Houston SUMMERJAZZ
Mwenso and the Shakes
Event details
- Saturday | August 19 | 8:00 PM
- Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center
- 501 Texas Ave. Houston TX 77002
- 713-524-5050 | boxoffice@dacamera.com
- Pay What You Can Tickets! Two suggested ticket prices – $35 and $50 – as well as options to pay more or less. The minimum is $10.
“not many bands in the orbit of jazz today can begin to approach the crowd-pleasing threshold of Mwenso and the Shakes.” ” – WBGO
Mwenso and the Shakes is an electrifying musical collective that seamlessly blends jazz, funk, and soul into a captivating sonic experience. Led by the charismatic and dynamic frontman Michael Mwenso, the band’s performances are characterized by their infectious energy, tight musicianship, and soul-stirring vocals. With their genre-defying sound and magnetic stage presence, Mwenso and the Shakes have earned a reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative acts in contemporary music.
“not many bands in the orbit of jazz today can begin to approach the crowd-pleasing threshold of Mwenso and the Shakes.” – WBGO
“The leader of Mwenso & the Shakes is full of energy, charm and most importantly, joy….These songs are anthemic—an explosion of ideas and sounds.” – NPR
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