Concert of Colors: Etana

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Saturday, Jul 20, 2024
8:30 p.m.

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Free

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Museum Grounds

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Jamaica has always been a breeding ground for extraordinary talent, and one artist who has captured the hearts of music lovers worldwide is the incomparable Etana. Born as Shauna McKenzie, Etana's deep connection to her Jamaican roots is evident in every note she sings. Her unique sound effortlessly weaves together elements of soul, reggae, dancehall, and R&B, creating a captivating blend that resonates with listeners on a profound level.

With a remarkable vocal range and emotional depth, she has earned her place among the musical greats, captivating audiences around the globe. Etana's talent has garnered her two Grammy nominations. Her album Reggae Forever received a nomination at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in the Best Reggae Album category, breaking barriers for female nominees in the genre.

Concert of Colors is metro Detroit’s free annual global music festival, an upbeat event celebrating diverse World music traditions, including the indigenous music of the Motor City. The festival also hosts the Forum on Community, Culture and Race, a series of conversations with artists, cultural, and community leaders examining the role of the arts in overcoming social barriers.

For a complete schedule of Concert of Colors programs at the Detroit Institute of Arts and neighboring institutions, visit the festival website at concertofcolors.com.

Concert of Colors is produced through the partnership of  Culture Source, the Detroit Institute of Arts, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, ACCESS,  University of Michigan — Detroit Center, Michigan Science Center, Detroit Historical Museum, College For Creative Studies, Hellenic Museum of Michigan, Third Man Records, Lowriders of Detroit, Science Gallery Detroit, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Midtown Inc., University of Michigan Dearborn, University of Michigan — Detroit, Arab American National Museum, WDET, The Scarab Club, International Institute of Metro Detroit, and Marx Layne & Company.

 

Etana posed in a colorful shirt

Jamaica has always been a breeding ground for extraordinary talent, and one artist who has captured the hearts of music lovers worldwide is the incomparable Etana. Born as Shauna McKenzie, Etana's deep connection to her Jamaican roots is evident in every note she sings. Her unique sound effortlessly weaves together elements of soul, reggae, dancehall, and R&B, creating a captivating blend that resonates with listeners on a profound level.

With a remarkable vocal range and emotional depth, she has earned her place among the musical greats, captivating audiences around the globe. Etana's talent has garnered her two Grammy nominations. Her album Reggae Forever received a nomination at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in the Best Reggae Album category, breaking barriers for female nominees in the genre.

Concert of Colors is metro Detroit’s free annual global music festival, an upbeat event celebrating diverse World music traditions, including the indigenous music of the Motor City. The festival also hosts the Forum on Community, Culture and Race, a series of conversations with artists, cultural, and community leaders examining the role of the arts in overcoming social barriers.

For a complete schedule of Concert of Colors programs at the Detroit Institute of Arts and neighboring institutions, visit the festival website at concertofcolors.com.

Concert of Colors is produced through the partnership of  Culture Source, the Detroit Institute of Arts, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, ACCESS,  University of Michigan — Detroit Center, Michigan Science Center, Detroit Historical Museum, College For Creative Studies, Hellenic Museum of Michigan, Third Man Records, Lowriders of Detroit, Science Gallery Detroit, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Midtown Inc., University of Michigan Dearborn, University of Michigan — Detroit, Arab American National Museum, WDET, The Scarab Club, International Institute of Metro Detroit, and Marx Layne & Company.