UPCOMING EVENTS
And We Shall March
On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 Americans marched through the streets of Washington, DC for jobs and freedom. In honor of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, vocalist, composer, and clinician, Rochelle Rice, presents songs of the social justice and the Civil Rights Movement. In an engaging and interactive “informance,” Rochelle will take listeners on a journey through the social justice causes, key figures, and the empowering music of one of the most transformative eras of American history.
Stone Room Concerts @ Hill Center
Rochelle Rice is a dynamic and compelling vocalist and songwriter. Moving forward with the tides of popular music while still remembering the past, Rochelle effortlessly combines jazz, soul, pop, and rock & roll. Her profound and flawless sound joins the singer-songwriters of the 1960s and the contemporary jazz vocalists of today.
Rice is joined by bēheld, a new women's vocal group which features social justice songs of the past 75 years in conversation with today's pop and soul hits. Born out of the pandemic, the group has blossomed over the past three years, performing at worship events, conferences, public demonstrations, and at the vigil honoring the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. bēheld is comprised of Jen Hayman, Julie James, Norah Quinn McCormick, Loyce Pace, Meg Parker Young, Rochelle Rice, Nicole Rumeau, and Melinda St. Louis
Strathmore: Bloom At Good Hope Concert Series
Rochelle Rice is a dynamic and compelling vocalist and songwriter. Moving forward with the tides of popular music while still remembering the past, Rochelle effortlessly combines jazz, soul, pop, and rock & roll. Her profound and flawless sound joins the singer-songwriters of the 1960s and the contemporary jazz vocalists of today.
Rice is joined by bēheld, a new women's vocal group which features social justice songs of the past 75 years in conversation with today's pop and soul hits. Born out of the pandemic, the group has blossomed over the past three years, performing at worship events, conferences, public demonstrations, and at the vigil honoring the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. bēheld is comprised of Jen Hayman, Julie James, Norah Quinn McCormick, Loyce Pace, Meg Parker Young, Rochelle Rice, Nicole Rumeau, and Melinda St. Louis
Jazz in the Parks Presenting Rochelle Rice
The region’s most acclaimed jazz musicians are returning to the ever-popular Jazz in The Parks on the Great Lawn this summer – this year, with a fourth, additional concert due to popular demand. Opener at 5p, with music starting at 6p.
Jazz @ Met Featuring Rochelle Rice
Did someone say live music, delicious food, and drinks? That's right, the inaugural season of Jazz @ Met in partnership with the DC Jazz Festival continues with Rochelle Rice. Doors open at 4 p.m., music starts at 5 p.m.
Tell Her This Project
The Tell Her This Project is a visual art, music, and storytelling experience created by music artist, Rochelle Rice.
In a journey of words, music, and visual art, this live performance features vignettes of the Tell Her This Podcast woven between songs that deepen our understanding and appreciation of the story and the storyteller. Also featured, the premiere of Rochelle Rice’s, Strong Like Water, a multidimensional series of portraits and sound.
Olney Outdoor- Jazz @ Olney
Outdoor Concert at Olney Outdoors Root Family Stage with Rochelle Rice featuring Janelle Gill, DeAnte Haggerty-Willis, Romeir Mendez, and Billy Williams. Presented by Olney Theatre Jazz @ Olney.
Blues Alley @ National Press Club
Virtual Concert with Rochelle Rice featuring Janelle Gill, Romeir Mendez, and Danté Pope. Presented by Blues Alley at National Press Club
STONE ROOM
Live, in-person concert with Mark G. Meadows and Rochelle Rice.
This socially distanced, outdoor concert will take place in the spacious backyard of a home near Seven Corners in Falls Church. The address provided upon purchase of tickets. Seating limited to approximately 30 guests.
And We Shall March @ Music From Poplar Hill
On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 Americans marched through the streets of Washington, DC for jobs and freedom. In honor of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, vocalist, composer, and clinician, Rochelle Rice, presents songs of the social justice and the Civil Rights Movement. In an engaging and interactive “informance,” Rochelle will take listeners on a journey through the social justice causes, key figures, and the empowering music of one of the most transformative eras of American history.
Music from Poplar Hill: Coming Home Tour
In the first weekend of its Inaugural Festival, Music from Poplar Hill - The Jo Ricks Music Series presents ROCHELLE RICE, the award-winning jazz centered pop, soul, and folk singer and composer.
Ms. Rice presents intimate original music and creative arrangements of songs of some of America’s greatest songwriters. In her newest project, she explores our memories of Home.
Juneteenth: A Day of Remembrance with Sweet Honey In The Rock
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK® invites you to a virtual concert and panel on Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 8pm, in honor of this day in 1865 that news of emancipation reached the last group of enslaved Black people in Galveston, TX – two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued, making slavery illegal.
WATCH TWO WAYS:
Option 1:
Tickets are $19 per device and are limited. All net proceeds will benefit the crucial work of the Equal Justice Initiative (www.eji.org). Purchase tickets here.
Option 2:
Watch the live event via Facebook, YouTube, or on the Sweet Honey In the Rock website.
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Resilience with NMAAHC
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture invites you to engage in your history, learn where you came from, and discover (or share) ways to celebrate this holiday. On this day we are bringing the Museum to you through presentations, stories, photographs, and recipes from the Sweet Home Café.
You’re invited for a Juneteenth Celebration to:
Listen to Lift Every Voice and Sing sung by renowned vocalist Rochelle Rice
Discover how to trace your ancestors in a workshop presented by the Robert F. Smith Explore Your Family History Center
Enjoy presentations about the history and significance of Juneteenth
Hear a tale that celebrates the wisdom of the elders as told by acclaimed storyteller Diane Macklin
DC JazzFest: From Home Series
The DCJazzFest From Home Series is a free video series occurring every Saturday at 7 PM on the DCJF YouTube channel that will feature never-before-seen footage of performances from year's past as well as live-streamed shows from DCJF artist alums. Please consider making a contribution to the Series Support Fund to directly support the featured artists and to help back the DCJF Music Education Program as we continue to provide academic instruction to students around the DC metro area.