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SUMMARY:MC Lyte
DESCRIPTION:“hip-hop’s original female emcee.” – Grammy.com\n  \nLegendary lyricist\, DJ\, voice-over talent\, actress\, entertainer and icon\, MC Lyte is still making crowds move across the globe. MC Lyte first appeared on the scene in 1988 with her debut album Lyte As A Rock. At the tender age of 17 she began schooling other MCs in the art of rhyme. Since then\, she has proven that greatness always prevails with a total of ten albums to her credit. \nLyte is the first rap artist ever to perform at New York’s historic Carnegie Hall. Further\, she is the first female rapper to ever receive a gold single. Additionally\, she was the first female solo rapper ever nominated for a Grammy! There\, her inspiring 1993 classic anthem\, “Ruffneck\,” was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Single. Then\, her 2003 album Undaground Heat Vol.1\, hosted by Jamie Foxx\, garnered this rap legend her second Grammy nomination. Moreover\, the single “Ride Wit Me” also received a BET Award nomination for Best Female Rap Performance. In 2006\, MC Lyte became the first solo female rapper to be honored/inducted on VH1’s Hip-Hop Honors. \nLyte serves as a beautiful example that females can rock the mic just as well and oftentimes better than men. Also\, Lyte’s lyrical skills have also been tapped into by Hollywood. There\, she co-wrote and performed the television theme songs for Fox’s “Dark Angel” and BET’s “Holla.” \nRecommended for fans of Heavy D\, Big Daddy Kane\, Arrested Development and EPMD.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mc-lyte-oct21-2026/
CATEGORIES:Hip-Hop,R&B
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SUMMARY:Forever\, For Always\, For Love: Celebrating the Life & Music of Luther Vandross
DESCRIPTION:21st Annual Show!\nLuther Vandross lives on as one of the greatest R&B/soul singers of our time. Hailed for his ballad work\, Vandross sold over 40 million albums and won eight Grammy awards. Here\, an all-star lineup assembles to pay tribute to the premier male R&B vocalist of the last several decades. \nThe show will include live performances of all of Luther’s greatest hits by some of the Twin Cities’ finest vocalists and musicians. These include vocalists Jay Bee\, Ray Covington\, LaMont Keten\, Patricia Lacy\, and Erica West. \nThe band:\nTony Axtell\, bass\nBrian Ziemniak\, keyboards\nDavid Feily\, guitar\nBrian Kendrick\, drums\nDaryl Boudreaux\, percussion\nAnd some very special surprise guests! \nRecommended for fans of Luther Vandross\, Peabo Bryson\, Patti LaBelle and Teddy Pendergrass.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/celebrating-the-life-music-of-luther-vandross-oct31-2026/2026-10-31/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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SUMMARY:Forever\, For Always\, For Love: Celebrating the Life & Music of Luther Vandross
DESCRIPTION:21st Annual Show!\nLuther Vandross lives on as one of the greatest R&B/soul singers of our time. Hailed for his ballad work\, Vandross sold over 40 million albums and won eight Grammy awards. Here\, an all-star lineup assembles to pay tribute to the premier male R&B vocalist of the last several decades. \nThe show will include live performances of all of Luther’s greatest hits by some of the Twin Cities’ finest vocalists and musicians. These include vocalists Jay Bee\, Ray Covington\, LaMont Keten\, Patricia Lacy\, and Erica West. \nThe band:\nTony Axtell\, bass\nBrian Ziemniak\, keyboards\nDavid Feily\, guitar\nBrian Kendrick\, drums\nDaryl Boudreaux\, percussion\nAnd some very special surprise guests! \nRecommended for fans of Luther Vandross\, Peabo Bryson\, Patti LaBelle and Teddy Pendergrass.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/celebrating-the-life-music-of-luther-vandross-oct31-2026/2026-10-31/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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SUMMARY:Kenny Garrett
DESCRIPTION:“genre-blurring\, spiritually deep sounds” – Glide\n  \nKenny Garrett’s latest release\, 2021’s Sounds from the Ancestors\, is a multi-faceted album. The music\, however\, doesn’t lodge inside the tight confines of the jazz idiom. Here\, this is not surprising: the alto saxophonist and composer acknowledges Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye as significant touchstones. Miles Davis’s seminal LP\, On the Corner\, subverted its main guiding lights – James Brown\, Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone. Then\, Davis crafted his own unique\, polyrhythmic\, groove-laden\, improv-heavy universe. Thus\, Sounds from the Ancestors occupies its own space with intellectual clarity\, sonic ingenuity and emotional heft. \n“The concept initially was about trying to