Uniting Cultures through Drums and Percussion
Featuring Drummers Without Borders
This is the first concert of the Center for World Music series Sound of the Border | Sonido de la Frontera.
Mingei International Museum
Friday, January 12, 2024 | 7:30 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.
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.
Special thanks to our 2024 Ambassador RAHD Group.
Financial support provided by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
Contact Info
ecavallero@centerforworldmusic.org
Date & Time
Jan 12, 2024
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Price
General Seating: $35 and VIP Seating: $50
