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Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars: Inspired West African Music

at Flushing Town Hall | Sat Mar 04

Location

Flushing Town Hall

137-35 Northern Blvd.
FlushingNY 11354 (Map)
Tel: 718-463-7700
Contact Name: Shawn Choi
Visit Website: Website.

Date & Time

02:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Sat, Mar 04, 2017
Cost:    0-13
Description

INTERACTIVE ARTS WORKSHOP AT 1 PM

The ‘All Stars’ will introduce you to the music of Sierra Leone, with an overview of different genres and a demonstration of each style (gumbe, highlife, palmwine, etc) and a broader discussion of African rhythms and the role of music in Sierra Leone’s society.

$7/$4 Children/FREE for members with tickets to 2:15pm show

 

FAMILY SHOW AT 2:15 PM

Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars bring the spirit of Freetown to Flushing! The band formed in a refugee camp during their homeland’s civil war which ended in 2002. They have gone on to build a global following with the enduring power of hope that is at the heart of their music, with infectious songs tinged with reggae, gumbe, and more.

$13/$10 Members/$8 Children/$6 Member Children