Concert of Colors 2024
Schedule
Tue Jul 16 2024 at 02:00 pm to Sun Jul 21 2024 at 11:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Midtown, Detroit | Detroit, MI
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33rd CONCERT OF COLORS DETROIT
July 16-21, 2024
The City’s Largest Diversity Festival
FREE
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TUESDAY, JULY 16
THIRD MAN RECORDS, 441 W Canfield St, Detroit
7-8 pm
IAN FINK & FRIENDS
In partnership with Concert of Colors: Detroit's best open secret, keyboard, maestro, pianist, producer and composer, Ian Fink transcends genres and boundaries, joined by Detroit’s finest performers.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17
SCARAB CLUB, 217 Farnsworth Street, Detroit (Behind the DIA)
6:30 PM - Opening Reception with DJ Liz Warner and Special Guest (Invite Only)
8-9:30 PM -SILVER CHORD (Experimental)
In April 2023, Infinite River and Dr. Peter Larson's Cytotoxic Band performed together in Detroit, blending Infinite River's celestial rock with Dr. Pete's psychedelic re-imaginings of Kenyan folk songs. Their long-standing friendships and history in Detroit's music scene fostered a seamless and natural collaboration.
The result is "Silver Chord," a project transcending their sounds. Their sessions produced a unique mix of feedback, synth arpeggios, drones, polyrhythms, and powerful riffs. This collective improvisation created a captivating and unpredictable soundscape, showcasing the magic of their combined musical talents.
THURSDAY, JULY 18
MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER 5020 John R St, Detroit
12-6 PM:
ARTS & SCRAPS - Recycled Art Fun for Families
Reimagine recycled industrial materials to inspire people of all ages to think, create, and learn! Art Integration!
COLORS OF THE WORLD LASER SHOW
"Colors of the World" is a matinee program immersing audiences on a musical journey around the globe, showcasing unique instruments and sounds of various countries
AFRICAN DANCE LESSONS WITH SHASHU AMEN RA
11am - 12pm Center Stage
DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center
THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024 at 6 pm
Detroit Symphony Orchestra/Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center
Sosnick Courtyard
51 Parsons Street, Detroit, MI 48201
NEW MUSIC DETROIT
New Music Detroit (NMD) presents "Open Channels", a sonic journey exploring the spectrum of human emotion and experience and our potential for illumination in times of darkness.
NMD core members Jocelyn Zelasko and Justin Snyder will be joined by special guests Yvonne Lam (formerly of Eighth Blackbird) and Cole Randolph (of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra), performing music written in the past two decades by living composers.
This performance is made possible by Gilbert Family Foundation.
THURSDAY, JULY 18
ARAB AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM, 13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn
6 -8:30 pm
FORUM ON COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND RACE: UNTIL EVERYBODY'S FREE: ARTISTS FOR LIBERATION. Panelists and Performances: Jenan A Matari, Nathan Nzanga, Khadiga Mohammed, Hind Shoufani and Annie Wenstrup
THURSDAY, JULY 18
SPOT LITE DETROIT, 2905 Beaufait St. #4, Detroit
8 PM & 10 pm
NAFADA- AN AUDIO UPRISING (Documentary Film & Performance)
Trailblazing female musicians from North Africa and beyond who use music/performances/mixed media to confront social and gender norms. Featured artists: Meryem Saci (Algeria), Soultana (Morocco), Medusa Tn (Tunisia), Miss Undastood (USA), and Gold Lyon (Detroit) by way of Canada:
Medusa TN:
"Medusa, a Tunisian rapper in Paris, uses music to discuss women’s rights and social issues in a multilingual electro trap style."
Meryem Saci:
"Meryem Saci, blending R&B, jazz, and hip-hop in Montreal, voices adversity stories and has been featured on Netflix."
Soutlana:
"Moroccan rap pioneer Soultana is a key figure in hip-hop, recognized for her international performances and influential projects."
Miss Undastood:
"Tavasha Shannon, aka Miss Undastood from Queens, transformed from battle rapper to a conscious hip-hop artist and educator."
Gold Lyon:
"GOLD LYON, by Elizabeth Graham, explores diverse global music styles from techno to electro, rooted in Detroit's vibrant scene."
Reginald Tiessen:
"Reginald Tiessen is a Canadian filmmaker and artist, creating provocative digital and multi-arts projects globally."
10 PM
(Spot Lite Club) LIVE MUSIC OF NAFADA., 2905 Beaufait St. #4, Detroit
The performance is visually transformed by innovative lighting and projection w/cutting-edge AI and mixed media to intensify a sonic rebellion in a feast for the senses.
