Project Misik ‘In A Somerville Yard’ event this Saturday, September 11

On September 7, 2021, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Project Misik celebration “In A Somerville Yard” at Blessing of the Bay Boathouse/Park

Join Zili Misik and the Somerville Arts Council for a celebration in a Somerville Yard with featured guests, Solomon Murungu (Zimbabwean mbira), Becky Bass (Trinidadian steel pan), Peniel Guerrier (Haitian drum and dance), DJLadyLy, and Gourmet Kreyòl Food Truck.

Come and enjoy free workshops in mbira, in steel pan, in Haitian music and dance. Come and enjoy a free Concert with all featured guests, including DJ Lady Ly in a set with award-winning, all-female band, Zili Misik. Come and SUPPORT woman-owned Gourmet Kreyòl Food Truck providing Haitian food.

This Saturday, September 11, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. free workshop in Zimbabwean mbira, led by Solomon Murungu

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. free workshop in steel pan, led by Becky Bass

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. free workshop in Afro-Haitian folkloric drum and dance, led by Peniel Guerrier

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. free concert with all featured guests and all female award winning Boston-based band Zili Misik

Plus Gourmet Kreyol food truck and DJ Lady Ly

We provide instruments (safely sanitized)

This event is produced by Zili Misik with the generous support and assistance of the Somerville Arts Council