Artist Type: Music

Gospel Sunday, April 5 – 7 pm, Main Stage, First Ward Park Higher Calling is one of the most dynamic and influential gospel choirs of the modern era. Founded in Atlanta in 1996 by visionary choir director and musical architect Kevin Lemons, the ensemble quickly became known for its electrifying sound, powerful vocal arrangements, and its…

Gospel Sunday, April 5 – 6 pm, Main Stage, First Ward Park F.O.C.U.S was originally founded on Christmas Day in 1997 by Wayne Ravenell, but after being called to ministry, he graciously handed over the reins to singer/musician Mike Brown, who took F.O.C.U.S. to the next level, setting trends and sharing the stages with a…

Gospel Sunday, April 5 – 5 pm, Main Stage, First Ward Park Patrick Love is a stellar award-winning writer, producer and arranger. His career began in 1994, with inspiration from Donald Lawrence, who attended his church, Salem Baptist Church.Lawrence helped to foster Love’s career by signing him, along with his choir, to the label that he…

Gospel Sunday, April 5 – 4 pm, Main Stage, First Ward Park With a deep love for God and Gospel music, Christopher Ervin brought together a group of exceptionally talented singers and musicians who shared his passion, forming a choral ensemble known as Abraham’s Descendants (affectionately called AD). What began as a vision has grown…

Mo Betta SHOUT! – Saturday, April 4 – 9 pm, Main Stage, First Ward Park The Renaissance Orchestra is an innovative Atlanta collective reimagining the orchestral experience for modern audiences. Founded by producer and musician Tyrone Bowie, the ensemble blends classical instrumentation with the rhythms of hip-hop, R&B, soul, and contemporary music. Known for their electrifying live…

Mo Betta SHOUT! – Saturday, April 4 – 8 pm, Main Stage, First Ward Park Charlotte trumpeter and rising bandleader Braxton Bateman grew up in the Queen City attending Northwest School of the Arts for both middle and high school, but his musical lineage and spirit trace back to Philadelphia. His grandfather, Edgar Bateman Jr.,…

Mo Betta SHOUT! – Saturday, April 4 – 7 pm, Main Stage, First Ward Park The Blackhawk Quintet is a Charlotte-based, hard bop jazz group redefining the modern sound of acoustic jazz. Drawing from the deep traditions of bebop, gospel, soul, and swing, the group delivers a hard-hitting, high-energy live experience that bridges classic jazz lineage…

Mo Betta SHOUT! – Saturday, April 4 – 6 pm, Main Stage, First Ward Park Orquesta Sonbachá is a salsa band based in Charlotte that keeps the essence of Cuban son and classic salsa alive with a modern and danceable energy. Under the direction of Nicaraguan musician Ricardo Ortega, the orchestra has become an active…

Mo Betta SHOUT! – Saturday, April 4 – 5 pm, Main Stage, First Ward Park Adjunct professor of piano at Davidson College, where he also studied Music and Art, is well known and played on a number of top recordings in both the Gospel and Jazz traditions. Bradford is a native of Gary Indiana. His…

Mo Betta SHOUT! – Saturday, April 4 – 4 pm, Main Stage, First Ward Park Comprised of a group of musician/producers from Sync Studios, InSynction specializes in creating unique music experiences. They are a team of talented individuals who are dedicated to producing high-quality experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide. With a diverse playlist of…