LUANDA, Angola, May 1, 2024 – The Embassy of the United States of America and São Tomé and Príncipe is delighted to announce the visit of the American musical quartet, Eleanor Dubinsky, to Angola from April 27 to May 5, 2024. This visit is part of the United States’ cultural diplomacy with Angola, aimed at strengthening ties and mutual understanding between the two nations.
This initiative underscores the role of music as a tool to strengthen democratic values and advance Angola’s economic prosperity. During their stay in Luanda, the Eleanor Dubinsky Quartet will engage in workshops with students on composition, recording, and economic sustainability for artists. They will also perform concerts to promote cultural exchange with renowned Angolan musicians.
The world-class quartet, led by Eleanor, a multilingual jazz composer, guitarist, vocalist, and cellist, invites audiences to embark on a global journey while discovering underground tributaries that connect us in our shared human experience. The quartet also includes a guitarist, a drummer, and a bassist.
The quartet will hold educational and cultural programs with various schools, such as CEARTE, Casa da Cultura do Rangel “Njinga Mbande”, and CERMA. The main public event will take place at the Art and Culture Foundation on May 4 at 18h00. This visit is a testament to the power of music in fostering international relations and cultural understanding.
