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Percussionist Israel Solomon pairs rhythms to the jazzy vocals of Coco Watson as they bring a mix of Jazz, RnB, and Soul to life at the Arts HQ Gallery's Lunchtime Theater concert series.
Reservations are required. Reserve your spot by visiting westvalleyarts.org/theater or by calling West Valley Arts Council at 623.584.2626. Tickets for this events are $15.
For discounted ticket packages (avoid processing fees!) call the HQ Gallery during open hours Wed-Saturday, 10am-4pm. (623) 584-2626.
Soft drinks provided by Credit Union West.
Please note, lunch is NOT provided. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch or go out after the performance.
20% of your food order purchased at Red Robin in Surprise all day on Oct. 10 will be donated to the West Valley Arts Council.
Seating opens at 11:30 a.m.
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Collette "Coco" Watson is a singer, writer and creative who opened for Boyz II Men and Lauryn Hill, duetted with Eric Roberson, and was featured by EBONY, BET, and Oprah Winfrey Network. With two indie-soul albums under her belt, Collette's newest art involves multimedia exploration of justice, healing and Black futures. Collette's voice is shaped by a musical + matriarchal family that raised her with much love under the South Carolina sun.
Israel Solomon grew up surrounded by music. Born of Eritrean and Akimel O’odham parents, diverse musical influences had an early significance in his life. He is rooted in his Phoenix upbringing, where he used music to find connection to his own sense of identity and forge his place in the community as an artist. As a percussionist of 10 years, Israel has a wide range of genres which started in jazz and blossomed into a fusion of sounds which include R&B, Folk, Latin, and most recently Afrobeat. Through his music, Israel has collaborated with poets, storytellers, dancers, speakers, and singers to bring forth the beauty of what he views is art in its purest form. Israel uses his gentle humor to amuse and include audience members in performances, which brings a unique experience to the viewer.