Sean Blackman Presents In Transit Detroit: Arab-esque

posted on: Sep 20, 2016

Press release:

This month we’re fusing Detroit’s funkiest rhythm section with the aesthetics and music of the Arab World.

It’s all set in the spirit and celebration of our diverse Detroit and how we can shine a light on inclusion through the performing arts.

In February 2016, Sean Blackman be gan hosting the I†n†Transit†Detroit†concert series on the last Thursday of every month at the magnificent Garden Theater in midtown Detroit. He continues, spotlighting a different country each month through live music, dance, cuisine and the visual arts, creating a series where no two shows are alike.

Each month, Blackman selects the most talented international artists that are now living in Metro Detroit and integrates them with Detroit’s finest mainstream musicians. This crosscultural approach makes it more accessible to a Western audience while still satisfying the audience of the featured country.

Past featured countries include Argentina, France, Spain, Senegal, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Armenia, and India, all fused with a Detroit funk n’ jazz, blues, rock and soul rhythm section.

On Thursday, September 29 th , Blackman will highlight the aesthetics and music of the Arab world with… In†Transit†Detroit†~†Arab~esque. Tickets in advance are $15 for general admission, $20 for preferred seating and $25 per person for VIP tables. Prices are slightly higher at the door. Tickets and info available at seanblackman.com/live or at Eventbrite Each month you can enjoy the delicious ethnicinspired vegan cuisine catered by the popup restaurant, The Clean Plate (of Macomb Township).

We invite everyone to come experience each installment of this unique concert series, where no two shows are ever the same.

FEATURED PERFORMERS:

Victor Ghannam~ oud, kanun & coproducer

Usama Baalbaki~ vocals

Nadeem DlaikanNay

Qusay Al Ali~ violin

Ons Boukraa~ tabla

Anmar Almokhtar~ riqq

DANCERS:

Lana Mini

Kendra Ray

Heather Marie

DETROIT RHYTHM SECTION:

Sean Blackman (g)

Steve Caldwell (elec. g)

Larry Frantangelo (perc.)

John Barron (b)

Rick Beamon (d)

THIS MONTH’S TITLE: In†T†ransit†Detroit†~†Arab~esque

WHAT: Exposing Detroit’s best ethnic and mainstream talent collectively on one stage

WHO: Sean Blackman’s In†Transit†Detroit

WHEN: Ongoing, monthly, every last Thursday

WHERE: The Garden Theater, 3929 Woodward Ave, Midtown Detroit, MI 48201

TIME: Doors at 7:00 p.m., Show starts at 8:00 p.m.

COST:

VIP Tables – $25 per person

Preferred Seating – $20 per person

General Admission – $15 per person

Tickets can be purchased at seanblackman.com /live .

Ticket prices are slightly higher at the door.