# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Beat that Connects US: Rhythm and the African Diaspora
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 03:15 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:15 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Rita Addico Cohen, Founder and Executive Director of the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance (TACA), for an inspiring exploration of rhythm as a universal language that links the African diaspora across continents and generations. From traditional African drumming and dance to gospel, jazz, reggae, and Afrobeats, Mrs. Addico Cohen traces how rhythm carries history, identity, and resilience, shaping the heartbeat of Black culture worldwide. This interactive talk invites audiences to listen, feel, and reflect on how rhythm continues to unite communities, celebrate heritage, and tell the story of a people whose influence moves the world.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/the-beat-that-connects-us-rhythm-and-the-african-diaspora/200029565238700
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, reggae
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portsmouth
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 601 Court St, Portsmouth, VA, United States, Virginia 23704
- **lat**: 36.83432
- **long**: -76.30025
- **full address**: 601 Court St, Portsmouth, VA, United States, Virginia 23704

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Beat that Connects US: Rhythm and the African Diaspora being held?
  - **A:** The Beat that Connects US: Rhythm and the African Diaspora takes place on Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 03:15 pm to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:15 pm at 601 Court St, Portsmouth, VA, United States, Virginia 23704.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Beat that Connects US: Rhythm and the African Diaspora?
  - **A:** The Beat that Connects US: Rhythm and the African Diaspora is organized by Portsmouth Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Beat that Connects US: Rhythm and the African Diaspora is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portsmouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Beat that Connects US: Rhythm and the African Diaspora sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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