MC Lyte presents
PJ Morton and MAJOR.!
An R&B Mother’s Day Celebration
Concert Hall
Hip hop icon and founding Kennedy Center Hip Hop Culture Council Member MC Lyte presents an evening with five-time Grammy®-winning soul singer, songwriter, performer, and producer PJ Morton and Grammy Award®–, Soul Train Music Award–, and NAACP Image Award–nominated soul singer and multi-hyphenate MAJOR.! These two legendary artists will host a one-night-only performance in the Concert Hall honoring mothers and mother figures.
Featuring a special set by PRAISE 104.1 FM’s DJ Soul.
Sun. May 12, 2024
Sun. May 12, 2024 8p.m.
Genre
Hip Hop
Price Range
$59.00 – $159.00
Runtime
TBA
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Hip hop icon and founding Kennedy Center Hip Hop Culture Council Member MC Lyte presents an evening with five-time Grammy®-winning soul singer, songwriter, performer, and producer PJ Morton and Grammy®-, Soul Train–, and NAACP Image Award–nominated soul singer and multi-hyphenate MAJOR.! Known for hits like “First Began,” “Say So,” “Alright,” “Why I Love You,” and “Joy In The Battle,” these two legendary artists will host a one-night-only performance in the Concert Hall honoring mothers and mother figures, bringing an evening of unparalleled musical artistry and heartfelt tributes dedicated to the mothers who make the world go around.
Featuring a special set by PRAISE 104.1 FM’s DJ Soul.
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All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.
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