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Thursday Feb 13th - Thursday Feb 19th, 2026 BRAZIL is the largest Latin country in the Americas
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Thursday Feb 13th – Thursday Feb 19th, 2026
BRAZIL is the largest Latin country in the Americas with cultural influences of this country are a blend of Native American, African, European and Portuguese customs. As an added fact, it claims the most recognized and uninhibited of all Carnival celebrations on the globe.
For the people of Brazil, Carnival is an enormous festival of pride, culture and party energy celebrated annually before Lent each. While Salvador da Bahia claims the largest celebration, Rio de Janeiro’s, massive Street Parties (called Blocos), lavish Masquerade Balls and prestigious Samba school competition make it the epic televised event watched around the world!
The signature parade competition in Rio’s Sambadrome Stadium goes on through the entire week, where the top samba troops in the city contend fiercely for the coveted championship crown. Showcased are large, hand-crafted, visually impressive parade floats from each Samba school, led by a beautiful “Samba Queen”. The Samba Queen is accompanied by thousands (yes, thousands) of male & female singers, drummers and dancers in dazzling costumes performing choreographed routines to the Samba beat. It is such an overwhelming, exuberant display of artistry & showmanship – that if you look closely, you’ll may even spot several Samba dancers with absolutely no costume at all! (WHOA)
After the past twelve years of attendance, we can say this event never disappoints! Make plans as we set our sites on a proper return next February. Join the Funky People for the the biggest party on the planet at Carnavale 2026!
View some highlights of Carnival 2025
2025 Samba Parade ~ Video 1 || Video 2
**Email us ASAP to get early bird 2026 trip pricing & best land options**

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12 (Thursday) 3:00 pm - 19 (Thursday) 12:00 pm
Location
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Organizer
FP Entertainment & TGW Travel

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*PHILLY FM RADIO RESIDENCY* Funky People Radio® LIVE is a weekly radio show airing on Philadelphia USA FM radio and our own FP web radio station.
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*PHILLY FM RADIO RESIDENCY* Funky People Radio® LIVE is a weekly radio show airing on Philadelphia USA FM radio and our own FP web radio station.
Spanning 12 years since January 2013, resident host Tee Alford & guest mixers feature an uptempo continuous dance music mix of Soul & Deep House dance music. Listen from anywhere using any device on Thursdays, 8-10pm ET using the FunkyPeopleRadio.net player & on Saturdays, 12midnite-2am using the to catch the broadcasts!
You can download a FREE copy of any archived broadcast, by searching/downloading the files by air date & year on our TUNE In podcast page, http://tun.in/pjbCg or iTunes-Apple Podcast page, (Listen-player links can be found under the FP home page music section) #soul #funk #disco #rhythmandblues #deephouse #housemusic #soulfulhouse #afrohouse #soulclassics #clubparty #danceparty #edm #funkypeopleradio #philadelphia #philly #onWURD #tuneIN #applepodcasts #iTunes
The latest weekly podcast will be posted online Friday mornings before 7 am ET. Thanks for dancing to our sound!
The Funky People Radio show images and logo are ® registered trademarks owned by Funky People, LLC
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11 (Thursday) 8:00 pm - 13 (Saturday) 11:59 pm
Organizer
Funky People Entertainment

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END OF 2025 SHOW in the DMV ~ Kindred the Family Soul is simply Aja Graydon and Fatin Dantzler; artists, songwriters, lovers, family. Both got their start
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END OF 2025 SHOW in the DMV ~ Kindred the Family Soul is simply Aja Graydon and Fatin Dantzler; artists, songwriters, lovers, family. Both got their start as teenagers. Fatin producing his first released material with Bell Biv Devoe at 17 and Aja receiving her first recording contract from Delicious Vinyl at 14, these two “grew up” in the record business. In 1997 they were introduced via hip hop band, The Roots, production camp. Fatin was hired to write songs for Aja’s solo project at the time. By the fall of 1998 they became husband and wife and while assuming the roles of a new couple and new parents, Fatin took a job selling appliances and Aja became a homemaker caring for their first born, Aquil. After being unexpectedly let go from his job the couple contemplated the future. They’d developed a strong creative chemistry for Aja’s solo project so they decided to try performing as a team and Kindred The Family Soul was born. 
Show Dates: Friday & Saturday December 12-13, 2025, 6pm & 9pm sets
Location: Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
For General admission tickets for both nights, us this online link: https://www.instantseats.com/
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12 (Friday) 6:00 pm - 13 (Saturday) 11:00 pm ET
Location
Baltimore, MD

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ABFF POP-UP TOUR (October - December 2025): Founded by Jeff Friday in 1997, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is the premier destination for Black storytelling
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ABFF POP-UP TOUR (October – December 2025): Founded by Jeff Friday in 1997, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is the premier destination for Black storytelling and a vital platform for emerging talent. ABFF has helped launch the careers of many of today’s most acclaimed filmmakers and actors while advocating for inclusion and representation in Hollywood and beyond.
“For nearly three decades, ABFF has been a cornerstone for showcasing and elevating Black storytelling,” said Jeff Friday, ABFF Cofounder and CEO of Nice Crowd. “The ABFF Pop-Up Tour is a natural evolution of that mission—a mobile cultural movement designed to expand opportunity and deepen connection. By bringing the ABFF experience directly into local communities, we’re creating new spaces to discover talent, celebrate creativity, and unite through the power of film and shared culture. We’re excited to partner with Ally Financial to help bring this vision to life.”
The 2025 national tour cities are as follows:
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New York – October 25–26 | AMC Lincoln SquareAtlanta – November 8–9 | AMC Madison YardsDallas – November 15–16 | AMC NorthPark- Los Angeles – December 13–14 | AMC The Grove
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For all details, workshop classes, programming announcements & appearance updates, visit https://abffpopup.com or follow @ABFF on Twitter and @AmericanBlackFilmFestival on Instagram & Facebook.
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13 (Saturday) 10:00 am - 14 (Sunday) 10:00 pm

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WURD Radio invites the Philadelphia community to support local Black vendors and artists at the annual Empowerment Experience, a live event and holiday marketplace.Join
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WURD Radio invites the Philadelphia community to support local Black vendors and artists at the annual Empowerment Experience, a live event and holiday marketplace.
Join us on Saturday, December 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church (2800 W. Cheltenham Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19150) to celebrate Black entrepreneurship, creativity, and community growth. 
This year’s program combines a vibrant holiday marketplace with vital discussions on economic development. The day will feature:
– Holiday Marketplace: Shop gifts from local Black vendors.
– Expert Panels: Discussions on Culinary Entrepreneurship & Business Corridor Growth.
– Live Broadcast: Hosted by WURD Radio.
– Community Resources: Connect with local organizations.
This event is *FREE* and open to the public. Register today at https://wurdradio.com/empowerment
Vendor Opportunities: Interested vendors are encouraged to email: sales@wurdradio.com for more information.
Join us for a transformative evening honoring the visionary leadership of Dr. Walter P. Lomax Jr. at the breathtaking Mann Music Center. A captivating conversation with Dr. Ala Stanford, founder of the Black Doctors Consortium and author of “Take Care of Them Like My Own,” will also be featured.
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(Saturday) 11:00 am - 4:00 pm ET
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Organizer
WURD Radio

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*International Radio Residency* Five years later after starting in Ibiza, Spain, the VIBE MODE radio show with Tee Alford, continues EVERY SATURDAY from Brazil. Lock in for a
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*International Radio Residency* Five years later after starting in Ibiza, Spain, the VIBE MODE radio show with Tee Alford, continues EVERY SATURDAY from Brazil. Lock in for a downtempo moody trek thru eclectic chillout sonics, rare grooves. classic soul, and deep house music. There will always be something different on the console playlists. Check the vibes from any phone/computer via Black Point Soul Radio (5-6pm EDT / 1800 BRT – Rio local time). [The Eastern times will change during the Winter season]
Follow the playback online and bookmark your favorite Vibe Mode podcasts after each new broadcast via iTunes.com or YouTube.com. (Listen-player links can also be found on this site. Browse under the homepage music section) #chillout #funk #disco #boogie #afrobeat #jazz #neosoul #latin #deepsoul #deephouse #downtempo
Thanks for listening and enjoying our curation of balearic vibrations from Rio de Janerio! You can stream our Philly WURD radio show on Saturdays, as well. Join our FP newsletter to get upcoming travel group announcements & upcoming event/tour details.