FRIDAY, JULY 19
MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER, 5020 John R St, Detroit
LATIN DANCE LESSONS 11am - 12pm Center Stage WITH MAMBO MARCI
12-6 pm
ARTS & SCRAPS (all ages art projects - hands-on)
COLORS OF THE WORLD LASER SHOW -TBA
FRIDAY, JULY 19
CHARLES H. WRIGHT MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY, 315 E Warren Ave, Detroit
5 -6 PM
RICAN STRUCTION (Puerto Rican)
Step into the rhythm with RicanStruction, where Osvaldo “Ozzie” Rivera leads a thrilling revival of the Bomba tradition. Experience the beat, dance the history, and join a community celebrating vibrant Afro-Puerto Rican culture!
6:30 -7:30 PM
MOKOOMBA (Zimbabwe) Afrofusion & Zamrock
Unforgettable fusion of music and culture! Ignite your spirit and dance! Be swept away by a high-energy performance featuring an eclectic mix of Rap, Ska, Soukous, and Afro-Cuban music.
8-9 PM
VOX SAMBOU (Haiti)
"Rhythms of Change: The Vox Sambou Experience
Immerse yourself in the electrifying performances of Vox Sambou, the esteemed MC, poet, and multilingual maestro fluent in Haitian-Creole, French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Sambou channels his profound commitment to social activism into every note and lyric. Uplifting, joyful, charged music that combines Afrobeat, funk, reggae, hip-hop, and rhythms from all across the African diaspora.
FRIDAY, JULY 19
DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY / DEQUINDRE CUT, FREIGHT YARD, 3017 ORLEANS STREET
7 PM
TRANSGLOBAL SOUNDSYSTEM / (England) DJ’s from Transglobal Underground
Global Beats, Uncharted Journeys with DJS from Transglobal Underground. Exhilarating onstage experience that melds diverse global sounds. Each performance is a unique exploration of their extensive musical heritage, led by both original and new talents within the TGU collective. A dynamic fusion of original and contemporary talents.
FRIDAY, JULY 19
DETROIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY (DHS) / DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 5401 WOODWARD AVE., DETROIT
11am - LOUDER THAN LOVE - Grande Ballroom Documentary screening in DHM auditorium
1:00-2:30 PM
PBM BAND (Peanut Butter Mosquito) Horn-Infused Ska, Swing, Jazz, Pop, Feel-Good
With their explosive horn-infused rock, snappy lyrics, and catchy vocals, PBM delivers show-stopping performances that keep the crowd buzzing with excitement
3:00-4:15 PM
DAVE SHARP WORLD’S QUARTET featuring VISHNU R
Acclaimed in the Jazz Times Critics Poll, blending global rhythms with jazz through innovative compositions. Features oud, violin, and world percussion. Vishnu R is an award-winning performer, composer, and inventor of NAVTAR®, a unique 9-string instrument that blends Carnatic and Western musical traditions.
(INTERVIEW & PERFORMANCE: MC5 & MORE)
4:45-6 PM
TALES FROM THE D: DON WAS EPISODE “Kick Out the Jams: The MC5 & More”
Ann Delisi: Don Was, Leni Sinclair, Peter Werbe, Margaret Kramer
6:15-7:30 PM
Performance, “Motor City Burnin’: From John Lee Hooker to MC5” with Legacy tribute band led by Tino Gross featuring Don Was and guest artists including Johnny Bee and Danny Kroha
MC5, the legendary American rock band, burst onto the scene in 1963 in Lincoln Park, Michigan, with the electrifying lineup of Rob Tyner, Wayne Kramer, Fred "Sonic" Smith, Michael Davis, and Dennis Thompson.
SATURDAY, JULY 20
DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
NORTH LAWN STAGE (OUTDOORS):
12:00 - 1:30 pm
CARIBBEAN COSTUME PARADE - ALL INVITED
GATHER at HANNAN CENTER Parking Lot 4750 Woodward and Hancock
1:30 2:30 PM
PARADE LAWN CELEBRATION
3:00-3:15 PM
DJ (Caribbean)
3:15-4:15 PM
ROOTS VIBRATION (Caribbean)
"Caribbean Thunder: The Explosive Sound of Roots Vibrations"
Roots Vibrations, multiple-time Detroit Music Awards winners, electrify audiences with a vibrant mix of Caribbean music, blending Reggae, Soca, Afrobeats, and Zouk. Their energetic performances capture the authentic spirit and rhythm of the Caribbean.
