Night At The Sir John’s Knight Beat
About Night At The Sir John’s Knight Beat
Launched in 2025 during the Center’s 50th anniversary and in celebration of Black History Month, this event was curated by artist in residence, Daniel Washington. It pays homage to venues like Sir John’s Knight Beat and others on the Chitlin' Circuit—vital spaces for Black musicians during Jim Crow segregation, when mainstream venues excluded them. These clubs served as cultural havens where legends like Art Blakey, Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, and others shaped jazz’s legacy, performing for passionate audiences in Miami’s vibrant cultural scene.
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African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
Located at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Moonlight Way in Liberty City, the Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center (DAHCAC) is a premier arts training institution nationally recognized for cultivating outstanding artists across all disciplines. For nearly 50 years, the Center has served as a vital part of Miami-Dade County’s cultural landscape, offering high-quality arts instruction for children ages 5–16 in areas such as dance, drama, instrumental and vocal music, media arts, visual arts, stage management, costume design, cinematography, and more.