Breakout soul singer Baby Rose brings her distinctive, smoky vocals and emotionally raw performances to Sony Hall<\/a> for a can’t-miss Black Music Month concert. Known for her rich, retro sound and powerful storytelling, Baby Rose bridges classic R&B with modern soul and has collaborated with artists like J. Cole, Ari Lennox, and Robert Glasper.<\/p>\n
Saratoga Jazz Festival<\/a> (June 28\u201329 | Saratoga Springs, NY \u2013 Capital-Saratoga)<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Hosted at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center<\/a>, this is one of the most celebrated jazz festivals in the Northeast. The festival features top-tier Black performers such as Gary Clark Jr. and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, along with food vendors, a craft fair, and a mix of jazz, funk, blues, and indie music.<\/p>\n
Great Blue Heron Festival<\/a> (July 4\u20136 | Sherman, NY \u2013 Chautauqua-Allegheny)<\/strong><\/p>\n
This multiday music festival features genres rooted in African and Caribbean traditions, including reggae, zydeco, Afrobeat, and roots music. The 2025 lineup includes The Rumble, a Grammy-nominated group blending traditional New Orleans music with a modern, contemporary sound with funk, jazz, and soul. Enjoy drum circles, dance tents, family-friendly programming, food trucks, artisan vendors, and scenic camping.<\/p>\n
Pleasantville Music Festival<\/a> (July 12 | Pleasantville, NY \u2013 Hudson Valley)<\/strong><\/p>\n
A regional favorite that celebrates national and local artists across multiple stages, the Pleasantville Music Festival spotlights R&B, soul, and indie acts connected to Black music traditions. This year\u2019s performers include Robert Randolph, whose gospel-infused pedal steel guitar work brings electrifying energy to the stage, as well as soulful sets from Ellis Hooks, Alexis P. Suter, and the high-powered rock \u2019n\u2019 soul of Nikki Hill. The festival also features beer and wine gardens, family activities, and a zero-waste initiative.<\/p>\n
Great South Bay Music Festival<\/a> (July 24\u201327 | Patchogue, NY \u2013 Long Island)<\/strong><\/p>\n
Long Island’s longest-running music, art, and cultural festival returns to Shorefront Park<\/a> with a vibrant mix of genres and talent. This summer\u2019s standout performers include reggae icons Damian \u201cJr. Gong\u201d Marley and Stephen Marley, soulful island vibes from J Boog, and the genre-blending sounds of Gym Class Heroes, fronted by rapper Travis McCoy. With over 60 acts performing across four stages, the festival also features jazz, soul, and funk, plus a Craft Village, family KIDZONE, gourmet food court, and wine and beer gardens.<\/p>\n
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