4:15-4:30 PM
LION DANCE AND DRUM
Chinese Cultural Costumed Dance
The Concert of Colors will welcome the Michigan Youth Lion Dance Team to perform a traditional dance based on the animation of giant puppets that symbolize good luck and longevity and chase away evil spirits for the coming months. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, an auspicious year known for its health, energy, bravery, and trust.
4:30-5:30 PM
UNIVERSAL XPRESSION (Caribbean)
"Rhythmic Fusion: Universal Xpression's Global Beat Spectacle"
A thrilling musical and theatrical experience, energizing audiences with a fusion of Caribbean rhythms—Reggae, Soca, Zouk, and Dancehall—enriched with African, Latin, and American undertones. Get ready to dance and be uplifted!
5:30-6:30 PM
LION DANCE & DRUM TEAM
Chinese Cultural Costumed Dance
The Concert of Colors will welcome the Michigan Youth Lion Dance Team to perform a traditional dance based on the animation of giant puppets that symbolize good luck and longevity and chase away evil spirits for the coming months. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, an auspicious year known for its health, energy, bravery, and trust.
This student team is based in southeastern Michigan, and also play drums and gongs to accompany the Lion Dance.
6:30-8 PM
RAM (Haiti) -Vodou Vibes to Crescent City Grooves: Musical Journey from Haiti to New Orleans"
HAITI’S BELOVED BAND! RAM, founded in Port-au-Prince by Richard A. Morse, is renowned for its mizik rasin style that blends electric guitar, vodou drums, and traditional Haitian trumpets. Relocated to New Orleans in 2022 amid Haitian turmoil, the band continues to evolve its intense vodou-rock sound, captivating new audiences in their new home.
8-8:30 PM
DJ (TBD)
8:30-9:30 PM
ETANA (Caribbean)
Etana, one of the most revered vocalists globally, has cemented her status as an iconic figure in the music scene with her soul-stirring voice and captivating performances. She made history with her album "I Rise," which clinched the #1 spot on the Reggae Billboard chart, breaking a seventeen-year drought for female Jamaican artists. This milestone, coupled with her album's peak at #12 on the Reggae Billboard chart, heralds her a rising superstar.
SATURDAY, JULY 20
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN DETROIT CENTER - 3663 Woodward Ave #150, Detroit
1:30 PM
PALLADIUM LEGACIES: THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF LATIN JAZZ, a panel discussion/participatory workshop featuring Mario Grillo, Tito Rodriguez Jr., and Osvaldo Rivera.
SATURDAY, JULY 20
DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
WOLVERINE SOUTH LAWN OUTDOOR STAGE
1 PM
THE POLISH MUSLIMS (fun/nostalgic with a spin)
Imagine hearing your favorite styles of pop music ('60s rock, polka, alternative, et cetera) with a touch of tongue-in-cheek humor. You've just imagined THE POLISH MUSLIMS, the original Weird Al Yankovics. So fun!
2:30 PM
MARIA WANNA’S WORLD (Mexican)
4:00 PM
MARIACHI FEMENIL DETROIT (Mexican)
5:30 PM
WILSON THICKET (Appalachian Spirit with a Michigan Twist)
The essence of Appalachian bluegrass, showcasing Michigan’s premier singers, instrumentalists, and songwriters. Diverse set list spans beloved classics, fresh covers, and lively originals delivered with robust vocal harmonies and skilled instrumentation. Mixes deep musical roots with vibrant creativity, complete with its own unique twists.
7 PM
OBIE KING AND THE MUTAFUNKAS
Obie King Live YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=N6ux-xroJNpwrJWv&v=C__n30cvz-0&feature=youtu.be
DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS: DETROIT FILM THEATRE STAGE, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
3:30-5 PM
MOKOOMBA (Zimbabwe)
6 PM - 730 PM
TRANSGLOBAL UNDERGROUND (Global melding) England
You must experience this global act! Exhilarating onstage experience that melds diverse global sounds for electro-world music group. Fusing: western, Asian and African. 2008 winners of BBC Radio 3 Award for World Music. Tradition meets innovation. Each performance is a unique exploration of their extensive musical heritage, led by both original and new talents within the TGU collective. A dynamic fusion of original and contemporary talents.
