Join the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble for their 20th Annual Black History Month Celebration at An die Musik Live, and their 51st Black History Month Tour! Two shows at 7pm and 9pm!

A MUST-SEE CONCERT EVENT!!

Kahil El'Zabar, drums, voice, kalimba
Corey Wilkes, trumpet
Alex Harding baritone

Sir Kahil El’Zabar was Knighted by the Council General of France for his Global contributions to the Arts. He has performed with luminaries like, Dizzy Gillespie, Cannonball Adderley, Pharoah Sanders, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Archie Shepp, Eddie Harris, Donny Hathaway, Paul Simon, Ntozake Shange, Nona Hendryx, Neneh Cherry, Lester Bowie, Hamiet Bluiett, Malachi Favors, Billy Bang, Gene Ammons, to name a few. Dr.El’Zabar, holds a PHD from Lake Forest College in Inter-Disciplinary Arts. He taught music at the U. Nebraska/Lincoln, and U. IL/Chicago. He was Appointed by Pres. Bill Clinton to the National Task Force for Arts Presenting in Education.

El’Zabar was presented the International Ambassador Award from Pres. Barak Obama’s Administration. He has served on the prestigious boards of the Lila Wallace Readers Digest Fund, The National Endowment of the Arts, and the National Campaign for the Freedom of Expression. He is the former chairmen of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM). El’Zabar has recorded 70+ acclaimed projects. He founded and leads the legendary Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, Ritual Trio, Kahil El’Zabar Quartet, and Orchestra Infinity. El’Zabar is the conceptual director a founder of OOH NOW, an online culture network.

Corey Wilkes one of the most sought after trumpeters in the world today, is an alumnus of the famed Berkley School of Music. He is a former associate professor of jazz trumpet at Roosevelt U., 2008-2016. He is a member of the world famous AACM. Mr. Wilkes had the honor of being chosen to replace the late, great Lester Bowie in the Art Ensemble of Chicago. He is currently starring in a recurring role on the hit TV show, ”Empire”. Wilkes has played with the greats: Roy Hargrove, Dr.Lonnie Liston Smith, James Carter, Bilal, Roscoe Mitchell, Nona Hendryx.

Alex Harding was the most sought after baritone saxophonist in New York City. In recent years, Alex has moved back to his hometown of Detroit and remains one of the busiest musicians in the world. He studied privately for many years with legendary baritone saxophonist Hamiet Bluiett. Alex was the band director of the Tony Award winning Broadway hit, ”Fela”. He has worked with legends such as Dollar Brand, Sun Ra, Hamiet Bluiett, James Carter, Roy Hargrove, Oliver Lake, Joe Bowie’s Defunkt, Aretha Franklin.

In-person seats: $25 / $10 students
In-person attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.

Streaming passes: $15
The link will remain active through Feb. 15

Donations welcome!