A gala celebration of gospel, jazz and Motown to help build affordable housing. Music by AJ Smooth, who has been wowing audiences throughout New England and Atlanta. Cabaret style. Plenty of free parking. Enjoy a wonderful evening with your friends. Open bar. Proceeds benefit Clergy and Laity for Affordable Housing, which recruits volunteers to do […]
Event Category: Music
American Classics’ Songs from After the War
For their 2018-2019 season, American Classics observed the centenary of the end of World War I with Irving Berlin’s World War I soldier show YIP YIP YAPHANK! in November 2018. Next up is SONGS FROM AFTER THE WAR with Bradford Conner, Jean Danton, Michelle DeLuise, Dan Prior, and Benjamin Sears on Friday, February 15 (7:30 pm) at First Parish Church, Bedford, MA. and […]
An Ancient Tragedy: Director Sarna Lapine and The Rape of Lucretia
Who was Lucretia? A woman violated, a symbol against the dangers of tyranny, perhaps a mere legend—yet she endures after thousands of years and hundreds of artistic depictions. As we look to BLO’s upcoming production of Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia, we consider this allegory of political upheaval, sexual violence, and the struggle for power, […]
King’s Chapel Choir sings Spirituals!
The King’s Chapel Concert Series explores the historical, theological, and civil rights connections of the African-American spiritual. Music Director Heinrich Christensen leads the King’s Chapel Choir in a program that includes classic and newly written arrangements of beloved spirtuals. Discover examples of poetry from the Harlem Renaissance, and Robert Sirota’s original “Spiritual for Mother Emanuel,” […]
Rev. Richard Smallwood: Music, Acitivism, and Well-being. Free.
Join gospel artist Richard Smallwood in conversation with Prof. Braxton Shelley and in song with the Kuumba Singers (Harvard), Inner Strength Gospel Choir (Boston University), and Third Day Gospel Choir (Tufts). The night culminates with a performance of Smallwood’s Total Praise. The Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter has been one of the most popular inspirational artists in the music business, with classic tunes […]
Magical Duets: Steinway Artist Donal Fox and the Steinway Spirio Player Piano
“Fox has come to own the musical crossroads where classical intersects jazz. This evening should be a prime example of his cross-genre invention, but it also will be unlike anything you’ve heard previously in a live context. It offers a literal meeting of musical minds as Fox uses a Steinway player piano to resurrect J. […]
Every Voice: Handel + Haydn Society at the UUUM at First Church
Please join the UU Urban Ministry in our First Church in Roxbury Meetinghouse for Every Voice, a special program of Boston’s renowned Handel + Haydn Society, in partnership with Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción. This year’s concert raises the voices of the LGBTQIA and Latinx communities, as well as veterans and others affected by war. You are invited […]
GOSPEL NIGHT WITH A TRIBUTE TO ARETHA FRANKLIN AND A TOUCH OF MOTOWN
A wonderful evening of music by Magic of Motown, this fundraiser for Clergy and Laity for Affordable Housing will support buying materials and paying the construction manager as volunteers from Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan as well as outlying towns seek to bring homes up to code in an affordable way. We will enjoy gospel favorites […]
Doin’ It with Finesse! NEW DATE!
The Doin’ It with ‘FINESSE!’ FUNK Fest has a NEW DATE! A FULL DAY of Old School FUNK and a little bit of soul…because we got LUTHAH!! Campanelli Stadium in Brockton, MA SATURDAY, October 6th 12PM-10PM Features “Lufa” (if you know him, LOL!) Luther Vandross RE-Lives (with William Wardlaw singing LUFA), along with international artist […]
BINO BARROS “CAMPONES” ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY
Bino can’t wait to celebrate with his fans – new fans, families & friends on Saturday, August 25 at Carson Place in Dorchester inside the Boston Teachers Union Hall – to present his new album, “Campones”. Cover charge is $50 which includes a “Campones” CD! Don’t miss out! Event will feature Thairo Kosta, Uziel Sanca […]
Boston Jazz Fest
The Boston Jazz Fest blends art and soul in one of the country’s most unique neighborhoods, the revitalized Boston Seaport. The festival was founded in 2011 . Celebrating t he great variety and influences of such music, Boston Jazz Festival has always attracted and welcomed a diverse community and an international array of artists.
Boston Art & Music Soul Festival: BAMSFEST
Join us for the 1st Annual Boston Art & Music Soul Festival on Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 12PM-8PM at Franklin Park in Playstead Field, Pierpont Road, Roxbury, MA. Featuring headliner Kindred The Family Soul and SO MANY OTHER great artists… this FREE festival will feature national, international and LOCAL live entertainment, live art making and […]
