Thursday Night Jazz: Kente Summer Madness Presents Women Of Neo Soul: A Tribute to Angie Stone

Kente Summer Madness is back at City of Asylum!

This production will feature the powerhouse vocals of local Pittsburgh divas Anita Levels and Anqwenique. Anita Levels, a vocal dynamo known for her gospel-tinged style and honeyed dulcet tones, has graced stages from the Netherlands to London to our own Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. Accompanying Anita on the bandstand and microphone is the incredibly talented and versatile Anqwenique, whose vocal prowess, ranging from classical to jazz to R&B, continues to excite audiences. 

This tribute will focus on the work of Angie Stone, an internationally known Neo Soul singer who was tragically killed in an automobile accident earlier this year. The two vocalists will cover a selection of Angie’s songs, along with nods to Neo Soul Queens Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, and Ledisi. Backing up Anita and Anqwenique are the great Grammy Award–winning jazz, R&B, and Neo Soul drummer Poogie Bell, Sean Baker on keyboards, and Glyn Lloyd on bass.

About the Kente Arts Alliance:

Kente Arts Alliance is an African American arts organization whose mission is to present high-quality art of the African Diaspora. They aim to present art with a purpose by presenting programs that entertain, inform, and uplift the residents of underserved communities.

About Your Visit: 

The in-house restaurant, Cucina Alfabeto, is open for dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Please visit Open Table or call 412-435-1111 to make a reservation.