The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and Hard Rock International are proud to announce The Native American Music Experience, a unique, free concert celebrating the rich history and enduring legacy of Indigenous music in America. The concert, which will take place at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre on Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m., is part of the Springsteen Center’s week-long series of grand opening activities. Hard Rock International, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, is also supporting the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music through financial contributions, memorabilia donations from its globally recognized collection of more than 89,000 authentic music artifacts, and partnership in the entertainment space.
“Indigenous music is foundational to the story of American music,” said Robert Santelli, founding executive director of the Springsteen Center. “This concert kicks off our relationship with Hard Rock International and reflects our mission to explore the full breadth of American music. Our aim is to ensure that the voices and musical traditions of Indigenous artists are recognized, celebrated and better understood.”
“On behalf of the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Hard Rock International, we are proud to partner with the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music to increase awareness and understanding of Indigenous music,” said Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International. “Seminole music and Native American music in general plays a major role in the history and culture of America and the world.”
The Native American Music Experience will feature Indigenous artists from around the United States and Canada and performances of both traditional and contemporary music, including performers from the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Among the artists performing are Gary Farmer and the Dish and Spoon Band, Pura Fe’, the Osceola Brothers, and the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band. Former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo will also deliver a poetry reading.
“The Native American Music Experience is part of the Springsteen Center’s ongoing efforts to present public programs that connect music to history, culture, and identity,” continued Santelli. “Having Hard Rock as a partner allows the Springsteen Center the resources and support necessary to become an all-inclusive music institution.”
Tickets for The Native American Music Experience are free, though registration is required. Registration will open at noon, Thursday, May 7, through the Springsteen Center’s website, springsteencenter.org.
