Northrop and The Poetic Diaspora Present
Diaspora: On the Rise
Sat, Feb 21, 7:00 pm
Pay What You Wish
Minneapolis-based, nationally touring artist Joe Davis and The Poetic Diaspora, an ensemble of Twin Cities powerhouse vocalists and multi-instrumentalists, unite for an energizing album celebration concert that explores Black Diasporic music and poetry. Influenced by icons like Gil Scott-Heron, Langston Hughes, Nina Simone, and Sun Ra, the eclectic collective delivers Diaspora: On the Rise—a genre-defying fusion of funky gospel, soulful harmonies, and raw poetic lyricism, grooving to the themes of Black joy, Black love, and Black liberation.
Joe Davis and The Poetic Diaspora seamlessly blend melodic harmonies, smooth instrumentation, and raw, poetic energy to tell stories of struggle, resilience, and celebration—to remind everyone that tears are as holy and sacred as dances, music can carry us through any struggle, and we rise as high as we lift each other. Join them for this exhilarating ride through an invigorating soundscape.
Tickets to this performance are Pay What You Wish.
Top image: The Poetic Diaspora. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Articles & More
“Joe Davis writes with his ears. Davis listens deeply to the life that moves around and through him. He produces poetry and music that reminds us to love, celebrate our authentic selves, and to seek humanity to dissolve the polarization of our times.”—North News
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Event Information
- Tickets: Pay What You Wish
- Seating: General Admission, Ticket Required
- Performance Begins: 7:00 pm
- Add on to your season package and Save now
- Single Tickets on Sale Jun 10
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Acknowledgments
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
