Zimbabwean band Mokoomba will perform live on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 7 PM, as part of the Crossroads Cultural Connections concert series. A potluck dinner will begin at 6 PM, with plates, bowls, silverware, napkins, and serving utensils provided. All concerts are family-friendly and open to people of all ages.
Mokoomba, an explosively talented six-man crew from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands from Africa in the 21st century! With over 40 countries and prestigious international festivals under their belt, they have performed at the world’s biggest festivals and venues, Sziget, Roskilde, North Sea Jazz, New York’s Apollo Theater, New Orleans Jazz, and many more.
While in the area, the group will also visit area schools as part of Crossroads Cultural Connections’ visiting artist program. This concert and school visits are supported by Quad City Arts, through the Arts Dollars re-granting program, supported by the Illinois Arts Council Agency, a state agency, The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, and the Quad Cities Community Foundation – Isabel Bloom Art Education Endowment. Attendance is free, but donations are gladly accepted. All donations received at this concert will go to cover operating expenses for Crossroads Cultural Connections. A $25–35 donation is suggested, and 100% of donations go to the performers.
The venue and art cooperative are located at 309 N. Bishop Hill Street and also contain and have for sale the works of local and regional artists, who work in a variety of mediums. It is open Friday through Sunday, 11 AM until 4 PM.
