2021 Grantee Projects
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SIMBY Presents: The Voices of Sisterly Affection
Through photography and videography, I’m honoring the lasting contributions that Black women from Philly have made in music from Billie Holiday to Tierra Whack.
Black in Classical Music
Honoring Philadelphia’s own, Marian Anderson; The Contribution of Blacks in Classical Music.
Ààro Méta (Three Stones)
“Ààro méta” is a Yoruba saying that refers to three stones representing stability, wisdom and unity. This piece will be an abstract, mixed-media painting on canvas that depicts 3 prominent black female musicians who have been and/or are known as pillars of the Philadelphia music and creative community.
Tribute to The Philly Rhythm Kings
Honoring Bassist – Ronnie Baker, Guitarist – Norman Harris, – Drummer Earl Young (The unsung Rhythm Section that helped create the early Philly sound)
Woman to Woman: Comparing the lives and music of Trudy Pitts and Shirley Scott
Honoring Trudy Pitts and Shirley Scott
Philly's Hard Bop Sound Machine
Honoring Lee Morgan and the Philly contribution to hard bop jazz music.
Culture Cypher Magazine
Honoring Philadelphia’s Music and Arts culture through a creative approach to journalism and publishing.
The Music of Frankie Fairfax
We are celebrating the Black Dance bands and dancers of Philadelphia during the 30s and 40s
Sustaining the Sound of Freedom
Honoring Rufus Harley Jr. The World’s First Jazz Bagpiper.
Philly Musicians Give Back
Exploring the role social justice advocacy (ie, protesting, fundraising, volunteering) played with Philly musicians though their lyrics and actions.
The Sound of Philly Mixtape
Honoring the evolution and influence of Philadelphia musicians.
The Seeds of Black Lily
Honoring Black Lily Women in Music Series & The Philadelphia Soul Movement of the Late 90s and Early 2000s
Salute to Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson, The American Contralto who was denied the stage at Constitution Hall by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1939 because of her race.
Sacred Spirituals: Inspired by the Spirit of Trudy Pitts
The legacy and Compositional work of pianist and composer Trudy Pitts