In celebration of Ladies’s Historical past Month, the annual musical extravaganza, Rhythms of Africa, returns to Miramar this March, with two famend Caribbean ladies entertainers as headliners.
The occasion is scheduled for Saturday, March sixteenth at 7 pm and Sunday, March seventeenth at 5 pm on the Miramar Cultural Middle.
Directed by Reggae Ambassador Willie Stewart, this 12 months’s live performance focuses on the theme “Energy of a Girl.” Consistent with the theme, the headliners for this month’s staging are two exceptional abilities: Etana, internationally acclaimed as “The Robust One” in reggae circles, and Alison Hinds, the esteemed queen of Barbados’ cultural scene.
Etana’s music typically addresses themes of affection, empowerment, and social justice. She has launched a number of profitable albums and singles, incomes her a repute as one of many main feminine voices in modern reggae music. Equally, Alison Hinds is well known within the soca style for her dynamic stage presence, highly effective vocals, and infectious power.
Particular visitor appearances will embrace narration by writer and social media influencer Kamila McDonald, alongside a efficiency by her gifted 11-year-old daughter, Kailani Belle.
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Tribute to Ibo Cooper and different performances
Along with the primary occasion, Rhythms of Africa can have a heartfelt tribute will honor Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper, former chief of Third World, by Milton “Prilly” Hamilton, former Third World lead singer. Cooper died from most cancers on October 12, 2023, on the age of 71. Stewart, the live performance’s director, and Cooper have been a part of the Third World band for over 20 years.
The live performance may also function award-winning musicians and dancers, together with Miramar Excessive Faculty college students underneath the steerage of Embrace Music Basis and Willie Stewart.
Miramar Excessive Faculty college students, educated in a thirty-hour drumming workshop, will showcase their expertise alongside seasoned professionals, fostering development and pleasure.
DWisdom, lead backup singer to Beres Hammond, will add an additional layer of pleasure and variety to the night’s festivities.
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Mayor Wayne M. Messam extends a heat invitation, stating, “I’m thrilled to as soon as once more host the Rhythms of Africa Annual Live performance within the Metropolis of Miramar, celebrating the power of ladies via music.”
Tickets can be found at miramarculturalcenter.org, priced at $30-35.
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