Telling Stories Performance Exhibition and Educational Series: Soul and Cultural Music Representations
Performance Exhibition Series
Trax Creative District is excited to offer an educational and interactive performance exhibition series. The third of four featured performers is Edem Garro, who will perform on June 22nd at 4:00 p.m. on the third floor of the Columbus Community Building, located at 2500 14th Street, Columbus, NE.
Like the previous performances in this series, Edem’s work will explore how narrative elements can enhance the emotional and artistic impact of a performance. This event is designed to complement the visual narratives showcased in our current gallery exhibition "Telling Stories" by Jim Davis, which is open from June 3-27, 2025 .
Building a Creative Community by Honoring the Past
Edem K. Garro, also known as Edem Soul Music, is a composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist who believes everyone has something special to share—and that the arts can change lives. She enjoys working with people of all ages, using music, storytelling, and performance to bring people together. Edem’s work focuses on culture and identity. As a first-generation American with Ghanaian roots, she honors her heritage by incorporating her family's native West African language into her music. She encourages others to explore their own backgrounds through sound, rhythm, and storytelling. Through singing, African drumming, and theater, Edem shares her talents to inspire and uplift others, making sure music and culture continue to thrive for future generations.
Event Details
Join us for a unique performance exhibition by Edem Soul Music on Sunday, June 22, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Experience not only her powerful music, but also a deeper look into her personal creative process. Following the performance, attendees are invited to take part in an interactive discussion with Edem and explore the visual art exhibition Telling Stories in our second-floor gallery.
The performance will be held in the Community Room on the third floor of the Columbus Community Building, located at 2500 14th Street in downtown Columbus.
