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Date

Aug 17 2022
Expired!

Time

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost

Free
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The Lost Tribe

Bring a blanket, a chair and friends for more free music (and perhaps some delish ice cream from The Park Scoop) in Bushnell Park.

The Lost Tribe

The Lost Tribe is a drum-centered Afro-funk fusion ensemble, led by multi-percussionist Jocelyn Pleasant. As a traditional percussionist and drum kit player, Pleasant wanted to create a group that showcased the drum as a lead instrument and melodic voice. Her goal was also to provide a platform for musicians of different but overlapping communities to come together. She started the group in 2016, with the goal of blending djembe music into African Diasporic genres like jazz, rock, funk, blues, and reggae.

Many of the musicians in the group, past and present, were reared in some of CT’s premier arts institutions like the Artists Collective, The Hartt School of Music and the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts (GHAA). These institutions have cultivated a “Hartford sound” that can be heard in jazz-infused horn solos and the driving drum rhythms of the group. Connecticut roots are vital to the sound and direction of the group but each member also brings their own flavor and cultural background to the music. Song arrangements are fluid, and each musician is encouraged to bring their personality to the forefront. This mixture of energies creates a unique blend that is palpable to audiences, inviting participation and a sense of joy.

 

Location

Bushnell Park
99 Trinity Street Hartford, CT 06103
Bushnell Park Conservancy

Organizer

Bushnell Park Conservancy
Website
http://www.bushnellpark.org/

Weather

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Wind: 4 MPH
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