Celebrate R&B and Soul at Voices of Fairwood!

Name: Celebrate R&B and Soul at Voices of Fairwood!
Start: 2025-08-17T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-17T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Fairwood Community Park

Schedule

Sun Aug 17 2025 at 01:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Fairwood Community Park | Bowie, MD

The Arts & Cultural Heritage Division of the Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County is proud to announce the return of the Voices of Fairwood summer concert series!
This summer tradition, established in 2013 as the Fairwood Arts Festival, has grown into one of the most anticipated performing arts events in Prince George’s County, and this year includes the Celebrate Africa Festival!
Join us on Sunday, August 17 from 1 - 6 pm we celebrate R&B and Soul at the Voices of Fairwood Festival!
About the artists:
Kenny Sway
Kenny Sway is a soulful pop vocalist from Seat Pleasant, Maryland, known for his viral street performances across Washington, DC. Blending the styles of Adele, Sam Cooke, and Eddie Kendricks, his sound fuses pop, dance, and soul. Kenny gained national attention for singing during the George Floyd protests and became a voice for peace, unity, and love. Named “DC’s Best Male Vocalist,” he continues to perform in the streets for those who can’t afford concerts, using his gift to uplift and heal. Kenny Sway isn’t just a performer - he’s a voice for the people and a symbol of resilience.
Vivian Taylor
Vocalist Vivian Taylor was born, educated, raised in S.E. Washington D.C. and attended Howard University. She has been a background artist to Queen Latifah, Beyoncé’s 2005 Kennedy Center Honors, AL Greene, Rahsaan Patterson, Melissa Etheridge, & Yolanda Adams. She starred in Rent on Broadway in New York from2005-2008, was a member of the Washington Opera, and a current member of the DeMoine, Iowa traveling opera company. Truly a vocalist not to be missed!
Just Fine: Mary J. Blige Tribute Band
Just Fine: The Ultimate Mary J. Blige Tribute Band takes you back to your favorite days and times, giving you everything you remember about multi-award winner Mary J. Blige. This 7-piece band’s groove and sound provides you with amazing throwback memories, as well as the more recent feel-good vibes, from this musical icon. Led by professional recording drummer Rashad King (Tye Tribbett, Dooby Powell, Noel Jones) and lead vocalist Ms.Tre’Jae, who delivers the look and sound of her musical idol, Mary J. Blige.
Wes Watkins
R&B, Hip Hop, Jazz Fusion, And Funk, the sound and vibe cultivated by DMV based, Got My Own Sound, founded in 2011 by drummer Wes Watkins. Born in Baltimore and raised in Severn MD., Watkins, former drummer and Musical Director for Grammy Nominated artist Carolyn Malachi, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and the Walker Redds Project, was inspired by watching and imitating his father’s drum style. Watkins was also heavily influenced by Go-Go, and at age 9, the enterprising young drummer organized his first band at school creating his own experience.
Performances are FREE and suitable for all ages, so bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for a summer of fun for the whole family!
✨ More info:
https://www.pgparks.com/.../voices-of-fairwood-music-series