American Patchwork Quartet
American Patchwork Quartet
American Patchwork Quartet (APQ) is an American musical group that reinterprets traditional folk songs with multicultural influences. Founded by guitarist and arranger Clay Ross, the group blends elements of jazz, Hindustani classical music, and Americana to explore themes of immigration, identity, and unity.
About This Event
Experience the GRAMMY®-nominated American Patchwork Quartet (APQ)-a boundary-breaking ensemble that reimagines American Roots Music through a global lens. Founded by multi-GRAMMY® Award-winner Clay Ross (Ranky Tanky), APQ blends timeless folk songs with jazz, country, West African rhythms, East Asian ornamentation, and Indian classical vocals. Their debut album, recently nominated for Best Folk Album at the 67th GRAMMY® Awards, is a powerful testament to America's cultural mosaic.
Four world-class artists. One unforgettable night. Join APQ for a moving musical journey that celebrates unity through diversity and honors the immigrant soul of America's music.
Don't miss this extraordinary performance-a patchwork of sound that feels both historic and urgently now.
Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Ft Lauderdale, FL