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Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center presents the 10th Annual Sankofa Jazz Concert featuring Grammy nominated artist Jazzmeia Horn

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http://www.miamidadearts.org/ 2025-04-04 2025-04-04T12:00:00.000Z 08 00 am Carmen Morris [email protected] 305-638-6771 Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center presents the 10th Annual Sankofa Jazz Concert featuring Grammy nominated artist Jazzmeia Horn Concert at the Miami Dade College North Campus' Lehman Theater on Saturday, April 5th Concert at the Miami Dade College North Campus' Lehman Theater on Saturday, April 5th <p>The Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center presents the 10th annual Sankofa Jazz Concert, an electrifying celebration of sound and soul on Sat., April 5th at 7 PM at the Miami Dade College Lehman Theater, 11380 NW 27 Avenue, Miami, for a night where tradition meets innovation in a dazzling display of jazz mastery.</p> <p>This year’s Sankofa Concert stars the phenomenal Jazzmeia Horn—a three-time Grammy Award nominee and NAACP Image Award winner for Outstanding Jazz Album! Lauded by The New York Times as "among the most exciting young vocalists in jazz," Horn’s voice is a force of nature, blending the raw spirit of classic jazz with a fresh, contemporary groove.  The acclaimed Haitian American trumpeter Jean Caze, composer of soul-stirring melodies with global influences, is also part of the program creating an unforgettable musical experience.</p> <p>Marshall L. Davis, Managing Director of AHCAC, "This year’s Sankofa Jazz Concert promises to be yet another unforgettable celebration of music, heritage, and artistic brilliance." For tickets and for more information, call (305) 638-6771, email [email protected] or <a title="Sankofa Tickets" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sankofa-jazz-concert-tickets-1230831954509?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visit online.</a></p> <p>Horn BIOS: <a title="Horn Bio" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9bnadj36sod1ikyd1s8em/AD_fNlsM_1aSdrRekshiL2s?rlkey=k4xd48pfe5g3g7xaq35bhhbg4&dl=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here</a><br />Horn PHOTOS: <a title="Horn Photos" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/uj4sn3g5hxl4rhszjuw2g/ADSajuRhYS7WYVBJhIT0A9o?rlkey=4q7y597yofti9w2lw9gxp16k9&dl=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here</a></p> <p><strong>About the Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center  </strong><br />Part of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center was founded in 1975 to serve as the nesting ground for emerging talent in the performing and visual arts in the heart of Liberty City. By providing quality instruction, inspiration, and encouragement to young people within the community, the Center has fulfilled its mission for more than 40 years, and everyday creates a means for youth to discover their artistic talents. The Center receives funding through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Arts and Culture. <br /> <br /><strong>About the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs </strong> <br />The <a title="Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs" href="https://miamidadearts.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs</a> and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, diversity, access, and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting equitable opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences. 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Concert at the Miami Dade College North Campus' Lehman Theater on Saturday, April 5th

MIAMI-DADE ( April 04, 2025 )–

The Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center presents the 10th annual Sankofa Jazz Concert, an electrifying celebration of sound and soul on Sat., April 5th at 7 PM at the Miami Dade College Lehman Theater, 11380 NW 27 Avenue, Miami, for a night where tradition meets innovation in a dazzling display of jazz mastery.

This year’s Sankofa Concert stars the phenomenal Jazzmeia Horn—a three-time Grammy Award nominee and NAACP Image Award winner for Outstanding Jazz Album! Lauded by The New York Times as "among the most exciting young vocalists in jazz," Horn’s voice is a force of nature, blending the raw spirit of classic jazz with a fresh, contemporary groove. The acclaimed Haitian American trumpeter Jean Caze, composer of soul-stirring melodies with global influences, is also part of the program creating an unforgettable musical experience.

Marshall L. Davis, Managing Director of AHCAC, "This year’s Sankofa Jazz Concert promises to be yet another unforgettable celebration of music, heritage, and artistic brilliance." For tickets and for more information, call (305) 638-6771, email [email protected] or visit online.

Horn BIOS: Click here
Horn PHOTOS: Click here

About the Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
Part of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center was founded in 1975 to serve as the nesting ground for emerging talent in the performing and visual arts in the heart of Liberty City. By providing quality instruction, inspiration, and encouragement to young people within the community, the Center has fulfilled its mission for more than 40 years, and everyday creates a means for youth to discover their artistic talents. The Center receives funding through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Arts and Culture.

About the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, diversity, access, and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting equitable opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences. The Department receives funding through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation, and the Taft Foundation. Other support and services are provided by TicketWeb for the Culture Shock Miami program, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the South Florida Cultural Consortium, and the Tourist Development Council. For information visit www.miamidadearts.org.