World Heart Beat presents Float Like a Butterfly: Muhammad Ali, a musical portrait celebrating Ali’s legacy through Civil Rights-era and African American jazz, featuring music by Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Sam Cooke, and James Brown.

Presented by World Heart Beat, Float Like a Butterfly: Muhammad Ali is a musical portrait of one of the most influential cultural figures of the 20th century.

Muhammad Ali was more than a sporting legend. He was a global voice for justice, dignity, and peace, whose words, presence, and convictions resonated far beyond the boxing ring. His poetic declarations, fearless activism, and unwavering sense of identity helped define the cultural and political imagination of his era.

This concert will feature music rooted in the Civil Rights Movement and the African American jazz tradition, reflecting both the world that shaped Ali and the world he helped to change. The programme includes music associated with or emblematic of the era and its spirit, including Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Sam Cooke, and James Brown.