# Event Details - **Event Name**: Afro-Caribbean Steel & Brass Orchestra Honoring its musical heritage & shaping the future. - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Sounds of the Diaspora Orchestra Honoring its musical heritage & shaping the future. “A Symphony of Culture and Connection Across the Diaspora” Under the direction of Dion Parson, the Sounds of the Diaspora Orchestra brings together the musical traditions of Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas in a contemporary orchestral setting that honors ancestral roots while creating bold, forward-looking works for today’s audiences. ​​ ​Saturday, April 18, 2026 6:00pm AST - Courtyard Opens with meals from Chef Nibbs and Wine & Desserts from Amalia Café 7:00pm AST - Concert Starts Ticket pricing: Adults - $30 Teachers - $10 Students - $5 Children - Free of charge ​​ Sounds of the Diaspora Orchestra is a contemporary, genre-bridging ensemble directed by Dion Parson that explores the shared musical heritage of Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas through orchestral performance, original composition, and cultural exchange. Rooted in rhythmic traditions such as African drumming, Caribbean forms, New Orleans jazz, and Western classical music, the orchestra creates new works that reflect the living continuum of the diaspora. Through performances, recordings, and educational engagement, the ensemble fosters cross-cultural understanding, celebrates community histories, and advances an inclusive, globally resonant orchestral voice. A special event supported by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation will announce a special grant cycle in late January 2026. The Forum will release further details about this event in January 2026, after the the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation announcement. Band Members: Brandon Bain - Vocals Ron Blake - Tenor/Flute Sherwin Williams - Alto Sax Melvin Jones or Alphonso Horn– Trumpet/Flugelhorn Jeffery Miller - Trombone Eljhaie Brathwaithe - Steel Pan Ronald Lee - Double Guitar Pan Le' Roi Simmonds - Double Seconds Carlton Holmes - Piano / Keys Uriel Rogers - Bass Alioune Faye - African Perc 1 Backa Niang - African Perc 2 Danny Sadownick - Latin Percussion Dion Parson - Drums JahQuan Richards - Engineer Torian - Assistant Engineer - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte-amalie/afro-caribbean-steel-and-brass-orchestra-honoring-its-musical-heritage-and-shaping-the-future/200029534222511 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, business, concerts, food-drinks, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 25 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029534222511?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=charlotte+amalie-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlotte Amalie - **state**: ST - **country**: Virgin Islands - **location**: Antilles School - **lat**: 18.324506398906 - **long**: -64.90981559 - **full address**: Antilles School, Antilles School, Southside VI 00802, US Virgin Islands, Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Afro-Caribbean Steel & Brass Orchestra Honoring its musical heritage & shaping the future. - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/26b36af22812df10a3366d1d5140306be6c29aeb3dc27b1c943558177901f4cf-rimg-w1200-h800-dc030203-gmir?v=1775238232 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Afro-Caribbean Steel & Brass Orchestra Honoring its musical heritage & shaping the future. being held? - **A:** Afro-Caribbean Steel & Brass Orchestra Honoring its musical heritage & shaping the future. takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Antilles School, Antilles School, Southside VI 00802, US Virgin Islands, Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Afro-Caribbean Steel & Brass Orchestra Honoring its musical heritage & shaping the future. is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte Amalie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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