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Series: Soul Sessions

2024

SOUL SESSIONS: MÝA
Jan 17

Soul Sessions: Mýa

Mýa: definition of the multi-hyphenate entertainer. Since releasing her eponymous debut album Mýa in 1998 at the age of 18, Mýa has become a staple in the pop cultural zeitgeist across genres,…

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2023

Soul Sessions: Kindred the Family Soul
Nov 17

Soul Sessions: Kindred the Family Soul

Kindred The Family Soul or simply referred to as Kindred is one such duo that epitomizes the essence of longevity but evolution and consistency in the modern era. A multi-talented…

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Soul Sessions: Mumu Fresh
Sep 20

Soul Sessions: Mumu Fresh

Mumu Fresh (also known as Maimouna Youssef ) is a GRAMMY-Nominated, Indigenous Music award winning, Musical Ambassador for the US, former elected Governor of The DC Chapter of The Recording…

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2022

Soul Sessions: Stokley
Dec 16

Soul Sessions: Stokley

Join us for another night of the Soul Sessions series with legendary vocalist Stokley! Stokley is a Grammy-nominated vocalist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who is one of music’s best-kept secrets….

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Soul Sessions: Meshell Ndegeocello at AWAACC
Dec 16

Soul Sessions: Meshell Ndegeocello

Join us for another night of our Soul Sessions series featuring Grammy Award winning Meshell Ndegeocello. Meshell Ndegeocello has survived the best and worst of what a career in music…

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Soul Sessions: Peabo Bryson
Nov 28

Soul Sessions: Peabo Bryson

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Join us for an intimate Valentine’s Day edition of Soul Sessions with Peabo Bryson. He has established a career as one of the premier male…

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Soul Sessions: Angélique Kidjo
Jul 14

Soul Sessions: Angélique Kidjo

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is pleased to welcome four-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo for our intimate concert series, Soul Sessions. She is one of the greatest…

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Apr 12

Soul Sessions: Dwele

Who exactly is the man behind this eclectic magic? Who is the man who sells out the legendary venues like The Jazz Café in London and both Yoshiʼs in Oakland…

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Apr 12

Soul Sessions: Avery* Sunshine

Avery*Sunshine takes no detours in creating melodious music for the masses. She makes the kind of music that undeniably satisfies the soul. Her sound is uplifting, vibrant, and exactly as…

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