LANGSTON Presents:

Winter in America –

An Homage to

Gil Scott-Heron

Two Shows: Friday, March 11 – Saturday, March 12th, 2022 | Doors open nightly at 7 pm, showtime 8 pm | Livestream Saturday show

Tickets: $15 general admission

$10 students/seniors/musicians

$5 Teen Tix (at the door only)

$8 live stream only (Saturday)

An Homage to Gil Scott-Heron

Winter in America – An Homage to Gil Scott-Heron, bringing new life to Gil Scott-Heron’s music and poetry; live at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. Featuring an all-star eleven-piece ensemble, the show offers faithful renditions of Scott-Heron’s inspirational work, as well as original spoken word that engages today’s audience with his signature themes: the African-American experience and unity in the struggle for justice everywhere.

Meet The Cast

Ben Hunter – vocals

Ayesha Brooks vocals

Shakiah Danielson – poetry

Darrius Wilrich – keyboards/vocals

Brian Kirk – drums

Chris Littlefield – trumpet

Daniel Rapport – guitar

Ricardo Guity – percussion

Moe Betta – MC

Freddy “Fuego” Gonzales – flute/trombone

Camilo Estrada – bass/musical director