Arts on East: ZOOCRÜ

ZOOCRÜ refuses to stay in one lane. Formed in Durham, their sound is rooted in jazz and shaped by hip hop, blues, rock, and gospel, shifting and stretching in real time. They create from the core belief that all American music is born from the seeds of Black music, offering sets that feel like both anthem and affirmation, sounds that honor, remember, and heal.

Curated by the Hayti Heritage Center, a historic cultural anchor in Durham’s Black community, this evening celebrates music as both expression and affirmation.

Arts on East concerts will take place every Wednesday from May 27 through June 24 on Duke’s East Campus. Previously called Music in the Gardens, this series has been renamed to reflect its new location. This year, each event will be hosted by Stormie Daie and curated by a different Durham-based partner, highlighting the breadth of artistic voices that shape the city.

Each Arts on East concert is free and open to all – no tickets are required. Events will feature a community market organized by Kamara Thomas and food will be available to purchase from The Palace International and food truck partners. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnics, and blankets.