$20 ADV / $22 DOS (General Admission)
7:00pm Show
From Liberia to Ethiopia to the diaspora, Gifted Handz and Yonathan B explore the many musical colors of Africa.
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Gifted Handz is a gospel-fusion music group committed to connecting with music lovers through powerful performances and creating art that informs, influences, and inspires. Founded by Joe Mason III and Joshua Cole, two Liberian Americans in their early 20s, the band dedicates its platform to uplifting peers and driving social change. Their mission is to encourage individuals to embrace their creative gifts and talents while using music to spark conversations that break cultural, political, and racial barriers.
Gifted Handz Members:
Joe Mason III - Drums
Joshua Cole - Keys
Jalyn Spencer - Bass
Kobi Quayson - Percussion
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Yonathan B is a songwriter and bass player who was born and raised in Ethiopia. He grew up on Ethiopian and other African music, and he moved to Minnesota shortly before he turned 18. A few years after moving to the Twin Cities, he started working as a bass player in the Ethiopian music scene and across cultures (gospel, reggae, soul…). He released his first solo project, “Every Part of You,” in 2021.
Yonathan B Members:
Yonathan Bekure - Bass/Key Bass
Daryl Boudreaux - Percussion
Joe Mason III - Drums
Solomon Parham - Trumpet
Lukas Skrove - Trumpet
This show is presented by Carbon Sound.