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(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
Location
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Organizer
Funky People Entertainment

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The Music Equals Life Show enters it's 7th year on Funky People Radio.net
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The Music Equals Life Show enters it’s 7th year on Funky People Radio.net
! Join resident host, Cash Ellis aka Big Dinero, for a music journey to move your Mind, Body, and Soul with Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop and House Music blends!
The Music=Life Show is a popular multi-format music feature on the FP web radio schedule with new shows broadcast every other Monday at 8pm ET (plus weekly encore replays on Weds at 10am & Sats at 6pm ET). Log on and say hello to the crew for good listener party vibes in the Funk Lounge – let’s chat!
Drop Cash a message to find out where his upcoming live sets will be in the Washington, DC, New Jersey region or Internationally! Use these links to subscribe & follow the Music=Life Radio shows online: https://hearthis.at/tq2r9vng/ and via Facebook DJ Big Dinero’s Beat Page Group!
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(Monday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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The Funkiest Show on Radio continues into this new year at a new time starting on February 4th - TUESDAYS at 2pm ET ~ Skip "The Funktologist" Reeves
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The Funkiest Show on Radio continues into this new year at a new time starting on February 4th – TUESDAYS at 2pm ET ~ Skip “The Funktologist” Reeves hosts A Funk Above The Rest on FunkyPeopleRadio.net, AFATR is the most unique radio show broadcasting in the 21st century!
Its’ 2-hour format is like no other in that it features the productions of both major & independent artists, from all over the world, side by side in a mixture of funk and soul music, with so much of it never heard across an international platform !!
One of our station mainstays and an audience favorite over the years, AFATR enters it’s 17th year and keeps the funk groovy for 2025 with new weekly broadcasts every Tuesday at 2pm ET (starting Feb. 4, 2025 and with replays on Thurs 1am, Saturdays at 8am). Follow Skip and all the activities of his production and music event team via www.afunkabovetherest.com.
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(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location
Denver, Colorado
Organizer
SJR Media Group

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*NEW* 2025 WEB SHOW: The Groove Design Radio Show debuted this year on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 on Funky People
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*NEW* 2025 WEB SHOW: The Groove Design Radio Show debuted this year on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 on Funky People Radio.net
! You are invited to join resident/host, Jerry Cunningham aka Jay Goodwill, along with invited guests as he cultivates a harmonious connection between Techno Music and its Soulful Elements, ensuring a smooth sonic wave that feels natural and engaging.
The Groove Design Radio Show streams weekly with new episodes bi-weekly. Check the FP web radio schedule for new broadcasts every other Tuesday at 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET (plus encore replays on Wed at 3am ET & Fri at 3pm ET). Ask a friend to drop by and groove online with the JJC Media music family in the station’s Funk Lounge!
Browse the Groove Design Radio Show podcast archives and media contact details at the link: https://hearthis.at/jaygoodwill/ and for more featured music sessions go to: www.twitch.tv/groovedesignradio !
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(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET
Location
Washington, DC
Organizer
J J C Media & Entertainment

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Streaming weekly on WEDNESDAYS at 1pm ET on FP Radio.net, VibeMistress Stephanie Renee hosts a sermon of soul, r&b, hip-hop, jazz & spoken
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Streaming weekly on WEDNESDAYS at 1pm ET on FP Radio.net, VibeMistress Stephanie Renee hosts a sermon of soul, r&b, hip-hop, jazz & spoken
word selections. Since 2007, weekly SSR podcasts have aired on this web radio station every Wednesday at 1pm ET (with replays on Thurs 8am, Sats at 12noon). Follow Stef and all the activities of her non-profit arts & media culture foundation, Soul Sanctuary, Inc., via their Facebook group at Soul Sanctuary Radio Congregation.
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(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Organizer
Soul Sanctuary, Inc

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BACK FOR A 2025 END OF YEAR HOLIDAY LIVE PERFORMANCE: The Thievery Corporation returns on the Saturday & Sunday before Christmas!. Two Show Dates ~ Time :
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BACK FOR A 2025 END OF YEAR HOLIDAY LIVE PERFORMANCE: The Thievery Corporation returns on the Saturday & Sunday before Christmas!.
Two Show Dates ~ Time : Saturday & Sunday December 20-21, 2025 ~ 7:00pm
Location: 9:30 Club, 815 V Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
For General admission tickets, go to this link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/thievery-corporation-washington-district-of-columbia-12-20-2025/event/15006299BC474250

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20 (Saturday) 7:00 pm - 21 (Sunday) 10:00 pm ET
Location
Washington, DC
2025sat20dec10:00 pmSatoshi Tomiie in DCAn FP Best Bet10:00 pm ET Washington, DC

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SPECIAL USA APPEARANCE: Satoshi Tomiie has been a pioneering and driving force within the global electronic music community
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SPECIAL USA APPEARANCE: Satoshi Tomiie has been a pioneering and driving force within the global electronic music community since the early days of house music. Now, decades after his ‘Tears’ alongside Frankie Knuckles, the Japanese born, New York and based DJ, producer, remixer and label boss is still a regular feature in the sets of many of today’s underground elite.
DATE: Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Flash in Washington, DC.
TIMES: Flash Bar (first floor) opens 8PM • Green Room opens 9PM • Main Club level opens 11PM.
TICKETS-ADMISSION: https://shotgun.live/en/events/satoshitomiie
Follow Josh Wink at https://soundcloud.com/satoshitomiie

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(Saturday) 10:00 pm ET
Location
Washington, DC
2025sat27dec10:00 pmJosh Wink in DCAn FP Best Bet10:00 pm ET Washington, DC

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DON'T MISS YEAR-END DATE: Taking trends, making trends and breaking trends, Josh Wink’s music under any of his many monikers
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DON’T MISS YEAR-END DATE: Taking trends, making trends and breaking trends, Josh Wink’s music under any of his many monikers has always experimented and influenced. The sound of Josh Wink today remains one of a man unafraid to walk the border between stylistic boundaries. We welcome him back for another open to close set on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Flash in Washington, DC.
Flash Bar opens 8PM • Green Room opens 9PM • Main Club level opens 11PM.
Tickets – https://shotgun.live/en/events/joshwink
JOSH WINK: “Some people get pigeonholed as being into just one thing’, Wink remarks, ‘I hate that. When there are rules, it doesn’t become art, and it’s not fun. I’ve learned that you can’t please everybody, so I’d rather be concerned with making good art, and the people that like this art will stick with you.”
Philadelphia born and based Josh Wink is one of the true pioneers of techno, house and allied styles – blurring the definitions.
At 13, a young Josh Wink began his first job as an apprentice at Captain Jack’s mobile DJ Company, three years later, he started to DJ at local house parties. By 1988 – the year that ‘rave’ exploded into public consciousness – Wink was already a main player on the underground music scene. 
“Then I began to realize that I had ideas of songs. Instead of DJing other people’s music, I wanted to translate these ideas into my own music that was in my head. House music and new wave electronic music really influenced me when I was a teenager. Plus, going to see Jazzy Jeff and Cash Money DJ in Philly made me want to get more into the ‘art’ of DJing.”
As a DJ, since his 1988 ‘rave’ beginnings, Josh Wink extensively traveled the globe since 1995 – playing every festival that counts, through to the smallest and underground venues around the globe. “The Best DJ experience is being able to create an audio atmosphere where an audience can absorb from me, while I get absorbed from them.” His only residency in the world is held in his hometown of Philadelphia at Fluid.
Taking trends, making trends and breaking trends, Josh Wink’s music (under its many monikers including Wink, Winc, Winks, Winx, The Crusher, E-Culture, and Size 9, Accent, Dinky Dog, J Dawg and The Crusher) has always experimented and influenced. The sound of Josh Wink today remains one of a man unafraid to walk the border between stylistic boundaries.
Get GA Tickets at https://shotgun.live/en/events/joshwink
Follow Josh Wink at :https://www.facebook.com/JoshWinkOfficial
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(Saturday) 10:00 pm ET
Location
Washington, DC

