The Evolution of Neo Soul

104 17th Avenue South,Seattle WA 98144

15 January, 2023

Description

Dope Culture Events & Sistas Rock the Arts present: The Evolution of Neo Soul, MLK weekend 2023. Journey with us through the eras of Gospel, Blues, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, & Neo Soul. Featuring top local artists from the Pacific Northwest including Zhanea June, April Shantae, Z Jones, Gina A , Cain Coldnote, Olisa Enrico, Darrius Willrich and more. We will enjoy the sounds of artists who paved the way such as Mahalia Jackson, Sam Cooke, Donny Hathaway, Jill Scott, Maxwell, Lauryn Hill, and more. The birthplace of soul music was in the church through gospels and spirituals providing a vessel of hope and a way to exhibit feelings of sorrow, joy, inspiration, & faith. Over time, the intense and emotional nature of this music would evolve to capture the spirit, attitudes, values and convictions of Black people. Freedom songs served as a vehicle for self-awareness, protest, and social change. This would later alter the social, political, and economic structures of American society. Doors will open two hours prior to each showtime for our Black-owned business marketplace and stay open one hour after the show so you can shop with small and local businesses and entrepreneurs. Full bar featuring signature cocktails and food from Ms Helen's Soul Bistro, our exclusive food vendor and a selection of desserts from Dom's Southern Style Banana Pudding. Thank you to our platinum sponsors: CD Forum and Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute Thank you to our gold and silver sponsors: The Facts Newspaper, Africatown, Andrea Chatard of Coldwell Banker Bain, DY Investments, Little Scholars Montessori Academy, and Virtually Yours PNW. NO REFUNDS