The Lydian Singers will present a pre-Emancipation celebration concert titled Roots: D' Rhythm Within, under the direction of Dr Leah Brown. The event is being supported by First Citizens bank.
The concert will explore the musical influences of SubSaharan Africa throughout the diaspora and specifically in TT, a media relase said.
The event will also see the debut of The Lydian youth choir, Tecomas, as well The Lydian Singers and The Lydian Steel will deliver a cultural extravaganza that commemorates 38 years of the declaration of the Emancipation Day Holiday in TT. It will also celebrate the International Decade for the People of African Decent.
The music will comprise a mixture of local, regional, and international favourites with a few surprise performances, the release said.
Showtime is 7 pm on July 15, and 6 pm on July 16 at The Central Bank Auditorium, Port of Spain.
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