get some of the musical sounds that I remembered as a kid growing up. Sounds that lift your spirit\, like John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme”\, Aretha Franklin’s “Amazing Grace”\, Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”. And the spiritual side of the church\,” Garrett explains. “When I started to think about them\, I realized it was the spirit from my ancestors.” \nIndeed\, Sounds from the Ancestors reflects the rich jazz\, R&B\, and gospel history of his hometown of Detroit. More important though\, it also reverberates with a modern cosmopolitan vibrancy. Notably the inclusion of music coming out of France\, Cuba\, Nigeria\, and Guadeloupe. \nGarrett is easily recognized as one of modern jazz’s brightest and most influential living masters. His illustrious career includes hallmark stints with Miles Davis\, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers\, Donald Byrd\, and Freddie Hubbard. Also\, Woody Shaw\, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Moreover\, he has enjoyed a heralded career as a solo artist that began more than thirty years ago. And with the marvelous Sounds from the Ancestors\, the Grammy-winning Garrett shows no signs of resting on his laurels. \nRecommended for fans of Joshua Redman\, Chris Potter\, Branford Marsalis and Miguel Zenón. \n📸: Hollis King
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kenny-garrett-nov1-2026/2026-11-01/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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SUMMARY:Kenny Garrett
DESCRIPTION:“genre-blurring\, spiritually deep sounds” – Glide\n  \nKenny Garrett’s latest release\, 2021’s Sounds from the Ancestors\, is a multi-faceted album. The music\, however\, doesn’t lodge inside the tight confines of the jazz idiom. Here\, this is not surprising: the alto saxophonist and composer acknowledges Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye as significant touchstones. Miles Davis’s seminal LP\, On the Corner\, subverted its main guiding lights – James Brown\, Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone. Then\, Davis crafted his own unique\, polyrhythmic\, groove-laden\, improv-heavy universe. Thus\, Sounds from the Ancestors occupies its own space with intellectual clarity\, sonic ingenuity and emotional heft. \n“The concept initially was about trying to get some of the musical sounds that I remembered as a kid growing up. Sounds that lift your spirit\, like John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme”\, Aretha Franklin’s “Amazing Grace”\, Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”. And the spiritual side of the church\,” Garrett explains. “When I started to think about them\, I realized it was the spirit from my ancestors.” \nIndeed\, Sounds from the Ancestors reflects the rich jazz\, R&B\, and gospel history of his hometown of Detroit. More important though\, it also reverberates with a modern cosmopolitan vibrancy. Notably the inclusion of music coming out of France\, Cuba\, Nigeria\, and Guadeloupe. \nGarrett is easily recognized as one of modern jazz’s brightest and most influential living masters. His illustrious career includes hallmark stints with Miles Davis\, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers\, Donald Byrd\, and Freddie Hubbard. Also\, Woody Shaw\, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Moreover\, he has enjoyed a heralded career as a solo artist that began more than thirty years ago. And with the marvelous Sounds from the Ancestors\, the Grammy-winning Garrett shows no signs of resting on his laurels. \nRecommended for fans of Joshua Redman\, Chris Potter\, Branford Marsalis and Miguel Zenón. \n📸: Hollis King
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kenny-garrett-nov1-2026/2026-11-01/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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SUMMARY:Arrested Development
DESCRIPTION:“deeply thoughtful with a generous splash of wit… invincible” – BBC\n  \nArrested Development delivers onstage energy to thirsty audiences looking to quench their soul! Thirty years ago\, Arrested Development slammed the gangsta dominated world of hip hop with defiant lyrics of hope. The message worked\, as AD became the first\, and only\, hip-hop artist to receive the Best New Artist Grammy. Additionally\, the group also received a Grammy award for Best Rap Single for their anthemic prayer- like hit song\, “Tennessee”. