American Patchwork Quartet
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Thursday, Aug 10, 2023 7pm - 8:15pm
Location
The Cabaret
924 N Pennsylvania
Details
Folklorist Allan Lomax said, “America has a patchwork culture made up of the dreams and songs of all its people.” For generations, these songs have absorbed influences from America’s ever-evolving melting pot.
That’s what American Patchwork Quartet (APQ) draws from, and they’ve made it their mission to reclaim the immigrant soul of American Roots Music. Made up of Grammy-nominated vocalist Falu Shah, Grammy-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross (founder of the Billboard chart-topping band Ranky Tanky), 3x Grammy-winner and one of the world’s most sought-after drummers, Clarence Penn, and highly acclaimed bassist Kanoa Mendenhall, APQ showcases the dynamic diversity of contemporary culture by reimagining timeless songs from America’s past.
APQ draws on a repertoire of centuries-old American folk songs that highlight America’s immigrant roots. They showcase America’s dynamic present by combining the diverse talents of four U.S. citizens, each with a unique cultural background. In this group, old songs are made new through creative arrangements that highlight the exceptional and well-honed skills of each member.
