BlackRock Center for the Arts is proud to launch an unforgettable season of tribute performances honoring artists whose music helped shape the soundtrack of American life and culture. While several featured artists were born outside the United States, their influence on American music, identity, and popular culture is undeniable — reflecting the rich exchange of global artistry that continues to define the American experience.

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Together, these performances honor artists whose groundbreaking contributions helped shape the music Americans danced to, marched to, fell in love to, and passed from one generation to the next. America’s cultural story has always been strengthened by artists, traditions, and influences from around the world — and this season celebrates that shared legacy through the universal language of music.