Get excited! The Modern is hosting a public event on Friday, March 8 from 5–8 pm and our members’ preview party on Saturday, March 9 from 6–8 pm, in celebration of the exhibition “Surrealism and Us: Caribbean and African Diasporic Artists since 1940.” Friday’s event is free and open to the public! Enjoy marvelous experiences and a happy hour with music; drinks are available for purchase. Saturday’s exclusive members’ preview party is an after-hours event including immersive live performances and

The banjo is rooted in African diasporic traditions—down to its very shape.⁠ Uncover the spiritual and historic roots of this iconic instrument in The Banjo: Music, History, and Heritage with me - and special guests like scholars Greg Adams, Kristina Gaddy and Pete Ross! Available now from Wondrium. https://bit.ly/RGwondrium | Rhiannon Giddens

Join Alex as he explores choral music of the Vietnamese diaspora to mark the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. Monday, April 21st - 7:00 PM EST You can register for this free webinar at ElevateVocalArts.org or use the link in our bio! | Elevate Vocal Arts