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Afrobeat Tribute to Michael Jackson
COMMOTION with DJ Santo
Calling all P.Y.T.s! Put on your dancing shoes for an Afrobeat concert inspired by Michael Jackson's music. Innovative Portland-based composer Ben Darwish will lead a nine-piece band interpret Jackson's songs using Afrobeat techniques popularized by Fela Kuti. Featuring members of COMMOTION, with Tahirah Memory and Gretchen Mitchell on vocals, master African drummer Neindow Mashud, who frequently performs with Obo Addy, and DJ Santo. Don't stop till you get enough!