“luminous, virtuosic singing… in a spectrum of styles” – New York Times
Sweet Honey In the Rock is marking its Fiftieth Anniversary in November 2023 with a powerful three-year celebration. The Grammy-nominated African American vocal ensemble will honor its storied past and set the course for the group’s future. Furthermore, they have been described as “one of the most dynamic, versatile and still relevant musical collectives today.”
Since their 1973 inception in Washington, D.C., Sweet Honey in the Rock has thrived as a performance ensemble. Further, the group was founded on the missions of empowerment, education, and entertainment.
Their current roster includes vocalists Carol Maillard, Louise Robinson, Aisha Kahlil, Nitanju Bolade Casel, and Rochelle Rice. The ensemble also includes Romeir Mendez on upright acoustic/electric bass, and American Sign Language interpreter, Barbara Hunt.
Throughout five decades, the ensemble members have worked to create engaging and socially conscious music. Here, their songs consistently take an active stance toward making our planet a better place for all in which to live. Additionally, their musical landscape embraces multiple genres/generations. Further, they address civil & human rights, women’s issues, gun violence, death, love, spirituality, children’s songs and so much more.
Connecting to the ever-evolving cultural and political landscape, they were the featured performers at the 125th anniversary of Paul Robeson. They were also among the featured artists at the fiftieth anniversary of the Ms. Foundation and Harry Belafonte’s ninety-fifth Birthday Celebration.
Sweet Honey in the Rock is a revered musical institution. Their voices have graced so many of the world’s legendary stages. Also, they’ve played Carnegie Hall over thirty times, Sydney Opera House, Royal Albert Hall, The Kennedy Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and many others. Additionally, they have performed extensively on every continent except Antarctica.
Recommended for fans of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Take 6, Carolina Chocolate Drops and The Staple Singers.
LEARN MORE: https://sweethoneyintherock.org/
