Strathmore

### Event Description: Meshell Ndegeocello: No More Water / The Gospel of James Baldwin

**Date & Time:** Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 8:00 PM  
**Location:** The Music Center at Strathmore  
**Ticket Price:** $28 - $74  
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Join us for a special evening with critically acclaimed Grammy-winning instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello as she presents "No More Water / The Gospel of James Baldwin." This performance is a resonant, ever-evolving exploration of the works of American novelist, playwright, essayist, poet, and activist James Baldwin. Inspired by Baldwin's ability to empower others through his writing, Ndegeocello uses her music to engage audiences with the challenge and promise of Baldwin’s powerful body of work.

Throughout her career, Ndegeocello has been known for her originality, longevity, and commitment to musical truths over trends. Her fans have come to expect the unexpected, following her explorations into soul, spoken word, R&B, jazz, hip-hop, and rock, all unified by a lyrical and spiritual quest for love, justice, respect, resolution, and happiness.

This event is part of Strathmore’s Windows series of performances and accompanying programs.

**Additional Events in the James Baldwin Celebration:**

- **August 2:** Documentary Screening: *The Price of the Ticket*  
  Strathmore launches its James Baldwin series with a screening of *James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket*, followed by a conversation led by Dr. Keith Clark. [Learn More & Register](#)

- **August 15:** Creative Writing Workshop: *The Evidence of Things Not Seen*  
  This poetry workshop offers participants an alternative approach to writing, focusing on touch, taste, sound, smell, movement, and emotion. [Learn More & Register](#)

- **September 7:** Dramatic Excerpts: *Go the Way Your Blood Beats*  
  Howard University's Department of Theatre Arts students will perform select scenes from James Baldwin's dramatic works: *The Amen Corner* (1955) and *Blues for Mister Charlie* (1964). [Learn More & Register](#)

- **September 26:** Lecture: *James Baldwin at the Crossroads*  
  A reexamination of a book in which a writer looks at the powerful images of film and how they shape a nation’s identity. [Learn More & Register](#)

**Plan Your Visit:**

- **Food & Drink:** The Allegro Kitchen at the Music Center offers a variety of dining options. Bars are open before each concert and during intermission. Visit our dining page for more information or explore nearby restaurants before or after the show.

- **Purchase With Confidence:** Requests for a credit or exchange for another Strathmore Presents performance must be made at least 48 hours before the performance. No refunds, exchanges, or credit will be available after a show has passed. If a show is canceled or rescheduled, ticket refunds will always be available. [Learn more about our refund and exchange policies](#).

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience Meshell Ndegeocello's musical tribute to James Baldwin. Secure your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable evening.

Meshell Ndegeocello No More Water / The Gospel of James Baldwin