Sheila E. Dallas Tickets - The Black Academy of Arts and Letters

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Patrice Rushen

2 concerts

Patrice Rushen: award-winning, classically trained pianist blending jazz/pop/R&B; “Forget Me Nots” hit; 4x Grammy nominee; first female MD for Grammys/Emmys.

Ruben Studdard

9 concerts

Born in Frankfurt, raised in Birmingham, Ruben Studdard won American Idol S2; R&B/gospel “Velvet Teddy Bear.” Hits “Flying Without Wings,” “Sorry 2004”; Grammy nod.

Tower Of Power

12 concerts

Detroit-born soul bandleader who helped define the slick “Oakland soul” sound; global touring hitmakers with “East Bay Grease,” also backed many legendary artists.

Take 6

9 concerts

Formed at Alabama’s Oakwood College, Take 6 blend gospel, doo-wop & jazz a cappella; Grammy/Dove-winning platinum debut; worked with Spike Lee, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder.

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters

3 concerts

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.

Sheila E.

1 concert

Born in Oakland, CA, percussionist/singer Sheila E. blends funk, pop & Latin jazz; Prince protégé behind “The Glamorous Life” & “A Love Bizarre”; played with Marvin Gaye, Ringo Starr.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

56 concerts

Dallas Symphony Orchestra (founded 1900) in Dallas; led by Music Director Fabio Luisi. Presents 150+ concerts at Meyerson Center, plus pops/multimedia and major education outreach.

Stanley Jordan

9 concerts

NYC-born jazz guitarist, pioneer of two-hand tapping; Blue Note’s first 1985 signee, “Magic Touch.” Played on Kenny Rogers’ #1 “Morning Desire,” collab’d w/ Miles.

Riverfront Jazz Festival

3 concerts

A premier three-day music festival held at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, featuring renowned international and local artists performing jazz, blues, R&B, soul, and neo-soul music across multiple stages.