Date: Friday, October 25, 2024

Hour: 8:00 PM

Admission: $30 (General Admission). $45 (VIP Admission). Click here to purchase tickets.

Location: Miami Theater Center (9806 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Shores, FL 33138)

Explore musical heritage through contemporary performance with Miami-based dance company Zest Collective. Experience Afro Blue, a dynamic tribute to 20th-century Black musicians blending jazz standards and historical depth, and dive into The Fountain, a vibrant homage to the legacy of pioneering female opera singers and the spiritual richness of Negro Spirituals. Presented by Miami Light Project, Miami Theater Center and Culture Shock Miami, these triumphant works celebrate the enduring impact of influential musical figures, offering an unforgettable journey through history.

Afro Blue is Gentry Isaiah George’s latest installment from his series ‘Roots & Rhythms,’ designed to commemorate Black Musicians of the 20th century. Renditions of the Jazz standard Afro-Blue recorded by American Jazz Vocalist Abbey Lincoln and Cuban Percussionist Mongo Santamaria are the centerpieces for the new work. Harmonizing biography, social history, music, and performance, George’s Zest Collective dance troupe celebrates the beauty and triumph of musical pioneers whose songs rang out despite America’s dark history of oppression. ‘Afro Blue’ by Zest Collective is a dynamic dance work originally commissioned by The Dennis C. Moss Center.

The Fountain is a dynamic dance work set to Negro Spirituals, features music by Barbara Hendricks, Leontyne Price, and many more. It weaves together the rich tapestry of classical Negro Spirituals to celebrate spirituality and honor the legacy of pioneering female opera singers like Leontyne Price, Jessye Norman, and Inez Matthews. ‘The Fountain’ is a vibrant homage to the strength and beauty of the human spirit, reflecting the profound impact of these remarkable women on the world of opera and beyond. ‘The Fountain’ by Zest Collective is originally commissioned by The Dennis C. Moss Center.

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DATE POSTED: MAY 1, 2024