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  • Celebrate Black Music Month

    Published: June 2021

    By: Roberta Johnson 

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    Did you know that Black Music Month has Philly origins? Philadelphia is the mecca of Black Music and it is no surprise that the legendary songwriter/producer and founder of Philadelphia International Records, Kenney Gamble, declared June as Black Music Month!  

     

    In 2000, the “Mother of Black Music Month,” radio personality and celebrity media coach, Dyana Williams along with former congressman Chaka Fattah worked tirelessly to get the African American Music Bill passed and official recognition of Black Music Month by the United States government! Enjoy this video of Dyana Williams telling the origins of Black Music Month:

    Philly 360° Legacy: Dyana Williams on Black Music Month

    Don’t forget to use the #BlackMusicMonthPhilly to let us know what amazing Black music you're tuning into!

     

    If you or your organization want to be included in all the fun, please don't hesitate to submit your events to PFG!

     

    Need ideas? Enjoy Black Music Month with these amazing events:

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    MUSIC
    BIRTH OF THE COOL
    Orchestra 2001
    March 29th, 2023
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    CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
    Jazz Concepts for Busy Adults FREE Intro Class
    Temple University - Music Prep
    March 30th, 2023
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    MUSIC
    ALYSON WILLIAMS
    Gerald Veasley 's Unscripted Jazz...
    March 30th, 2023
    QUICK VIEW
    MUSIC
    Tito Puente Jr.
    Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts...
    March 30th, 2023
    QUICK VIEW
    MUSIC
    Upenn+ Counterparts+Counterintelligence
    University of Pennsylvania -...
    March 31st, 2023 - April 1st, 2023
    QUICK VIEW
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    MUSIC
    Upenn + West Philly Swingers + Stranger Swings
    University of Pennsylvania - West...
    April 7th, 2023 - April 8th, 2023
    QUICK VIEW
    DANCE
    Persevere - Project Moshen Dance Company
    Project Moshen Dance Company
    April 14th, 2023 - April 15th, 2023
    QUICK VIEW
    MUSIC
    PNC Arts Alive Jazz Cultural Voices: Connie Han concert
    The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz...
    April 15th, 2023
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    MUSIC
    The Center City Jazz Festival
    Center City Jazz Festival
    April 22nd, 2023
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    FREE
    Sunday Soul Open Mic Experience
    Souletri
    March 19th, 2023 - May 21st, 2023
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    MUSIC
    Who Hears Here? On Black Music, Pasts and Present with Guthrie P. Ramsey
    Athenaeum of Philadelphia
    April 26th, 2023
    QUICK VIEW
    MUSIC
    British/American Acid Blues band invades Pennsylvania
    Bees Deluxe
    April 28th, 2023
    QUICK VIEW
    MUSIC
    Clay Melton & Murali Coryell
    Sellersville Theater 1894
    April 28th, 2023
    QUICK VIEW
    MUSIC
    What is Jazz Opera?
    LifeLine Music Coalition
    April 30th, 2023

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    This feature is brought to you by Vice President of Audience Engagement, Roberta Johnson. She is a musician, an art lover, and a vivacious knitter. 

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