The Detroit Pistons present 13-time Grammy Award Nominee Nas, joined by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, as a culmination of Detroit Pistons Black History Month festivities at Orchestra Hall on Tuesday March 5th at 7:30 PM.
One of the most influential and talented MCs to ever hold a mic, Nas will perform his debut album Illmatic in classical style, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the record. Proceeds from the event will benefit programs that stem from the Detroit Pistons partnership with the DSO and the annual Sphinx Competition, which provides new opportunities to young African-American and Latino string players and the communities and audiences they serve.
The Detroit Pistons and DSO have a multi-year partnership aimed to enhance music and education programming for Detroit youth. Financial commitments from Pistons owner Tom Gores, Vice Chairman Arn Tellem and the Detroit Pistons Foundation have expanded the DSOs Civic Youth Ensemble offerings for Detroit students.
On Saturday, February 23rd, Florida A & M University (located in Tallahassee) will be hosting the FAMU’s Harambee Festival, an event dedicated to unity in the community. The organizers are promising a day filled with live musical performances, vendors from across the region, cultural arts, workshops, fashion and food.
Asante Amen was born to sing and spread messages that lift up the soul and mind. His main musical influences are Garnet Silk, Tupac Shakur, Dennis Brown and a slew of R&B singers. He has collaborated with acts such as Lutan Fyah, Ras Tewelde, Leaf of Life, Dean Fraser and that is just to name a few. He has also shared the stage with artists such as Fred Locks, Luciano, Ken Boothe, Beenie Man, Tarrus Riley, Kabaka Pyramid and many others. He has performed in many venues around the world, but there are so many places that he has yet to set his feet on, and looks forward to doing so.
One of the lowest point of last evening’s GRAMMY Awards was when Drake’s honest, authentic and heartfelt speech was cut short. The artist was making a very timely and accurate speech to his fellow musicians about everyone already being winners as long as they are putting in the work and are being supported by their fans.
