Tribute to Randy Weston

Thu, Apr 9 2026
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Central Library, Dweck Center

adults BPL Presents live music

In honor of Mr. Weston’s 100th birthday, an ensemble of his collaborators perform a musical tribute to this giant of Jazz. Featuring:

KA Kollektive: Kiyoko Layne (piano), Paul Ramsey (bass), Atiba Kwabena Wilson (poetry, djembe, flute, vocals) and Aquah Beale (percussion).

Innov Gnawa: Maalem Hassan Ben Jaafer (sintir, tbal, vocals), Amino Belyamani (chorus, qaraqeb) and Naoufal Atiq (chorus, qaraqeb). 

And Gambian musicians and griots, Saliou Suso (Kora) and Ebrima Jassey (balafon). 

 

 

Photo by Gregg Richards

BPL Presents programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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Add to My Calendar 04/09/2026 07:00 pm 04/09/2026 08:30 pm America/New_York Tribute to Randy Weston <p>In honor of Mr. Weston’s 100<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;birthday, an ensemble of his&nbsp;collaborators&nbsp;perform&nbsp;a musical tribute to this giant of Jazz. Featuring:</p><div><p>KA Kollektive: Kiyoko Layne (piano), Paul Ramsey (bass), Atiba Kwabena Wilson (poetry, djembe, flute, vocals) and Aquah Beale (percussion).</p><p>Innov Gnawa: Maalem Hassan Ben Jaafer (sintir, tbal, vocals), Amino Belyamani (chorus, qaraqeb) and Naoufal Atiq (chorus, qaraqeb).&nbsp;</p><p>And Gambian musicians and griots, Saliou Suso (Kora) and Ebrima Jassey (balafon).&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> Brooklyn Public Library - Central Library, Dweck Center MM/DD/YYYY 60
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