Upcoming Engagements
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01/13 w/ Karen Smith Experience, Live at the Lane, 7-9pm, 601 W Allens LN, Philadelphia PA
01/25 - In the Heights Open Mic, 6-9pm, 5508 Araphoe Dr, Forest Heights , Maryland
01/30 - The Sonic Lifeline Session @ Whitlows , 9pm-midnight, 901 U ST NW, Washington D.C
01/31 w/ Jo Palmer Trio @ JoJo’s Restaurant, 6:30-10:30pm, 1518 U St NW, Washington D.C.
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02/11 - Communion Session at the Pocket DC, 6-11pm, 1508 North Capitol St, Washington D.C.
02/15 w/ Kenny Caroll @ Shanklin Hall, 7-10pm, 2325 18th St NW, Washington D.C.
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03/10 Communion Session @ The Pocket , 6-11pm, 1508 N Capitol St NW, Washington D.C.
03/23 w/ Karen Smith Experience @ the Main Library
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04/04 - Black Historians Department Salon at the Philadelphia Library Company
4/14 - Communion Session @ the Pocket DC, 6-11pm, 1508 N Capitol St NW, Washington DC
04/18 - Future Without Guns Opening Exhibit w/ Wi-Moto Nyoka , University City Science Center 3675 Market Street, Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19104
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05/12 Communin Session @ The Pocket DC, 6-11pm, 1508 North Capitol St NE, Washington D.C.
05/23 w/ YAYA Bey @ Elsewhere Hall, 599 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn NY
05/25 w/ YAYA Bey @ Union Stage DC, 740 Water St, SW Washington D.C.
05/29 w/ YAYA Bey @ The Roxy LA, 9009 Sunset BLVD, West Hollywood, CA 90069
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06/01 w/ YAYA Bey @ World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St, Philadlephia PA
06/06 w/ Black Folks Don’t Swim? at Phillips After 5pm, 1600 21st St NW, Washington DC 20009
06/08 w/ Black Folks Don’t Swim? Live Album taping at The Pocket DC
06/17 w/ the Leeway Foundation, artist panel and talkback, virtual
06/19 Black Music City Grantee Showcase, @ World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut ST, Philadelphia PA
Spring Sounds & Vinyl Exchange
April 23
6-7:30pm
Free Brunch Program
S 51st and Regent St (Across from Kingsessing Library)
Bring a chair + good vibes and come enjoy sounds, neighbors, and sunset on the porch/sidewalk surrounding the Southwest Philly based Free Brunch Program( S 51st and Regent St, across from Kingsessing Library).
Folks can also participate in a Vinyl Exchange and bring records or books (up to 10 items) in good condition to swap and bring home new-to-you records and books for your own collection.
Attendees will enjoy a curated listening session of vinyl records on the theme of “Maiden Voyages” with a focus on Philadelphia jazz histories.
“Maiden Voyage” is a post-bop, modal masterpiece by Herbie Hancock released in 1965. Originally penned to evoke the “splendor of a sea-going vessel on its maiden voyage” the work is a sonic accompaniment to seeding thought processes of visualization, manifestation, journeying, and growth. In the decade after initial release, the tune was recorded by many artists, including TSOP, Jazz Fusion icon, drummer, and composer Norman Connors. The listening session will span 3-4 unique versions of ‘Maiden Voyage” and related tracks, as well as musical maiden voyages or “firsts”, a term describing origins, unique collaborations, and more!
The lens of genealogy applied is non-linear, co-emphasizing ancestry and evolution within the constellation of Black music traditions. Thematic sonic curations are meant to connect musical threads inviting listeners to be present in communion together and appreciating Jazz-tinged sounds as a connection point we can access and uplift in our expression.
