Juneteenth Black Heritage Concert: Gospel and Blues - The Roots of It All

In celebration of Juneteenth, a federally designated holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program presents a special concert highlighting the history of gospel and blues music and its ties to Black faith, hope, and survival.

Gospel performers include Ethel McCane, narrator, and musicians Kelly Jo Nibbs, Pastor William Brown, Damon McCane, Henry Carter, Joyce Carter, and Richard Harvey. Blues performers include Kyle Long, narrator, and musicians Scrapper & Skelton, Kenny Dodson, Debbie Nelson, and Tad Robinson. Music Box with Lester Johnson and Ezra Bufford serves as the concert’s featured band.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to attend a VIP pre-concert reception featuring a theatrical performance by Bloomington’s Resilience Productions on the history of Juneteenth.

Tickets cost $25/general public, $20/Indiana Landmarks member. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with concert beginning at 6 p.m. at Indiana Landmarks Center, which is accessible to all. Cash bar available. VIP tickets cost $50/general public, $40/Indiana Landmarks member, and include a pre-concert reception and theatrical performance beginning at 4 p.m. in Cook Theater.

Note: Online ticket sales end June 15. Limited tickets will be available at the door.

Proceeds benefit Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program.

Refund requests are approved on a case-by-case basis.