A night of creative music and journey through sound beyond.
Transcendence ( Kweku Sumbry, Shakoor Hakeem) feaut. Brandon Woody/////// Mojuba Duo( Jamal Moore, Nik Francis)
Transcendence
Fearless percussionist Shakoor Hakeem, a prolific up-and-coming talent, has a gift for making experimental, Afro-diasporan, rhythmic improvisational music immediately enjoyable. Hakeem’s unique old soul has him adhering to the cultural traditions of mysticism and folklore, within which are contained the secrets of his elders. The mythical experience of his stage presence evokes feelings that you are witness to a ceremonial gathering, of an ancient rhythmic history. In building this, he has long supported many of the most forward-thinking legendary improvisers, including Graham Haynes, Immanual Wilkins, Maria Grand, Joel Ross, Adam Rudolph, Bobby Zankel and Wallace Roney. Performing live with these great artists, he refrains from overplaying and prefers minimalism, playing with the musical and compositional contexts of colors and texture, delivering limited solos, all while occupying the eye of the hurricane.
Kweku Sumbry
Grounded in the traditions of the Djembe Orchestra, Kweku Sumbry is a multi-percussionist from Washington, DC. With the djembe, drumset, and a multitude of West African Percussion instruments, Kweku is bringing forth a new sound to the music world.
Music has allowed Kweku to travel to Ghana, New Zealand, Brazil And France to name a few countries. At the age of 27, Kweku has already graced the stage with Ambrose Akinmusire, Yosvany Terry, Cyrus Chestnut, Meshell Ndegeocello, Shabaka Hutchings and Reggie Workman. A true global citizen, Kweku continues to travel the world, building upon his knowledge of world musical traditions and cultures.
Kweku is currently a member of the Immanuel Wilkins Quartet. This world-renowned group released 3 records on Blue Note records; Omega 2020, The 7th Hand 2022, and Blues Blood 2024. The Immanuel Wilkins Quartet was voted best Jazz group in Downbeat Jazz magazine for 2024.
Mojuba Duo
A collaboration of International Artist-Baltimore Based Jamal Moore and D.C. finest; drummer/composer Nik Francis. Together they investigate sound using sacred geometry transcending space and time. Invoking ancient ancestral dialogue to bring fourth cosmic tones for planetary healing.
