GRAMMY MUSEUM EXPERIENCE TM PRUDENTIAL CENTER AND VERIZON PRESENT
OFF THE RECORD: SOUNDS OF THE BLACK DIASPORA – THE REGGAE AND AFROBEATS CONVERSATION, MARCH 9
MODERATED DISCUSSION LIVE AND IN-PERSON WITH PANEL OF RENOWNED RECORDING ARTISTS
YEMI ALADE, KRANIUM, NOAH POWA AND AYO JAY
GRAMMY Museum Experience TM Prudential Center resumes its “live and in-person” programming with the debut of “Off The Record presented by Verizon: Sounds of the Black Diaspora – The Reggae and Afrobeats Conversation” on Wednesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The ninety-minute event features a panel discussion, moderated by music industry executive, Chelsea Grant, connecting the nuances and celebrating the differences of Reggae and Afrobeats, followed by a brief, intimate musical performance by select artists.
The panel will feature renowned Reggae and Afrobeats artists, Yemi Alade, Kranium, Noah Powa and Ayo Jay with special guest appearance by SiriusXM’s, DJ Anarchy.
Past GRAMMY Museum Experience TM Prudential Center public program guests include, DJ Khaled, Naughty By Nature, Brandy Clark, Philip Bailey, The Zombies, LAUV, Gloria Gaynor, Third World, Spragga Benz and more.
Tickets priced at $25, are available at www.grammymuseumexp.org/events for “Off The Record presented by Verizon: Sounds of the Black Diaspora – The Reggae and Afrobeats Conversation”
“Musical genres are constantly evolving and overlapping and it’s important to understand where and how they connect, differ and influence each other,” said Mark Conklin, Director of Artist Relations & Programming, GRAMMY™ Museum Experience Prudential Center.
“We’re thrilled to welcome these amazing artists to our museum for a stimulating night of conversation about these two significant and increasingly popular genres.
About the Panelists:
Yemi Alade, is a Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter, actress and activist. She won the Peak Talent Show in 2009 after which she signed to Effyzzie Music Group, and had a hit with her single “Johnny” in 2014. Since then Yemi has gained prominence in the music industry and is considered one of the biggest artists in Africa. Following the releases of her albums King of Queens and Mama Africa with huge commercial success recorded for both albums, she embarked on consecutive world tours.
Kranium, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer known for his 2013 hit single “Nobody Has To Know” which gave him international recognition and led him to the Atlantic Records record label. He has travelled the world over to perform and collaborated with mega artists such as Ed Sheeran, Bebe Rexha and Major Lazer to name a few.
Noah Powa – (NEED INFO)
Ayo Jay, is a London born singer, raised in Lagos, Nigeria, and his musical expressions channel as much from West African pop as from Western R&B and rap. Among his early singles was a bright, catchy standout called “Your Number,” which he later re-recorded with rapper Fetty Wap in 2015.
Fans should tag #GRAMMYMuseumEXP in their social media posts as they prepare for “Off the Record presented by Verizon: Sounds of the Black Diaspora – The Reggae and Afrobeats Conversation” at GRAMMY Museum Experience TM Prudential Center.
“Off The Record presented by Verizon” events are some of the many programs hosted at GRAMMY Museum Experience TM Prudential Center. To learn more about upcoming events and workshops, please visit GRAMMYMuseumEXP.org.
