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Join us at the Flynn Center for an unforgettable evening with Robert Glasper, a trailblazing artist whose career spans across musical and artistic genres, marking him as a leader of a new sonic paradigm. This special event is set to take place on the Main Stage, Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 7:30 PM.

Robert Glasper, a five-time Grammy winner and Emmy Award recipient, is celebrated for his groundbreaking crossover album "Black Radio," which won him a Grammy for Best R&B Album. His contributions to Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp A Butterfly" have solidified his position as a key figure in contemporary music, collaborating with legends like Mos Def, Bilal, Lupe Fiasco, Jill Scott, and Erykah Badu. The ongoing "Black Radio" series continues to define his career, with "Black Radio III" securing another Grammy for Best R&B Album in 2023.

Joining Robert Glasper is the surrealist blues poet and community organizer, aja monet, whose debut album "when the poems do what they do" explores themes of Black resistance, love, and joy. The album features a host of esteemed musicians and vocalists, promising an evening of powerful performances and collaborations.

This event is part of the 2024 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, a celebration of jazz that offers free programming to ensure everyone has the opportunity to experience the magic of this music genre. Your support for the festival is greatly appreciated.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness Robert Glasper and aja monet live on stage, as they bring their unique sounds and messages to Burlington. Secure your tickets now and be part of a night that promises to be a highlight of the musical year.

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Robert Glasper

The Flynn

Vocalist, pianist, artist and filmmaker Samora Pinderhughes creates large, multi-disciplinary projects, which invite audiences to examine what is visible and what is hidden in our daily lives, and how to make social change. Described as “"...one of the most affecting singer songwriters today, in any genre” by The New York Times, Pinderhughes’ work inspires awe and thought in equal measure.

Samora Pinderhughes and Friends

University of California, Los Angeles

Cap off your evening with a drink and an intimate musical exchange in the glow of the skyline as seen from the Kaplan Penthouse as Grammy-winning composer, writer, director, visual artist, and vocalist Laurie Anderson curates a night of spoken word and narrative pieces featuring Ms. Anderson and some of her favorite artists from the New York performance scene. 
Part of <a>Nightcap,</a> a series hosted by Nadia Sirota, Creative Partner. 
This event follows <a>that evening’s</a> Philharmonic concert featuring Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique and Sibelius’s Violin Concerto.

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Samora Pinderhughes

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