# Event Details

- **Event Name**: African Suites
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us and hear how African musical traditions have shaped and continue to inspire orchestral music across generations!About this EventExperience a powerful evening of orchestral music that celebrates the global influence of African traditions. The program opens with "African Suite" by Fela Sowande, a groundbreaking work that weaves traditional Yoruba melodies and rhythms into a Western classical framework. Sowande’s music highlights the depth and sophistication of African art music in the orchestral canon.The second half features "African Suite" by Abdullah Ibrahim and arranged by Daniel Schnyder, a dynamic contemporary composition that blends jazz-influenced harmonies with rhythms inspired by African musical traditions. This work will feature the NSS Music Director and jazz pianist, Dr. David Fanning, on piano.Together, these works showcase the richness and diversity of African-inspired orchestral music, reflecting a shared musical heritage while advancing a commitment to inclusive and globally inspired programming.To purchase tickets:  https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/nss-2/20260927a
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/silver-spring/african-suites/100001992567320494
- **Event Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, it, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: all_ages
  - door_time: 2026-09-27T19:30:00Z
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Calvary Lutheran Church
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 39.19, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Silver Spring
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Calvary Lutheran Church
- **lat**: 39.0119544
- **long**: -77.0405785
- **full address**: Calvary Lutheran Church, 9545 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is African Suites being held?
  - **A:** African Suites takes place on Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Calvary Lutheran Church, 9545 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing African Suites?
  - **A:** African Suites is organized by National String Symphonia, Inc..
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** African Suites 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 Silver Spring, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If African Suites sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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