Global Music Series: Blackbird (Alter-Native Music) @ Rochesterfest-2023 | FREE
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Thursday, Jun 22, 2023 6pm - 7:30pm
Location
Soldiers Memorial Field Park
George Gibbs Drive SW
Event Categories
Music | Family Friendly | Dining Promotion
Event Cost
Free
Details
Global Music Series: Blackbird (Alter-Native Music) @Rochesterfest-2023 | FREE
Presented by Rochester Civic Music - rochestermn.gov/civicmusic
BLACKBIRD - Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, is a 6X Native American Music Award-winning band that fuses Native American flute and contemporary rock into a genre they self-classify as "Alter-Native" Rock. Blackbird was co-Founded by Cody Blackbird (Dakota/Cherokee/Romani gypsy) who has been referred to as one of the top Native American flutists touring, along with brother Caleb Blackbird (Dakota/Cherokee/Romani gypsy). They are joined by musicians, Ed Koban (6 Nations), Adrian Wall (Pueblo), and Michael Odin Justin Hyland. Blackbird has shared the bill with such artists as The Black-Eyed Peas, Wayne Newton, John Trudell, Buffy St. Marie, Jewel, Jason Mraz and many others. In 2021, Blackbird was featured in Rolling Stone magazine for their collaboration with fellow Alaskans and GRAMMY winners Portugal The Man. Through their lyricism, and musical platform, Blackbird strives to share the importance of finding purpose and keeping Indigenous culture alive through the arts. - https://thebandblackbird.com/
Rochesterfest is committed to promoting and celebrating the city of Rochester and southeast Minnesota annually by connecting people through a variety of wholesome, entertaining community events. The festival runs June 17 - 25, 2023. - http://www.rochesterfest.com/
Global Music Series - The Global Music Series is a fun-filled exploration of music in its many forms. The annual series features free public performances by renowned artists, highlighting a broad range of music from a variety of cultures and traditions – there’s always something new to discover.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
