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SUMMARY:JOSHUA JENKINS QUARTET
DESCRIPTION:featuring STEEL DRUMSWith explosive energy and rhythms that you can’t help but dance to\, this unique quartet places steel drums in the center of mesmerizing fusion of Latin and African music traditions. Deeply rooted in the American jazz tradition\, but never ceasing to innovate and experiment\, pianist Joshua Jenkins leans on influences from Brazil\, Cuba\, West Africa and the French Caribbean\, among others. The group will perform original compositions\, as well as unique arrangements of jazz standards and Congolese soukous songs. This special show heavily features the steel pan (also known as steel drum)\, the backbone sound of the iconic Caribbean music from Trinidad and Tobago. Modern steel drums are made from large industrial metal barrels. Some musicians use four pansticks\, holding two in each hand. This grew out of Trinidad and Tobago’s early 20th-century Carnival percussion groups known as tamboo bamboo. The 55-gallon oil drum was used to make steelpans from around 1947. The Trinidad All-Steel Pan Percussion Orchestra (TASPO)\, formed to attend the Festival of Britain in 1951\, was the first steelband whose instruments were all made from oil drums. Chosen as one of six artists to participate in Strathmore’s Artist in Residence program in 2022-2023\, Joshua has been an active and innovative part of DC’s jazz scene since 2019. With explosive energy and a penchant for performing the music of Latin America and the African diaspora\, Joshua has been playing the piano since he was seven years old\, and began performing in public at the age of twelve. A proud alum of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington\, D.C.\, he holds a Bachelor’s of Music from Temple University\, where he studied classical Piano Performance and Spanish. Alongside fellow Ellington students\, he performed on stage at the Kennedy Center and Strathmore Music Center with artists such as Ledisi\, Patti LaBelle\, and Sting. Joshua was the Jazz Ensemble Director of CAAPA (the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts) from 2018 to 2020. He has a keen interest in Afro-Cuban drumming\, and has visited Cuba several times to conduct research and take lessons. As a graduate of the Strathmore Artist in Residence (AIR) program\, he continues to have a strong relationship with that institution and its stunning array of talent. Most recently\, in both May 2025 and February 2026\, Joshua headlined performances at the historic Blues Alley jazz club in Washington\, D.C. Beginning in 2023\, Joshua has been the keyboardist for Downtown Tumbao\, a Latin jazz ensemble that mixes contemporary Brazilian\, Afro-Cuban\, and other Pan-American sounds to create a unique fusion.
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LOCATION:Révéler Experiences\, 3108 W Cary St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:FUNK + SOUL PARTY!
DESCRIPTION:A JAM SESSION featuring THEROCHELLE & SIGN ‘O’ THE TIMESA weekly jam session celebrating funk\, soul\, and R&B classics hosted by Orbital Music Park\, featuring THEROCHELLE MOORE and her fab band SIGN ‘O’ THE TIMES. Get up\, get into it\, and get involved! This weekly show begins with a short set of funk and soul classics. Next up is a jam session\, where players of all levels and instruments are formed into bands that perform their unrehearsed version of a tune pulled at random from a playlist of funk classics and deep cuts. The experience is part show\, part jam session\, and a wall-to-wall dance party. Players of all levels and instruments are welcome. The OMP team curates ensembles as the night unfolds – so the bands are different every song and every week! Favorite artists include: Prince\, Parliament / Funkadelic\, The Meters\, James Brown\, Aretha Franklin\, The Temptations\, Stevie Wonder\, and Etta James. Instruments provided: drums\, bass and amp\, baby grand piano\, guitar amps\, Hammond organ\, percussion\, and much more. Audience participation is encouraged\, whether you’re dancing in your seat or on your feet. Play some bongos\, have a beer\, and jam with the band.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/funk-soul-party/
LOCATION:Révéler Experiences\, 3108 W Cary St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Open Mic
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SUMMARY:Kam Patterson
DESCRIPTION:Kam Patterson is a comedian and actor from Orlando\, Florida\, who was recently announced to be one of the newest cast members of Saturday Night Live Season 51. Quickly gaining recognition for his sharp material\, high-energy sets\, and effortless crowd work\, Kam was selected by Netflix to be on the 2025 ‘Introducing’ list. He can be seen in his upcoming feature film debut in Summer of 2026 in Netflix’s 72 HOURS\, starring Kevin Hart and Marcelo Hernandez. Kam was discovered on the popular live podcast Kill Tony in the summer of 2023 where he quickly became a fan-favorite. His star is quickly rising in the comedy world\, selling out theaters and clubs across America and internationally. 
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/kam-patterson/
LOCATION:Funny Bone\, 11800 West Broad Street Suite 1090\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Standup Comedy
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SUMMARY:Malik B
DESCRIPTION:Malik Bazille is an accomplished comedian\, actor\, and boxer\, born on December 23\, 1990\, in Baton Rouge\, Louisiana\, he is the only son of four siblings. In 2001\, he and his family relocated to Los Angeles\, California. While attending Culver City High School\, Malik discovered a passion for acting\, earning recognition as the best dramatic actor in his class.Malik’s newfound love for acting did not deter him from his first love: boxing; in fact\, he boasts an impressive amateur record of 84 wins and 14 losses. This athletic background played a pivotal role in his entry into film. Malik was discovered by fellow actor Michael B. Jordan in a boxing gym\, which led to an audition that captured the attention of director Ryan Coogler for the 2015 film “Creed.”In addition to his role in “Creed\,” Malik took on a supporting role in the 2017 film “Burning Sands.” Not one to rest on his laurels\, he ventured into stand-up comedy that same year and began creating humorous skits in 2022. This new creative outlet has propelled his career as an entertainer to exciting new heights. His talent earned him recognition as the number 9 funniest person on the Internet by Complex. Following this acclaim\, he was invited to film his own comedy special produced by Kevin Hart\, set to air in 2025.Malik has amassed millions of followers and viewers across social media platforms with his hilarious and viral sketches as multiple “toxic” but relatable characters. He was a featured comedian for OnlyFans LMAOF comedy series\, Netflix Radio Presents\, and All Jokes Aside. He recently released his debut comedy special with Comedy Dynamics\, Who’s Ya Homegirl\, streaming on Amazon. A regular performer at the Comedy Store\, The Laugh Factory\, and Hollywood Improv\, Malik has also performed across the country opening for Jeff Garlin\, David Spade\, Morgan Jay\, Joy Torrey\, & Brendan Schaub. He hasappeared on numerous podcasts including The Bootleg Kev Podcast\, 2 Girls 1 Blunt\, Giggle Boys\, and The Gary Owen Podcast.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/malik-b/
LOCATION:Funny Bone\, 11800 West Broad Street Suite 1090\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Standup Comedy
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