Join Sesame Flyers for a magical night under the stars, as we unite the Steel Pan community on the rooftop of the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Experience the rich sounds of Pan with internationally known Steel Panists, who are ready to take you on a memorable sonic journey.
Featuring:
Dr. Ray Anthony Holman: An award-winning educator/musician and a graduate of Queen’s Royal College and the University of the West Indies. With his immense talent, Holman has composed, arranged, and performed throughout the globe, including the USA, Canada, Europe, Japan, the Caribbean, and South America. His illustrious career boasts numerous accolades and his compositions are widely performed internationally.
Garvin Blake: A Trinidadian native who found his passion in the realms of jazz, Garvin seamlessly fuses his life influences into his music, combining jazz motifs with African percussions and Caribbean rhythms. His exceptional talents have led him to play in renowned venues such as Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center Rose Theater, and The Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts, as well as various international jazz and music festivals.
Josanne Francis: DC-based award-winning artist, composer, and educator, Josanne delivers unmatched technical mastery and emotional complexity through her steelpan performances. Her reverence for the instrument's versatility promotes cultural exchange on and off the bandstand. Having performed in illustrious venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Lincoln Center, Josanne continues to make waves in the music scene.
Experience the convergence of steel pan, calypso, and jazz in an evening celebrating the expressive power and the unique, diverse heritage of steel pan music. Refreshments will be on sale throughout the evening.
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