Rochester, MN
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201 4th St. SE
Suite 170
Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: 507-328-2200
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Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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About Rochester Public Music
Rochester Public Music brings people together through concerts, cultural programs, and music education. Our events are free and public by design.
We turn parks into concert venues, bring artists into classrooms, and share music across neighborhoods. Our work is rooted in shared experience, local connection, and the belief that music belongs to everyone.
Music with Purpose.
Rochester Public Music is a department of the City of Rochester.
Our Programs
- FORWARD Park Concerts: Free summer concerts in Rochester parks. Local bands, local food, and space for everyone to gather.
- Riverside Music Series: Live music. Big names. No tickets. Large-scale concerts featuring chart-topping acts and rising stars.
- Sound School: In-school residencies where students explore rhythm, movement, and musical identity — from hip hop and taiko drumming to close-harmony singing.
- Passport Sessions: Free outdoor concerts during Thursdays Downtown, celebrating culture and connection through sound.
Chinobay
- Date: 06/27/2024 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
When: Thursday, June 27, 2024 | 7 p.m.
Where: Thursdays Downtown - Peace Plaza Stage
Chinobay, a musician and cultural ambassador from Uganda, spreads Africa's vibrant rhythms and melodies globally, inspiring and uplifting audiences. Rooted in the rich musical traditions of the Buganda kingdom, he revitalizes classics and masters traditional instruments, creating original compositions that highlight Africa's diverse stories.
Known for his innovative approach, Chinobay bridges cultures through his music, earning acclaim for preserving traditional Ugandan sounds while incorporating global influences. His band features musicians from various African countries, blending Ugandan folk music with styles like Afrobeat and jazz, using traditional instruments to honor Africa's musical heritage.
Beyond music, Chinobay uses his art for social change. As a UNICEF youth ambassador, he has championed education for marginalized girls and founded the World Bridge Foundation, improving lives through arts and education. His Dance of Hope program transforms children's lives through music and dance, showcasing his commitment to creating a just, compassionate, and united world.
A weekly summer staple of downtown Rochester, Thursdays Downtown combines arts, music, food, and a vendor market into one free community-uniting, block-party-style event! Every week, enjoy life, feel a sense of place, and interact with others at Thursdays Downtown. Your taste buds will be satisfied with enticing foods and musical styles, too. The festival runs every Thursday from June 13 - August 15, except July 4.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.