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Landmark on Main Street will present Sweet Honey In The Rock on Saturday, October 12 at 8 PM as part of the 2013-14 Opening Weekend.

Celebrate Brooklyn! previously announced its lineup for this year, which begins today, June 5 with a free concert by reggae icon Jimmy Cliff.

Celebrate Brooklyn! today announced its lineup for this year, which begins June 5 with a free concert by reggae icon Jimmy Cliff.

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will conclude the inaugural season of its critically-acclaimed three-year concert series and residency at the Harris Theater with French Virtuosity on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 7:30 pm. Pianists Inon Barnatan & Juho Pohjonen; violinists Jessica Lee, Kristin Lee, & Elmar Oliveira; violist Beth Guterman; and cellist Andreas Brantelid will perform this exceptional all-French program that features the best known and most virtuosic works of France's most famous composers. Saint-Saens' timeless First Piano Trio and virtuosic First Violin Sonata, as well as Chausson's intensely passionate Concerto for Piano, Violin, and String Quartet, Op. 21 will be featured.

Grammy-nominated a cappella super-group Sweet Honey In The Rock will make their Blue Note debut performing what they call their "most adventurous live presentation ever" in a tribute to legendary singers Nina Simone, Odetta, Miriam Makeba and Abby Lincoln from December 12 - 14. "Nina, Miriam, Odetta, and Abbey were all unquestionably inspirational and brilliant. Each, in their unique way, had the courage to use the power of music as a vehicle to promote change in very troubling times,' stated SHIR vocalist Carol Maillard.

Grammy-nominated a cappella super-group Sweet Honey In The Rock will make their Blue Note debut performing what they call their "most adventurous live presentation ever" in a tribute to legendary singers Nina Simone, Odetta, Miriam Makeba and Abby Lincoln from December 12 - 14. "Nina, Miriam, Odetta, and Abbey were all unquestionably inspirational and brilliant. Each, in their unique way, had the courage to use the power of music as a vehicle to promote change in very troubling times,' stated SHIR vocalist Carol Maillard.

Gene & Shelley Enlow Recital Hall at Kean University presents American Grammy Award-winning and internationally renowned African-American vocal ensemble, SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK on Sunday, November 6 at 3:00 pm.

Gene & Shelley Enlow Recital Hall at Kean University presents American Grammy Award-winning and internationally renowned African-American vocal ensemble, SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK on Sunday, November 6 at 3:00 pm.

It's not enough that Sweet Honey In The Rock®, a women's vocal ensemble with pure tonal quality, produces intricate rhythms and harmonies to die for.

It's not enough that Sweet Honey In The Rock®, a women's vocal ensemble with pure tonal quality, produces intricate rhythms and harmonies to die for.

Rooted in a deeply held commitment to create music out of the rich textures of African American legacy and traditions, Sweet Honey In The Rock possesses a stunning vocal prowess that captures the complex sounds of blues music, spirituals, traditional gospel hymns, rap, reggae, African chants, hip hop, ancient lullabies, and jazz improvisation. Sweet Honey's collective voice, occasionally accompanied by hand percussion instruments, produces a sound filled with soulful harmonies and intricate rhythms.

Rooted in a deeply held commitment to create music out of the rich textures of African American legacy and traditions, Sweet Honey In The Rock possesses a stunning vocal prowess that captures the complex sounds of blues music, spirituals, traditional gospel hymns, rap, reggae, African chants, hip hop, ancient lullabies, and jazz improvisation. Sweet Honey's collective voice, occasionally accompanied by hand percussion instruments, produces a sound filled with soulful harmonies and intricate rhythms.

It's not enough that Sweet Honey In The Rock®, a women's vocal ensemble with pure tonal quality, produces intricate rhythms and harmonies to die for.

It's not enough that Sweet Honey In The Rock®, a women's vocal ensemble with pure tonal quality, produces intricate rhythms and harmonies to die for.

In an exciting finish to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's five-week New York engagement, Sunday night's closing performance paid tribute to Ailey's leading woman Judith Jamison on her final season as artistic director.