Sunday, May 1, 2022 - Ahmed Abdullah/Francisco Mora Catlett - Diaspora Meets AfroHORN

Ahmed Abdullah formed his first band 50 years ago in 1972 and has been a prominent member of the New York jazz scene ever since. He worked with the Sun Ra Arkestra for 22 years.
Ahmed has served as the Music Director of Sistas' Place in Bedford-Stuyvesant since 1998 and teaches music at the New School Jazz Program and at Brooklyn’s PS 3.
He formed his group, Diaspora, (Dispersions of the Spirit of Ra) 15 years ago. Ahmed and his wife, Monique Ngozi Nri, formed Melchizedek Music Productions and produced Diaspora Meets AfroHORN. just before the pandemic.
The pianist on the CD, Donald Smith, passed away just recently. The musicians plan to honor him at this event.
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Supporting Musicians:
Ahmed Abdullah – trumpet and vocals
Francisco Mora Catlett – multi-percussion
Monique Ngozi Nri – poetry and vocals
Roman Diaz – African percussion
DD Jackson – piano
Don Chapman – tenor saxophone
Radu ben Judah – bass