šŖ creating interactive performances and convos providing platforms for marginalized stories and music of traditional and contemporary Black folk arts
@cliffnotezz speaking with @bostonglobe ahead of tomorrowās show at Arts At The Armory!! Read the full article @bostonglobe on the importance of āSinnersā, Black folk traditions, and We Black Folkās mission. And come out to see @cliffnotezz and the full lineup tomorrow @artsatthearmory !
Uncover the legacy and impact of Bostonās Black Pullman Porters.
Experience the power of musical storytelling alongside a dynamic panel discussion as we honor the legacy and impact of Bostonās Black Pullman Porters. This event brings history to life, celebrating the voices, contributions, and lasting influence of these trailblazers through meaningful dialogue and shared narratives.
Leading this dialogue are distinguished speakers, including Ingrid Monson, Quincy Jones Professor of African American Music at Harvard University; Cliff Notez, Founder of We Black Folk & HipStory; and Angela Tate, Chief Curator and Director of Collections at the Museum of African American History.
The event will be moderated by Paris Alston, Host of GBH News Rooted.
Step into this powerful exchange of history and perspective and help carry these stories forward.
š„ The vibes at Rhythm & Roots last time were unforgettable. Big love to @proffudge & @pamelameansmusic for lighting up Uncommon Corner with truth, soul, and love songs!
With a little bit of biggie on the side, IFYKYK
But we aināt done yetā¦ š
š£ Mark your calendars: SEPTEMBER 6
Something special is happening on the Boston Common.
Weāre bringing you Common Folk: a full day of music, memory, and movement on the Common! Common Folk is a celebration of the Black folk traditionāpast, present, and future. A free, multigenerational concert spotlighting artists who carry the soul of Black expression across genres, regions, and generations. From blues storytellers and alt-folk explorers to next-gen voices pushing the culture forward, this is a soundscape rooted in us.
September 6, 1-6pm | Emerson Uncommon Stage | Free All Day
āØ And oh yeaā¦.weāve got another surprise event dropping next week.
Details coming tomorrow š Subscribe to our newsletter if you havenāt yet and stay tuned !!!!!
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We Black Folk Archive: @alisaamador performing āPasajerasā
š„ May 24, 2025
šCultural Crossroads @cromaspaceboston
Alisa Amador is a bilingual singer-songwriter, pulling from jazz, funk, and alternative folk influences while celebrating her roots (which span Puerto Rico, New Mexico, Argentina, and New England). Alisa was also the winner of the 2022 Tiny Desk Concert, with the first-ever Spanish language song entry to win. Her debut album Multitudes is out now! ...AND by the way, today is her birthday š
Cultural Crossroads is a musical and artistic exploration of Afro-diasporic intersections, featuring collaborations that highlight the shared and distinct cultural elements of Black folk traditions across regions and disciplines.
Full song on YouTube!
We Black Folk Archive: @gabby.simpkins performing āRoundaboutā
š„ February 22nd, 2026
šWe Black Folk Showcase at Peabody Essex Museum
Gabriella Simpkins is an award-winning singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Informed by her vast experiences across many genres and performance settings, her music exists at the intersections of folk, classical, jazz, and indie rock. She is currently working on her debut album, as well as establishing herself as a film composer.
From the We Black Folk Showcase, an afternoon of music from WBF alumni, as part of Peabody Essex's Music in the Atrium series.
full song on YouTube!
Ahead of the We Black Folk showcase at Arts At the Armory this Friday, @gabby.simpkins and @cliffnotezz sat down to discuss the history of folk music and their own music on @thecultureshowgbh ! Thanks to WGBH, and catch the Arts At The Armory show featuring Gabriella Simpkins and Cliff Notez this Friday 3/20!
šļø 6 pm Friday, March 20
šArts At The Armory
šļø link in bio or visit @artsatthearmory /artsatthearmory.org
We Black Folk Archive: @tylerdhalm performing āIRLā, feat. @ukulele_sho
š„ March 22nd, 2025
šCultural Crossroads @cromaspaceboston
Tyler Donkoh-Halm is a ukulele player and multi-instrumentalist bringing the ukulele into styles youāve never heard before. With an effortless fusion of jazz, pop, and R&B, Tylerās unique sound has brought him to stages and festivals from Boston to Hawaii to Panama. He is currently pursuing a masterās degree at Berkleeās Global Jazz Institute, while continuing to create and perform as a solo artist, as well as half of the ukulele duo oya!! with Onya Menil.
full song on YouTube!
Get your tickets now for Arts At The Armory THIS FRIDAY!! Come out...
šļø 6 pm Friday, March 20
šArts At The Armory
šļø Link in bio or artsatthearmory.org
Meet the amazing artists who will be performing at Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series. Get your tickets today! šµ
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
TICKETS at Eventbrite šļø Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series presents We Black Folk Showcase /e/arts-at-the-armory-spotlight-series-presents-we-black-folk-showcase-tickets-1977930384023