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WINTER 2026 LIVE SERIES: The Birchmere Presents: Avery Sunshine on January 17, 2026. Denise Nicole White known professionally as Avery Sunshine (sometimes stylized as Avery*Sunshine, is an American singer,
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WINTER 2026 LIVE SERIES: The Birchmere Presents: Avery Sunshine on January 17, 2026. Denise Nicole White known professionally as Avery Sunshine (sometimes stylized as Avery*Sunshine, is an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, to Ruth Eleanor White and Irving Cyril White, she began playing piano at 8, after she saw a classmate perform, and learned to read hymns before beginning to study classical music at 11. At 13, she expanded her repertoire to include jazz and had her first recital. Three years later, her aunt, a church choir director, asked Sunshine to fill in for her during a Sunday service at a Catholic church; she was subsequently hired by churches of all denominations, including the AME Church, where she performed with the award-winning Wilmington/Chester Mass Choir.
In college, White met Maia Nkenge Wilson, a vocal major, and together they formed a gospel and R&B singing duo, DaisyRew. In addition to performing in Africa, DaisyRew performed at churches in the area and at clubs, including the Apache Café, which was noted for launching the careers of several prominent artists, including India.Arie. Wilson was cast in a Broadway role following college, and Sunshine was hired as the Minister of Music at the St. Paul AME Church in Atlanta. DaisyRew continued to perform when Wilson, on breaks from her theatrical career in New York, returned to Atlanta. 
While working at the St. Paul AME Church, White met Dana Johnson, a guitarist, producer and songwriter who had previously worked with India.Arie. White, Johnson and Wilson began working together in 2003 with Johnson writing and producing the music, in addition to managing DaisyRew’s career. Soon after, Wilson was again cast in a Broadway production and she left for New York. White then adopted the name AverySunshine.
In 2005, White and Johnson recorded “Stalker”, a neo soul song, which a friend, Chris Brann, set to a house beat. The track became a dance hit on a Japanese record label, which led to a series of live dates in Japan.
White and Johnson began work on what became AverySunshine’s self-titled first album, released in 2010 on their own label, BigShine. Recorded mainly at White’s home with ProTools, the record included guest appearances by the pianist Takana Miyamoto, the vibraphone player Roy Ayers and Christian McBride. The record was praised by the media, with USA Today calling it “refreshingly original” and The Washington Post describing it as “a radiant brand of soul”. White — a single mother of two – focused on AverySunshine, but also accepted jobs as a keyboard player with artists including Tyler Perry and Jennifer Holiday and worked as a choral director for Atlanta performances by artists such as Michael Bublé, Anthony Hamilton and David Foster. Since 2010, Avery Sunshine has toured consistently, and developed a following throughout the United States, the UK, Europe and Africa.
Date: Saturday January 17th, 2026 at 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA 22305
For General admission tickets, go to this link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/avery-sunshine-alexandria-virginia-01-17-2026/event/15006341B97F7069
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(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm ET
Location
Washington, DC

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A RECOMMENDED EVENT - EXPECTED TO SELL OUT: BODY & SOUL MLK Birthday Celebration Party - Sunday, January 18th, 2026 John Davis presents Body &
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A RECOMMENDED EVENT – EXPECTED TO SELL OUT:
BODY & SOUL MLK Birthday Celebration Party – Sunday, January 18th, 2026
John Davis presents Body & Soul’s 29th Year Anniversary. The big NYC Summer celebration continues with musical hosts Francios K, Joe Claussell and Danny Krivit, with lights by Ariel!
Location/Date: MUSICA / Sunday January 18, 2026, 6pm until…..
Address: 637 W 50th Street, New York, NY, USA
General Admission Tickets: Use the online link – https://ra.co/events/2296680 or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/body-soul-mlk-2026-celebration-tickets-1825882677239. Please be aware that there are on-line fees for ticket sales.
Attire, Mood & Important Party Reminders: This is an indoor venue. Wear comfortable dancing shoes or sneakers. Wear Loose, cool clothing…and most important…bring A GOOD ATTITUDE AND GOOD VIBES! #dj #djmix #djset #musiclover #soul #disco #futureclassic #waxpoetics #discogs #vinyllover #discoedits #funk #boogie #housemusic #houseclassics #recordcollector #loveinjection #discoclassics

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(Sunday) 6:00 pm - 11:59 am ET
Location
New York, NY

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NEW YEAR COMEDY TOUR: A stand-up comic, writer, actor and producer, Deon Cole's most high-profile role was as a writer and on-screen performer on
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NEW YEAR COMEDY TOUR: A stand-up comic, writer, actor and producer, Deon Cole’s most high-profile role was as a writer and on-screen performer on both “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” (NBC 2009-10) and its follow-up “Conan” (TBS 2010- ). As a comedy performer he appeared on numerous stand-up showcases and in films and TV shows including the Ice Cube and Cedric the Entertainer-starring comedy films “Barbershop” (2002) and “Barbershop 2: Back in Business” (2004), as well as the football-based situation comedy “The League” (FX 2009-15). 
Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Cole first tried out stand-up at the age of 21 when a friend bet him fifty dollars that he wouldn’t be able to get up on stage and do a spot at an open mic night. The attempt succeeded and he would go on to perform at many Chicago comedy clubs before becoming a national touring act. Earning increasingly regular television spots, he appeared on “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild’n Out” (MTV 2002-07, 2013- ), “Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Standup” (Starz 2005-10), the revived “Def Comedy Jam” (HBO 2006-08) and a half-hour Comedy Central special in 2007.
Show Dates: Saturday January 31, 2026, 7:30pm show
Location: The Theatre at MGM National Harbor, 101 MGM National Avenue, National Harbor, MD 20745
For General admission tickets, go to this link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/deon-cole-national-harbor-maryland-01-31-2026/event/1500634AACBF7AA9
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(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm ET
Location
Washington, DC

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THE NEW EDITION WAY TOUR 2026: Making USA tour stops in NY, NJ, Boston, Philly & the DC-DMV areas, New Edition performs on a lineup with Boyz II
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THE NEW EDITION WAY TOUR 2026: Making USA tour stops in NY, NJ, Boston, Philly & the DC-DMV areas, New Edition performs on a lineup with Boyz II Men & Toni Braxton in February & March 2026.
The tour’s title, The New Edition Way, pays homage to the group’s unparalleled legacy as R&B pioneers and their recent street renaming in their hometown of Boston. New Edition is hailed as the ultimate supergroup, a collective whose structure birthed multiple superstars and set the blueprint for subsequent boy bands, from New Kids on the Block to K-pop sensations.
Collectively, the New Edition family—including Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant, Bell Biv DeVoe (BBD), and Johnny Gill—have amassed over 50 million albums sold and countless major awards.
The tour also celebrates the shared history between New Edition and Boyz II Men, the legendary vocal harmony group discovered by New Edition’s Michael Bivins. The two groups will share the stage for the first time, performing their combined catalog of timeless hits like “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” and New Edition’s own defining anthems.
Adding a layer of iconic excellence is seven-time GRAMMY winner Toni Braxton, whose sultry tone and 70 million records sold make her a defining voice of contemporary R&B.
Together, these artists have sold nearly 200 million albums, promising an unforgettable night of classic hits and enduring artistry.
Regional Show Dates & Cities: February 13, 8pm (Newark, NJ), February 14, 8pm (Baltimore, MD), February 15, 8pm (Boston, MA) + March 13, 8pm (Washington, DC), March 14, 8pm (Brooklyn, NY) & March 15, 2026 8pm (Philadelphia, PA),
For General admission tickets & all dates, go to this link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/new-edition-tickets/artist/735743
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February 13 (Friday) 6:00 pm - March 15 (Sunday) 11:00 pm

