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SUMMARY:Cosmic Echo Live
DESCRIPTION:A one-night-only celebration of the life\, music\, and enduring legacy of Lonnie Liston Smith.\n\n\nOn September 13\, 2026\, Cosmic Echo Live will take over Richmond’s historic Hippodrome Theatre for a one-night-only celebration of the life\, music\, and enduring legacy of Lonnie Liston Smith\, the legend whose sonic innovations helped define cosmic jazz and became foundational to rap\, hip hop\, and global DJ culture. \nWith Lonnie joining the celebration in person\, the evening will bring together members of Butcher Brown alongside Mad Skillz\, Plunky\, Michael Millions\, Nickelus F\, Ronnie Luxe\, Ohbliv\, and other special guests\, bringing music from across his extraordinary career to life on stage. \nMore than a traditional tribute concert\, Cosmic Echo Live will combine live performances with the stories behind Lonnie’s music and exclusive footage from Cosmic Echo\, the upcoming feature-length documentary currently in production on his life and legacy. \nProduced in collaboration with Shockoe Records\, The Sunroom\, RVA Magazine\, VA Hip Hop Foundation\, and Grammy Award-winning artist Michael Millions\, Cosmic Echo Live is a collective celebration of one of Richmond’s most consequential musical icons.
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/cosmic-echo-live/
LOCATION:The Hippodrome\, 528 N 2nd St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, 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: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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