Step into a world of radiant harmony and soulful celebration with SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK®: Celebrating the Holydays. This extraordinary holiday concert transcends tradition, blending classic American spirituals and hymns with global music from the heart of Africa to the sacred lands of Israel.

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Sweet Honey In The Rock®

Rio Salado Park

For over five decades, the Grammy-nominated vocal ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock® has inspired audiences worldwide with their unique blend of a cappella harmony, theatrical flair, and socially conscious message music. Rooted in empowerment, education, and entertainment, this female led African American collective continues to uplift and unite through powerful performances. Don’t miss their latest evolution in sound and spirit, featured on their acclaimed album, #LoveInEvolution.

Sweet Honey in the Rock®

Peace Center

The Grammy-nominated African American vocal ensemble, Sweet Honey in the Rock® marked its’ 50TH Anniversary in 2023 with a powerful three-year celebration that honors its’ storied past and sets the course for the future of the group, which has been described as, “one of the most dynamic, versatile, and still relevant musical collectives today.” Since its’ inception in Washington, D.C. (1973), Sweet Honey in the Rock has thrived as a performance ensemble founded on the missions of empowerment, education, and entertainment.

Sweet Honey in the Rock

Midland Center for the Arts

In 1973, Bernice Johnson Reagon founded Sweet Honey in the Rock, an a capella vocal ensemble founded with the mission to empower, educate, and entertain. Fifty years later, the legendary group celebrates in style with a monumental anniversary concert featuring performers from across generations. This unique, collaborative event features musicians from Jazz Urbane’s Imagine Orchestra, students from the Longy School of Music, and the incomparable voices of Sweet Honey in the Rock performing Boston composer William Banfield’s Symphony No. 10: Affirmations led by conductor Julius Williams. The concert also features a powerful, spirit-lifting solo set by Sweet Honey in the Rock.

Sweet Honey in the Rock | Affirmations for a New World | featuring Imagine Orchestra

Institute of Contemporary Art

As artists dedicated to addressing critical issues of our time while celebrating our common humanity, members of the ensemble will present an informal and intimate session which will include personal introductions, music, and a brief Q&A session. Audience participation is encouraged.

Sweet Honey in the Rock

Dec 19, 2025

Sweet Honey In The Rock®

Sep 14, 2025

Sweet Honey in the Rock®

Sweet Honey in the Rock