Inaugural NMAAM Honors To Celebrate African American Music Pioneers
The inaugural National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) Honors will take place this Saturday (Oct. 5).
Americana Music Association and Foundation Board members Allison Russell and Gina Miller as well as Executive Director Jed Hilly will be honored alongside NMAAM Education Advisory Council member Dr. Forrest Harris; R&B Foundation Chairman Damon Williams; professor, songwriter and author Alice Randall; Curb Records Founder & Chairman Mike Curb; and producer and music executive Torrance Esmond, also known as “Street Symphony.”
The NMAAM Honors aim celebrate musicians, producers and educators who have made contributions to the music industry and progressed NMAAM’s mission to uphold and promote the legacy of African American music. The event will feature a mix of performances and tributes to the honorees’ achievements and their impact on the cultural landscape.
“Bringing NMAAM’s first awards gala to Broadway is a powerful reminder of African American music’s influence on all genres. As we celebrate Black music 365 days a year, this event honors those who’ve championed our mission to preserve this rich cultural legacy,” says C. Dion Brown, NMAAM President & CEO.
Tickets are available now. For more information, click here.
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