Photo Friday: Detroit Concert of Colors, Celebrating Diversity

Back in May I wrote about photographing music festivals and I used the Detroit Concert of Colors as my example.  Well, since the concert is scheduled for July 18^th and 19^th I wanted to highlight a few more of the shots I got at the 2006 festival.  It’s an opportunity to showcase one of Detroit’s great events.

The Concert of Colors was conceived as a way to celebrate the vast diversity of the Detroit community.  Bringing together music from all over the world, the concert hopes to bring together people from all over metro Detroit, Michigan and points distant.

Nikon D200,  Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 @ 70mm,  ISO 800,  1/20 @ f/4.5

Here is a shot of the flugelhorn player with a jazz band as they entertain the enthusiastic concert goers at the Diversity Stage.  The Concert is held at the Max M. Fisher Music Center, home of the world renowned Detroit Symphony Orchestra.  The “Diversity Stage” is in the intimate performance venue called the Music Box.

Nikon D200,  Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 200mm,  ISO 800,  1/40 @ f/2.8

This one is a shot of a bass player/vocalist for one of the soul/rock bands that played the Diversity Stage in 2006.  The Music Box has a dance floor and the crowd makes liberal use of it.

Nikon D200,  Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 200mm,  ISO 800,  1/180 @ f/2.8

The Main Stage is located in the acoustically perfect Orchestra Hall.  In 2006 one of the headlining acts was the well known and loved folk duo, the Indigo Girls, joined in this photo by the acclaimed banjo picker Alison Brown.  Alison had played earlier in the day and joined Amy and Emily for a couple of tunes.

The Concert of Colors is presented free with the goal of spreading love, understanding and peace throughout the Detroit family.  The crowd is friendly, enthusiastic and tuned-in.  Come on down for two days of fun, music, dancing and peace. 

The Concert of Colors is presented by ACCESS, The Arab American National Museum, New Detroit and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

The Concert of Colors
July 18 & 19, 2009
The Max M. Fisher Music Center
Detroit, Michigan
Free Admission

Thanks to Debbie of Delicious Baby for organizing Photo Friday and spreading such wonderful images across the Web.

© Tim Marks 2009 all rights reserved

Comments

[Victoria]

What a wonderful event. I love something for free ;)

[Dominique]

I'm so grateful that this event will go on this year, even as they struggle to replace major sponsors that had to drop out because of the economy.
We've heard so much great music over the years at this event, and it's just a great way to spend a summer weekend!

[Wanderluster]

Beautiful photos - I know how difficult it is to take indoor shots of musicians but you've done a great job of capturing detail and colors.

[Lorraine]

For those not familiar with Detroit, you are giving it such great dimension with this post. Thank you for that! Looks like an amazing concert.

[Tim]

Thanks everyone.

The concert is really cool. This year's is a bit abbreviated (Chrysler was the main sponsor but we lost them because of the bankruptcy) but it still two days of free music.

Lots of acts including Aaron Neville. Don Was is again putting together an all star Detroit review of motor city rock, pop, funk, and soul. should be a great show.