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The Obo Addy Legacy Project will bring together African and American musicians, dancers and singers from the community for three nights of
special cultural programming.
Obo Addy Legacy Concerts
The Obo Addy Legacy Proj-
ect will be celebrating the musical
heritage of Africa, Brazil and jazz
music for two special nights of per-
formances, Wednesday, May 10 and
Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m. at the
Mission Theater, 1624 N.W. Glisan
St., followed by an evening drum-
ming workshop on Friday, May 12
at the Social Justice Action Center,
400 S.E. 12th Ave.
Under the theme, “African
Routes: Celebrating the West Afri-
can Musical Heritage of the Amer-
icas” the performances will be pre-
sented by Portland local hip hop
artist Mic Crenshaw as master of
ceremonies, and feature the Obo
Addy Okropong Drummers and
Dancers.
The first nights’ program will be
jazz infused, featuring the Devin
Phillips Quartet and American Mu-
sic Program. The rhythms of world
beat the following night will fea-
ture POPgoji (world soul), Wamba
(world beat), and several special
guests including LaRhonda Steele
on vocals, and Israel Annoh on
drums.
For more information, visit
oboaddylegacyproject.org.