Branches of the Tree of Life by Abiodun Oyewole

Mistress of Ceremonies is radio host and producer Joyce Jones. Billy Taylor at Temple University, then headed to New York to become a hotly sought-after horn player. Nick’s Pub.ĭuane Eubanks Quintet, Eubanks studied with the legendary Dr. The Quartet was well known for many years as the house band at St. The Sugar Hill Quartet, Led by saxophonist, Patience Higgins, the Sugar Hill Quartet carries on the tradition of the high-energy, musical excellence that Harlem is known for. Her latest CD, Offering: The Music of Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson, is a powerful reinterpretation of the poet’s musical library. Burnt Sugar “honors its deepest inspirations, the first post-modernists of American music – Duke Ellington, Sun Ra, Parliament Funkadelic and The Art Ensemble of Chicago.”Ĭharenée Wade In Tribute to Gil Scott-Heron – Poet, author, composer, and recording artist who became a global voice for justice. Award-winning vocalist, arranger, educator, and composer Charenée Wade has excited audiences all over the world with her ingenuity and vibrancy. The Sugar Hill Music Festival features performances by:īurnt Sugar In Tribute to the Mizell Brothers- Pioneering musicians who helped produce the signature sound of greats like. We are also honoring Gil Scott-Heron, who was a resident of 555 Edgecombe.”

This year, we pay tribute to the Mizell Brothers, who lived at 555 Edgecombe Avenue, during their youth. We present world-class jazz, R&B, and European classical music by Black composers. “Harlem has a rich musical history, so each year, While We Are Still Here honors it. COVID mask and social-distancing protocols observed. Taylor, Founder and Executive Director of While We Are Still Here – – announced today the heritage-preservation organization’s upcoming 5th Sugar Hill Music Festival taking place on Saturday, September 25, from 2:00 to 7:00 pm EDT, at Sugar Hill Luminaries Lawn, 155th Street and Edgecombe Avenue, Harlem, NY. 155th Street Harlem, NYįeaturing Renowned Artists Performing Musical Tributes toĪnd Reading Across Harlem with Poet Abiodun Oyewole Music Event Non Profit Event Performing Arts Event Fifth Sugar Hill Music Festival Returns to Sugar Hill Luminaries Lawn Saturday, September 25 Sugar Hill Luminaries LawnĮdgecombe Avenue and W.

Branches of the Tree of Life by Abiodun Oyewole