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WINTER 2026 LIVE PERFORMANCE: The Strathmore Presents
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WINTER 2026 LIVE PERFORMANCE: The Strathmore Presents Meschell Ndegeocello returns to the Washington, DC area in March 2026.
📍Show Date: Friday March 27th, 2025 at 8pm, Strathmore Music Center, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852
🗳 For General admission tickets, go to this link: https://www.strathmore.org/events-tickets/in-the-music-center/meshell-ndegeocello

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(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm ET
Location
Washington, DC

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CATCH THE WAVES ALBUM TOUR 2026: Making USA tour stops in NY, Philly & the DC-DMV areas, Moonchild performs live in early Spring April 2026. L.A.-based alternative
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CATCH THE WAVES ALBUM TOUR 2026: Making USA tour stops in NY, Philly & the DC-DMV areas, Moonchild performs live in early Spring April 2026.
L.A.-based alternative R&B trio, Moonchild are known for their spaced-out, Soulquarians-inspired grooves and the wispy, at-ease vocals of Amber Navran. Their lush, understated sound and synthesis of electronic and organic instruments evolved over the course of several records, as they toured with big-name stars and established a healthy following of their own with albums like 2019’s critically praised Little Ghost and its 2022 follow-up, Starfruit.
The members of Moonchild met at the University of Southern California and started the band in 2011, the lineup consisting of vocalist Navran (also a clarinetist and saxophonist) and fellow multi-instrumentalists Max Bryk (keyboards, saxophone, clarinet) and Andris Mattson (keyboards, trumpet, flügelhorn). The group self-released their debut album, Be Free, in 2012, not long after forming. Moonchild subsequently joined the roster of the independent U.K. label Tru Thoughts, where they continued to refine their sound with Please Rewind (2015) and Voyager (2017), the latter of which added harp and other stringed instrumentation to their blissed-out compositions. They’ve opened for the likes of Stevie Wonder and Georgia Anne Muldrow and, true to their genre-crossing appeal, have been featured together on recordings headlined by Detroit musician Brandon Williams (“Leave Love Be”) and hip-hop producer Tall Black Guy (“I Will Never Know”). The band’s output has also been sampled, as heard on Mac Miller‘s “Two Matches.”
Outside Moonchild, Navran, Bryk, and Mattson have worked as both solo artists and collaborators. In 2018, the duo issued the single “Get to Know It” ahead of the arrival of the full-length Little Ghost, which was released in September 2019. A companion set of instrumentals from the album, aptly titled Little Ghost Instrumentals, appeared a month later. In 2021, the band started sharing new songs from their fifth LP, Starfruit, beginning with the laid-back and jazzy “Too Good,” and the record arrived in February 2022. This new tour follows the release of their WAVES album which dropped in February of 2025.
Regional Show Dates & Cities: Wednesday April 1, 7pm (New York), Friday April 3, 2026, 8pm (Philadelphia, PA), Saturday April 4, 6pm (Washington, DC), & Sunday April 5, 2026, 8pm (Richmond, VA).
For General admission tickets & all dates, go to this link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/moonchild-tickets/artist/1991322
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1 (Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 5 (Sunday) 11:00 pm

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Check it out - the much loved Spring 2026 edition of the Washington DC Wine Festival is back at the Union Market District
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(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm ET
Location
Washington, DC

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It's a new year and we welcome you back for the first 2026 edition of the Philadelphia Wine Festival taking place on Saturday
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(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm ET
Location
Philadelphia, PA

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Get ready to join us in Detroit, Michigan for
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Get ready to join us in Detroit, Michigan for the annual Movement Festival 2026. This three-day event electronic music event will take place during Memorial Day Weekend – Saturday – Monday, May 24-26, 2025!
Get ticket admission & party event details at: https://movementfestival.com/

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23 (Saturday) 12:00 pm - 25 (Monday) 9:00 pm CDT
Location
Detroit, Michigan

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The World’s biggest house music dance party returns to Chicago USA the weekend of July 9-12, 2026. Get all the details about the 42nd Anniversary Festival & July
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The World’s biggest house music dance party returns to Chicago USA the weekend of July 9-12, 2026. Get all the details about the 42nd Anniversary Festival & July Weekender at: http://CHOSENFEWDJS.COM !
Started in 1990 as a small gathering of friends behind the Museum of Science & Industry, the Chosen Few Picnic & House Music Festival is the world’s longest-running event dedicated to House Music. Nicknamed the “Woodstock of House Music” for its family-reunion vibe, the Picnic & Festival attracts more than 40,000 fans to Chicago’s Jackson Park each year, and counts among its supporters former United States President Barack Obama. 
About the Chosen Few DJs:
Founded in 1977 by Wayne Williams, the Chosen Few DJs is a music collective that was among the first wave of DJs and producers in Chicago who created what became known as House Music. Since 1990, the Chosen Few DJs – Williams, Jesse Saunders, Tony Hatchett, Alan King, Andre Hatchett, Terry Hunter, and Mike Dunn – along with childhood friend Kim Parham – have organized the Chosen Few Picnic & House Music Festival, drawing more than 40,000 fans each year. The collective hosts events in cities across the United States and perform at festivals around the globe, including Amsterdam Dance Event, Winter Music Conference, Tribe Tambor Cruise, and Suncébeat. They also produce hit music, from Terry Hunter’s and Wayne Williams’ GRAMMY-nominated “It’s Your World” by Jennifer Hudson and NAACP Image Award-winning production on “Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics” to Mike Dunn’s critically acclaimed, “My House from All Angles”, the smash “In The Beginning (There Was Jack)”, an update of the classic House track featuring Chuck Roberts and Monique Bingham, and Jesse Saunder’s 2019 Billboard chart-topping “Higher”. More info: chosenfewdjs.com; Facebook; Twitter; Instagram.
Bookmark the official website for updates, announcements, event details at: http://CHOSENFEWDJS.COM/
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9 (Thursday) 12:00 pm - 12 (Sunday) 10:00 pm
Location
Chicago, IL

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WE RECOMMEND THIS EVENT: Atlanta's House in the Park is a musical exploration of the soul and a vision to see House Music become a unifying movement, transcending
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WE RECOMMEND THIS EVENT: Atlanta’s House in the Park is a musical exploration of the soul and a vision to see House Music become a unifying movement, transcending every strata of society – ethnic identification, race classification, age and lifestyle.
DJ Ramon “Rawsoul” Guyton, the visionary behind Rawsoul Entertainment, and Kai Alce, the man behind record label NDATL, launched House in the Park in 2005, as a gift to the city and the community that supports the monthly music-social offering “The Gathering”. HITP adds much needed variety to the Atlanta music scene and features a range of House Music’s emerging local, regional, and international talents. DJ Ramon Rawsoul orchestrates this effort simply for the joy of bringing his favorite music genre to life in a tangible, meaningful way.
Start your planning soon for Atlanta’s 22nd annual #HouseInThePark Weekender – September 3-7, 2026! Check the official website for updates, announcements, ticket sales to enter, the 2026 park location & more at: www.houseinthepark.org.
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3 (Thursday) 12:00 pm - 7 (Monday) 8:00 pm EDT
Location
Atlanta, GA
Organizer
RawSoul Entertainment
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december 2025

