Diaspora: On the Rise

Date/Time:
Saturday, February 21, 2026
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Offer:
In-person: 2 free tickets — Best available seating in Price 2 or Price 3

Event Details:

Minneapolis-based, nationally touring artist Joe Davis and The Poetic Diaspora, an ensemble of Twin Cities powerhouse vocalists and multi-instrumentalists, unite for an energizing album celebration concert that explores Black Diasporic music and poetry. Influenced by icons like Gil Scott-Heron, Langston Hughes, Nina Simone, and Sun Ra, the eclectic collective delivers Diaspora: On the Rise, a genre-defying fusion of funky gospel, soulful harmonies, and raw poetic lyricism, grooving to the themes of Black joy, Black love, and Black liberation.

Joe Davis and The Poetic Diaspora seamlessly blend melodic harmonies, smooth instrumentation, and raw, poetic energy to tell stories of struggle, resilience, and celebration, to remind everyone that tears are as holy and sacred as dances, music can carry us through any struggle, and we rise as high as we lift each other. Join them for this exhilarating ride through an invigorating soundscape.

Co-presented by The Poetic Diaspora

Location:
Northrop - Carlson Family Stage
84 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Hours of Operation:
Mon – Fri, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Parking Information:
Northrop has a wide variety of parking locations and transportation options to choose from. For busing, visit the Metro Transit website or take the light rail in on the new Metro Transit Green Line.

Accessibility Information:
Elevators are located on both the west and east side of the building, and all levels are accessible via these elevators. Wheelchair seating is available upon request when purchasing your ticket.

Large print programs, listening assistance devices, and other services are available upon request at each event in the Guest Services offices in Room 11 (east side, ground floor) or Room 91 (west side, ground floor).

Please let us know if we can help you with any additional accessible services by contacting U of M Tickets and Events at 612-624-2345 or at umntix@umn.edu, or asking an usher at an event.

Organization Details:

In the heart of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus, Northrop presents both online and in-person world-class dance and music performances, speakers, films, exhibits, and more.

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Offer: In-person: 2 free tickets — Best available seating in Price 2 or Price 3

Date/Time: Saturday, February 21, 2026 7:00 pm

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