George Kilpatrick and Dr. Joan Hillsman lead the Gospel Workshop of America in an opening song.
This year’s Jazz in the City concert series kicked off last night at Dunk and Bright on South Salina Street. The music featured Rev. Blessed Sikhosana and the Voices of Africa, Dr. Joan Hillsman with the Gospel Workshop of America (Syracuse Chapter) and the Blacklites.
Jazz in the City–Southside
Rev. Blessed Sikhosana
City officials perform their rendition of “Mustang Sally” before the Blacklites take the stage.
Mayor Stephanie Miner met with residents of the Eastside on Monday evening and discussed her goals to rethink city government and evaluate Syracuse’s aging infrastructure. She also further advocated for the Say Yes (Education) program. This was the first of her several public meetings to be held throughout the city.
This year the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival featured a third day, which was billed as World Jazz Sunday.
Lucy Esqilin and Vanyo Esquilin of 33 DC
The first group on the main stage was 33 DC, a gospel group with jazz flavor, and later the show ended with the divine sounds of Ricky Encarncion & Heaven Report, featuring Norbert Satchel of Tower of Power and Paoli Mejias.
Mike and Jeff Houston (Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival, Day 1)
The J Project brought R&B and Classic Soul to Day One of the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival last night. They performed on the World Beat Pavilion stage.
Members of the group Team A.N.G.E.L. spoke to civil eaders and community members at a forum held at Le Moyne College Wednesday.
Team members Ed Mitchell, Jr., Ryedell Davis, Isaiah Gregory and Schenise Stevens described their summer program, located at the Southwest Community Center, and their attempt to branch out to other sectors of the city.
A.N.G.E.L. stands for Avoid Negative Garbage Enjoy Life.
Ed Mitchell, Jr. shows a memorial poster made by teens in the Team A.N.G.E.L. Program
“Cities also have a special function today because an economy based on knowledge bestows new importance on institutions of knowledge-in particular, universities and medical research centers-many of which are located in the heart of central cities and urban communities. In Syracuse this is no different.”
Bruce Katz, Director, Brookings Institution (2006)