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame named it one of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. Also\, VH1 listed it in their 100 Greatest Songs of the 90’s. \nMoney came in\, but not for precious stones and big cars. Instead\, they gave back\, becoming the first African American artists to donate money to Nelson Mandela and the ANC. They used their voices and their status to the benefit of many underprivileged brothers and sisters around the world. \nWith the success of the single “Mr. Wendal”\, Arrested Development brought the issue of homelessness to the forefront. Then\, the group donated half of the royalty earnings from “Mr. Wendal” to the National Coalition of the Homeless. Awards\, chart success and accolades continued to follow. Their song “Revolution” was written for Spike Lee’s Malcolm X film\, X. There\, it would forever be associated with one of the most important Spike Lee joints. \nTheir album\, 3 Years\, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life of…\, earned them two Grammy awards. Additionally\, they won two MTV awards\, a Soul Train Music Award\, and the NCAAP Image Award. Rolling Stone named them 1992’s Band of The Year\, while VH1 named them one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time! \nRecommended for fans of De La Soul\, Digable Planets\, Yasiin Bey and A Tribe Called Quest.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/arrested-development-nov6-2026/2026-11-06/1/
CATEGORIES:Hip-Hop,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T233000
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SUMMARY:Arrested Development
DESCRIPTION:“deeply thoughtful with a generous splash of wit… invincible” – BBC\n  \nArrested Development delivers onstage energy to thirsty audiences looking to quench their soul! Thirty years ago\, Arrested Development slammed the gangsta dominated world of hip hop with defiant lyrics of hope. The message worked\, as AD became the first\, and only\, hip-hop artist to receive the Best New Artist Grammy. Additionally\, the group also received a Grammy award for Best Rap Single for their anthemic prayer- like hit song\, “Tennessee”. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame named it one of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. Also\, VH1 listed it in their 100 Greatest Songs of the 90’s. \nMoney came in\, but not for precious stones and big cars. Instead\, they gave back\, becoming the first African American artists to donate money to Nelson Mandela and the ANC. They used their voices and their status to the benefit of many underprivileged brothers and sisters around the world. \nWith the success of the single “Mr. Wendal”\, Arrested Development brought the issue of homelessness to the forefront. Then\, the group donated half of the royalty earnings from “Mr. Wendal” to the National Coalition of the Homeless. Awards\, chart success and accolades continued to follow. Their song “Revolution” was written for Spike Lee’s Malcolm X film\, X. There\, it would forever be associated with one of the most important Spike Lee joints. \nTheir album\, 3 Years\, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life of…\, earned them two Grammy awards. Additionally\, they won two MTV awards\, a Soul Train Music Award\, and the NCAAP Image Award. Rolling Stone named them 1992’s Band of The Year\, while VH1 named them one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time! \nRecommended for fans of De La Soul\, Digable Planets\, Yasiin Bey and A Tribe Called Quest.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/arrested-development-nov6-2026/2026-11-06/2/
CATEGORIES:Hip-Hop,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260730T200442Z
CREATED:20260723T210229Z
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SUMMARY:Blind Boys of Alabama Present Songs In the Key of Life
DESCRIPTION:“always hunting for – and finding – the perfect note or harmony that lifts an old tune into the sublime” – Time\n  \nSix-Time Grammy Winners\nGospel Music Hall of Fame Inductees \nThe legendary Blind Boys of Alabama bring their transcendent harmonies and spiritual power. Here\, they celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Stevie Wonder’s iconic album Songs in the Key of Life. This special presentation pairs many of Stevie Wonder’s classic songs with beloved selections from the Blind Boys’ own celebrated repertoire. Moreover\, they blend gospel\, soul\, and Americana in a joyful performance that honors both musical legacies. \nNow\, the Blind Boys have lifted spirits and moved souls for over seventy-five years. Furthermore\, they continue their mission of spreading light and love through the universal language of music. In 2003\, the Blind Boys earned a Grammy Award for an album that included their acclaimed cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground.” Further\, this version later featured in film and television\, including FX’s Fargo. In 2007\, Stevie Wonder presented Blind Boys singer Jimmy Carter with a Vision Award for Lifetime Achievement. Thus\, this underscores their enduring impact on music and culture. \nHere\, this show features classics like: “Sir Duke\,” “I Wish\,” “As\,” and more. \nRecommended for fans of Mavis Staples\, The Holmes Brothers\, Stevie Wonder and Taj Mahal. \n📸: Cole Weber
