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Groove Collective, Vernon Reid & Swiss Chriss performing live at ShapeShifter Lab

Music is My First Language, is proud to present Groove Collective, Vernon Reid of Living Colour & Swiss Chris in a special performance at their 1st Annual NY Fundraiser to support music education.


The evening will feature a live performance by Grammy-nominated jazz-fusion ensemble Groove Collective, known for their eclectic mix of R&B, funk, latin and Afrobeat; Jay Rodriguez, one of MiMFL’s founding members is also a lead educator in MiMFL’s program. Vernon Reid, founder and primary songwriter of the rock band Living Colour, will also play. Reid was named #66 on Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

Rounding out the evening is Swiss Chris, renowned drummer and MiMFL educator, who will present a performance of Mali percussion. Other acts will include local kids and special surprise guests, followed by DJ & dancing.

Date: March 22, 2014
Time: 6:30 pm -11pm

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$50 General Admission
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