About the Artist

Journey Through Black American Music is a 75-90 minute storytelling musical experience presented by Alysha Monique about the inception of black music and its transformation through the years; beginning from its roots, through the years and into today’s music.

What is Black American music to you? What genres or rather expressions does blackness embody? Is it Aretha Franklin & Erykah Badu? Or Deford Bailey & Bessie Smith?  Is it the Jackson 5 & SWV? Or is it De La Soul & Anderson Paak?  On February 23, Alysha Monique & The Family Divine  will carry you through an exploration of the  diverse, impactful, enchanting and captivating evolution through  Black American music.  This show consists of segments from the early roots Black American music like:  Gospel, Jazz & Blues to the newest forms like Hip Hop, R&B and NeoSoul. This show has been performed to educational & corporate institutions to enrich the communities about the origins of Black American music which is a firmament of Black American History. 

About Alysha Monique:

Bold, sensual vocalist, Alysha, mesmerizes audiences with the sultry vocal styling of jazz and soul music. Her endearing aura bewitches listeners into the essence of love, individuality and self-actualization. Surrounded by incredible musicians who strive to push their music to an innovative level, Alysha’s creativity and originality continue to ascend upward. An experience with Alysha is striking, genuine and poignant.