The Caribbean Cultural and Carnival Organization is a local organization that promotes and interprets the culture of numerous Caribbean countries to the Metropolitan Detroit community through educational means and cultural activities.

On Saturday morning of the Concert of Colors festival weekend they will present a parade and lawn party on the DIA’s North Lawn with dancing, live music, and colorful costumes. Caribbean Festivals began in the latter part of the 18th century, and were extravagant celebrations of freedom, masquerades, and music that fused African and European cultures. Enjoy the Caribbean in Detroit! It’s a family affair.

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.

The Concert of Colors invites you to join Michigan Lion Dance - a student group celebrating diversity through the ancient art of lion dancing - to experience the blend of martial arts and dance that tells a story of courage. Enjoy the rhythmic beats of the drum, the graceful movements, and let the lion bring you good luck, health, and happiness!

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.

For every child who has struggled to get into their clothes first thing in the morning (and for every parent who has fought valiantly in the morning routine battleground), comes Don't Make Me Get Dressed — a gloriously silly and inventive ode to the feelings we have when we choose our clothes…and to what happens when our clothes come to life and choose us.

Don’t Make Me Get Dressed features The Gottabees’ trademark mix of puppetry, joyously absurd silliness, physical theater, live music, and surprising poignancy. Plus the voices of over 20 children, ages 3–12!

45 minutes, plus interactive demonstration, and audience Q&A.

For families with children ages 3 and up. Capacity is limited. Seating begins 30 minutes prior to performance.

Widely respected for his skills as a pianist and recording artist, Mike Garson is an accomplished composer and educator as well. For many, Garson has been known for his relationship with David Bowie; he made his mark on dozens of albums and traveled the world with him on tour, including Bowie’s first and final public performances in the US.

His reputation for creativity and quality has motivated many artists, including Nine Inch Nails and Smashing Pumpkins, to collaborate on various recording and performance projects with him.

The Surfrajettes are a four-piece instrumental combo from Toronto, Canada. Since forming in 2015, the band has charmed audiences with their clever mix of psychedelic rock and reverb-drenched surf music, sky-high beehives, go-go boots, and eyeliner as thick as their guitar strings.

The Surfrajettes are guitarists Shermy Freeman and Nicole Damoff, bassist Sarah Butler, and drummer Annie Lillis. When not on tour, the group is busy woodshedding in their secret beach hut, debating vintage gear, and daydreaming about performing in a Quentin Tarantino movie.
 

RAM, the band founded by Richard A. Morse in Port-au-Prince, is well-known among Haitian audiences in the diaspora, as well as world music fans and drum heads. The band, which features Lunise Morse on lead vocal, combines William Morse's electric guitar with vodou drummers and traditional one-note Haitian trumpets, called kone. Their style, known as mizik rasin, draws on traditional vodou of chants to create an original, intense, highly rhythmic vodou-rock sound.

In 2022, in the face of turmoil in Haiti that made it impossible for the band to perform, they are now a New Orleans–based band, building a local audience as they adapt to their new musical environment in unpredictable ways.

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.

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.

Universal Xpression play Caribbean rhythms such as Reggae, Soca, Zouk, and dance hall music, with an added undertone of African, Latin, and American rhythms. This four-member group features songwriter and arranger Richard ‘Richie B’ Parris on keyboards and vocals, Noel Parris on drums, The Genius Oliver (Pluto) Mensah on bass and vocals, and Avi Kayne on guitar.

In 1999 their single Meow was number one in the charts for four weeks on BBC Radio and Cest’ si bon was number two in the Virgin Islands. Universal Xpression has shared the stage with international performers such as Percy Sledge, Beenie Man, Shaggy and Burning Spear.

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.

Roots Vibrations is a musical force that provides authentic Caribbean music. Made up of members from the islands of the Caribbean and the funky streets of Detroit, this band will energize spirits with positive roots music. Roots Vibrations' sound is uplifting and fun, and features multigenerational and multinational musicians who bring decades of experience and authenticity to the Reggae scene.

Roots Vibrations has delighted audiences throughout the US and Canada with their unique blend of original Reggae, Soca, Afrobeats, and Zouk traditions.

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.

Join us for a relaxing morning in the DIA’s Kresge Court, featuring DJ Adriel Fantastique and the music of ambient masters including Brian Eno, Harold Budd, Laraaji, Cluster, and others. Delicious brunch options, mimosas, Bloody Marys and more will be available for purchase.

The event will be themed to Pride Month, and serves as a precursor to the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival performance in Rivera Court at 2 p.m.