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/blind-boys-of-alabama-present-songs-in-the-key-of-life-nov9-2026/
CATEGORIES:Gospel,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260827T192724Z
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SUMMARY:VIP EVENT: Boney James Live
DESCRIPTION:Click the links below for show tickets!\nBoney James Live: NOV 24 • 6:30pm performance\nBoney James Live: NOV 24 • 9:00pm performance \n\nJoin Boney James for an exclusive pre-show VIP experience! \nYour VIP upgrade includes: \n\nMeet & Greet with Boney James\nIndividual photo opportunity with Boney James\nOfficial VIP Laminate + Lanyard\nPriority Entry into the Venue\n\nCheck-in Time: Please arrive at the venue by 4:00 PM. \nAfter check-in\, you’ll be escorted to the VIP area for the meet & greet\, which takes place before doors open at 5:30 PM.\n \nIMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show. Purchase your show ticket here \n\n“R&B-inflected saxophone… lyrical and intimate” – Jazz Times\n  \nBoney James is three decades into a career built on deep groove\, melodic instinct and an unmistakably singular saxophone voice. However\, James is still finding new ground. On 2026’s A Simple Man\, his milestone twentieth studio album\, the multi-platinum saxophonist delivers one of his most personal records. \nJames’ catalog has generated more than two billion on-demand streams in the United States. His honors include four Grammy nominations\, three NAACP Image Award nominations\, four RIAA Gold-certified records and a Soul Train Award. Also\, Billboard named him one of the Top Three Contemporary Jazz Artists of the 2000s. Additionally\, in 2024 he became the first artist to score twenty Number One singles on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart. Further\, recent collaborations have also earned him two Top Ten hits at Adult R&B. \nFor James\, A Simple Man reflects a growing desire to strip away distraction and focus on what matters most. “As I’ve gotten older\, I’ve realized I don’t need a lot to make me happy\,”he says. “I love making music and playing my saxophone.” \nHere\, that clarity runs through the new album. Grammy-winning vocalist Ledisi\, acclaimed trumpeter Marquis Hill\, and legendary guitarist Larry Carlton all make guest appearances. \nJames’ R&B foundation runs deep. He turned professional at nineteen\, spending his formative years touring with Morris Day\, The Isley Brothers\, Teena Marie and others. Then\, James stepped forward with his 1992 debut\, Trust. Further\, more than three decades later\, he remains focused not on preserving a legacy\, but on continuing to grow. \nAnd that may be the clearest expression of A Simple Man. Here\, James is an artist who\, after more than three decades\, knows more clearly than ever what matters. \nRecommended for fans of Rick Braun\, Brian Culbertson\, Kirk Whalum and Jeffrey Osborne.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/vip-event-boney-james-nov24-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T203000
DTSTAMP:20260827T192722Z
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SUMMARY:Boney James Live
DESCRIPTION:VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the links below for tickets!\nBoney James Live: NOV 24 • 4:00pm VIP Meet & Greet \n\n“R&B-inflected saxophone… lyrical and intimate” – Jazz Times\n  \nBoney James is three decades into a career built on deep groove\, melodic instinct and an unmistakably singular saxophone voice. However\, James is still finding new ground. On 2026’s A Simple Man\, his milestone twentieth studio album\, the multi-platinum saxophonist delivers one of his most personal records. \nJames’ catalog has generated more than two billion on-demand streams in the United States. His honors include four Grammy nominations\, three NAACP Image Award nominations\, four RIAA Gold-certified records and a Soul Train Award. Also\, Billboard named him one of the Top Three Contemporary Jazz Artists of the 2000s. Additionally\, in 2024 he became the first artist to score twenty Number One singles on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart. Further\, recent collaborations have also earned him two Top Ten hits at Adult R&B. \nFor James\, A Simple Man reflects a growing desire to strip away distraction and focus on what matters most. “As I’ve gotten older\, I’ve realized I don’t need a lot to make me happy\,”he says. “I love making music and playing my saxophone.” \nHere\, that clarity runs through the new album. Grammy-winning vocalist Ledisi\, acclaimed trumpeter Marquis Hill\, and legendary guitarist Larry Carlton all make guest appearances. \nJames’ R&B foundation runs deep. He turned professional at nineteen\, spending his formative years touring with Morris Day\, The Isley Brothers\, Teena Marie and others. Then\, James stepped forward with his 1992 debut\, Trust. Further\, more than three decades later\, he remains focused not on preserving a legacy\, but on continuing to grow. \nAnd that may be the clearest expression of A Simple Man. Here\, James is an artist who\, after more than three decades\, knows more clearly than ever what matters. \nRecommended for fans of Rick Braun\, Brian Culbertson\, Kirk Whalum and Jeffrey Osborne.