Several local musicians are combining their talent to put on a benefit performance for East Lake Expression Engine.
“Strength in Unity: A Concert of Musical Diversity” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the Camp House, 149 E. M.L. King Blvd.
Organized by Nabil Ince, whose stage name is Seaux Chill, the concert will feature 15 performers; among them: singer-pianist James Ward, drummer Kofi Mawuko, violinist Evelyn Petcher, Little Engine pre-K music students and staff members of East Lake Expression Engine. Ince will rap and play piano.
East Lake Expression Engine is a tutoring, music and mentoring program through New City Fellowship co-founded by Petcher, Michael Kendall and Libby O’Neil. Students participate in music classes such as choir, bucket band, musicianship and orchestra.
It is founded in the ideals of the El Sistema movement that music is an effective avenue for developing children’s creativity and problem-solving skills, and for building a strong community.