Samite

Name: Samite
Start: 2024-11-16T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Allen Chapel Ame Church

Schedule

Sat Nov 16 2024 at 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Allen Chapel Ame Church | Kalamazoo, MI

Samite (pronounced Sahm-e-tay) was born and raised in Uganda, where his grandfather taught him to play the traditional flute. When he was twelve, a music teacher placed a western flute in his hands, setting him on his way to becoming one of East Africa’s most acclaimed flutists. He performed frequently to enthusiastic audiences throughout Uganda until 1982, when he was forced to flee to Kenya as a political refugee.
Immigrating to the United States in 1987, Samite and his wife Sandra now make their home in Ithaca, New York. His smooth vocals accompanied by the kalimba, marimba, and various flutes mesmerize audiences worldwide.
Admission is free, donations will be accepted on site.
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This engagement is supported by the Arts Midwest GIG Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council.
Esta serie cuenta con el apoyo de Arts Midwest GIG Fund, un programa de Arts Midwest financiado por la agencia del Fondo Nacional de las Artes y con contribuciones adicionales del Michigan Arts & Culture Council.