Immerse yourself in Black Music Concerts in New York, NY showcasing cultural artistic traditions. These events feature performances, exhibitions, and creative expressions that honor Black heritage while bringing innovative artistic perspectives to the community.
Presented in partnership with The Leonard Davis Center for the Performing Arts at City College and in association with the Harlem School of the Arts, this year’s Black History Month Celebration features music by living composers in celebration of their contributions to American classical music.
PROGRAM
Adolphus Hailstork Sonata da Chiesa
Chen Yi Shuo
Eddie Venegas A World Premiere for String Nonet (Double Quartet + Bass)
Trevor Weston The People Could Fly
PERFORMERS
Tania León, music director and conductor
Josh Henderson, violin soloist
Terrance McKnight, narrator and host
Leyland Simmons, choreographer
Eddie Venegas, violin and trombone
With a string orchestra comprising members of The Harlem Chamber Players and dancers from the Harlem School of the Arts
Thursday, 05, 19.00 -
Thursday, 05, 20.30
New York,
NY
_$25
The Magic of Motown: The Music of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder & The Supremes
The world-famous Harlem GospelChoir is the most renowned gospel choir in America and a preeminent gospel choir worldwide. The Choir presents the finest singers and musicians from Harlem’s Black Churches and the New York/Tri-State area.
The Harlem Gospel Choir has shared its message of love and inspiration with thousands of people from various nations and cultures. The Harlem Gospel Choir’s songs of gospel and inspiration will touch the depths of your soul and lift your spirit to angelic heights, with sounds that are unfettered, joyous, and inspirational.
Motown played a vital role in the racial integration of popular music as an African American-owned label that achieved crossover success with white audiences. In the 1960s, Motown was the most prominent exponent of what became known as the Motown sound, a style of soul music with a mainstream pop-influenced sound and appeal. Between 1960 and 1969, Motown had 79 songs reach the top-ten of the Billboard Hot 100.
Monday, 16, 20.00 -
Monday, 16, 22.00
New York,
NY
_$25
Presented in partnership with The Leonard Davis Center for the Performing Arts at City College and in association with the Harlem School of the Arts, this year’s Black History Month Celebration features music by living composers in celebration of their contributions to American classical music.
PROGRAM
Adolphus Hailstork Sonata da Chiesa
Chen Yi Shuo
Eddie Venegas A World Premiere for String Nonet (Double Quartet + Bass)
Trevor Weston The People Could Fly
PERFORMERS
Tania León, music director and conductor
Josh Henderson, violin soloist
Terrance McKnight, narrator and host
Leyland Simmons, choreographer
Eddie Venegas, violin and trombone
With a string orchestra comprising members of The Harlem Chamber Players and dancers from the Harlem School of the Arts
Monday, 16, 20.00 - Monday, 16, 22.00
New York, NY
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The Magic of Motown: The Music of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder & The Supremes
The world-famous Harlem GospelChoir is the most renowned gospel choir in America and a preeminent gospel choir worldwide. The Choir presents the finest singers and musicians from Harlem’s Black Churches and the New York/Tri-State area.
The Harlem Gospel Choir has shared its message of love and inspiration with thousands of people from various nations and cultures. The Harlem Gospel Choir’s songs of gospel and inspiration will touch the depths of your soul and lift your spirit to angelic heights, with sounds that are unfettered, joyous, and inspirational.
Motown played a vital role in the racial integration of popular music as an African American-owned label that achieved crossover success with white audiences. In the 1960s, Motown was the most prominent exponent of what became known as the Motown sound, a style of soul music with a mainstream pop-influenced sound and appeal. Between 1960 and 1969, Motown had 79 songs reach the top-ten of the Billboard Hot 100.
Monday, 16, 20.00 - Monday, 16, 22.00
New York, NY
34.92