Diaspora Stories: Hartford – A Film Experience Incorporating Live Music

PRE-REGISTER Experience film and performance like never before! Diaspora Stories: Hartford highlights the history and intergenerational nature of Hartford’s African and African Diasporic arts community. The series focuses on the journey of different artists who have contributed to the development of Hartford’s thriving arts community over the years, with a combination of interviews and new performance footage featuring original music and arrangements by The Lost Tribe. Part 1: The Drummers Path featuring “Abu” Alvin Carter Sr, Alvin Carter Jr, Inara Ramin, Asaad…

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February 17, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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PRE-REGISTER
Experience film and performance like never before!
Diaspora Stories: Hartford highlights the history and intergenerational nature of Hartford’s African and African Diasporic arts community. The series focuses on the journey of different artists who have contributed to the development of Hartford’s thriving arts community over the years, with a combination of interviews and new performance footage featuring original music and arrangements by The Lost Tribe.
Part 1: The Drummers Path featuring “Abu” Alvin Carter Sr, Alvin Carter Jr, Inara Ramin, Asaad Jackson, and Jocelyn Pleasant.
Part 2: Is It Hip Hop featuring Jolet Creary and Studio 860.
Part 3: La Source featuring Damian Curtis with The Lost Tribe.
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Admission to this program is free, pre-registration is requested.

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