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SUMMARY:Rosette on Shockoe Sessions Live!
DESCRIPTION:SSL is a live\, weekly concert series celebrating RVA's goldmine of musicianship!\n\n\nConcerts performed at In Your Ear Studios. \nFormed in 2015\, Rosette is a Richmond-based string quartet made up of four women who love to make meaningful connections through music. In addition to the So Hot Right Now series\, Rosette performs educational programs in schools\, collaborates with Miramar\, and gives concerts throughout Virginia.  \nRosette is: Ellen Cockerham Riccio on violin\, Treesa Gold on violin\, Kimberly Ryan on viola\, and Steph Barrett on cello. \n \nDoors 7pm \nShow 7:30pm SHARP! \n \nIf you can’t make it in person\, you can watch live or later HERE!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/rosette-on-shockoe-sessions-live/
LOCATION:In Your Ear Studios\, 1813 East Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
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SUMMARY:SONGS OF TRUTH: The Awakening
DESCRIPTION:A Juneteenth Weekend celebration & concert of original blues\, gospel\, jazz and American roots songs from the Broadway-bound musical "Truth".\n\n\nTRUTH is an original musical theater project inspired by the true life story and spiritual mission of SOJOURNER TRUTH\, a woman once-enslaved in New York’s Hudson Valley\, who grew up to take her own freedom\, free her son\, and become a pioneering champion of emancipation and women’s rights in America.The original songs convey the wide range of feelings\, struggles\, triumphs\, joys\, and revelations of Sojourner’s incredible journey. Sojourner herself is both the musical’s Storyteller and central figure in the Story within a Story\, as she takes us back in time along on her unique soul’s journey through an incredible\, sometimes harrowing\, oft times inspiring\, moving and impactful life.SONGS of TRUTH is a selection of heart and eye opening songs from the full musical. \n“SONGS OF TRUTH: The Awakening” is the second in a series of Richmond concert presentations\, following two sold out concerts in November 2025 at Reveler in Carytown. It will have additional visual elements and dance elements\, as well as a stage full of legendary and up-and-coming Richmond talent. \nRichmond’s own Desirée Roots will headline once again as Sojourner Truth\, with a cast including  Carla Jackson\, Dale Heiskill\, Stacie Brawn\, Keni B Fine\, Jana Nichole Prentis and Te-Loriah Whitfield \nThe Band will be led by Weldon Hill\, with Mike Hawkins\, James “Saxmo” Gates and other stellar Richmond musicians. \nSONGS of TRUTH will be directed by Tanya Birl-Torres\, a New York City-based\, Director choreographer and theater artist\, currently Artist in Residence at New York’s The Shed. \nSONGS of TRUTH is presented by Craig Martin\, Keni B Fine and Shockoe Records.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/songs-of-truth-the-awakening/
LOCATION:The Hippodrome\, 528 N 2nd St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rhythim on Shockoe Sessions Live!
DESCRIPTION:SSL is a live\, weekly concert series celebrating RVA’s goldmine of musicianship!\n\n\nConcerts performed at In Your Ear Studios. \nWith a unique blend of R&B\, pop\, and hip-hop influences\, RHYTHIM’s music resonates with listeners on a deep emotional level\, while also delivering infectious hooks and catchy melodies \nHe’s collaborated with renowned producers like Africa’s most renowned streets anthem crooner Dj Yk Mule\, Dj Khalipha\, Billboard charting producers like Champion and Mykah\, FizzyBeats\, Grammy nominated Psquares “shikini” hits maker “V-tek” and most recently signed to Rhythim Music Factory “Oz The Beat” \n \n“An artist who effortlessly blurs the lines between genres\, RHYTHIM is a rising star to watch.” – XXL Magazine \n \nDoors 7pm \nShow 7:30pm SHARP! \n \nIf you can’t make it in person\, you can watch live or later HERE!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/rhythim-on-shockoe-sessions-live/
LOCATION:In Your Ear Studios\, 1813 East Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
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SUMMARY:Keep Shouting Sister: A Tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe
DESCRIPTION:Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an icon. She lived in Richmond at the peak of her fame\, now\, we’re honoring her legacy in a new way!\n\n\nSister Rosetta Tharpe was a Rock n’ Roll icon. She lived in Richmond at the peak of her fame\, and was a resident for nearly a decade. Now\, we’re honoring her legacy in a new way! \nKeep Shouting Sister: A Tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe will be a celebration of one of the greatest musicians to call Richmond home. \nAt the historic Hippodrome\, a selection of Richmond‘s brightest stars will perform Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s music. Throughout the night\, you’ll hear some of Tharpe’s greatest hits and learn about her life\, her fame\, and her impact. \nThe proceeds of the event will go directly to finding ways to celebrate Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s connection to Richmond\, as a musical legend in the history of gospel and rock & roll. \nAs part of the fundraising effort\, we will be auctioning off a Gibson SG Les Paul Cutom\, which is the same guitar Sister Rosetta Tharpe played!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/keep-shouting-sister-a-tribute-to-sister-rosetta-tharpe/
LOCATION:The Hippodrome\, 528 N 2nd St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
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