Drummers Without Borders: Uniting Cultures through Drums and Percussion
Mingei International Museum
Friday, January 12, 2024 | 7:30 PM – Doors open 7:15 PM
Embark on a boundary-defying musical journey with Drummers Without Borders, led by Felix Diaz and his sons Silvio and Abril. Breaking free from traditions, their rhythms resonate not only in renowned venues but also in impactful collaborations, weaving a tapestry of inclusivity through music, education, and community engagement.
Tickets
General Seating: $35
VIP Seating: $50
General Admission Series Pass: $100
VIP Series Pass: $145
The ticket price includes admission to the performance and access to Mingei International Museum’s Gallery Level ($14 value) after 4 PM on the day of the performance. The Commons Level is free for all.
Please purchase your tickets early. These performances sell out well in advance. Tickets are transferrable but non-refundable.
About Drummers Without Borders
“Artistically, we want to create without limits; musically, we don’t want to be attached to a specific tradition, style, form, or school; . . . and socially, we want to have the ability to collaborate with communities of all social and cultural backgrounds,” said Felix Diaz in a 2023 interview with The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Drummers Without Borders has performed extensively, including Centro Cultural Tijuana, La Jolla Music Society, and the San Diego Convention Center, in partnership with the Artemis Project for migrant girls from Central America. Drummer Without Borders comprises two generations of the Diaz family, including Felix and his sons Silvio and Abril.
In 2004, the collective of musicians, educators, and artists started a program introducing music to elementary school students with special needs. Through the universal language of rhythm, they created a space where every student, regardless of their background, could feel accomplished and engaged. Drummers Without Borders strives to develop projects focusing on music, education, community, health, and environment, transcending geographical boundaries to create a more inclusive world for future generations.
For more information visit www.drummerswithoutborders.org.
This is the first concert of the series Sound of the Border | Sonido de la Frontera. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter for more information about upcoming concerts.
Upcoming concerts in this series:
February 9th: Songs and Activism in the Borderlands
March 8th: Celebrating Mexican Musical Heritage
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Financial support was provided by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.
