Burnt Sugar Arkestra. Photos by Shane Nelson

8th Annual Sugar Hill Music Festival Lineup & Details

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Headlining the 8th Annual Sugar Hill Music Festival is Harlem’s own Allan Harris, a renowned jazz vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. Described by The New York Times as having a “formidable baritone with husky edges and deep resonant low notes,” Harris has received numerous accolades, including the Down Beat “Rising Star Jazz Vocalist” award, the prestigious
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Celebrating Ronny Drayton aka “Draytone the WirePuller”

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Ronny Drayton aka Draytone aka WirePuller was an acclaimed guitarist known for his versatile playing style that spanned genres such as rock, funk, jazz and R&B. Born in 1953 Drayton’s career took off in the 1970’s where he became a sought-after session musician that collaborated with numerous artists. Drayton was celebrated for his innovative approach
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Lincoln Center Presents: MVP - a Tribute Concert to The World Of Melvin Van Peebles

MVP: a Tribute Concert to the World of Melvin Van Peebles

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In celebration of what would have been Melvin Van Peebles’ 92nd birthday, Lincoln Center presents: MVP, a multimedia tribute concert experience created by his son Mario Van Peebles. Mario takes the audience through a glimpse into Melvin’s life and fascinations in the desert and cities through MVP’s films and music. The evening is scored by
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Artsplosure The Raleigh Art Festival 2024

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Artsplosure’s mission is to produce quality events that make the works of the most imaginative and celebrated artists accessible to the public – all in an effort to enrich our community and inspire greater love for the visual and performing arts. Artsplosure, conceived in 1978 by subcommittees of the newly formed City of Raleigh Arts
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The Burnt Sugar Bowery Electric SmokeHouse

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SlamJunk, Dead Flowers Productions, and Avant Groidd Musica presents The Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse, where you’ll experience a pu pu platter of Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber-member led bands with a Vernon Reid / Burnt Sugar Conduction for dessert.

Angels Over Oakanda - vinyl edition

Angels Over Oakanda vinyl – In stores now!

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Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber is thrilled that these brick & mortar record stores are carrying Angels Over Oakanda vinyl.
Stop on by and ask for an in-store play, and get complimented for your sonic good taste.