11th & Grant to showcase Latin grooves of John Roberts y Pan Blanco
Brand new this month on MontanaPBS, 11th & Grant with Eric Funk features the energetic and contagious salsa, African and Latin dance grooves of John Roberts y Pan Blanco. Tune in at 7pm on Thursday, November 21st as blistering instrumental solos and musical diversity bring the soul of Central America to the hear of Big Sky Country.
Featuring vocals in Spanish, English and Portuguese, the group melds high-energy Funk, African and Latin grooves with soulful instrumental solos aimed at sharing musical and cultural diversity with its audiences. The episode will showcase songs from Roberts’ latest release, Soul y Pimienta, among others.
Frontman John Roberts began his musical journey at the age of 5 on piano and trombone, expertly honing his craft with continual learning in the time since. His career has prompted recording and extensive performance in Los Angeles, Montana, the greater United States, and all around the world. Roberts is now on faculty at Montana State University-Billings as a Jazz, music theory, low brass and world music instructor.
11th & Grant with Eric Funk is the premier outlet for music performance in Montana, seeking out the state’s most acclaimed, accomplished, and pioneering talent. The Emmy®-winning performance series also devotes significant time to each artist’s personal story, insights into their music and their approach to life, ultimately providing a deeper experience than a seat at a concert. Accomplished composer and musician Eric Funk serves as host and artistic director, hand selecting each performer from communities around the state to form a diverse series featuring genres from jazz to classical, country to zydeco, and rock to fusion.
Previous episodes of 11th & Grant are available to stream anytime at www.11thandgrant.com or on the 11th & Grant app. •