TEDxMDC 2024 Performances
Arsimmer McCoy
The Ghost Dance
Prepare to be moved by a powerful performance as a brilliant Black poet delivers her soul-stirring poem, The Ghost Dance. This profound piece responds to the Black Body’s existential questions in the face of climate change, weaving a spiritual and guttural reminder of a history defined by adaptation, resilience, and revolution. This is poetry that rocks the core, awakening both reflection and resolve.
Bio
Writer- International poet- Educator- Creative programmer- Cultural worker- Performance-collaborative artist Arsimmer (pronounced Awe-summer),is a Miami native, by way of Richmond Heights. She is a Mother, a griot, and creative.
Daniela Padron
Daniela Padrón's Electrifying Violin Journey
What starts as a classical violin performance quickly transforms into something unexpected. Daniela Padrón takes the audience on a breathtaking musical journey—beginning with the elegance of classical melodies before igniting the room with electrifying rock and fearless improvisation. Just as the energy peaks, she shifts again, closing with a tender lullaby that leaves the crowd in awe. A performance that defies expectations, breaks boundaries, and speaks straight to the soul.
Bio
Writer-Daniela Padrón is a Venezuelan-American violinist from Caracas, based in Miami, Florida since 2012. She received two Latin Grammy Nominations: one in 2013 for Best Folk Album and another in 2022 for Best Instrumental Album. She also won the Pepsi Music Award in 2023 for Classical Music. Her musical journey includes various album releases: Bach to Venezuela (2016), LATAM (2018) featuring her mother, Maestra Olga López, +58 (2020), Ella (2022) featuring Glenda Del E and SOLA (2023) In 2023 she signed a publishing deal with Peermusic, the largest independent music publisher in the world Daniela Padrón has performed as a guest violinist in live concerts and recordings with notable artists like Willie Colón, Rosario, Lolita Flores, Soledad Bravo, Aymée Nuviola, Frank Quintero, César Muñoz, and more. Daniela has performed on prestigious stages across the United States, Mexico, Panama and Venezuela. She runs her private violin studio with local and international students and is a proud mentor for the Grammy U program of the Recording Academy.
Miamibloco
Miamibloco: Ensemble Samba Percussion Performance
Feel the rhythm and energy of Brazilian Carnaval with a Miami twist! Miamibloco, a dynamic percussion samba group, brings the house down with their electrifying performance rooted in Brazilian traditions and infused with Miami’s unique vibe. Watch as they surprise the crowd by entering from the back of the theater, igniting a wave of excitement that gets everyone on their feet dancing. This is a celebration you won’t want to miss!
Bio
Miamibloco is an impact-driven organization dedicated to building a more connected, resilient, and joyful Miami through large ensemble samba percussion. By creating inclusive spaces where people of all ages and abilities can learn, play, and perform together, we celebrate the vibrant rhythms and stories that define our city's diverse communities. Our mission is to strengthen social bonds through the power of collective music-making. Through ensemble samba percussion education, we bring together people from all generations and backgrounds, cultivating a sense of belonging, and a powerful shared identity that proudly represents our multicultural city: The Heart Beat of Miami. We believe that joy is not only a source of personal fulfillment but a vital resource for building strong, resilient communities.