Ahmed Abdullah Quartet
Schedule
Fri, 07 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
An die Musik | Baltimore, MD
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Living legend Ahmed Abdullah makes a rare appearance at An die Musik Live to celebrate African American History Month! For this exceptional performance, audience members will be treated to a blend of poetry music from the African Diaspora mixed with the music and lyrics of Sun Ra. Don't Miss This!Monique Ngozi Nri, poet/vocalist
Don Chapman, saxophone
Eric Kennedy, multi-percussion
with leader Ahmed Abdullah on trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals
Ahmed Abdullah (trumpet, composer, and educator) is one of the central figures in 21st-century Brooklyn Jazz. He joined the Sun Ra Arkestra in 1975, touring, recording and traveling extensively until 1997. His recently (2023) published memoir, A Strange Celestial Road, recounts that experience and many more he has had in the music. He and his wife, poet/vocalist Monique Ngozi Nri, have formed an organization, Melchizedek Music Productions, to aid in moving the arts forward in Brooklyn. He is a retired NYC Music Teacher after 20 years of service and has also retired from his role as Music Director of Sistas’ Place in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, after 25 years. He is currently an adjunct professor at the acclaimed New School and leads his own ensemble, Diaspora (Dispersions of the Spirit of Ra) in which he and his wife include poetry, dance and music of the African Diaspora along with the music of Sun Ra.
For more information: https://www.ahmedian.com/a-strange-celestial-road/
In-person seats: $25 / $10 students
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.
Streaming passes: $15
The link will remain active thru Feb. 14
Donations Welcome!
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Where is it happening?
An die Musik, 409 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201-4405, United States,Baltimore, MarylandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
