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Malcolm Jamal Warner, Danny Simmons, Tira Yasmine, Taalam Acey, Rich Medina & More Featured at AWAACC's POETRY UNPLUGGED

12/20/2022

Danny Simmons feat. Bassist Dwayne Dolphin, Malcolm Jamal Warner, Tira Yasmine, Taalam Acey and Rich Medina Headline Poetry Unplugged: Shock Value! January 20, 8 pm
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center

Danny Simmons, Jr. to Be Honored with First Ever AWAACC Arts Advocacy Award
for His Outstanding Work in Poetry Community

PITTSBURGH, PA, December 15, 2022 – Poetry Unplugged returns to the main stage of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAAC), 980 Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh, on Friday, January 20, 2023, 8:00 pm, with Shock Value!, a night featuring a daring and diverse group of critically-acclaimed spoken word artists including Danny Simmons, Jr. with bassist and Pittsburgh native Dwayne Dolphin, Malcolm Jamal Warner, poets Tira Yasmine and Taalam Acey and poet/DJ Rich Medina.

Legendary Vocalist Peabo Bryson Lights Up the AWAACC Stage, 2/11/23

12/20/2022

Multi-Grammy and Oscar-Winning Soul/R&B/Quiet Storm Vocalist Peabo Bryson Performs as Part of the August Wilson African-American Cultural Center’s Soul Sessions, Saturday, February 11, 2023, 8:00 pm

PITTSBURGH, PA, December 5, 2022 – Since his debut in 1976, singer/songwriter Peabo Bryson has been one of the most well-loved and artistically well-traveled vocalists of his era. Bryson brings his incredible catalog and his towering, tenor voice to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC), 980 Liberty Ave., Saturday, February 11, 8:00 pm, to perform as part of Soul Sessions, the Center’s series of intimate concerts featuring some of today’s most talented artists, live in the theater of the AWAAC. Tickets are available at www.awaacc.org.

Jay Hoggard Releases Raise Your Spirit Consciousness January 9, 2023

12/20/2022

Vibraphonist/Composer Jay Hoggard Debuts New Album,
RAISE YOUR SPIRIT CONSCIOUSNESS, January 9, 2023

NEW YORK, NY – With 22 recordings as a leader, and performances around the globe, vibraphonist/composer Jay Hoggard has been one of the most enduring and innovative masters on his instrument since the 1970s. A direct musical descendant of Lionel Hampton, Milt Jackson, Lem Winchester and Bobby Hutcherson, Hoggard’s omni-directional artistry encompasses the myriad musical dimensions of the African Diaspora and its spiritual resonances.

Regina Carter Performs "Gone in a Phrase of Air" at AWAACC, 12/14

12/6/2022

Award-Winning Violinist Regina Carter
Performs Her Multi-Media Work, Gone in a Phrase of Air,
at August Wilson African American Cultural Center’s
Uhuru Jazz Series
Wednesday, December 14, 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm

PITTSBURGH, PA – Violinist and NEA Jazz Master Regina Carter is the most accomplished musician on her instrument of her generation. The recipient of multiple Grammy nominations, a Doris Duke Award, and a MacArthur Genius Grant, Carter has been a shining star on the jazz scene for three decades. With over 10 recordings as a leader, she has performed music that spans jazz, Latin, classical, world and Appalachian genres. On Wednesday, December 14, 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm, Carter comes the August Wilson African American Cultural Center’s (AWAACC) Uhuru Jazz Series to perform her latest project, Gone in a Phrase of Air.

Celebrate a Cool Yule with Louis Armstrong Foundation's Holiday Gifts

12/6/2022

Celebrate the Holiday Season
with Louis Armstrong Holiday Gifts
and the Release of
Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule,
Armstrong’s First-ever Christmas Recording,
which Debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard Charts

NEW YORK, NY – When the world-renowned jazz icon Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) was on tour, he would always put up a small Christmas tree in the hotel he and his wife Lucille were staying. When they were home for the holidays, they would lavishly display their Corona Queens home with decorations, sing carols, recite The Night Before Christmas, and Armstrong sent friends his homemade holiday cards, made in his genius, down home style.

Malcolm Jamal Warner, Danny Simmons, Tira Yasmine, Taalam Acey, Rich Medina & More Featured at AWAACC's POETRY UNPLUGGED

Legendary Vocalist Peabo Bryson Lights Up the AWAACC Stage, 2/11/23

Jay Hoggard Releases Raise Your Spirit Consciousness January 9, 2023

Regina Carter Performs "Gone in a Phrase of Air" at AWAACC, 12/14

Celebrate a Cool Yule with Louis Armstrong Foundation's Holiday Gifts

Celebrate the Holiday Seasonwith Louis Armstrong Holiday Giftsand the Release ofLouis Wishes You A Cool Yule,Armstrong’s First-ever Christmas Recording, which Debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard Charts

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Celebrate the Holiday Season
with Louis Armstrong Holiday Gifts
and the Release of
Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule,
Armstrong’s First-ever Christmas Recording,
which Debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard Charts