Joe Sealy's Africville with George Elliott Clarke is coming to Halifax!

Two Canadian icons on stage, music to sweeten and chill the heart of us and a story that speaks to the spirit of the African-Nova Scotian community…JazzEast is proud to present Joe Sealy’s Africville with George Elliott Clarke, Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Lilian Piercey Concert Hall.

“This production could not be any richer or more important to Halifax,” says Laura ‘Lulu’ Healy, Artistic Director of JazzEast. “Not only is its jazz performance fantastic, the presence of two major Canadian artists presenting their crafts on a subject that has greatly influenced their work and lives is creatively thrilling.”

Based on the JUNO Award winning recording Africville Suite, Joe Sealy’s touring musical tribute to Africville features traditional style jazz compositions and spoken word. Its performance has always been popular musically and conceptually, but this time, with the inclusion of George Elliott Clarke and his readings from his works inspired by Africville, the resonance of the production will be historical.

“In light of today’s reclaiming of the name Africville, having these seminal artists in Halifax in the same year is perfect for the history books,” says Healy.

Tickets are $25 all in and are on sale on-line now at jazzeast.com. Phone and in person sales begin September 5 at the JazzEast offices, 1313 Hollis Street, second floor.

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[Picture of Joe Sealy taken by Artie Irwin during the original Africville Suite presentation.]