The Roots’ ‘Captain’ Kirk Douglas and Gary Clark Jr. to perform at upcoming Apollo Theater benefit concert
In addition to the performances, Dionne Warwick, Doug E. Fresh and Roy Wood Jr. will make appearances, with additional special guests to be announced soon.
“Music has the incredible power to connect, transform and heal,” reads a statement from Apollo Theater. “We hope you’ll support the Apollo Theater and join us for a special event featuring music that lifts our spirits, shapes our lives, and continues to unite us all.” Artists will perform music from performers who have graced Apollo’s stage, including B.B. King, Patti LaBelle and Stevie Wonder. The event seeks to benefit the legendary theater as well as the community. “A portion of the funds raised will be allocated for micro grants to support local merchants and small businesses in the 125th Street neighborhood impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” the theater’s statement continues.
“For more than eight decades, the Apollo Theater’s strength and resiliency have been as constant as the talent on our stages, but like non-profit organizations around the world, we are facing an unparalleled challenge. Immediate additional funding is critical for us at this time, and I am incredibly grateful to the generous donors and friends who have supported the Theater since we closed our doors in March,” Jonelle Procope, Apollo Theater President & CEO, said in a statement.
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