The Morgan State University Choir is one of the nation’s most prestigious university choral ensembles. The choir has taken its unique brand of gospel, classical  and contemporary popular music to Canada, Africa, Asia and Europe, performing with outstanding orchestras the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Reader’s Digest has named the ensemble “The Best College Choir in the U.S.”

Listen to MSU Choir on NPR's Talk of the Nation

From “Soul Reggae” to “Music is Life,” Beres Hammond has been spreading reggae love. As a singer, songwriter and producer, Hammond has been part of every facet of reggae music, including ska and dancehall. The eminent voice of lover’s rock, Hammond’s soulful voice was made to profess such songs as “Putting up a Resistance,” “Can’t Stop a Man,” “Tempted to Touch” and “Rockaway.”

Chris Botti has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s most compelling jazz artists with his innovative trumpet melodies. Botti’s CDs, featuring such guests artists as Sting, Gladys Knight, and Jill Scott have soared to the top of the jazz charts, earning numerous awards and public accolades.

Reichhold Center continues its series of original productions celebrating music and dance indigenous to the Caribbean. This third installment of Playing Ring features scratch bands from the Virgin Islands, as well as St. Lucia and Dominica.

From the shores of Martinique and Guadeloupe to the bright lights of Paris and the vibrant streets of New York, Kassav traverses the globe as ambassadors of Caribbean zouk music.

Known internationally for presenting work of exceptional inventiveness and physical beauty, MOMIX is a company of dancer/illusionists. For more than 20 years MOMIX has been celebrated for its ability to conjure up a world of surrealistic images using props, light, shadow, humor and the human body.

George Benson has established himself as one of the greatest guitarists in jazz. His versatility extends to the pop world where his smooth lyrics spawned such hits as “The Greatest Love of All,” “This Masquerade” and “Give Me the Night.” In 2006, Benson teamed with jazz powerhouse and crossover artist Al Jarreau on the CD “Givin’ It Up,” featuring covers on songs by Sam Cooke, Billy Holiday and others. The pair also made new arrangement of each others’ biggest hits – Jarreau adding lyrics to and singing Benson’s signature instrumental smash “Breezin’,” while Benson delivers a lovely instrumental version of Jarreau’s hit “Mornin’.”

Critically acclaimed for the energy and excitement of their live performances, Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly continues to headline festivals worldwide. The group has released a steady stream of #1 hits over 30 years, including “Joy and Pain,” “I Can’t Get Over You,” and “Golden Time of Day.”

Break! The Urban Funk Spectacular
Saturday, October 6, 2007

This theatrical dance production features the country’s premiere break dancers combining hip hop music with back flips, spins and gravity-defying leaps. Led by master deejays on turn-tables, Break charts the rise of Hip-Hop dancing over the last 30 years.