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*PHILLY FM RADIO RESIDENCY* Funky People Radio® LIVE is a weekly radio show airing on Philadelphia USA FM radio and our own FP web radio station.
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*PHILLY FM RADIO RESIDENCY* Funky People Radio® LIVE is a weekly radio show airing on Philadelphia USA FM radio and our own FP web radio station.
Spanning 12 years since January 2013, resident host Tee Alford & guest mixers feature an uptempo continuous dance music mix of Soul & Deep House dance music. Listen from anywhere using any device on Thursdays, 8-10pm ET using the FunkyPeopleRadio.net player & on Saturdays, 12midnite-2am using the to catch the broadcasts!
You can download a FREE copy of any archived broadcast, by searching/downloading the files by air date & year on our TUNE In podcast page, http://tun.in/pjbCg or iTunes-Apple Podcast page, (Listen-player links can be found under the FP home page music section) #soul #funk #disco #rhythmandblues #deephouse #housemusic #soulfulhouse #afrohouse #soulclassics #clubparty #danceparty #edm #funkypeopleradio #philadelphia #philly #onWURD #tuneIN #applepodcasts #iTunes
The latest weekly podcast will be posted online Friday mornings before 7 am ET. Thanks for dancing to our sound!
The Funky People Radio show images and logo are ® registered trademarks owned by Funky People, LLC
Time
11 (Thursday) 8:00 pm - 13 (Saturday) 11:59 pm
Organizer
Funky People Entertainment

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END OF 2025 SHOW in the DMV ~ Kindred the Family Soul is simply Aja Graydon and Fatin Dantzler; artists, songwriters, lovers, family. Both got their start
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END OF 2025 SHOW in the DMV ~ Kindred the Family Soul is simply Aja Graydon and Fatin Dantzler; artists, songwriters, lovers, family. Both got their start as teenagers. Fatin producing his first released material with Bell Biv Devoe at 17 and Aja receiving her first recording contract from Delicious Vinyl at 14, these two “grew up” in the record business. In 1997 they were introduced via hip hop band, The Roots, production camp. Fatin was hired to write songs for Aja’s solo project at the time. By the fall of 1998 they became husband and wife and while assuming the roles of a new couple and new parents, Fatin took a job selling appliances and Aja became a homemaker caring for their first born, Aquil. After being unexpectedly let go from his job the couple contemplated the future. They’d developed a strong creative chemistry for Aja’s solo project so they decided to try performing as a team and Kindred The Family Soul was born. 
Show Dates: Friday & Saturday December 12-13, 2025, 6pm & 9pm sets
Location: Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
For General admission tickets for both nights, us this online link: https://www.instantseats.com/
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12 (Friday) 6:00 pm - 13 (Saturday) 11:00 pm ET
Location
Baltimore, MD

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ABFF POP-UP TOUR (October - December 2025): Founded by Jeff Friday in 1997, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is the premier destination for Black storytelling
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ABFF POP-UP TOUR (October – December 2025): Founded by Jeff Friday in 1997, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is the premier destination for Black storytelling and a vital platform for emerging talent. ABFF has helped launch the careers of many of today’s most acclaimed filmmakers and actors while advocating for inclusion and representation in Hollywood and beyond.
“For nearly three decades, ABFF has been a cornerstone for showcasing and elevating Black storytelling,” said Jeff Friday, ABFF Cofounder and CEO of Nice Crowd. “The ABFF Pop-Up Tour is a natural evolution of that mission—a mobile cultural movement designed to expand opportunity and deepen connection. By bringing the ABFF experience directly into local communities, we’re creating new spaces to discover talent, celebrate creativity, and unite through the power of film and shared culture. We’re excited to partner with Ally Financial to help bring this vision to life.”
The 2025 national tour cities are as follows:
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New York – October 25–26 | AMC Lincoln SquareAtlanta – November 8–9 | AMC Madison YardsDallas – November 15–16 | AMC NorthPark- Los Angeles – December 13–14 | AMC The Grove
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For all details, workshop classes, programming announcements & appearance updates, visit https://abffpopup.com or follow @ABFF on Twitter and @AmericanBlackFilmFestival on Instagram & Facebook.
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13 (Saturday) 10:00 am - 14 (Sunday) 10:00 pm

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WURD Radio invites the Philadelphia community to support local Black vendors and artists at the annual Empowerment Experience, a live event and holiday marketplace.Join
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WURD Radio invites the Philadelphia community to support local Black vendors and artists at the annual Empowerment Experience, a live event and holiday marketplace.
Join us on Saturday, December 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church (2800 W. Cheltenham Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19150) to celebrate Black entrepreneurship, creativity, and community growth. 
This year’s program combines a vibrant holiday marketplace with vital discussions on economic development. The day will feature:
– Holiday Marketplace: Shop gifts from local Black vendors.
– Expert Panels: Discussions on Culinary Entrepreneurship & Business Corridor Growth.
– Live Broadcast: Hosted by WURD Radio.
– Community Resources: Connect with local organizations.
This event is *FREE* and open to the public. Register today at https://wurdradio.com/empowerment
Vendor Opportunities: Interested vendors are encouraged to email: sales@wurdradio.com for more information.
Join us for a transformative evening honoring the visionary leadership of Dr. Walter P. Lomax Jr. at the breathtaking Mann Music Center. A captivating conversation with Dr. Ala Stanford, founder of the Black Doctors Consortium and author of “Take Care of Them Like My Own,” will also be featured.
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*** WURD-96.1FM / AM 900 is Pennsylvania’s only Black owned media company with progressive talk programming for the community. To browse the station website and become a member or listen to the 24/7 content from anywhere, click here.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 4:00 pm ET
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Organizer
WURD Radio

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*International Radio Residency* Five years later after starting in Ibiza, Spain, the VIBE MODE radio show with Tee Alford, continues EVERY SATURDAY from Brazil. Lock in for a
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*International Radio Residency* Five years later after starting in Ibiza, Spain, the VIBE MODE radio show with Tee Alford, continues EVERY SATURDAY from Brazil. Lock in for a downtempo moody trek thru eclectic chillout sonics, rare grooves. classic soul, and deep house music. There will always be something different on the console playlists. Check the vibes from any phone/computer via Black Point Soul Radio (5-6pm EDT / 1800 BRT – Rio local time). [The Eastern times will change during the Winter season]
Follow the playback online and bookmark your favorite Vibe Mode podcasts after each new broadcast via iTunes.com or YouTube.com. (Listen-player links can also be found on this site. Browse under the homepage music section) #chillout #funk #disco #boogie #afrobeat #jazz #neosoul #latin #deepsoul #deephouse #downtempo
Thanks for listening and enjoying our curation of balearic vibrations from Rio de Janerio! You can stream our Philly WURD radio show on Saturdays, as well. Join our FP newsletter to get upcoming travel group announcements & upcoming event/tour details.


