Summer Stage: Ethiopian, R&B and Urban Sounds with Tomas Doncker & Friends

Tadias Magazine
Events News

Published: Tuesday, July 24, 2012

New York (TADIAS) – Tomás Doncker’s upcoming shows at Summer Stage entitled Power of the Trinity blend jazz, R&B, Ethiopian beats, reggae and urban sounds, reflecting the diverse borough where he grew up in Brooklyn, New York. The concert, produced in collaboration with some of the best known Ethiopian musicians, is also a traveling musical featuring dance performers from the United States and Africa.

“It’s what I like to call a global soul meditation and how I feel that we are all connected,” Doncker said. “I grew up in Brooklyn, NY, in Crown Heights and I attended St. Ann’s school from 1st grade until the 12th grade.” He added: “Crown Heights at that time was a very dangerous neighborhood. Lots of gangs and violence, but we still managed to maintain a sense of community, at least among the families on my block.”

Receiving a scholarship to attend St. Ann’s made it possible for Doncker to meet people from diverse backgrounds and learn about other cultures. “It changed my life and helped to mold me into the artist that I am today,” he said.

Among others, the show features guitarist Selam Woldermariam and a recording of Doncker’s version of “Abet Gurage” featuring Mahmoud Ahmed. Mahmoud will appear live with the group on July 31 at Central Park and August 3rd, 4th, and 5th at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem (Click here to listen)

Live global-soul music sets the backdrop for SummerStage’s world premiere of “The Power of the Trinity.” Click here for complete schedule.

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