East of the River Steel Band @ Brunch

East of the River Steel Band @ Brunch

Date and Time

Sep 28, 2019 12:00 pm

Location

Anacostia

2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20020

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Description:

The East of the River Boys & Girls Steelband started in 1993 with the vision of Dr. Gladys

Whitworth Bray to bring this unique musical experience to youth living east of the Anacostia River. Over

the years, the program has provided music training and arts and cultural education to hundreds of children

and youth through its core steel pan and youth development programs.

The Steelband provides instruction in steel pan music by pan master Roger Greenidge. The music

repertoire consists of genres from Caribbean and calypso to pop, rhythm and blues and gospel. The

Steelband performs at a broad range of events and venues throughout metropolitan Washington, DC and

eastern states. The band has recorded two albums, Rising and Pan in DC.

To complement music instruction, life skills sessions include academic reinforcement, health

education, violence and substance abuse prevention, etiquette and social skills, and other topics of

interest and relevance to participants. Infused in all activities is the history and culture of the African-

diaspora locally and globally

The Steelband is more than a musical group--the band becomes a family. The emphasis on cultural

experiences and learning about the African-American and other diaspora cultures broadens their world

view. They receive support and encouragement for their academic studies and other extra curricula

activities. Yes, the band becomes a family.

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