A dynamic concert tracing the evolution of jazz featuring the Jason Marsalis Quartet with Vanisha Gould, Mustafa on Sax, and Trio de Janeiro with Magela Herrera.
The Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center proudly presents the 11th Annual Sankofa Jazz Concert on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Center’s Wendell A. Narcisse Performing Arts Theater. This signature event celebrates musical innovation and honors jazz’s enduring legacy and profound influence on American culture.
Sankofa Jazz has become a highly anticipated cultural highlight in Miami, bringing together leading jazz musicians who blend traditional and contemporary sounds. This year’s lineup features the Jason Marsalis Quartet with Vanisha Gould, Mustafa on Sax, and Trio de Janeiro featuring Magela Herrera. The evening will also spotlight emerging talent with a performance by the John Marquis Trio. Audiences can expect an electrifying night of music that honors the past, celebrates the present, and inspires the future of jazz.
“Our mission at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center is to celebrate creativity while preserving cultural heritage,” said Marshall L. Davis, Sr., Director of the Center. “The Sankofa Jazz Concert embodies that mission by showcasing excellence, diversity, and the enduring power of jazz to unite communities.”
Located in the heart of Miami, the Davis Center has long been a cultural cornerstone dedicated to preserving, promoting, and presenting the rich contributions of the African diaspora through the arts. This production continues that legacy by bringing transformative and thought-provoking theater to the community.
The performance takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Wendell A. Narcisse Performing Arts Theater at the Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, located at 6161 NW 22 Avenue, Miami, FL 33142. For tickets and additional information, please call (305) 638-6771 or visit www.ahcacmiami.org.