About this Event
From Cuba to New York we celebrate the past, present and future intersections of communities that share a very rich ancestry from the African continent. A cultural reunion of once interconnected communities. Afro Latin soul, puts on display the Jazz and African roots of salsa dance and music and explores the connection between the black and brown communities through ritual, sound and movement.
This one-night event of live music and dance brings together a collection of artists to create visceral experiences; from the bandstand and stage to every corner of the theater, they radiate creativity, virtuosity, and love.
The collective known as "Sekou McMiller & Friends" is led by the esteemed choreographer, Sekou McMiller, and comprises a talented ensemble of seasoned professional dancers, musicians, composers, and club/street performers. The primary objective is to persistently create authentic artistic endeavors that not only enable individuals to experience the captivating fusion of music and dance, showcasing their infectious rhythmic nature, but also actively engage in and witness a profound cultural reunion of once interconnected communities. By doing so, this initiative contributes to the ongoing dialogue on reshaping and fortifying the concept of self-identification for individuals with black and brown bodies in an era of increasingly blurred borders and global citizenship. Past performances include Jazz at Lincoln Center, Bryant Park, the National Jazz Museum in Harlem and Little Island NYC. Most recent performances include Jacob’s Pillow creative lab and Guggenheim: Works & Process.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY, USA, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Queens, United States
USD 25.00