On April 19th, come see the Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars and Toubab Krewe right here in The District.
All the members of Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars lived in or near Sierra Leone’s capital city before fleeing Freetown during the country’s decade-long civil war. Throughout most of the 1990s, Freetown remained relatively sheltered from the rebel war that had turned much of the West African nation into a bloody battlefield. Near the turn of the 21st century, however, rebels attacked the city and forced a panicked mass exodus to neighboring countries. Among the thousands who fled were the Refugee All Stars, a group united through tragedy and inspired to create hope through music.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day of the show. Doors open at 7:30 pm. For details, check out the Blue Note website.
