Jackson State University African Drum & Dance Ensemble

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm UTC-06:00

380 S Lamar St, Jackson, MS, United States, Mississippi 39201 | Jackson

Mississippi Museum of Art
Publisher/HostMississippi Museum of Art
Jackson State University African Drum & Dance Ensemble
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Inspired by "Joe Overstreet: Taking Flight," the Jackson State University African Drum & Dance Ensemble presents a one-night-only performance featuring West African and Afro-Caribbean music and dance. Known for their high-energy shows in the U.S. and Gambia, the ensemble brings a family-friendly celebration of culture that echoes Overstreet’s own ties to African heritage and the movement found in his Flight Pattern works.
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