome yes the youngins too !
This study explores the innovation of electronics and signal flow and where it comes from and how it shows up in music composistion.
Guest are encouraged to share a song that has electronic music instruments as well as share the why!
715 | Vinyl + Literature Selections
730 | Sample
Intermission
815 | Live Composition
Refreshments + Lite Fare available by Roti Baby
Admission available at the door
Ticket Options
Early Bird: $10
Gen Admission : $15 (2/23)
Extra Support: $20
If a PWYC is requested please email [email protected]
Who are the architects?
Djallo Djakate is born and raised in Detroit drummer/percussionist/leader, beat maker, vinyl archivist and is a sought after sideman for many diverse occasions. He can be seen performing traditional jazz, ragtime, bebop, avant grade, blues, r&b, second line, reggae, afro-beat, techno, and many other styles. A well-respected private teacher, Djallo has always challenged himself and his students to learn more styles of music. He leads the band “Inner Ear” and has worked with a multitude of great Detroit artist including Kenn Cox, Harold McKinney, Charlie Gabriel, Marcus Belgrave, Wendell Harrison, Dennis Coffey, Martha Reeves, and has toured the US, Europe, Africa, and Japan.
Roti Baby, led by Chef Brian Edwards, is an immersive West Indian Street food pop up that explores lineage, alchemy, and personal transformation through interactive dining experiences.
Who is the producer?
Founded by Sophiyah E. , Afro Moone
is a Detroit-based wellness resource rooted in narrative agency, integrative medicine and community advocacy. Our organization focuses on wellness as the basis for engagement through these 3 modalities as holistic space and place making : accessible health resources & support services, music+event production, advocacy for quality care standards in practice.
Who is providing the space?
27th Letter Bookstore
We're a locally owned, independent bookstore dedicated to connecting readers with diverse and engaging literature.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
27th Letter Books, 3546 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 15.00
