Victory Concert Series Presents: History in The Groove

Victory Concert Series Presents: History in The Groove

Join us for a night where melodies transcend time, voices echo resilience, and rhythms unite as we celebrate BLACK MUSIC APPRECIATION MONTH!

By Victory Black Box Theatre

Date and time

Friday, June 28 · 7 - 11pm EDT

Location

L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center

1409 NW 6th Steet Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Agenda

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Opening Overture: “From Spirituals to Hip-Hop”

Doors open for attendees.

7:45 PM - 8:15 PM

Gospel Resonance

Feel the energy surge as they sing praises, testify, and uplift. Mahalia Jackson’s legacy lives on as we blend tradition with contemporary gospel sounds.

8:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Jazz Jam

Witness musicians improvise, scat, riff, and swing. From Louis Armstrong’s trumpet to Ella Fitzgerald’s velvet voice, witness the magic of jazz unfold.

7:30 PM - 7:45 PM

Blues Alley

Feel the ache, longing, and resilience in every note. Legends like B.B. King and Etta James will be our spirit guides.

9:15 PM - 9:30 PM

Intermission

9:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Soulful Serenade

Smooth, passionate, and deeply personal. Revel in the soul-stirring tunes of Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and Al Green. Let their voices touch your heart.

10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Funkadefined

It’s all about the rhythm, the bassline, and the joy of movement. Channel your inner James Brown or strut like Labelle.

10:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Beats, Rhymes, and Revolution

Hip-hop isn’t just music; it’s a cultural movement. From Grandmaster Flash to Kendrick Lamar, we celebrate the genre’s impact on social change.

About this event

  • 4 hours

From the haunting melodies of spirituals echoing through cotton fields to the pulsating beats of hip-hop, the African American experience has been detailed in song. This sojourn in sound will be a vibrant and soulful occasion that pays homage to the rich musical heritage of African Americans to close out Black Music Month.

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Victory Black Box Theatre

The Victory Black Box Theatre is an integral part of the new L.A. Lee YMCA / Mizell Community Center. It brings cultural arts to the Sistrunk community through programming, arts education, and knowledge of behind-the-scenes performing arts.

$20 – $90