Hailed as the greatest hope for the survival of roots reggae, Luciano couples a cosmopolitan style with “soulful, spiritual messages … that feel pulled straight out of gospel.” (NY Times) The prolific Jamaican overflows with music—he has released 40 records since his 1995 landmark debut, Where There Is Life. The evening begins with a tribute to the beloved community activist Faybiene Miranda led by the powerhouse singer Sandra St. Victor and featuring students from the Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy, which Miranda ran in Brooklyn until her passing.