L.T.D. (which stands for Love, Togetherness, and Devotion) was formed in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1968, and is best known...
Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar’s captivating Bossa Nova performances have resonated in jazz-loving capitals like Paris and London, blending English...
Join us for an electrifying Tribute Concert celebrating the timeless hits of two iconic R&B groups: Switch and DeBarge. From...
Drawing inspiration from legends like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Carmen McRae, as well as modern greats such as Anita...
Come find the Sankofa Mobile Museum at Josiah Henson Museum & Park for Maryland Emancipation Day! It is FREE to...
Get ready to move and groove at this vibrant celebration of global dance! Talented dancers from across the world light...
Pedrito Martinez is a Cuban percussionist, drummer, singer, songwriter, and composer originally from Havana, Cuba. A consummate master of Afro-Cuban...
Sy Smith is heralded as one of the hardest working women in soul music. But she’s also one of the...
Take a guided outside walking tour of the oldest continuously operating airport in the world, the College Park Airport!
Come and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! Music, live entertainment, delicious ethnic food, artisan and food vendors, children and...
L.T.D. (which stands for Love, Togetherness, and Devotion) was formed in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1968, and is best known for hits like “Back in Love Again” and “Holding On,” as well as their soulful ballads such as “Love Ballad” and “Where Did We Go Wrong.” This tribute promises to take you back to the days of sweet love ballads with the music of Jeffrey Osborne and L.T.D.
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Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar’s captivating Bossa Nova performances have resonated in jazz-loving capitals like Paris and London, blending English and Portuguese songs with tender beauty and syncopated rhythms. Rooted in a pandemic-era livestream series, their repertoire spans generations, showcasing Daniela’s Brazilian music heritage and celebrating the genre romantically. With Soledade’s soulful vocals and Najar’s guitar virtuosity, their performance promises an unforgettable journey into love and tradition. It’s a unique fusion of irresistible voice, guitar prowess, and deep affection—an homage to venerable music.
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Join us for an electrifying Tribute Concert celebrating the timeless hits of two iconic R&B groups: Switch and DeBarge. From the infectious grooves of Switch to the soulful melodies of DeBarge, this event promises an unforgettable journey through decades of classic music. From chart-topping hits like “There’ll Never Be,” “I Call Your Name,” and “Rhythm of the Night” to romantic ballads such as “All This Love,” their music continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. This tribute promises to transport you back in time.
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Drawing inspiration from legends like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Carmen McRae, as well as modern greats such as Anita O’Day and Annie Ross, Christina Drapkin delivers soulful ballads and scat improvisations with unparalleled depth and artistry. Her rich tradition of jazz standards, honed in New Orleans and New York, showcases improvisation and harmonic development reminiscent of bebop legends like Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. With multiple acclaimed albums, including “Songs About You,” Drapkin continues to captivate audiences with her enchanting voice and innovative vision.
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Josiah Henson Museum & Park
Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda
Come find the Sankofa Mobile Museum at Josiah Henson Museum & Park for Maryland Emancipation Day! It is FREE to experience the museum. For more info about the main event: montgomeryparks.org/maryland-emancipation-day-at-josiah-henson-museum-and-park
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Get ready to move and groove at this vibrant celebration of global dance! Talented dancers from across the world light up the stage with lively performances from artists representing Hawaii, Brazil, West Africa, Ireland, and Cuba. Feel the rhythm as host DJ Lidius spins the hottest international dance tracks — and jump in to learn a few new moves yourself. Enjoy an unforgettable experience, that brings our community together through the joy of dance!
Space is limited; advance registration is recommended.
Pedrito Martinez is a Cuban percussionist, drummer, singer, songwriter, and composer originally from Havana, Cuba. A consummate master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the batá drum, he is also the world’s first call rumbero—playing, singing, and dancing with dozens of Cuban rumba groups. Pedrito was a founding member of the highly successful, Afro-Cuban/Afro-Beat band, Yerba Buena, with which he recorded two albums and toured the world in the mid- to late-90’s. “The Pedrito Martinez Group is writing a new chapter in Cuban music history.” -NPR All Things Considered
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Sy Smith is heralded as one of the hardest working women in soul music. But she’s also one of the smartest… She has a career that spans two decades and now has 6 albums under her belt. She’s toured with some of the heaviest hitters in the industry (Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, and Chris Botti, to name a few). If you’ve never been to a Sy Smith show, prepare to be entertained – not only by her multi-layered vocal virtuosity, but also by her storytelling. Funk, glamour, soul, and jams. Sy brings it all to the stage and leaves it there.
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Take a guided outside walking tour of the oldest continuously operating airport in the world, the College Park Airport!
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Come and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us!
Music, live entertainment, delicious ethnic food, artisan and food vendors, children and teen area, carnival games, exhibitors and much more!
Free entrance and parking!
Venga y célebre con nosotros el Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
Música, entretenimiento en vivo, deliciosas comidas típicas, vendedores de artesanías, área para niños, juegos de carnaval y mucho más!
Entrada y estacionamiento gratis!
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