Event Information

Performances

Bowie State University Chorale – Under the direction of Professor Brandon J. Felder and Dr. Marymal Holmes, the Bowie State University chorale serves as one of the Fine and Performing Arts Ambassadors regularly performing for on and off-campus events as well as community events within the Washington Metropolitan Area and beyond.

The Prince George’s County Choral Society – The Prince George’s County Choral Society was founded in 2021 with the goal of strengthening and uniting the diverse communities of Prince George’s County through the art of choral singing.  

Black History – Mixing the foundations of West African storytelling with the influences of rap’s golden era to form a sound they call Griot Soul, the band Black History, founded by Shun McGhee, will have audiences singing and swaying to the groove.  

The 8 Ohms Band – Based in Annapolis, Maryland with roots in Prince George’s County, the 8 Ohms band has a powerhouse lineup of players from all over the DC metro area. Bringing heaping doses of Horn Heavy Funk. Drawing from diverse musical backgrounds, the 8 Ohms are known for blurring the lines between hard groove, funk, pop, soul & reggae. 8 Ohms won the 2022 Wammie Award for BEST FUNK ARTIST.

Marcus Johnson – Contemporary jazz keyboardist/pianist and composer Marcus Johnson has been delighting listeners all over the world with his chart-topping music. He founded Marimelj Entertainment Group with Black Entertainment Television (BET) founder and businessman Robert L. Johnson. Johnson has been described as the heir apparent to the funky urban groove music style and sound made famous by legendary jazz greats, George Duke and Herbie Hancock.  

We invite you to join us as at one of this year’s concert events! For more information, contact 301-446-3243. 

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