Playing For Unity In Diversity is more than a vision. Its mission is to promote peace and what better way to do this than through the Arts! Our intent is to create a rich and dynamic day-long cultural experience for Tucsonans and visitors alike; to celebrate, and embrace Tucson’s diversity and provide an opportunity for adults and children to spend a wonderful day together. Playing For Unity In Diversity is a free event for all ages, though the regular fee to attend Old Tucson Studios Park is required. The Old Tucson entrance fee is $16.95 for adults and $10.95 for children (ages 4-11). Come join us as we celebrate the Diversity of the human race through the Arts! An event created by Real People for a Real World!

Artist: NASIM MAANI

NASIM MAANI

Nasim Maani is married, a mother of two, an architect, a registered yoga teacher, a musician and has lived and worked in Europe, the Middle East and Australasia. [The Yoga Tree]

Artist: DOMINGO DEGRAZIA

DOMINGO DEGRAZIA

Domingo's music couples dynamic rhythms with vibrant Latin, Salsa and rock drum beats. Domingo DeGrazia is an Arizona native raised with the sounds and imagery of the desert southwest. His guitar playing has charmed crowds with songs that are as rhythmic as they are percussive; moving with elegance from passionate to whimsical to sorrowful.

Artist: GABRIEL AYALA

GABRIEL AYALA

A member of the Yaqui people of southern Arizona, Gabriel Ayala is at the forefront of a new generation of Native Americans making a career performing classical music. He began playing the guitar as a child. He earned a Master's Degree in Music Performance from the University of Arizona

Artist: NGOMA ZA KONGO

NGOMA ZA KONGO

Created in November 1999 by Artistic Director and Founder Leonard Baniekona with the goal of promoting and improving the real Kongo traditional music and chorographical creativity in the Republic of Congo. This music and dance are a source of healing and balance providing aquality of education and entertainment for the public of all nationalities and from all walks of life.

Artist: PLANET DJEMBE

PLANET DJEMBE

Planet Djembe is a Tucson based group dedicated to performing and promoting traditional West African Percussion. This ancient music comes from countries like Mali, Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), and Burkina Faso. Great teachers like Mamady Keita, Famadou Konate, and others have brought the music and dance of these countries to the west through tours and classes over the last thirty years or so.

Artist: ROBERT GILLIES

ROBERT GILLIES

Robert Gillies is one part award-winning songwriter, one part folk-popper, and every bit an infectiously energetic performer, armed with a personality wrought from years of traveling the world and exploring it with a child-like wonder.

Artist: THE DARRELL ELMER RODGERS TRIO

THE DARRELL ELMER RODGERS TRIO

The Darrell Elmer Rodgers Trio is comprised of three Arizonans: Darrell Elmer Rodgers, Rick Heyman, and Michael Parker. The trio performs original folk-blues songs played on guitar and sung by songwriter Darrell Elmer Rodgers with Rick Heyman providing melodious Bass accompaniment and Michael Parker supplying the foundation rhythm on Drums.

Artist: THE NEW LOST HIGHWAY RAMBLERS

THE NEW LOST HIGHWAY RAMBLERS

The New Lost Highway Ramblers (Blues / Rock / Alternative / Punk) - Robert Woldin from San Diego, California performing with Ken Lazorchak from Flemington, New Jersey.

Artist: ALAN JAMES

ALAN JAMES

Artist confirmed - My all-time favorite bit about musician's bio's is the "hook" line in a Dan Connor song: "My life is based on a true story."  My father acted and directed in local theater, sang in chorale groups, wrote stories and poetry. . .

Artist: Dez Dinero

Dez Dinero

Dez Dinero - Vocals ; Martino Delight- Drums ; Eddie Machedy- Guitar/Bass - We are the Odd Association. The band all started as a project back in the day in Oracle, Arizona and it slowly and oddly evolved into a live Rock, Hiphop, and R&B influenced sound.