Daniel Bernard Roumain
DANIEL BERNARD ROUMAIN
Redemption songs + project launch
A Harlem composer on a unique musical journey combines signature violin sounds with electronica and urban influences to create something entirely his own
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Grupo Afincao
GRUPO AFINCAO
Modern Merengue for a new generation
Grupo Afincao uses merengue and salsa to speak to a new generation of listeners.
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DOPPELGANGER DANCE COLLECTIVE
DOPPELGÄNGER DANCE COLLECTIVE
Two dancers moving as one
Two is better than one when Rhode Island’s own Doppelgänger Dance Collective (DDC) takes the stage. Co-founding dancers Shura Baryshnikov and Danielle Davidson were drawn together to foster the creation and performance of original, contemporary choreographic work for duet.
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Plena Libre
PLENA LIBRE
The Soul of Puerto Rico in 3-Part Harmony
Plena and bomba are distinctive musical styles of Puerto Rico, and the virtuoso musicians of Plena Libre are their contemporary masters.
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Sidy Maiga and AfriManding
SIDY MAIGA AND AFRIMANDING
Rhode Island’s very own Master of Rhythm
In the hands of master drummer Sidy Maiga the djembe does not just beat—it sings, shouts, whispers, laughs, cries, and electrifies.
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Red Baraat
RED BARAAT
Future Funk with a World Beat
Bhangra funk is the explosive, multicultural dance music of the next generation and Red Baraat are its undisputed kings.
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Chachi Carvalho
CHACHI CARVALHO
Rhode Island’s favorite hometown rapper
Chachi Carvalho has established himself as one of the most prolific and enduring local rappers, with positive messages that have made him a fan favorite.
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Rocky Dawuni
ROCKY DAWUNI
International Afro-roots music superstar!
Rocky Dawuni is a truly unique force in music: he was named one of “Africa’s Top 10 Global Stars” by CNN and was the first artist from Ghana ever nominated for a GRAMMY Award.
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