









Joy Brown and her ensemble trace how gospel birthed rhythm & blues, soul, and jazz in this Juneteenth celebration at Louis Armstrong's historic Queens home. Expect soaring vocals, Hammond organ, and a journey through the Black church tradition that shaped America's sound.
Juneteenth celebration
live vocal ensemble
Black American music history
educational performance
Tips
🎺Joy Brown's ensemble features horns, Hammond organ, and piano
🏠the house tour often moves visitors to tears
Saturday, June 20, 3:00 PM
Gospel: The Midwife of Secular Music
June 20 at 3pm










Joy Brown and her ensemble trace how gospel birthed rhythm & blues, soul, and jazz in this Juneteenth celebration at Louis Armstrong's historic Queens home. Expect soaring vocals, Hammond organ, and a journey through the Black church tradition that shaped America's sound.
Juneteenth celebration
live vocal ensemble
Black American music history
educational performance
Tips
🎺Joy Brown's ensemble features horns, Hammond organ, and piano
🏠the house tour often moves visitors to tears
Saturday, June 20, 3:00 PM
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