Exhibit

Music Series

The Second Friday of each month! 

The series celebrates the rich heritage of African American musicians with ties to Eastern North Carolina, with a special monthly guest artist. The music series is part of the African American Music Trails of Eastern North Carolina, a program of the African American Heritage Commission, and includes the counties of Edgecombe, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Nash, Pitt, Wayne, and Wilson. Find a guidebook and more information at www.AfricanAmericanMusicNC.com.

Cost: Free

Location: Emerge Gallery & Art Center

Next Concert Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:00pm

Schedule

  • October 9, 2026 - Jasmine Best and The Jazz Experiments
    Eli West (Bass), Jonah Smith (Keys), Even Roberson (Horn)
  • November 13, 2026 - Sam Doresty
  • February 12, 2027 - Regina YC Garcia and Friends
  • March 12, 2027 - Quinten Mallette
  • April 9, 2027 - Gloria Ryann 

 Jasmine Best                             


Welcome Jasmine Miller!

Jasmine Miller is an accomplished jazz drummer and North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Jazz Studies alumna who frequently performs and hosts community music events across North Carolina. She notably co-hosted the official Jazz Jam Session afterparty for a collaborative event between the North Carolina Arts Council and the Arts Council of Wayne County. Beyond Wayne County, she has been featured as a performing alumna for events like the annual Give the Drummer Some benefit concert.



Sponsored by
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         Christie Martin and Randall Martoccia

  Yoshi Newman