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PBS showcases a rich array of concerts celebrating performers of African descent, highlighting their immense contributions to music and culture. These performances span genres from jazz and gospel to classical and contemporary, offering audiences powerful stories and unforgettable artistry.
The Spinners in Concert (2025)
Join the band that defined the smooth sound of Philadelphia soul for a concert of their classic hits, including "I’ll Be Around,” “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love,” “Then Came You,” “The Rubberband Man,” and more. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers (2023) are among the most iconic groups in the classic soul pantheon, with millions of records sold worldwide and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Raye: Live at the Royal Albert Hall (2025)
Join the GRAMMY®-nominated, record-breaking BRIT Award-winning singer for a virtuoso performance at the iconic London venue. The concert features reimagined orchestral arrangements of songs from her acclaimed debut album, My 21st Century Blues. The setlist includes standout moments such as “Oscar Winning Tears,” a show-stopping rendition of “Worth It,” and the chart-topping hit single “Escapism."'
The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Concert (2025)
In honor of Bob Marley’s 80th Birthday, join The Marley Brothers - Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian live in concert from Wilmington, NC at the Bank Pavilion, during the iconic Marley Tour in 2024.
Aretha! with Shelea and the Pacific Symphony (2025)
Celebrate the music of Aretha Franklin with this fun concert featuring vocal powerhouse Sheléa. The Grammy nominee performs the Queen of Soul’s greatest hits including “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” and “Natural Woman.” Emmy-winning Music Director Rickey Minor conducts the Pacific Symphony and a choir of backup singers has the audience dancing in the isles.
Gospel Live! (2024)
A 52-minute concert special celebrating the legacy of gospel music in America, hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Erica Campbell, with performances by gospel legends and stars like John Legend.
Southern Songbirds (2023)
Celebrate the power of women in country music with this concert series recorded at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh. Artists Tift Merritt, Rissi Palmer, H.C. McEntire, Caitlin Cary and Charly Lowry bring their unique styles to the stage and share their personal and musical influences.
Whitney Houston – The Concert for a New South Africa (1994)
Celebrate Houston’s transcendent 1994 performance, which brought joy to a newly liberated country. Houston was the first major Western recording artist to perform in the post-apartheid nation following President Nelson Mandela’s historic election.
Black Divas
Enjoy BLACK DIVAS, an evening of song honoring birth and birthworkers. This magical broadcast merges together a myriad of musical genres and spiritual backgrounds, to uplift voices and bring the heart to life!
Join the band that defined the smooth sound of Philadelphia soul for a concert of their classic hits, including "I’ll Be Around,” “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love,” “Then Came You,” “The Rubberband Man,” and more. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers (2023) are among the most iconic groups in the classic soul pantheon, with millions of records sold worldwide and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Raye: Live at the Royal Albert Hall (2025)
Join the GRAMMY®-nominated, record-breaking BRIT Award-winning singer for a virtuoso performance at the iconic London venue. The concert features reimagined orchestral arrangements of songs from her acclaimed debut album, My 21st Century Blues. The setlist includes standout moments such as “Oscar Winning Tears,” a show-stopping rendition of “Worth It,” and the chart-topping hit single “Escapism."'
The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Concert (2025)
In honor of Bob Marley’s 80th Birthday, join The Marley Brothers - Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian live in concert from Wilmington, NC at the Bank Pavilion, during the iconic Marley Tour in 2024.
Aretha! with Shelea and the Pacific Symphony (2025)
Celebrate the music of Aretha Franklin with this fun concert featuring vocal powerhouse Sheléa. The Grammy nominee performs the Queen of Soul’s greatest hits including “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” and “Natural Woman.” Emmy-winning Music Director Rickey Minor conducts the Pacific Symphony and a choir of backup singers has the audience dancing in the isles.
Gospel Live! (2024)
A 52-minute concert special celebrating the legacy of gospel music in America, hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Erica Campbell, with performances by gospel legends and stars like John Legend.
Southern Songbirds (2023)
Celebrate the power of women in country music with this concert series recorded at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh. Artists Tift Merritt, Rissi Palmer, H.C. McEntire, Caitlin Cary and Charly Lowry bring their unique styles to the stage and share their personal and musical influences.
Whitney Houston – The Concert for a New South Africa (1994)
Celebrate Houston’s transcendent 1994 performance, which brought joy to a newly liberated country. Houston was the first major Western recording artist to perform in the post-apartheid nation following President Nelson Mandela’s historic election.
Black Divas
Enjoy BLACK DIVAS, an evening of song honoring birth and birthworkers. This magical broadcast merges together a myriad of musical genres and spiritual backgrounds, to uplift voices and bring the heart to life!