8:30- 10 PM
BIG PALLADIUM 3 (Afro Cuban) Rhythms Rekindled: A Fiery Tribute to Latin Jazz Legends
Embark on an electrifying journey with a visionary project that resurrects the musical spirits of the legendary Machito, Tito Rodriguez, and Tito Puente. Get ready for an unforgettable evening where rhythm and heritage meet in a spectacular celebration!
SATURDAY, JULY 20
DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM AUDITORIUM PARKING LOT AND LOADING DOCK, 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit
1-5 PM
LOWRIDERS SHOW
CLASSIC LOWRIDER CARS FROM SOUTHWEST DETROIT AND BEYOND!
1 -2 PM
Nano2HYPE - DJ, Deck Maestro
His performances transform every venue into a vibrant dance floor, promising an unforgettable musical experience, making every event memorable.
2:00-3:00 PM
GRUPO ESCOBAR -Salsa Fusion Fiesta: Grupo Escobar Lights Up Detroit!
Led by masterful guitar work, Experience the vibrant rhythms of Grupo Escobar, a sensational band that brings the fiery spirit of salsa, the dynamic beats of timba, and the smooth sway of cha-cha to life, all infused with exhilarating Brazilian rhythms.
3:00-4:15 PM
Nano2HYPE - DJ Deck Maestro
Encore performance
4:30-6 PM
URBAN TROPICAL
The electrifying new ensemble from Southwest Detroit, blends top-tier Latin and jazz talents into a dynamic musical experience. Catch them for an unforgettable performance that truly sizzles! Crafted by Alina Morr, pianist for the Grammy-nominated Straight Ahead, Urban Tropical delivers an irresistible mix of authentic Latin rhythms and funky dance tunes.
TALK AND EXHIBIT SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2024
SCARAB CLUB, 217 Farnsworth Street, Detroit (Behind the DIA)
3-5 pm, JULY 21st Public Talk
Exhibit JULY 15- JULY 26m 2024
EXHIBITS: MITLI MITLAK (LIKE ME, LIKE YOU): THE ART OF MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICAN REFUGEES lecture and performance by curator BIBA SHEIKH
The artworks being sold and donations prompted, with proceeds going to Artists, their families, and refugee camp community projects.
Exhibition Organizer: Habibah (Biba) Sheikh the founder of Mediterranean Fire LLC. She is an author, curator, performer, producer and director who has worked in refugee camps to create meaningful connections through written and performative arts and storytelling. Her current projects, “Mitli Mitlak (Like You, Like Me)” and also “Right To Live”, as well as Seed to Cedar, present situations of forced migration in the Mediterranean. They have been supported by the National Endowment for the Arts (USA), Born Global Foundation (ME), TransCultures Center for Sonic and Digital Arts (Brussels), and others.
DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit
OUTDOOR NORTH STAGE
SUNDAY, JULY 21
3 PM -4:30 PM
PAMYUA (Inuit) Harmonic Journey from Alaska to the World
Pamyua emerged with a groundbreaking musical blend, fusing Inuit drum/dance melodies with R&B influences. The group not only celebrates but also elevates Indigenous traditions, spreading their message of unity and cultural pride across the globe.
6:00- 7:00
K POP DANCE-A-THON
Unleash your inner K-Pop star as you learn hot new moves, connect with fellow fans, and immerse yourself in the dynamic world of Korean pop culture. With pulsating rhythms and infectious energy, this is your chance to shine on the dance floor and experience the global phenomenon of K-Pop with a Detroit flare.
Hosted by ArtLab J, this exhilarating event promises an unforgettable fusion of music, movement, and cultural celebration.
8:30-9:40 PM
TRANSGLOBAL UNDERGROUND (England) Fusion meets innovation of world music
An encore performance, outside! You must experience this global act! Exhilarating onstage experience that melds diverse global sounds for electro-world music group. Fusing: western, Asian and African. 2008 winners of BBC Radio 3 Award for World Music. Tradition meets innovation. Each performance is a unique exploration of their extensive musical heritage, led by both original and new talents within the TGU collective. A dynamic fusion of original and contemporary talents.
SUNDAY, JULY 21
KRESGE COURT at the DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit
2:00 – 3 PM
HADASA GREEN SKY Odawa Activist and Multimedia Artist Shaping Indigenous Futures
Hadassah GreenSky (she/they) is an Odawa activist and multimedia artist from Detroit. A prominent Indigenous Futurist, co-founded the Vibes With The Tribes music festival and The Waawiyaatanong NDN Market. Known for documentary work on Detroit's Native history and for creating cross-regional Native artist networks.
