Returning to Strathmore after a sold out show last year, Sona Jobarteh is a living archive of the Gambian people, her musical spirit honoring the West African griot tradition. Challenging norms, Jobarteh became the first professional female kora (a 12-stringed African harp) player. With an eye on history and the future, she is paving the...

Described as “unique voices and rare musicians” by PBS, Max Hatt and Edda Glass are no strangers to sticking out among their peers. Steeped in the sounds of jazz from an early age, Hatt captivates audiences with guitar, and Glass approaches singing with a sultry sound that’s elegant and enchanting. With their original songwriting, described by...

Viewed through a utopian, Afrofuturistic lens, this vibrant one-act concert reimagines the classic musical, featuring songs such as "Do-Re-Mi," "Edelweiss," and "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," all recast through a Black Roots music kaleidoscope. With beautiful voices, dazzling arrangements, and a powerful message of unity and resilience, this electrifying show celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Black...

Electrifying and inventive, Invoke is a multi-instrument quartet blending bluegrass, folk, and jazz for a style of music that is holistically Americana. Taking inspiration from the music of Appalachia, the members of Invoke sing and play their way through dynamic compositions on fretted instruments, often familiar tunes but as bold new takes. More Information & Tickets.