Concerts in the Park - Samuel Nalangira

A native of Uganda, East Africa, Samuel Nalangira is a folk/world musician, dancer, and choreographer who has been performing since his childhood and teaching since the age of 15. He is a multi-instrumentalist and a master at many traditional instruments including the Adungu from northern Uganda, Akogo from Eastern Uganda, Endingidi, Ngoni, and percussion. He also developed a unique approach and personal techniques on most of these instruments, and in combination with a soaring voice, his music carries an identity of the sub-Saharan skies.

Concerts in the Park is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, with support from the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation and the City of Kalamazoo. It is one of Kalamazoo’s long-standing traditions offered Sundays in June, July, and August in Bronson Park delivering a unique offering, unlike any other. Each concert is free and is friendly for the entire family.  Picnic meals, blankets, or lawn chairs are encouraged.

There is not a rain site for Concerts in the Park. If inclement weather is expected the concert may be canceled by 2 pm on that same day.

Parking

On-street parking is available all around the perimeter of the park.
Additional parking nearby at the South Street Parking Garage.

Sponsors

Irving S. Gilmore Foundation
WMUK 102.1
Encore
Kzoo Parks
Michigan Arts and Culture Council