Immerse yourself in Black Music Concerts in Pompano Beach, FL showcasing cultural artistic traditions. These events feature performances, exhibitions, and creative expressions that honor Black heritage while bringing innovative artistic perspectives to the community.
Join us live for Caleb Around Town – a soulful celebration of the Birth of Gospel Music in America!
Caleb Around Town – Birth of Gospel Music in America Concert
Come join us in person for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the roots of Gospel music! Caleb Around Town brings you a soulful concert diving deep into the birth of Gospel music in America. Feel the vibes, sing along, and experience the rich history live with great energy and passion featuring legendary South Florida gospel artists, Grammy-Nominated Johnny Sanders, Faith on Full Ensemble, vocalist Francine Ealey Murphy and narrator Christal H. Walker-Collins honoring the Father of Gospel, Thomas A Dorsey. Don’t miss out on this special gospel musical journey!
Launched in 2025 during the Center’s 50th anniversary and in celebration of Black History Month, this event was curated by artist in residence, Daniel Washington. It pays homage to venues like Sir John’s Knight Beat and others on the Chitlin' Circuit—vital spaces for Black musicians during Jim Crow segregation, when mainstream venues excluded them. These clubs served as cultural havens where legends like Art Blakey, Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, and others shaped jazz’s legacy, performing for passionate audiences in Miami’s vibrant cultural scene.
Presented in partnership with Gold Coast Jazz Society: Jazz Reflections featuring Nicole Yarling
We'll be hosting stellar jazz vocalist and violinist Nicole Yarling along with members of the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band. This free concert is presented by the Gold Coast Jazz Society, in honor of Black History Month.
Yarling is a violinist, singer and teacher born in Brooklyn, New York, to a musical family in which her father played jazz organ and piano. Aside from the familial influences, Nicole's education is extensive, ranging from a B.A. in music from Baruch College to a master’s in music education at Columbia University, as well as private training in composition, arranging, voice and violin.
She was “discovered” by the iconic singer Joe Williams, and she worked with him on her 1998 album Joe Williams Presents Nicole Yarling at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, which was to be his last recording before his death. Yarling has also collaborated with Dizzy Gillespie, KC & The Sunshine Band and Albert Lee, and was a featured soloist for three years on tour with Jimmy Buffet. She also participated on Buffet's platinum-selling album, Fruit Cakes, and then went on to do eight worldwide tours with her own project, Little Nicky and the Slicks.
The Gold Coast Jazz Society has been a major presenter of jazz concerts, jazz education, and jazz outreach programs in Broward County since 1992. The mission of the organization is to perpetuate and advance the cultural art form of jazz through performances, education, and outreach activities.
Join us live for Caleb Around Town – a soulful celebration of the Birth of Gospel Music in America!
Caleb Around Town – Birth of Gospel Music in America Concert
Come join us in person for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the roots of Gospel music! Caleb Around Town brings you a soulful concert diving deep into the birth of Gospel music in America. Feel the vibes, sing along, and experience the rich history live with great energy and passion featuring legendary South Florida gospel artists, Grammy-Nominated Johnny Sanders, Faith on Full Ensemble, vocalist Francine Ealey Murphy and narrator Christal H. Walker-Collins honoring the Father of Gospel, Thomas A Dorsey. Don’t miss out on this special gospel musical journey!
Launched in 2025 during the Center’s 50th anniversary and in celebration of Black History Month, this event was curated by artist in residence, Daniel Washington. It pays homage to venues like Sir John’s Knight Beat and others on the Chitlin' Circuit—vital spaces for Black musicians during Jim Crow segregation, when mainstream venues excluded them. These clubs served as cultural havens where legends like Art Blakey, Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, and others shaped jazz’s legacy, performing for passionate audiences in Miami’s vibrant cultural scene.
Presented in partnership with Gold Coast Jazz Society: Jazz Reflections featuring Nicole Yarling
We'll be hosting stellar jazz vocalist and violinist Nicole Yarling along with members of the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band. This free concert is presented by the Gold Coast Jazz Society, in honor of Black History Month.
Yarling is a violinist, singer and teacher born in Brooklyn, New York, to a musical family in which her father played jazz organ and piano. Aside from the familial influences, Nicole's education is extensive, ranging from a B.A. in music from Baruch College to a master’s in music education at Columbia University, as well as private training in composition, arranging, voice and violin.
She was “discovered” by the iconic singer Joe Williams, and she worked with him on her 1998 album Joe Williams Presents Nicole Yarling at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, which was to be his last recording before his death. Yarling has also collaborated with Dizzy Gillespie, KC & The Sunshine Band and Albert Lee, and was a featured soloist for three years on tour with Jimmy Buffet. She also participated on Buffet's platinum-selling album, Fruit Cakes, and then went on to do eight worldwide tours with her own project, Little Nicky and the Slicks.
The Gold Coast Jazz Society has been a major presenter of jazz concerts, jazz education, and jazz outreach programs in Broward County since 1992. The mission of the organization is to perpetuate and advance the cultural art form of jazz through performances, education, and outreach activities.