Summer Sounds Electric Root Presents Let Love Lead - A Celebration of Black

Let Love Lead – A Celebration of Black Music is a live concert experience celebrating the power and legacy of Black music across generations. A soul-stirring celebration of communal love, the performance blends soul, jazz, and R&B into an immersive evening where music bridges generations, genres, and hearts.

Created by Electric Root, this emotionally rich concert features acclaimed vocalists Brianna Thomas, C. Anthony Bryant, and Charenee Wade performing beloved songs by Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, and more. The show transforms the stage into a space of warmth, welcome, and shared spirit—inviting audiences to connect, reflect, and celebrate together through live music.

Plaza opens: 6:30pm
Concert begins: 8pm

About Summer Sounds

Your summer just found its rhythm.

Every June and July, the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza transforms into your ultimate summer destination with Summer Sounds, a FREE, all-ages concert series showcasing the diverse and dazzling talent of Southern California and beyond. Come early for preshow fun with food trucks and outdoor games. As the sun sets, settle in with a drink, a treat, and your favorite people—then let the music take it from there.

Dance, relax, and soak up the perfect summer night under the stars.

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Host or Publisher Segerstrom Center for the Arts