Sheila E. Dallas Tickets - The Black Academy of Arts and Letters

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Patrice Rushen

2 concerts

LA-born, classically trained jazz-pop-R&B pianist; “Forget Me Nots” hit (hugely sampled). 4x Grammy nominee; film/TV composer; 1st female awards MD. Played w/ Wonder, Hancock, Prince.

Ruben Studdard

8 concerts

Born in Frankfurt, raised in Birmingham, Ruben Studdard won American Idol S2; R&B/gospel “Velvet Teddy Bear.” Hits “Flying Without Wings,” “Sorry 2004”; Grammy nod.

Tower Of Power

11 concerts

Detroit-born soul bandleader who helped define the slick “Oakland soul” sound; global touring hitmakers with “East Bay Grease,” also backed many legendary artists.

Take 6

10 concerts

Formed at Alabama’s Oakwood College, a cappella legends Take 6 blend gospel, doo-wop & jazz; Boyz II Men forerunners; Grammy/Dove-winning, platinum debut; worked with Quincy Jones/Spike Lee, plus Stevie Wonder, George Benson & Aaron Neville.

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters

3 concerts

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL), established in Dallas, Texas, in 1977 by Curtis King, is a cultural organization dedicated to supporting African Americans in the visual and performing arts. It fosters understanding of African, African-American, and Caribbean arts and letters. TBAAL preserves and promotes Black art and culture, offering a platform for diverse artistic expression. The organization was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2015.

Sheila E.

2 concerts

Born in Oakland, CA, percussionist/singer Sheila E. blends funk, pop & Latin jazz; Prince protégé behind “The Glamorous Life” & “A Love Bizarre”; played with Marvin Gaye, Ringo Starr.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

74 concerts

Dallas Symphony Orchestra (founded 1900), led by Fabio Luisi, brings classical, pops & multimedia to Meyerson Center; 150+ concerts/yr, 200k served; arts & education leader.

Stanley Jordan

8 concerts

NYC-born jazz guitarist, pioneer of two-hand tapping; Blue Note’s first 1985 signee, “Magic Touch.” Played on Kenny Rogers’ #1 “Morning Desire,” collab’d w/ Miles.

Riverfront Jazz Festival

3 concerts

A premier three-day music festival held at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, featuring renowned international and local artists performing jazz, blues, R&B, soul, and neo-soul music across multiple stages.