INTO GREAT MUSIC?
...integrate music!
"In Transit ~ Detroit is set in the spirit and celebration of our diverse Detroit and how we can shine a light on inclusion through the performing arts."
~Sean Blackman
With each concert, a different culture's music and dance is integrated with Detroit's jazz, funk, electronic, rock and soul.
We are committed to providing public platforms - that support international performers - both established and emerging artists - in comfortable and safe family atmospheres - that are well publicized - that encourage social awareness and dedication to equality - and is committed to the building of a culturally inclusive community. Come see and hear the best Detroit has to offer!
“The audiences fill the dance floor… these world-fusion concerts are wonderfully vibrant, festive and fun for everyone!”
~Sean Blackman
VIDEO BY Spearfish, photos by Dori SUmteR
DeVos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids
Sean Blackman's in Transit presents Tango y Flamenco Fusion
This is a part one of the Latin Entertainment Series and features U.S. Argentine Tango Champions Daniel y Amanda, pianist Bob Mervak, violinist Sonia Lee and guitarist Elden Kelly. Amanda Accica y Daniel Moreno are the 2016 USA Tango Champions, based out of Argentine Tango Detroit. Amanda & Daniel spent many years studying in Argentina and for the past three years they have been competing nationally and continue to stay on top receiving numerous accolades becoming one of the most sought after teachers and performers in the area.
Sean Blackman presents Mexico in Transit
See Part Two of the Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority’s Community Inclusion Group’s Latin Entertainment Series, “Sean Blackman presents Mexico in Transit” on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 7:30PM at DeVos Performance Hall. TXS http://bit.ly/mexicointransit
Mexico in Transit is a journey of sounds from Mexico featuring Banda, Cumbia and Mariachi with a fusion of Detroit Soul.
Sean Blackman has been honored with many Detroit Music Awards, has launched and directed World Music Festivals and worked as creative director of entertainment for corporate events for Red Bull, Chrysler and the grand opening of the McNamara Terminal at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport – one of the nation’s most state-of-the-art terminals.
Past IN TRANSIT DETROIT Shows
2018.
In Transit at Concert of Colors Diversity Fest
Concert of Colors; Metro Detroit's FREE diversity music festival., Main Stage at Orchestra Hall on Sunday, July 15th at 3pm.
Sean Blackman's In Transit ~ Global Review will showcase the most amazing talent from around the world who are living right here in Metro Detroit. Featuring virtuoso musicians, singers & dancers from 10 countries performing as a collective on the main stage!
The festival itself takes place at the grand Orchestra Hall in Midtown Detroit (house of the DSO) with multiple stages at remote venues and phenomenal bands from all around the planet!
the final St. Mary Summer Concert Series
The weather forecast looks perfect for the final St. Mary Summer Concert Series this Wednesday at 7:30. The Imperial Taco Truck will be there with yummy food for sale.
Joining Sean Blackman's In Transit Detroit will be Singers Alison Laakko and from Venezuela Mariana Rísquez.
SALSA AT THE GARDEN
Hola everyone !
Below is an event I am co-producing this Friday June 22nd at the historic Garden Theatre.
Free salsa dance lessons are from 8 to 9pm with two very seasoned instructors. Tonia Deliz and Daryl Carrington after one hour will leave you with basic knowledge to make some serious salsa moves. From 9 to 10pm we have 4 dance studios competing for $150 prize and bragging rights to “Best Formation Dance Group”.
This will be great fun to watch and the dance floor opens up at 10 until 2pm with DJ Sabor spinning salsa, merengue and bachata .
Please see the website for tickets www.salsaatthegarden.com
PHOTOS COMING SOON.
2017.
JULY ~ CENTRAL AFRICA
CAMEROON DETROIT FUSION
May ~ ARGENTINA
APRIL ~ CARIBBEAN
Reggae Detroit Fusion
2016.
JUNE ~ ARMENIA
Hye Fusion
APRIL ~ PUERTO RICO
Puerto Rico detroit FUSION
2017 schedule
February - Latin Detroit Fusion
March - Brazil Detroit Fusion
APRIL - Reggae Detroit Fusion
May - Tango Detroit Fusion
June - CHINA Detroit Fusion
JULY 27TH ~ CAMEROON DETROIT FUSION.
August - No Show
September - FLAMENCO Detroit Fusion
OCTOBER - In Transit Detroit Relief & Recovery Efforts for Puerto Rico
NOVEMBER - The Detroit Show II
WEBSITE UPDATES & NEWS
11.20 - Updates from The Puerto Rico Trip
11.17 - In Transit Season Finale Launch
10.17 - FOX2 NEWS 10:45 spot
10.16 - Oakland Press News Interview
10.11 - Puerto Rico Campaign Launch
10.11 - Flamenco Detroit Fusion Photo Galleries Update: THE SHOW . BACKStage
2010.
In Transit Detroit AWARDS & RECOGNITION:
~ The World's Got Talent Award presented by The International Institute Of Metropolitan Detroit,
for performance and contribution to Our Unique Global American Culture" 06.11.17.
~ The Spirit Of Detroit Award. presented by the City Council of Detroit
Metro Detroit Cultural Leaders and in recognition of exceptional achievement, outstanding leadership and dedication to improving the quality of life ., 05.20.16.