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Marcia Griffiths, the amazing and undisputed Queen of Reggae, will perform and celebrate over 40 years of her music on Saturday, July 15th, 2023, at Prospect Park at BRIC’s Celebrate Brooklyn Festival. The Jamaican-born reggae performer has a career that spans over 60 years and is known for her soft yet strong soulful voice. Griffiths…
Friday night, August 6th, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! was electrified with the one and only Queen of Neo-Soul, 4x Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress Erykah Badu (@erykahbadu), and Brooklyn-based group Phony Ppl (@phonyppl). Erykah Badu entertained the packed audience with some of her classic and best known hits including “On and On,” “Window Seat,”…
The June 16th 2022 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! concert featured Davido (@Davido), legendary Afrobeats artist, and fellow Nigerian- based artist Pheelz (@Pheelzmrproducer). Special guest performances by Brooklyn-bred rapper Fabolous (@myfabolouslife), singer/songwriter Capella Grey (@mayorcapellagrey), A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie (@aboogievsartist), and Wande Coal (@wandecoal). The Festival season will continue this weekend beginning Saturday, June 18 with…
Last night BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! kicked off its 44th season, with opening performances by Jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington (@kamasiwashington), singer/songwriter Ravyn Lenae (@ravynlenae) and Brooklyn-based international DJ, DJ Reborn (@djreborn). Prior to the performances, a reception was held to ring in the season. Notable attendees included former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, New…
Today, BRIC, a Brooklyn-based leading arts and media institution, begins the 2022 season of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! at the Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park at full capacity, with live, free and in-person performances. For the past 44 years, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!, presented in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance and NYC Parks, has been the…
After leaving tour to return to her job as a Registered Nurse in the depths of the COVID-19 crisis, Felicia Temple returns to the stage for the first time in 17 months, to open for The Roots in Brooklyn, NY. Band:Anthony Miller- Keys (Music Director)Al Carty- BassChris Morgan- GuitarKevin Bowden- Drums Cinematography by Raeshon Roberson
The 43rd annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival at Prospect Park continued with one of the pivotal figures in the history of hip-hop, legendary rapper/producer Kool Keith, who also shared the stage Chicago-born rapper/singer Mari World. The evening commenced with Mari World, who took to the stage alongside his multi-talented band, giving a high energy performance…
Thursday night, the 43rd annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival continued with an exhilarating benefit performance by legendary hip-hop band The Roots, presented by Live Nation. The evening kicked off with R&B singer/songwriter Felicia Temple, who serenaded the crowd with her sultry vocals and smooth melodies. The songstress connected with the audience immediately, sharing that while…