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The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center proudly presents the American Patchwork Quartet on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 8 p.m. Featuring GRAMMY®-winning vocalist Falu, this genre-defying ensemble reimagines centuries-old American folk songs with modern, cross-cultural arrangements that reflect the country’s immigrant roots and contemporary global influences. Tickets are available here.
The American Patchwork Quartet brings together four acclaimed musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds: GRAMMY®-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, three-time GRAMMY®-winning drummer Clarence Penn, and acclaimed bassist Yasushi Nakamura, alongside Falu. Their music is a rich fusion of jazz sophistication, country twang, West African rhythms, and East Asian ornamentation, breathing new life into timeless American folk traditions.
American Patchwork Quartet’s performances are a masterful blend of tradition and innovation, celebrating America’s cultural tapestry while offering a powerful symbol of unity in diversity. By drawing on each member’s unique heritage, the band crafts a sound that transcends cultural, political, and ideological boundaries, creating a cohesive and beautiful whole from varied influences.
With their self-titled debut album, American Patchwork Quartet explores a range of themes, delving into the concepts of identity, cultural fusion, mutual respect, and universal humanity. Weaving together sounds inspired by everything from English ballads to Lowcountry Gullah music to North Indian classical traditions, the quartet breathes new life into timeless songs, retelling stories that have resonated through generations.
American Patchwork Quartet is recommended for all ages. Tickets are $40 and VIP tickets are $65. The VIP ticket includes table seating and complimentary wine, beer, or soft drink. Tickets can 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 the entire Miami-Dade County community. More information about the Center and its programs can be found at www.MossCenter.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).
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. and The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami 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 of 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 Theatre space. To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, CART, and/or any accommodation to attend an event at Miami-Dade County Auditorium, please contact the Auditorium at MDCA@miamidade.gov or call (305) 547-5414 , at least (5) five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.)
