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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.
About the Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
Part of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center was founded in 1975 to serve as the nesting ground for emerging talent in the performing and visual arts in the heart of Liberty City. By providing quality instruction, inspiration, and encouragement to young people within the community, the Center has fulfilled its mission for 50 years and everyday creates a means for youth to discover their artistic talents. The Center receives funding through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Arts and Culture.
About Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, access, and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting 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 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 information visit www.miamidadearts.org.
