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1531 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9

As Dae Shields, she’s a community advocate, a curator, and the founder and Executive Director of Afro Van Connect Society. As ebonEmpress, she’s an emcee and keyboardist spreading a message of unity through poignant lyrics and head-bobbing, infectious hip hop, jazz, and R&B. In every facet of her life, she’s committed to sharing her lived experience as a woman of African descent, raising awareness about the injustices faced by racialized communities, and showcasing the positive impact that people of African descent have on Canadian and global cultures. With Paul Clark drums, Derek DiFilippo bass, Scott Verbeek guitar, Max Zipursky keys

Ocean Art Works is sponsored in part by CMHC Granville Island and is part of the Granville Island Jazz series.