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In Miami for one night only, Bassel Almadani and his talented band evoke joy and thoughtfulness
Experience soulful melodies, funky rhythms, and captivating themes of love and loss with Bassel & The Supernaturals at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024. Led by Syrian-American Bassel Almadani, the band draws inspiration from Stevie Wonder’s rhythm and blues, Jamiroquai’s socially-conscious lyrics, and Steely Dan’s jazz-infused funk. Tickets are available here.
Defining his sound as “Syrian Heart with Midwest Soul,” Almadani and his band tell his story as a first-generation Syrian-American born and raised in Ohio by parents who immigrated to the United States from Aleppo.
Bassel & The Supernaturals are known for sharing a powerful message with phenomenal music, but there’s a deeper layer. Almadani, deeply inspired by Otis Redding, uses the stage as an opportunity to unite listeners and support important causes. His stories are profound and personal, and a portion of the group’s proceeds benefit the Karam Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on building a better future for Syria.
In addition to its performances at music halls, major festivals, concert series, and clubs, Bassel & The Supernaturals was featured in a PBS docuseries this year. The Express Way’s Dulé Hill highlights Bassel & The Supernaturals’ contributions to society, as well as a performance of “Black Water,” in an exploration of the transformative power of the arts.
The band’s July 19 show at the Moss Center will be opened by The French Horn Collective, which offers a fusion of diverse musical styles. Based on jazz and influences from New Orleans and Latin world music, The French Horn Collective mixes classic French standards and original French compositions with a hot swing rhythm.
Bassel & The Supernaturals is recommended for all ages. Patrons entering the theater require a ticket, regardless of age. Ticket prices for this performance are $35, with discounts available to seniors and military personnel. A $45 VIP ticket option includes table seating and complimentary wine, beer, or soft drink. Tickets may be purchased by visiting MossCenter.org, through the Moss Center Box Office in person, or by calling (786) 573-5300.
About The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, informally known as “The Moss Center,” is managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding support from the Office of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The Center is dedicated to presenting and supporting arts and culture and providing access to the arts to Miami-Dade County. More information about the Center and its programs can be found at www.MossCenter.org.
About Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, diversity, access and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting equitable opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences. The Department receives funding through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Peacock Foundation, Inc., The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation, and The Taft Foundation. Other support and services are provided by TicketWeb for the Culture Shock Miami program, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the South Florida Cultural Consortium and the Tourist Development Council. For more information visit www.miamidadearts.org.
It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible and assistive listening devices are available in the Main Stage Auditorium and the Black Box Theater space. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend an event at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, please contact Stephanie Aponte, 786-573-5314, saponte@miamidade.gov, at least five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
