On January 5th, we celebrate the life and legacy of James Mtume — a trailblazer whose influence spans jazz, R&B, funk, and hip-hop. Born James... Read More
Hip Hop/Rap
The hip hop debate
20 min read
The hip hop debate has historical parallels in the entertainment industry My son and I have had some spirited discussions over hip hop and its... Read More
Tupac Amaru Shakur
2 min read
Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known as 2Pac, was a highly influential American rapper, songwriter and actor. He is widely considered to be one of the... Read More
Liza Jessie Peterson is a renowned actress, poet, playwright, educator and activist who has been steadfast in her commitment to incarcerated populations both professionally and... Read More
BAM R&B Festival Summer Concert – Mali Music
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Savannah-based singer-songwriter Mali Music, also known as Jamaal Pollard, exploded onto the R&B scene with his 2014 debut album Mali Is…, which earned him a... Read More
Red Hook Park presents Just Blaze & Friends
1 min read
Over the past 15 years, Just Blaze has become a fixture in Hip-Hop music and culture. He began producing for well-known artists in the late 1990s, leading... Read More
SummerStage presents Just Blaze
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Just Blaze Over the past 15 years, Just Blaze has become a fixture in Hip-Hop music and culture. He began producing for well-known artists in the late... Read More
SummerStage presents Hard Hittin’ Harry
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Hard Hittin’ Harry Haiti-born DJ, Hard Hittin Harry (Harry D’Janite) is a Brooklyn, NY resident by way of Montreal, Canada and New Jersey. DJ Hard Hittin Harry... Read More

🎉 Happy Birthday to the Legendary James Mtume! 🎶
Summerstage presents Poet Liza Jessie Peterson