Black Music City: Black Music Month Celebration

Schedule

Fri Aug 15 2025 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

REC Studios | Philadelphia, PA

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Now in its fifth year, Black Music City continues to celebrate Philadelphia’s legacy of Black music and culture
About this Event

Black Music City June Celebration Event

Hosted by: Seraiah Nicole

Presented by: WXPN, WRTI, and REC Philly

Sponsored by: William Penn Foundation


Now in its fifth year, Black Music City continues to celebrate Philadelphia’s legacy of Black music and culture by investing in the future of its creatives. In 2025, the program awarded over $130,000 in grants to 30 visionary Black artists across a range of disciplines—from music and film to visual art, dance, and performance.


Enjoy performances from:

Karen Smith & Debra Powell-Wright

Dwight Dunson

Carla Gamble

Richard Hill Jr.

Rae.dianz


Special “Bop Dance” presentation:

Marck “Maestro Flaco” Best and Duiji Mshindi


Join us for an evening of celebration, creativity, and community as we unveil the final works our grantees have developed over the past few months. Hosted by the dynamic Seraiah Nicole, the evening will include a film screening, interactive artist showcase, and awards ceremony honoring this year’s cohort.


Whether you're a longtime supporter or new to the Black Music City community, this is your chance to witness the powerful, boundary-pushing projects that honor Philadelphia’s Black music heritage and future.

This Event is In-Person!


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Where is it happening?

REC Studios, 901 Market Street, Philadelphia, United States

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