The Vibe Mode show logo is a ® registered trademark owned by Funky People, LLC.
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
Location
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Organizer
Funky People Entertainment

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The Music Equals Life Show enters it's 7th year on Funky People Radio.net
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The Music Equals Life Show enters it’s 7th year on Funky People Radio.net
! Join resident host, Cash Ellis aka Big Dinero, for a music journey to move your Mind, Body, and Soul with Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop and House Music blends!
The Music=Life Show is a popular multi-format music feature on the FP web radio schedule with new shows broadcast every other Monday at 8pm ET (plus weekly encore replays on Weds at 10am & Sats at 6pm ET). Log on and say hello to the crew for good listener party vibes in the Funk Lounge – let’s chat!
Drop Cash a message to find out where his upcoming live sets will be in the Washington, DC, New Jersey region or Internationally! Use these links to subscribe & follow the Music=Life Radio shows online: https://hearthis.at/tq2r9vng/ and via Facebook DJ Big Dinero’s Beat Page Group!
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(Monday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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The Funkiest Show on Radio continues into this new year at a new time starting on February 4th - TUESDAYS at 2pm ET ~ Skip "The Funktologist" Reeves
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The Funkiest Show on Radio continues into this new year at a new time starting on February 4th – TUESDAYS at 2pm ET ~ Skip “The Funktologist” Reeves hosts A Funk Above The Rest on FunkyPeopleRadio.net, AFATR is the most unique radio show broadcasting in the 21st century!
Its’ 2-hour format is like no other in that it features the productions of both major & independent artists, from all over the world, side by side in a mixture of funk and soul music, with so much of it never heard across an international platform !!
One of our station mainstays and an audience favorite over the years, AFATR enters it’s 17th year and keeps the funk groovy for 2025 with new weekly broadcasts every Tuesday at 2pm ET (starting Feb. 4, 2025 and with replays on Thurs 1am, Saturdays at 8am). Follow Skip and all the activities of his production and music event team via www.afunkabovetherest.com.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location
Denver, Colorado
Organizer
SJR Media Group

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*NEW* 2025 WEB SHOW: The Groove Design Radio Show debuted this year on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 on Funky People
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*NEW* 2025 WEB SHOW: The Groove Design Radio Show debuted this year on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 on Funky People Radio.net
! You are invited to join resident/host, Jerry Cunningham aka Jay Goodwill, along with invited guests as he cultivates a harmonious connection between Techno Music and its Soulful Elements, ensuring a smooth sonic wave that feels natural and engaging.
The Groove Design Radio Show streams weekly with new episodes bi-weekly. Check the FP web radio schedule for new broadcasts every other Tuesday at 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET (plus encore replays on Wed at 3am ET & Fri at 3pm ET). Ask a friend to drop by and groove online with the JJC Media music family in the station’s Funk Lounge!
Browse the Groove Design Radio Show podcast archives and media contact details at the link: https://hearthis.at/jaygoodwill/ and for more featured music sessions go to: www.twitch.tv/groovedesignradio !
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(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET
Location
Washington, DC
Organizer
J J C Media & Entertainment

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Streaming weekly on WEDNESDAYS at 1pm ET on FP Radio.net, VibeMistress Stephanie Renee hosts a sermon of soul, r&b, hip-hop, jazz & spoken
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Streaming weekly on WEDNESDAYS at 1pm ET on FP Radio.net, VibeMistress Stephanie Renee hosts a sermon of soul, r&b, hip-hop, jazz & spoken
word selections. Since 2007, weekly SSR podcasts have aired on this web radio station every Wednesday at 1pm ET (with replays on Thurs 8am, Sats at 12noon). Follow Stef and all the activities of her non-profit arts & media culture foundation, Soul Sanctuary, Inc., via their Facebook group at Soul Sanctuary Radio Congregation.
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(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Organizer
Soul Sanctuary, Inc

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BACK FOR A 2025 END OF YEAR HOLIDAY LIVE PERFORMANCE: The Thievery Corporation returns on the Saturday & Sunday before Christmas!. Two Show Dates ~ Time :
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BACK FOR A 2025 END OF YEAR HOLIDAY LIVE PERFORMANCE: The Thievery Corporation returns on the Saturday & Sunday before Christmas!.
Two Show Dates ~ Time : Saturday & Sunday December 20-21, 2025 ~ 7:00pm
Location: 9:30 Club, 815 V Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
For General admission tickets, go to this link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/thievery-corporation-washington-district-of-columbia-12-20-2025/event/15006299BC474250

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20 (Saturday) 7:00 pm - 21 (Sunday) 10:00 pm ET
Location
Washington, DC
2025sat20dec10:00 pmSatoshi Tomiie in DCAn FP Best Bet10:00 pm ET Washington, DC

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SPECIAL USA APPEARANCE: Satoshi Tomiie has been a pioneering and driving force within the global electronic music community
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SPECIAL USA APPEARANCE: Satoshi Tomiie has been a pioneering and driving force within the global electronic music community since the early days of house music. Now, decades after his ‘Tears’ alongside Frankie Knuckles, the Japanese born, New York and based DJ, producer, remixer and label boss is still a regular feature in the sets of many of today’s underground elite.
DATE: Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Flash in Washington, DC.
TIMES: Flash Bar (first floor) opens 8PM • Green Room opens 9PM • Main Club level opens 11PM.
TICKETS-ADMISSION: https://shotgun.live/en/events/satoshitomiie
Follow Josh Wink at https://soundcloud.com/satoshitomiie

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(Saturday) 10:00 pm ET
Location
Washington, DC
2025sat27dec10:00 pmJosh Wink in DCAn FP Best Bet10:00 pm ET Washington, DC

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DON'T MISS YEAR-END DATE: Taking trends, making trends and breaking trends, Josh Wink’s music under any of his many monikers
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DON’T MISS YEAR-END DATE: Taking trends, making trends and breaking trends, Josh Wink’s music under any of his many monikers has always experimented and influenced. The sound of Josh Wink today remains one of a man unafraid to walk the border between stylistic boundaries. We welcome him back for another open to close set on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Flash in Washington, DC.
Flash Bar opens 8PM • Green Room opens 9PM • Main Club level opens 11PM.
Tickets – https://shotgun.live/en/events/joshwink
JOSH WINK: “Some people get pigeonholed as being into just one thing’, Wink remarks, ‘I hate that. When there are rules, it doesn’t become art, and it’s not fun. I’ve learned that you can’t please everybody, so I’d rather be concerned with making good art, and the people that like this art will stick with you.”
Philadelphia born and based Josh Wink is one of the true pioneers of techno, house and allied styles – blurring the definitions.
At 13, a young Josh Wink began his first job as an apprentice at Captain Jack’s mobile DJ Company, three years later, he started to DJ at local house parties. By 1988 – the year that ‘rave’ exploded into public consciousness – Wink was already a main player on the underground music scene. 
“Then I began to realize that I had ideas of songs. Instead of DJing other people’s music, I wanted to translate these ideas into my own music that was in my head. House music and new wave electronic music really influenced me when I was a teenager. Plus, going to see Jazzy Jeff and Cash Money DJ in Philly made me want to get more into the ‘art’ of DJing.”
As a DJ, since his 1988 ‘rave’ beginnings, Josh Wink extensively traveled the globe since 1995 – playing every festival that counts, through to the smallest and underground venues around the globe. “The Best DJ experience is being able to create an audio atmosphere where an audience can absorb from me, while I get absorbed from them.” His only residency in the world is held in his hometown of Philadelphia at Fluid.
Taking trends, making trends and breaking trends, Josh Wink’s music (under its many monikers including Wink, Winc, Winks, Winx, The Crusher, E-Culture, and Size 9, Accent, Dinky Dog, J Dawg and The Crusher) has always experimented and influenced. The sound of Josh Wink today remains one of a man unafraid to walk the border between stylistic boundaries.
Get GA Tickets at https://shotgun.live/en/events/joshwink
Follow Josh Wink at :https://www.facebook.com/JoshWinkOfficial
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(Saturday) 10:00 pm ET
Location
Washington, DC
january 2026