3:30 – 4:30 PM
KRESGE ARTISTS, REV. ROBERT JONES Echoes of America: The Roots Music Legacy of Robert Jones and Matt Watroba
Kresge Artists, Rev. Robert Jones and Matt Watroba have been electrifying audiences for over two decades with their vibrant celebration of American Roots Music, from their radio beginnings in Detroit to acclaimed performances nationwide.
SUNDAY, JULY 21
DETROIT FILM THEATRE AT THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS, 5200 Woodward, Ave, Detroit
KRESGE ARTIST XIAO DONG WEI: BEIJING (China) TO BENGALURU (India)
2:30- 4 PM
Experience the unparalleled artistry of Kresge Artist Xiao Dong Wei at this year's festival, where her mastery of the erhu, honed from childhood under her father's guidance and perfected at Beijing’s Central Conservatory of Music, takes center stage.
5:30 -7 PM
STRAIGHT AHEAD The Power of Women in Jazz Innovation AND UMAR BIN HASSAN OF THE LAST POETS- BEBOP OR BE DEAD
Straight Ahead, a Grammy-nominated, all-woman jazz group from Detroit, blends mainstream and Latin jazz with hip-hop elements, captivating audiences with their dynamic and soulful performances. As pioneers signed to Atlantic Jazz and inductees in the Detroit Music Awards Hall of Fame, they deliver power and joy in every show.
Umar Bin Hassan of The Last Poets, a spoken word maestro and activist, has electrified audiences for decades alongside icons like Public Enemy and George Clinton. With a Grammy nomination and a knack for stirring the soul, Umar continues to spark change and inspire with his fiery poetry and powerful collaborations.
8 PM - 930 PM
DON WAS DETROIT ALL STAR REVUE: PEACE, LOVE ANDUNDERSTANDING Marshall Crenshaw, Steffanie Chris’ tian, Milton Bennet, Herschel Boone, Carolyn Striho, Corktown Popes, Gretchen Gonzalez Davidson, Julie Benjamin, Kara Meister, Mike E
SUNDAY, JULY 21
WOLVERINE OUTDOOR STAGE AT THE DIA
11 AM
THE ARK DETROIT SUNDAY SERVICES
1:00 PM
ELEVATION YOUTH CORP.
2:30 PM
CHRIS CANAS BAND
Jazz Prodigy to Detroit's Prince of the Blues
Chris Canas, celebrated as “Detroit’s Prince of the Blues,” rapidly progressed in jazz before fully embracing the blues, which profoundly shaped his musical direction. As he explored a variety of instruments, his true passion ultimately emerged with the guitar.
4:00 PM
JUBILEE JACKSON
5:30 PM
ISIS DAMIL - The Soulful Essence of a Detroit-Born Singer-Songwriter
Isis Damil, a Detroit-born singer-songwriter, combines fiery mezzo vocals with jazzy R&B tunes, expressing themes of confidence, sensuality, and spirituality. Her music, a reflection of her artistic growth and personal experiences, radiates her soulful essence.
HELLENIC CENTER, 67 E. Kirby (Across from the DIA)
Art Exhibition May 17 through Sept. 22
ODYSSEY OF COLORS
The Hellenic Museum of Michigan proudly announces the Hellenic Art Exhibition, "Odyssey of Colors," celebrating the rich tradition of Greek artistry. Running from May 17th through September 22nd. This exhibition promises a captivating exploration of contemporary art, offering visitors a multifaceted experience that honors the enduring legacy of Hellenic culture.
DIA ART EXHIBIT
Tiff Massey: 7 Mile + Livernois
NOW through May 11, 2025
General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
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Tiff Massey creates installations, public art, and wearable sculptures inspired by adornment. Trained as a metalsmith, Massey scales up her jewelry to the size of architecture, creating sculptures that celebrate Detroit's evolving neighborhoods and the history of West African and Black American culture and style.
Massey merges her art practice with meaningful community engagement to explore the relationship between identity, public space, and community. 7 Mile + Livernois refers to the neighborhood at the heart of Detroit’s Black business and fashion district. It is also where Massey grew up, and the site of a new art and community space Massey is building that blends her craft with her drive for community kinship.
7 Mile + Livernois is Massey’s most ambitious museum installation to date, featuring new sculptures commissioned by the DIA in conversation with works by several other artists from the museum’s collection. Massey’s work reimagines art’s role in the community and offers a vibrant, inclusive view of Detroit. Her art invites us all to celebrate our collective identity, ancestral flyness, and beauty.
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