Voices of Hope: A Celebration of Black Excellence
The Mann’s annual Voices of Hope: A Celebration of Black Excellence host an all-star and uplifting lineup of inspiration for younger generations.
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Bobby Rydell: 1942-2002
Long before there was BTS or the Biebs, there was Bobby Rydell, the very height of teen idol vocal cool and one of South Philly’s first to make his hometown proud.
Bhob Rainey – Liminal States
Bhob Rainey on Sound, Silence, and Making Music That Cuts to the Quick Philadelphia experimental
Mtume Founder, James Mtume – Remembered
James Mtume, the influential jazz and R&B musician behind “Juicy Fruit” and “The Closer I Get to You,” died January 9, 2022 at age 76. In a 2018 interview, he reflected on his Philadelphia jazz roots, his years with Miles Davis, and the making of his biggest hit.
Saleka Shyamalan at World Café Live
Singer, songwriter and pianist Saleka Shyamalan returns to the stage at World Café Live.
Son of The 215 – Uptown’s Finest
When it comes to Philadelphia-born-and-bred hip hop, Son of The 215 is both an old soul and a new sensation.
HoagieNation Returns for 2021
Philly’s own Daryl Hall and John Oates hometown celebration of music, food and culture, HoagieNation returns to the Mann at Fairmount Park.
Kharisma McIlwaine is “All In”
Switching mics, Kharisma McIlwaine makes a return to her musical roots with the release of her new single and music video, “All In”.
Moor Mother releases a new single to celebrate a new deal
Philly’s Avant-music goddess Moor Mother shoots and scores a record deal with ANTI- and releases a new single, Zami.
Soraia Tight-Lipped
Philadelphia’s hard rock and rough-edged Soraia score a Billboard hit with their single “Tight-Lipped”.