PVD World Music – Live at Roger Williams Park

August 24, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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PVD World Music – Live at Roger Williams Park

Saturday, August 24th – FREE
6:00 – 8:00 PM on the Boathouse Lawn

 

Join us for live Jazz performance by Marcus Grant band featuring Braydon on Bas and Michael on Piano.

About Marcus Grant

Marcus Grant is a professional drummer, percussionist, musicologist, and educator from West Chester, Pennsylvania. He is a Brown University PhD candidate in Musicology & Ethnomusicology. Mr. Grant holds a BM in jazz performance from Temple University, an MM jazz performance and an MM in musicology from the University of Miami (FL). His research focuses on Black Lives Matter protest music and hip-hop, and the intersections of musical protest and digital culture. Other research interests include jazz studies and music in the Black church.

 

PVD World Music returns to Roger Williams Park Boathouse lawn with another series of a captivating blend of traditional and fusion global sounds and dances performed by talented local artists hailing from Providence and throughout New England, representing diverse cultures from around the world.

We warmly invite you to join us at Roger Williams Park as we commemorate another extraordinary year of music and musical traditions that capture the rich fabric of our global community.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our presenting sponsors Roger Williams Park Conservancy and the Providence Parks Department for their continued generosity. PVD World Music Institute is partially supported by the RISCA Expansion program, Papitto Foundation, and Providence Department of Arts, Tourism and Culture.

This series is part of PVD World Music Institute’s commitment to promoting, celebrating, and enriching the musical traditions and arts of African refugees and immigrants in Rhode Island.

We hope to see you there!

Details

  • Date: August 24, 2024
  • Time:
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Cost: Free

Venue

Tomorrow, Safer Communities for Justice hosts Peace Day in the Park! Join them for an afternoon of unity, healing, and community connection. Enjoy live performances, inspiring speakers, family-friendly fun, and a day dedicated to bringing people together in peace and solidarity. Visitors will also have the opportunity to visit the Peace Bench, dedicated to survivors of violence and presented by Safer Communities for Justice. Bring your family, friends, and positive energy as we stand together for unity, hope, and safer communities for all. 

🕊 Peace Day in the Park 🌳
July 18, 12-4 PM
RWP Boathouse
Free and open to the public!
Etienne Charles and his band showed us a fantastic time last Friday showcasing Gullah Roots! We were so thrilled to partner with @firstworksri and @pvdparks to bring you the first Summer Beats concert of the summer here at RWP!

Shout-out to @melaine.mp3 and @jpittswiley for hosting an inspiring Creative Conversation with @etiennejazz before the show!

Get ready for another night of dancing when The Groovalottos are in town next Friday, July 24, at the Boathouse Lawn. 💃
The first Gentle Yoga in the Park session is this evening! 🧘

Yoga with Ellary Gamache (@ocean_state_ellary) takes place every Monday at 6 PM starting July 13. Bring your yoga mat, comfy clothes, and open mind to relax in the shade of the historic Sycamore tree in front of the Betsey Williams Cottage. This 18+ class intends to be an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming space for all bodies – no experience necessary!

Free weekly classes take place Mondays through Sept. 7 (except Aug. 31), weather depending; no sign-up needed. Follow us for updates!
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