44th Annual Black Music & Civil Rights Concert in Dallas, TX

Jan 17, 2027 at 7:30 PM · Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

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Ruben Studdard

11 concerts

Born in Frankfurt, Germany and raised in Alabama, American R&B and gospel singer Ruben Studdard won the second season of American Idol in 2003. Known for his smooth, Luther Vandross-styled voice, he earned a Grammy nomination for his song Superstar and released several albums.

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters

1 concert

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL), established in Dallas, Texas, in 1977 by Curtis King, is a cultural organization dedicated to supporting African Americans in the visual and performing arts. It fosters understanding of African, African-American, and Caribbean arts and letters. TBAAL preserves and promotes Black art and culture, offering a platform for diverse artistic expression. The organization was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2015.

Jamal Roberts

2 concerts

Jamal Roberts is a soul artist from Meridian, Mississippi. He won Season 23 of American Idol with a record 26 million votes. His debut single, Heal, a gospel and R&B reinterpretation of Tom Odell's ballad, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard gospel charts.