Akua Allrich and the Tribe

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Whether singing an original, a classic jazz standard or something from the Miriam Makeba songbook, there is a deep spiritual fervor in Akua Allrich’s music. Her voice wells up deep from the chest to unleash powerful statements of resistance and change, as well as sigh sweetly in ballads. She calls the musicians she performs with “The Tribe” and no matter who is in it, there is deep chemistry. At Joe’s, on Allrich’s 47th birthday, she and the Tribe will celebrate the release of a remarkable new live album, Bonya , featuring a mix of songs associated with Miriam Makeba, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday and others, as well as some Allrich originals. Sets at 6:30 and 8:30.