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Samite

April 12, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Free

Samite (Uganda)
Wednesday, April 12
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Monroe County Public Library Auditorium, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Free and open to the public

A world-renowned musician, Samite was born and raised in Uganda, where his grandfather taught him to play the traditional African flute. When he was twelve, a music teacher placed a western flute in his hands, setting him on his way to becoming one of East Africa’s most acclaimed flutists.  He performed frequently to enthusiastic audiences throughout Uganda until 1982, when he was forced to flee to Kenya as a political refugee. Samite immigrated to the United States in 1987.  Today, Samite hopes to deliver his message of peace and hope to the world through the healing power of music.

“While performing, I see that people are able to forget their differences and join as one in the moment; my hope is for that moment to last,” Samite says.  “If we can make that moment last, the world will be a better place.”

Details

Date:
April 12, 2017
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Cost:
Free

Venue

Monroe County Public Library
303 E. Kirkwood
Bloomington, 47408 United States
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Organizer

Lotus Education & Arts Foundation
Phone
812-336-6599
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