Exploring Heritage
Through Jazz and Narrative
Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 5-7 PM
Old School Square – Vintage Gymnasium
Delray Beach, FL
51 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum marks two significant milestones in 2026—100 years since the construction of the historic Spady House and 25 years since the founding of the museum—with a special evening presentation titled "The Black American Story."
Set for Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Old School Square’s Vintage Gymnasium in Delray Beach, this program brings together music, storytelling, and discussion in a format designed to explore the depth, richness, resilience, and complexity of the Black American experience.
The performance features educator and historian Brian Knowles alongside acclaimed musicians Lafayette Gilchrist, Bashi Rose, and Emperor King Bishop | Solomon Selassie. Together, they present a call-and-response format in which spoken word and historical narrative are interpreted through live musical expression.
Knowles, founder of Power Builders and developer of the curriculum for the museum’s Black History Study program, guides the narrative portion of the evening. His storytelling provides the framework for musical responses by the ensemble, creating a continuous dialogue between history and sound.
Gilchrist, a Baltimore-based pianist and composer, is recognized for his work with saxophonist David Murray and for leading the New Volcanoes ensemble. Rose, founder of Konjur Collective, brings experience as a theater artist, filmmaker, and musician whose work has been presented at venues including the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Baltimore Museum of Art. Bishop, based in South Florida, is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and audio engineer whose work centers on interactive and exploratory performance.
“This year’s celebration reflects both our history and our future,” said Museum Director Charlene Farrington. “As we recognize these milestones, we are also celebrating the graduates of our second Black History Study program and continuing to share stories through music and conversation.”
Tickets are $75 per person, with sponsorship opportunities available. Additional event information is available at
SpadyMuseum.com/events.
ABOUT
The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, located at 170 NW 5th Avenue in Delray Beach, was established in July 2001 by the nonprofit organization EXPANDING AND PRESERVING OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE, INC., a 501(c)(3) Florida organization. Located in the 1926 former home of educator Solomon D. Spady, the museum preserves and shares local Black history through archives, exhibits, bus tours, walking tours, commemorative events, and youth mentoring. Museum hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; all other hours are by appointment. For more information, call (561) 279-8883 or visit SpadyMuseum.com.
Sponsored in part by the Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council, and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County.
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