June 25: James Dargan: Familiar Songs (Black songs)

James Dargan, from North Carolina, now based in New York City, sings while composing, playing the violin, writing, and teaching on spirituals and other Black music. He is honored to walk in his family tradition of telling truthful stories, writing for Black singers, and currently writing two operas. Career highlights include solo work with The Boston Pops and operatic work with esperanza spalding and Wayne Shorter. James is also a founding member of the consortium Ring Shout.

Celebrating Creativity & Community

June through September: Every Sunday at 5pm

In the Eliot Schoolyard, 24 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain

New this year: Beer Garden by The Hive, 4-7pm

Bring your own seats. All are welcome. No animals, please.

FREE Admission - Suggested donation $20; your donations help pay the musicians, curators, and audio engineer.

Curators: Brian Friedland, Hoopla Productions, Meraki Productions, Ana Colón

Audio: Carlito Blu

Thank you to our sponsors!

Founding Sponsors: Sazama Real Estate, the record co., Kevin Cradock Builders

Premier Sponsors: tcb-The Cooperative Bank, Jameson & Thompson Picture Framers

Major Sponsors: FoMu, The Blue Frog Bakery

Good Neighbor Sponsors: Rockland Trust, Eastern Bank, JP Licks