Dustin Fox will perform on The Village Green with 3WU (Third World United)

3WU with Dustin Fox will be performing live at Village Green, 6 p.m., Saturday, June 19

||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER |||

3WU with Dustin Fox will be performing live at Eastsound’s Village Green at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 19

Orcas Center and Seattle Sacred Music and Art (SAMA) present 3WU (Third World United) with Dustin Fox on June 19 as part of the Summer Concert Series. Showtime starts at 6 p.m., and is free to the public – although donations are appreciated (www.OrcasCenter.org/donate).

3WU, a musical collective with roots in Islam, features some of the region’s most talented artists and performers primarily focused on all-vocal production, what some fans call “A Capella 2.0.” Passion for creative collaboration and keen, authentic perspectives distinguish this homegrown musical collective with influences from Africa, the Caribbean and the Middle East, as well as the United States. While their families’ stories can in some ways be traced back to Seattle’s “Sanctuary City” designation, what the group brings to the musical table today represents the result of assimilations, buoyed by the heartbeat of the American Dream.

The members’ songs tell the stories that humanize culture and communities, rather than distort and misinform. The June 19 performance will feature 3UW’s founder, Essam; poet and emcee, Akhi Abu; voice and sample-focused producer, Petty Pro; and the illustrious vocalist, Amina.

Opening for 3WU is Orcas Islander Dustin Fox, whose music is influenced by the elements of Hip Hop with lyrics that are poetic in nature. He works hard to build bridges with words for all walks of life to meet upon. For this performance, Dustin will be in collaboration with Zach O’Brien who goes by the name, Dj Teachers Pet. He, like Dustin, have both been integral members of the Hip Hop community here On Orcas Island.

Seating will be on a first come/first serve basis for groups up to six, and there will be designated “pods” to abide by county guidelines for social distancing. Due to the ever-changing COVID regulations, make sure you check www.OrcasCenter.org for any updates before heading to the
venue.