PERFORMANCE

The impact of The Great Migration in Arizona has had little acknowledgement; with African American residents locked into an indiscernible status. Systemic racism is rationalized by the dismissive tone that emphasizes the small demographic percentage of Blacks that live (or stay) in the state, as compared to whites and Hispanics which further serves to relegate Black artists to the fringes. This Indiscernible-fringe existence while also strongly experienced in other areas of economic, social, civic and educational engagements will be examined through an array of interdisciplinary, ongoing arts engagements executed under the title “THE GREAT MIGRATION – INDISCERNIBLES IN ARIZONA”.

The Soul of the Great Migration: A Celebration of Black Music

Heritage Square, Phoenix, AZ

Feb. 14 2019

Free, all-day festival to celebrate Black History Month in conjunction to The Great Migration exhibit at Heritage Square. Featuring African drummers, gospel singers, traditional Cuban music, fantastic local DJs, and Arizona’s King of the Blues, Big Pete Pearson with the True Flavor Blues Band. Organized by Clottee Hammons.