About
Oakland’s largest civic and cultural event honoring Martin Luther King Jr., returns to the Paramount Theatre for its 23rd anniversary.
The 23rd annual event is led by creative / musical director Terrence Brewer, with a theme of The Rhythm of Resistance: Songs of Hope, Transformation, and Triumph — an artistic tribute to the life, legacy, and continuing relevance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The concert curates a sacred and celebratory space where Dr. King’s enduring legacy of the Beloved Community intersects with the vast, radiant landscape of the Black American musical diaspora.
Featured Artists
Terrence Brewer
Johnaye Kendrick
James T. Lane
Performances By
Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, directed by Terrance Kelly
RootED Children's Choir, directed by Simon Russell
Samara Atkins
Cael Dueñas-Lara
The MLK House Band
Tammy L. Hall - Piano
Glen Pearson - Piano
Gary Brown - Bass
Javier Navarette - Percussion
James Mahone - Saxophone
Deszon Claiborne - Drums
Christopher Clark – Trumpet
