OSCAR WILLIAMS, JR SELECTED FOR 2011 RHYTHM ROAD AMERICAN MUSIC ABROAD TOUR
Jazz at Lincoln Center and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced the 2011-12 Rhythm Road Tour. Award winning gospel songwriter and vocalist Oscar Williams, Jr returns to The Rhythm Road program after last year’s tour of Eastern Europe and Lebanon. Williams and the Band of Life is set to travel throughout Central and South America to Guatemala, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Argentina and Cali from May 16 – June 18.
Oscar Williams, Jr. and the Band of Life is more than just a gospel group; they represent a new musical movement. Williams and his group believe in the healing power of music, and aim to create music that is inspiring and life-changing. “I am expecting to impact the lives and community of my South American brothers and sisters,” Williams states. “These countries already have such a rich musical heritage. I look forward to sharing gospel music with them and the collaborations that will come out of this exchange.” To continue, please click “MORE”!