AARP Presents Songs of Soul and Inspiration

By: States: Georgia | Source: AARP.org

LIVE IN CONCERT  *  June 21 *  8 PM *  Philips Arena *  Atlanta

As part of its year long 50th Anniversary celebration, AARP will present a star-laden, two-hour musical event at the Philips Arena in Atlanta on June 21. Directed by Grammy- and Tony Award-winning producer and choreographer Debbie Allen, “AARP Presents Songs of Soul and Inspiration” features a once-in-a-lifetime lineup of internationally acclaimed female vocalists.

Scheduled to appear: Yolanda Adams, Patti Austin, Shirley Caesar, Jamia, Chaka Khan, Queen Latifah, Dionne Warwick, CeCe Winans, and Ann Nesby appearing with Paris Bennett.

Songs of Soul and Inspiration honors the musical legacy of the African American church and the extraordinary voices that flowed from the church into the worlds of popular music and film. As young women, these prodigies took their powerful and poignant calling out to a bigger world, and they made their way to recording studios, stages and concert halls, their voices bending, twisting and stretching to new heights. Over time, each woman became a star, building an ever-widening audience, eager to hear both her hit records and her unwavering messages of hope and inspiration.

The event will feature a wide range of musical genres and vocal styles. On display will be the intimate jazz of Patti Austin, the silky pop of Dionne Warwick, the funk ’n’ soul of Chaka Khan, the re-styled hip hop of Queen Latifah, the traditional gospel of Shirley Caesar and the contemporary gospel of Yolanda Adams and CeCe Winans. The songs in the program will be wide ranging as well, all with messages of hope and inspiration.
 
Underscoring the power of music to connect people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life, Anne Nesby will pair her R&B stylings with her 19-year-old granddaughter Paris Bennett, one of the top five finalists on the fifth season of “American Idol.” 

For groups of 20 or more, we are pleased to offer a $5 discount per ticket.  Regular ticket prices are $25, $45, and $65.  For more information or to purchase twenty or more tickets, please call the Philips Arena at 1-866-715-1500, extension 4. Individual tickets may be purchased from Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com/aarp or by phone: 404-249-6400 (promotion code:  AARP).

37 Grammys.
34 Number One Hits.
27 Number One Albums.
One Unforgettable Night. 

AARP 50th Anniversary Events
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