NSO presents DC Originality: Showcasing the Cultural Beat of Capital City

• Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (Genuwine), voice
• Kenny Lattimore, voice
• The String Queens
• Afro Blue – Howard University
• D.C. GoGo All Stars
• Kellen Gray, conductor

Hosted by Emmy– and Golden Globe–nominated actor Anthony Anderson and curated by Kennedy Center Composer-in-Residence Carlos Simon, this electrifying concert event spotlights homegrown heroes including Ginuwine, Kenny Lattimore, The String Queens, Afro Blue, D.C. GoGo All Stars, and Kellen Gray in tribute to the diverse musical heritage of Washington, D.C. Join the NSO in celebrating the music of D.C. natives Marvin Gaye, Chuck Brown, Duke Ellington, John Philip Sousa, and much more!

Performances on Sept. 10 & 11.

About National Symphony Orchestra

https://www.kennedy-center.org/nso/home/

About Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (Genuwine), voice

https://www.instagram.com/ginuwine/?hl=en

About Kenny Lattimore, voice

https://www.kennylattimore.com/

About The String Queens

Praised for its authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ) is a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine! With an array of repertoire spanning from the Baroque era to the Jazz Age to today's Billboard Hot 100 Chart, TSQ performs versatile programs that take listeners on a rousing musical journey through time and a multitude of musical genres.

About Afro Blue – Howard University

https://afrobluehu.com/

About D.C. GoGo All Stars

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbRi52QaQVhQXo_mbvg5cGg

About Kellen Gray, conductor

https://www.kellengray.com/