OkCello
Genre-Defying Cellist in Concert
Friday, February 06
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Windmill Library
AuditoriumRedefining the future of cello playing, classical music, and the concert experience.
Okorie “OkCello” Johnson is an American cellist-songwriter whose artistry integrates cello performance, live-sound-looping, improvisation, and storytelling - all culminating in original compositions that collide classical with jazz, EDM, reggae, and funk.
He has been featured on the Tamron Hall Show, has been a recipient of The Kennedy Center Office Hours Artist Residency, and was accepted as a sound installation artist for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 2022 Biennale. He has opened for Maxwell and recorded and/or performed with India.Aire, De La Soul, and Big Boi of Outkast. He has 3 studio albums - Liminal, Resolve, and Beacon - and a Christmas EP, An Ok Christmas.
Okorie continues pushing the boundaries of the cello and storytelling through music. With a sound that blends deep-rooted traditions with innovative sonic landscapes, fans can expect a powerful and immersive listening experience that reflects his evolving creative vision. His work centers on themes and expressions of the African Diaspora, while also exploring the phenomenon of musical prayer.
Free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served and may be limited. For more information call 702.507.6068.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment & Theater |
Windmill Library
| Mon, Jun 01 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Jun 02 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Jun 03 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Jun 04 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Jun 05 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Jun 06 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Jun 07 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
The Windmill Library opened in May 2011 in the southwest part of Las Vegas. This 30,693-square-foot, energy efficient location was built using sustainable design and construction practices, houses over 95,700 volumes, and features a 300-seat auditorium. The adjacent Service Center houses the Library District’s administrative offices, support functions, and processing center.
