CROSSING THE LINE TO FREEDOM: A Musical Narrative In celebration of Juneteenth, the Boston Lyric Opera and Castle of our Skins join forces AGAIN to showcase the lives and stories of legendary liberators such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr. AND MORE through the music of opera, art song, spirituals, history, and […]
Event Category: Live music
Abraham Lincoln Walks At Midnight by Florence Price
The Andover Choral Society, directed by Dr. Michael Driscoll, is delighted to present the premiere performance ofAbraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight by African-American classical composer Florence Price on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the auditorium of North Andover High School. Chicago-based composer Florence Price was the first African-American woman to have a […]
Gospel Fest at BLS
The Boston Latin School Gospel Choir hosts the first ever Gospel Fest at BLS! This two-day festival culminates in a jubilant concert on Saturday night featuring talented local young people singing traditional & contemporary gospel music and Spirituals. Renowned guest clinician Bishop Chantel Wright will conduct the Gospel Fest Mass Choir. Bishop Wright is the […]
Mystic Chorale sings GOSPEL 3/2 & 3/3
The Mystic Chorale, one of Greater Boston’s favorite community choruses, presents its annual Gospel concert. Led by award-winning gospel director Jonathan Singleton, the 250-voices-strong chorale and 5-piece band presents two joyful and spirit-filled performances featuring a mix of music rooted in the African American gospel tradition. This year’s exciting program includes an eclectic mix of […]
The Ties That Bind: A Different Celebration for Martin Luther King Day
Opera unMet and UUUM present “The Ties That Bind: A Different Kind of Celebration for Martin Luther King Day” Sunday January 20th, 2019 3PM at First Church Roxbury, 10 Putnam Street, Roxbury, MA. Under the direction of Marshall Hughes, the ensemble presents a thought provoking look at social justice and civil morality through words, song, […]
A Natural Man, Images 2 Live 4
MOTOWN Wali Ali On January 11th prepare to be transported to LA 1972 when one of the original Funk brothers, Wali Ali takes the stage to do a MOTOWN vibe concert dedicated to the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin and to the icon legend Ray Charles in the show a Natural Man, Images 2 Live […]
Free Community Concert at Strand Theatre!
Ring in the New Year with family and friends and enjoy Bach’s sparkling “Brandenburg Concerto No. 4” and Vivaldi’s “Violin Concerto,” performed with virtuosic flair by Boston Baroque concertmaster Christina Day Martinson, recently nominated for a Grammy Award. Families are welcome! The event is free, but tickets are required. HOW TO ORDER YOUR COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS: Online: Boston Baroque Box Office Phone: 617-987-8600 x1 Email: boxoffice@bostonbaroque.org In person: Uphams […]
NABA UMP’s 31st Anniversary Ebony Winter Gala
NABA/UMP in association with National Black MBA Association cordially invites you to the 31st Annual EBONY WINTER GALA. This year’s event will be better than ever with more surprises and announcements to come plus the great value and entertainment you have come to expect from the premiere Boston event. **Light fare & desserts, cash bar, […]
FATMAN SCOOP at the City Winery!
American hype man, hip hop promoter and radio personality, FATMAN SCOOP, famed for his on-stage rough, raw and loud voice, will be LIVE at the City Winery on Tuesday, November 20th! Best known for the songs, “Put Your Hands Up” and “Lose Control” (with Missy Elliott) — this is a show NOT TO MISS!! *****Tickets […]
Love & Basketball SLOW JAM Series
Bella Luna invites you to their LOVE & BASKETBALL Slow Jam special featuring live music by A-Beez Be immersed in a Love & Basketball movie experience while listening to live music, dining on sensual dinner specials and sipping sexy cocktails! MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW!! www.milkywayjp.com Free to attend, with the exception of the cost of […]
Gospel Recording Artist Byron Cage – St. Paul AME Church Celebrating 145 Years
St. Paul AME Church is celebrating 145 years and in honor of their anniversary gospel recording artist Byron Cage is performing at the historical Strand Theatre on Saturday, October 27th at 7:00 PM St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church was founded by activist Richard Allen in 1873. The AME Church was distinguished by its commitment […]
TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON & Jas Kayser: RISE
RISE Terri Lyne Carrington featuring Jas Kayser Thursday, September 27, 7pm Calderwood Hall, Isabella Steward Gardner Museum “In the Spirit of Rhythm” Legendary Boston jazz drummer, composer, singer, and three-time Grammy winner Terri Lyne Carrington borrows from jazz, indie rock, contemporary classical, and R&B to syncopate your perception and tune your heartbeat. Headliner: Terri Lyne […]
