Providence Inner City Arts and Roots Cultural Center will present Providence’s annual music block party, Sound Session, Thursday through Sunday. The session features live music performed on two stages, plus a community parade, children’s activities and hands-on workshops with guest musicians. Performances feature an array of genres and will be help primarily during afternoon and evening hours. Highlights include The Agents, a nationally acclaimed band that blends ska, reggae and swing with a high-energy horn section, Akwaaba, a West African drumming ensemble and The Silks.