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WINTER 2026 LIVE SERIES: The Birchmere Presents: Avery Sunshine on January 17, 2026. Denise Nicole White known professionally as Avery Sunshine (sometimes stylized as Avery*Sunshine, is an American singer,
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WINTER 2026 LIVE SERIES: The Birchmere Presents: Avery Sunshine on January 17, 2026. Denise Nicole White known professionally as Avery Sunshine (sometimes stylized as Avery*Sunshine, is an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, to Ruth Eleanor White and Irving Cyril White, she began playing piano at 8, after she saw a classmate perform, and learned to read hymns before beginning to study classical music at 11. At 13, she expanded her repertoire to include jazz and had her first recital. Three years later, her aunt, a church choir director, asked Sunshine to fill in for her during a Sunday service at a Catholic church; she was subsequently hired by churches of all denominations, including the AME Church, where she performed with the award-winning Wilmington/Chester Mass Choir.
In college, White met Maia Nkenge Wilson, a vocal major, and together they formed a gospel and R&B singing duo, DaisyRew. In addition to performing in Africa, DaisyRew performed at churches in the area and at clubs, including the Apache Café, which was noted for launching the careers of several prominent artists, including India.Arie. Wilson was cast in a Broadway role following college, and Sunshine was hired as the Minister of Music at the St. Paul AME Church in Atlanta. DaisyRew continued to perform when Wilson, on breaks from her theatrical career in New York, returned to Atlanta. 
While working at the St. Paul AME Church, White met Dana Johnson, a guitarist, producer and songwriter who had previously worked with India.Arie. White, Johnson and Wilson began working together in 2003 with Johnson writing and producing the music, in addition to managing DaisyRew’s career. Soon after, Wilson was again cast in a Broadway production and she left for New York. White then adopted the name AverySunshine.
In 2005, White and Johnson recorded “Stalker”, a neo soul song, which a friend, Chris Brann, set to a house beat. The track became a dance hit on a Japanese record label, which led to a series of live dates in Japan.
White and Johnson began work on what became AverySunshine’s self-titled first album, released in 2010 on their own label, BigShine. Recorded mainly at White’s home with ProTools, the record included guest appearances by the pianist Takana Miyamoto, the vibraphone player Roy Ayers and Christian McBride. The record was praised by the media, with USA Today calling it “refreshingly original” and The Washington Post describing it as “a radiant brand of soul”. White — a single mother of two – focused on AverySunshine, but also accepted jobs as a keyboard player with artists including Tyler Perry and Jennifer Holiday and worked as a choral director for Atlanta performances by artists such as Michael Bublé, Anthony Hamilton and David Foster. Since 2010, Avery Sunshine has toured consistently, and developed a following throughout the United States, the UK, Europe and Africa.
Date: Saturday January 17th, 2026 at 7:30pm, The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA 22305
For General admission tickets, go to this link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/avery-sunshine-alexandria-virginia-01-17-2026/event/15006341B97F7069
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(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm ET
Location
Washington, DC

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A RECOMMENDED EVENT - EXPECTED TO SELL OUT: BODY & SOUL MLK Birthday Celebration Party - Sunday, January 18th, 2026 John Davis presents Body &
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A RECOMMENDED EVENT – EXPECTED TO SELL OUT:
BODY & SOUL MLK Birthday Celebration Party – Sunday, January 18th, 2026
John Davis presents Body & Soul’s 29th Year Anniversary. The big NYC Summer celebration continues with musical hosts Francios K, Joe Claussell and Danny Krivit, with lights by Ariel!
Location/Date: MUSICA / Sunday January 18, 2026, 6pm until…..
Address: 637 W 50th Street, New York, NY, USA
General Admission Tickets: Use the online link – https://ra.co/events/2296680 or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/body-soul-mlk-2026-celebration-tickets-1825882677239. Please be aware that there are on-line fees for ticket sales.
Attire, Mood & Important Party Reminders: This is an indoor venue. Wear comfortable dancing shoes or sneakers. Wear Loose, cool clothing…and most important…bring A GOOD ATTITUDE AND GOOD VIBES! #dj #djmix #djset #musiclover #soul #disco #futureclassic #waxpoetics #discogs #vinyllover #discoedits #funk #boogie #housemusic #houseclassics #recordcollector #loveinjection #discoclassics

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(Sunday) 6:00 pm - 11:59 am ET
Location
New York, NY

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NEW YEAR COMEDY TOUR: A stand-up comic, writer, actor and producer, Deon Cole's most high-profile role was as a writer and on-screen performer on
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NEW YEAR COMEDY TOUR: A stand-up comic, writer, actor and producer, Deon Cole’s most high-profile role was as a writer and on-screen performer on both “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” (NBC 2009-10) and its follow-up “Conan” (TBS 2010- ). As a comedy performer he appeared on numerous stand-up showcases and in films and TV shows including the Ice Cube and Cedric the Entertainer-starring comedy films “Barbershop” (2002) and “Barbershop 2: Back in Business” (2004), as well as the football-based situation comedy “The League” (FX 2009-15). 
Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Cole first tried out stand-up at the age of 21 when a friend bet him fifty dollars that he wouldn’t be able to get up on stage and do a spot at an open mic night. The attempt succeeded and he would go on to perform at many Chicago comedy clubs before becoming a national touring act. Earning increasingly regular television spots, he appeared on “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild’n Out” (MTV 2002-07, 2013- ), “Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Standup” (Starz 2005-10), the revived “Def Comedy Jam” (HBO 2006-08) and a half-hour Comedy Central special in 2007.
Show Dates: Saturday January 31, 2026, 7:30pm show
Location: The Theatre at MGM National Harbor, 101 MGM National Avenue, National Harbor, MD 20745
For General admission tickets, go to this link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/deon-cole-national-harbor-maryland-01-31-2026/event/1500634AACBF7AA9
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(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm ET
Location
Washington, DC
february 2026

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Thursday Feb 13th - Thursday Feb 19th, 2026 BRAZIL is the largest Latin country in the Americas
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Thursday Feb 13th – Thursday Feb 19th, 2026
BRAZIL is the largest Latin country in the Americas with cultural influences of this country are a blend of Native American, African, European and Portuguese customs. As an added fact, it claims the most recognized and uninhibited of all Carnival celebrations on the globe.
For the people of Brazil, Carnival is an enormous festival of pride, culture and party energy celebrated annually before Lent each. While Salvador da Bahia claims the largest celebration, Rio de Janeiro’s, massive Street Parties (called Blocos), lavish Masquerade Balls and prestigious Samba school competition make it the epic televised event watched around the world!
The signature parade competition in Rio’s Sambadrome Stadium goes on through the entire week, where the top samba troops in the city contend fiercely for the coveted championship crown. Showcased are large, hand-crafted, visually impressive parade floats from each Samba school, led by a beautiful “Samba Queen”. The Samba Queen is accompanied by thousands (yes, thousands) of male & female singers, drummers and dancers in dazzling costumes performing choreographed routines to the Samba beat. It is such an overwhelming, exuberant display of artistry & showmanship – that if you look closely, you’ll may even spot several Samba dancers with absolutely no costume at all! (WHOA)
After the past twelve years of attendance, we can say this event never disappoints! Make plans as we set our sites on a proper return next February. Join the Funky People for the the biggest party on the planet at Carnavale 2026!
View some highlights of Carnival 2025
2025 Samba Parade ~ Video 1 || Video 2
**Email us ASAP to get early bird 2026 trip pricing & best land options**

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12 (Thursday) 3:00 pm - 19 (Thursday) 12:00 pm
Location
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Organizer
FP Entertainment & TGW Travel
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END OF YEAR 2025 DC SHOW: Musiq Soulchild is a hip-hop soul artist that was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He built a reputation for being musically gifted,
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END OF YEAR 2025 DC SHOW: Musiq Soulchild is a hip-hop soul artist that was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He built a reputation for being musically gifted, beat boxing for MC’s, free styling on the open mic circuit or just performing acappella for strangers on the streets. 
Deeply inspired by the R&B/Soul sound of the 70’s he uses the name “Soulchild” as a way to show respect and admiration to his biggest musical influences such as Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye and many others. In April 2016 he released his 7th studio album entitled “Life On Earth” leading with the new hit single “I Do”. The album peaked at #2 on Billboard R&B album charts and # 3 on the Top Hip-Hop R&B album charts. He has received awards from Billboard, BET, ASCAP, BMI, and Soul Train. He has also earned award nominations from MTV, the American Music Awards, the NAACP and 12 Grammy nominations.
Show Date: Monday & Tuesday December 8 & 9, 2025, 7:30pm show time
Location: The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22305
For General admission tickets, go to this link: https://www.birchmere.com/calendar/
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(Monday) 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm ET
Location
Washington, DC

