Ranky Tanky kicks off the season with an unforgettable opening concert featuring playful songs, soulful vocals and funky beats that celebrate the enduring spirit of the Gullah, while forging a new path for American music.
The Grammy Award-winning, Charleston, South Carolina-based quintet Ranky Tanky draws inspiration from the rich and resilient culture of the Gullah, who have lived in the Sea Islands and coastal plains of the Southeastern United States for centuries, preserving many of their Central and West African roots.
Ranky Tanky, a Gullah phrase for “get funky,” combines the stories, rhythms, shouts and beats of the Gullah with jazz and gospel traditions to create a wholly unique style of American music that has been described as “soulful honey to the ears” (NPR) and earned the ensemble several #1 spots on Billboard and Jazz charts. The band kicks off Shenandoah Conservatory’s 2022/23 season with an unforgettable opening concert featuring playful songs, soulful vocals and funky beats that celebrate the enduring spirit of the Gullah, while forging a new path for American music.
Join us after the show for cocktails and refreshments in the Armstrong Hall Courtyard (ticket includes access to the Season Kick-off Party)!
Tickets may be purchased at the box office or via the link provided: https://tickets.su.edu/22-09-ranky-tanky
Box Office at Shenandoah University:
1460 University Dr
Winchester, VA 22601