Prior Presents: Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band with Mali Obomsawin

Name: Prior Presents: Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band with Mali Obomsawin
Start: 2024-11-22T20:30:00-04:00
Location: 1 College Street, Worcester, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01610

Schedule

Fri Nov 22 2024 at 08:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1 College Street, Worcester, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01610 | Worcester, MA

Led by celebrated vocalist Julia Keefe (Nez Perce), The Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band is an ensemble of Native and Indigenous jazz musicians from across Indian Country.
Opening act by Mali Obomsawin (Odanak First Nation), an award-winning bassist, songwriter, and composer whose debut album “Sweet Tooth” has received international acclaim.
Cabaret seating, tickets $25.
ABOUT THE PRIOR
The Prior Performing Arts Center is an uncommon commons for transformative experiences with the arts. With dynamic programming and striking architectural design, the Prior supports arts-based collaboration among faculty and students across academic disciplines; offers technical capabilities to ignite the imaginations of world-class visiting artists and students alike; and provides new avenues for leveraging the positive power of the arts for broad audiences and through civic and community partnerships. The center affirms the College’s investment in Worcester’s recent citywide plan for arts, culture, and community and serves as a beacon of artistic excellence in the region.