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/boney-james-nov24-2026/2026-11-24/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T230000
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SUMMARY:Boney James Live
DESCRIPTION:VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the links below for tickets!\nBoney James Live: NOV 24 • 4:00pm VIP Meet & Greet \n\n“R&B-inflected saxophone… lyrical and intimate” – Jazz Times\n  \nBoney James is three decades into a career built on deep groove\, melodic instinct and an unmistakably singular saxophone voice. However\, James is still finding new ground. On 2026’s A Simple Man\, his milestone twentieth studio album\, the multi-platinum saxophonist delivers one of his most personal records. \nJames’ catalog has generated more than two billion on-demand streams in the United States. His honors include four Grammy nominations\, three NAACP Image Award nominations\, four RIAA Gold-certified records and a Soul Train Award. Also\, Billboard named him one of the Top Three Contemporary Jazz Artists of the 2000s. Additionally\, in 2024 he became the first artist to score twenty Number One singles on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart. Further\, recent collaborations have also earned him two Top Ten hits at Adult R&B. \nFor James\, A Simple Man reflects a growing desire to strip away distraction and focus on what matters most. “As I’ve gotten older\, I’ve realized I don’t need a lot to make me happy\,”he says. “I love making music and playing my saxophone.” \nHere\, that clarity runs through the new album. Grammy-winning vocalist Ledisi\, acclaimed trumpeter Marquis Hill\, and legendary guitarist Larry Carlton all make guest appearances. \nJames’ R&B foundation runs deep. He turned professional at nineteen\, spending his formative years touring with Morris Day\, The Isley Brothers\, Teena Marie and others. Then\, James stepped forward with his 1992 debut\, Trust. Further\, more than three decades later\, he remains focused not on preserving a legacy\, but on continuing to grow. \nAnd that may be the clearest expression of A Simple Man. Here\, James is an artist who\, after more than three decades\, knows more clearly than ever what matters. \nRecommended for fans of Rick Braun\, Brian Culbertson\, Kirk Whalum and Jeffrey Osborne.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/boney-james-nov24-2026/2026-11-24/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270102T210000
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SUMMARY:Kindred the Family Soul
DESCRIPTION:“inspiring melds of soul\, R&B\, hip-hop\, funk\, pop… A mindblower.” – AllMusic\n  \nKindred the Family Soul is a Grammy-nominated adult contemporary R&B duo from Philadelphia consisting of husband-and-wife Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon. Big hit singles elude them\, but they maintain a strong following that appreciates their unwavering dedication to releasing relatable\, mature R&B. Also\, Dantzler and Graydon co-write most of their songs\, which are rooted in traditional soul and gospel.  \nDantzler and Graydon began as solo performers. Dantzler was born in Philadelphia and got his start in the music business writing songs for Pebbles and Bell Biv DeVoe. Graydon\, from Washington\, D.C.\, signed a solo deal at the age of 15. The two united and began writing songs\, but then married and started a family. However\, Dantzler went back to trying to make it on the local scene. He and Graydon began performing at the Black Lily club\, where they caught the attention of Jill Scott.   \nThey spent the next two years working on the debut Kindred the Family Soul album\, 2003’s Surrender to Love. It featured an impressive cast of collaborators\, including Scott\, string arranger Larry Gold\, Bilal\, King Britt\, and Jazmine Sullivan. Thus\, it was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best R&B/Soul Album. 2005’s In This Life Together was inspired by Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis’ memoir of the same name. 2008’s The Arrival became their highest-charting title to that point. Here\, it reached number sixty-seven on the Billboard 200 and number seven on the R&B Albums chart.  \n2011’s Love Has No Recession features guests ranging from go-go pioneer Chuck Brown to relative newcomer BJ the Chicago Kid. Kindred’s sixth full-length\, 2016’s Legacy of Love\, climbed into the top fifteen of the Billboard R&B chart. \nRecommended for fans of Ledisi\, Eric Roberson\, Avery*Sunshine and Stokley.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kindred-the-family-soul-jan2-2027/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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SUMMARY:Marcus Miller