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TWO SHOWS - PERFORMING LIVE in PHILLY this Thanksgiving Weekend 2025! With her crystal clear 5 octave range, her smooth, rich tone, and her
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TWO SHOWS – PERFORMING LIVE in PHILLY this Thanksgiving Weekend 2025!
With her crystal clear 5 octave range, her smooth, rich tone, and her ability to convey a wide swath of emotions with remarkable phrasing, Chanté Moore is likely a favorite singer of your favorite singer. The daughter of a minister, Moore grew up on gospel music and albums by George Duke and Lee Ritenour and began her songwriting journey by writing lyrics to their music. In the middle of her teenage years, Chanté decided that she was going to concentrate her efforts on becoming a professional singer after she gave an inspired performance in a high school rendition of The Wiz…and after she experienced her first standing ovation when she sang “Home”. In the ensuing years, she sang with bands at cocktail bars and at the age of 22, was discovered by legendary producer and executive Louil Silas who signed her to Silas Records, a subsidiary of MCA Records. Her first appearance on the Billboard Chart was in advance of her own project when she was featured on El DeBarge’s top 15 single, “You Know What I Like”. In 1992, Moore released her classic debut album, “Precious” produced in part by George Duke. Propelled by the singles “Love’s Taken Over” and “It’s Alright” in addition to album cuts and fan favorites like “As If We Never Met”, the album was RIAA certified Gold. About “Precious”, Rolling Stone Magazine wrote, “Moore explores the sweet entanglements of contemporary love with a supple soprano that floats over and into songs. Moore’s superb singing and writing will unquestionably win her a satisfied audience.” 
In 1999, Chanté released her highest-ranking Billboard charting album, “This Moment Is Mine” which features her signature song “Chanté’s Got A Man At Home” which became a Billboard top ten Pop hit.
Her her final Silas/MCA album “Exposed” the following year, Moore took a break from releasing solo albums and continued to have success with collaborative work. She’s featured on the Isley Brothers’ 2001 single “Contagious,” a Top 20 pop hit nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Moore also recorded a pair of duet albums; 2003’s “Things That Lovers Do” and 2006’s “Uncovered/Covered”. She was a key cast member in the hit TV One show R&B Divas LA.
Since 2008, Chante has recorded and released four highly regarded albums including 2017’s festive holiday album “Christmas Back To You”. In 2024, Chante was selected to be the first American ever to participate in one of China’s most popular TV singing competition shows, Singer 2024. Competing with China’s most accomplished and beloved singers, Chanté tied for having the most 1st place finishes over the show’s 13 week stretch and in doing so, endeared herself and her talents to the 220 million viewers that the show reached weekly. In 2025, Chanté will release her latest project “EVOLve” featuring production by Laney Stewart, Tricky Stewart, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (the team that produced “Chanté’s Got A Man At Home” with Moore).
Of course, throughout her career, Chante Moore has been on stage dazzling audiences with her unique combination of humor, testimony and pristine singing. She will continue to share her unique voice with the world.
Two Nights – Friday November 28 & Saturday November 29, 2025 at 7:30 pm, City Winery, 990 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
For General admission tickets, go to this link: https://citywinery.com/philadelphia/events/chante-moore-rpluk4
Time
28 (Friday) 7:00 pm - 29 (Saturday) 10:00 pm ET
Location
Philadelphia, PA

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THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY WEEKEND EVENT returns to New York City ~ Wednesday November 26, 2025, LOUIE VEGA throws his legendary Flashback
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THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY WEEKEND EVENT returns to New York City ~ Wednesday November 26, 2025, LOUIE VEGA throws his legendary Flashback party on Thanksgiving Eve at MUSICA, 637 W 50th Street, New York, NY 10019. 21 & older with ID to enter. Attire is Casual. Come to dance. Get Online Tix —>> https://dice.fm/partner/tickets

Louie Vega, Grammy winning and 7-time nominee, is a pivotal figure in global dance music, recognized for his award-winning career that blends genres such as house, salsa, jazz, hip hop, and soul. Born into a musically inclined family in the Bronx, Vega began his career as a DJ in the vibrant nightlife of New York City during the 1980s. His early work involved producing remixes for notable artists, eventually leading to his breakout moment with the hit “Ride on the Rhythm” alongside Marc Anthony. Vega’s ability to evolve with the music landscape and his collaborations with various artists set him apart in the competitive world of house music.
In the early 1990s, Vega formed the production duo Masters at Work with Kenny “Dope” Gonzalez, creating critically acclaimed albums and remixes for a host of legendary artists. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish Vega Records, where he released numerous singles and albums, contributing significantly to the music scene. Vega’s talents were recognized with a Grammy award for his remix of Curtis Mayfield’s “Superfly,” and his partnership with Cirque Du Soleil showcased his ability to create music for large-scale performances, further solidifying his status as a versatile musician.
Continuing to push musical boundaries, Vega remains active in producing new works and collaborating with both established and emerging artists. His recent projects include touring with his live collective, Elements of Life, and hosting a successful radio show in New York. Vega’s influence is evident in the way he bridges different musical styles and generations, as seen in collaborations with hip-hop artists like Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar. With an unwavering commitment to innovation and connection through music, Louie Vega continues to shape the landscape of dance music while inspiring new generations of artists.
Get General Admission Tickets – https://dice.fm/partner/tickets/event/mx58m9-louie-vegas-flashback-on-thanksgiving-eve-26th-nov-musica-club-nyc-new-york-tickets?dice_id=7489931
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26 (Wednesday) 10:00 pm - 27 (Thursday) 4:00 am ET
Location
New York, NY

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It's back - so don't miss out on the final 2025 edition of the Philadelphia Wine Festival taking place on Saturday November 22nd
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(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm ET
Location
Philadelphia, PA

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PERFORMING LIVE in PHILLY this November 2025! SHEILA E. ~ “Queen of Percussion” One of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase:
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PERFORMING LIVE in PHILLY this November 2025!
SHEILA E. ~ “Queen of Percussion”
One of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds.
Family, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. In addition to percussionist dad Pete, the Oakland,CA native counts former Santana member/Azteca founder Coke Escovedo and The Dragons front man Mario Escovedo as uncles. Fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather. In addition to being weaned on Latin jazz and Motown, Sheila E. was exposed to a diverse array of Bay Area acts. Those influences ranged from the rock of Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead to the R&B/pop of the Pointer Sisters and the funk of Sly & the Family Stone. “I used to sit on the corner outside of the local community center with Twinkies and 7-Up listening to Sly and Larry Graham rehearse,” remembers Sheila E. “The sounds of the Bay Area molded me.”
So it’s no surprise that after such a music-immersive childhood, the gifted, world-class drummer and percussionist began amassing an impressive string of credits playing not only with her dad but also with pioneering talents like George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Prince, Ringo Starr, Gloria Estefan, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter behind the seminal hits “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre.” A fearless multi-instrumentalist, equally proficient on guitar and bass, actress, mentor and philanthropist.
One Night – Two Shows – Thursday November 6, 2025 at 6:00pm & 9:30pm, City Winery, 990 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
For General admission tickets, go to this link: https://citywinery.com/philadelphia/events/sheila-e-the-e-train-lck4bt
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm ET
Location
Philadelphia, PA