Concert Recap: African Roots, African American Fruits: A Musical Journey

In case you missed PCM’s first annual concert to celebrate Black History Month, here are a few photos and video highlights from February’s sold out show!

Francis Awe and The Nigerian Talking Drum Ensemble

Francis Awe and The Nigerian Talking Drum Ensemble

Francis Awe and The Nigerian Talking Drum Ensemble

Francis Awe and The Nigerian Talking Drum Ensemble

Gospel singers from Pasadena’s Victory Bible Church

Gospel singers from Pasadena’s Victory Bible Church

Pasadena Conservatory of Music’s Jazz Department: Dr. Ray Briggs, Steve Cotter, Sherry Luchette, Gary Fukushima
Special guest Kenny Elliott on drums

Pasadena Conservatory of Music’s Jazz Department: Dr. Ray Briggs, Steve Cotter, Sherry Luchette, Gary Fukushima

Special guest Kenny Elliott on drums

Jazz Department Chair, Ray Briggs

Jazz Department Chair, Ray Briggs

Big Thanks to Francis Awe and The Nigerian Talking Drum Ensemble, the Gospel singers from Pasadena’s Victory Bible Church, Kenny Elliott, and from the Pasadena Conservatory of Music’s Jazz Department: Dr. Ray Briggs, Steve Cotter, Sherry Luchette, Gary Fukushima