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Black Music Month Celebration

  • Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 2410 Wickham Ave Newport News, VA, 23607 United States (map)

June is African American Music Appreciation Month! Created by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, this month celebrates the African American musical influences that comprise an essential part of our nation’s treasured cultural heritage.

Featuring Ned Harris and Sheila Holman

Hampton Roads, join us for a night of soul stirring performances as the extraordinary voices of Sheila Holman and Ned Harris join forces to celebrate the golden eras of soul music.

Renowned for his mesmerizing falsetto, Ned Harris captivates his audiences with his smooth storytelling and soulful delivery. With each note, he effortlessly transports his listeners to a bygone era of romance and passion.

Channeling the spirit of legends like Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin and Mary J. Blige, Sheila Holman commands the stage with her powerful and emotive vocals. Her soul-stirring performance always leaves audiences spellbound with nostalgia and awe.

 Witness the magic as Sheila and Ned join forces for enchanting duets, blending their unique styles to create harmonies that will resonate deep within your soul.

Whether it is Ned serenading the crowd with his signature falsetto or Sheila belting out soul-stirring ballads, each selection promises to be a journey through the rich tapestry of music that you do not want to miss.