This one’s gonna be dope! Grab your ticket and pull up good singing , live musicians , and great vibes all in one room. You don’t wanna miss this!

Nailah will be sharing music from her new ancestral veneration and remembrance project, Ritual of Mapping, at St. Phillips Moravian Church to commemorate the 160th anniversary of Freedom Day in Salem, North Carolina. On May 21, 1865, a Union Army cavalry chaplain announced to the congregation of St. Philips, and the residents of the surrounding area, that slavery had been legally abolished and they were now an emancipated and free people.

St. Philips is a sacred touchstone of the African-American experience. Organized in 1822, from the beginning, the brick church in Salem was called the slave church because of the mostly enslaved population. The church was consecrated in 1861. It is one of the oldest Black congregations in the United States, the only historic African-American Moravian congregation in the country, and the oldest African-American church standing in North Carolina. After Freedom Day, the Freedmen’s community became the foundation of economic prosperity in Winston Salem.

1. Timeless Grooves, Eternal Vibes
We’re bringing Roy Ayers’ soulful catalog to life—from “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” to “Searching”—with live reinterpretations and deep cuts that defined an era.

2. Featuring Brandon Mitchell on Vibraphone
Durham’s own Brandon Mitchell, a rising star and vibraphone master, channels the spirit of Ayers with lush, melodic rhythms that float, dance, and groove through the night.

3. The Mood is Set
This one’s for the vinyl lovers, the soul steppers, the jazz heads, and the fly grown folks. Expect candlelit cocktails, intimate vibes, and a sonic celebration of the man who made music feel like sunshine.

I am honored to accompany smooth jazz guitarist Garry Percell during his set at the NC Wine and Jazz Festival. It’s going to be an great time of music and fun!

Kenny Matthews Presents:
The Ultimate R&B 90s/00s Extravaganza

Prepare for an unforgettable evening filled with the smoothest R&B hits from the 90s and 2000s!
Featuring the dynamic KMB Live Band and the legendary DJ Showtime, with a special guest performance by the sensational LaDre! This isn’t just a concert—it’s a full-blown R&B experience you won’t want to miss.