DESCRIPTION:“one of the cornerstones of modern electric bass” – Premier Guitar\n  \nGet ready for an unforgettable evening with Grammy-winning bass virtuoso\, Marcus Miller! Celebrating over forty-three years of musical excellence\, Marcus will be performing selections from his extensive catalog. Here\, he features beloved hits that have graced the careers of Miles Davis\, David Sanborn\, Roberta Flack\, and Luther Vandross. Moreover\, prepare to be captivated as Marcus infuses each piece of music with his unparalleled arranging skills. He delivers fresh and exciting interpretations of his music that keep audiences on their toes. \nMarcus’ resume speaks for itself. There\, he has dozens of movie scores and over 500 recording credits to his name across jazz\, R&B\, and opera. Also\, as a UNESCO Artist for Peace and changemaker\, his work on social justice projects continues to be inspiring. In 2020\, Marcus created\, musically produced\, and posted the “Lift Every Voice” get out the vote event. There\, he brought together political leaders and musical legends to encourage political participation. Additionally\, he contributed to UNESCO’s United Against Racism video alongside countless industry legends. Then\, Prince Albert of Monaco commissioned him to create the orchestral arrangement for in Donny Hathaway’s “Someday We’ll All Be Free” video\, which he also appeared in. \nThe year ahead continues to look just as busy for Marcus. Further\, he is a member of the Board of Directors for the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz. Also\, he joined Herbie for a virtual celebration of International Jazz Day on April 30th. In 2022\, Marcus composed the score for the documentary film SIDNEY for Apple TV+. There\, the film told the story of legendary actor\, filmmaker and iconic civil rights activist\, Sidney Poitier. \nRecommended for fans of Miles Davis\, Victor Wooten\, Stanley Clarke and Jaco Pastorius.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/marcus-miller-feb28-2027/2027-02-28/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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SUMMARY:Marcus Miller
DESCRIPTION:“one of the cornerstones of modern electric bass” – Premier Guitar\n  \nGet ready for an unforgettable evening with Grammy-winning bass virtuoso\, Marcus Miller! Celebrating over forty-three years of musical excellence\, Marcus will be performing selections from his extensive catalog. Here\, he features beloved hits that have graced the careers of Miles Davis\, David Sanborn\, Roberta Flack\, and Luther Vandross. Moreover\, prepare to be captivated as Marcus infuses each piece of music with his unparalleled arranging skills. He delivers fresh and exciting interpretations of his music that keep audiences on their toes. \nMarcus’ resume speaks for itself. There\, he has dozens of movie scores and over 500 recording credits to his name across jazz\, R&B\, and opera. Also\, as a UNESCO Artist for Peace and changemaker\, his work on social justice projects continues to be inspiring. In 2020\, Marcus created\, musically produced\, and posted the “Lift Every Voice” get out the vote event. There\, he brought together political leaders and musical legends to encourage political participation. Additionally\, he contributed to UNESCO’s United Against Racism video alongside countless industry legends. Then\, Prince Albert of Monaco commissioned him to create the orchestral arrangement for in Donny Hathaway’s “Someday We’ll All Be Free” video\, which he also appeared in. \nThe year ahead continues to look just as busy for Marcus. Further\, he is a member of the Board of Directors for the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz. Also\, he joined Herbie for a virtual celebration of International Jazz Day on April 30th. In 2022\, Marcus composed the score for the documentary film SIDNEY for Apple TV+. There\, the film told the story of legendary actor\, filmmaker and iconic civil rights activist\, Sidney Poitier. \nRecommended for fans of Miles Davis\, Victor Wooten\, Stanley Clarke and Jaco Pastorius.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/marcus-miller-feb28-2027/2027-02-28/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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