The Jazz Gallery Presents: Melvis Santa's Afro-Latin Roots of Jazz

Brooklyn-based artist and interdisciplinary performer Melvis Santa brings her critically-acclaimed project Ashedí “Afro-Cuban Jazz Meets Rumba” to The Jazz Gallery this month. Leading her band in explorations across a range of repertoire, the singer, dancer, percussionist and GRAMMY nominee presents an evening of music steeped in folkloric traditions from the Afro-Cuban lineage that stretches into the culture and sounds of today.In the Afro-Cuban language of the Lucumí or Yoruba ethnicity, and for the purposes of Santa’s vision, Ashedí reflects the English word “invitation.” She aims to collaborate with open-minded artists who can share in celebrating a mingling of traditions, cultures and artistic expressions. In the video below, Santa speaks about her vision for the project.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRhCuB0dV1kThis Wednesday and next at the Gallery, Melvis Santa invites Osmany Paredes on piano, Rafael Monteagudo on drums, Carlos Mena on bass and Brandee Younger on harp to join Ashedí. Melvis Santa and Ashedí play The Jazz Gallery on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. The group features Ms. Santa on vocals & hand percussion, Osmany Paredes on piano, Rafael Monteagudo on drums, Carlos Mena on bass and Brandee Younger on harp. The evening begins with a workshop at 7:30 P.M., followed by a concert at 9 P.M. $15 general admission (FREE for members), $20 reserved table seating ($1o for members) for the evening. Purchase tickets here.