Your donation supports our special programs like:
Soul Revolution! Rhymes, Beats & Dance takes you on a journey from the original Hip-Hop dance styles of the 1960s (Popping, Locking, Breaking) to present day Fusion and Freestyling. Featuring the dancers of Fraggle Rock Crew, the band Global Heat provides live music covering the classic hits associated with each era of Hip-Hop dance.
The Intersection of Soul, Jazz & Hip-Hop: Social Impacts across the Globe features a Global Artists Collective ensemble of Soul/R&B and Hip Hop artists, with special guest artists representing Asian and African cultures. The program explores diverse musical genres as a conduit for cross-cultural dialogue.
Music Soulstice: The Roots, Golden Age, and Impact of Soul Music features songs from the greats of Soul music like Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, and more); and their influences on R&B, Funk, Neo-Soul, and Hip Hop.
The following is just a sample of Media and Client Comments
“It’s an honor to present such high-caliber artists” [Program Coordinator, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno NV]
“Truly remarkable and wonderful” [Joyce Taylor, King 5 (NBC) News, Seattle WA]
"a high point" of the festival [Paul De Barros, Entertainment Reviewer, The Seattle Times]
“Amped and energetic… Amazing” [Arts Programs Specialist, Seattle Center Programs and Events]
Global Artists Collective creates opportunities for cross-cultural dialogue, shared experiences, and collaboration through the performing arts. We elevate traditional and contemporary artists by supporting their public performances, educational outreach, and interactive workshops that foster community. We especially acknowledge the universal influence and evolution of Black artistry, and its stylistic expressions in other cultures.