Celebrate freedom of Black expression with a live performance by Akua Allrich and her band, whose effortless weaving of blues, soul, and jazz roots is bound to move both body and mind. This family-friendly live performance is FREE and will include a specially commissioned piece by Akua Allrich and her band that celebrates the fearless expression of Black freedom. Come, bask in your freedom!
Akua Allrich is a local musical treasure with a massive stage personality and vocal style that is fluid and ever-evolving. Her musical roots run deep into blues, soul, and rhythm and blues, with a clear grounding in jazz and Pan-African music. She sings in many languages, including Portuguese, French, Spanish, English, Xhosa, and Twi. Given her ability to capture the essence of a broad range of musical genres, Allrich is often compared to legendary artists such as Oscar Brown, Jr., Miriam Makeba, and Nina Simone.
Special Thanks! Support for this program is provided by Mid Atlantic Arts and The Maryland State Arts Council.
