Celebrating the culures of Ireland and Africa

Irish and African-American music comes together on March 6 at the Flushing Town Hall with a special concert by Mick Moloney and Lenwood Sloan.

The pair present Cultural Crossroads of Ireland and Africa, and offer a mix of Irish and African-American tunes and dance.

Musician Mick Moloney (pictured) is a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Heritage and is joined by dancers Wayne Daniels and Niall O’Leary, Athena Tergis on fiddle, Billy McComiskey on button accordion, and Jerry O’Sullivan on pipes. The event promises history lessons, dialogue, and a music and dance demonstration.

Cultural Crossroads of Ireland and Africa, March 6 at 2:15 pm. Tickets are $13, ($10 members), $8 children ($6 member children).

Flushing Town Hall [137-35 Northern Boulevard in Flushing, (718) 463–7700; www.flushingtownhall.org].