American Program Bureau’s (APB) musical performers enthrall audiences with any type of music --soothing folk, uplifting pop, soulful blues, or raucous rock and roll. From Grammy Award winners and musical hall-of-famers, to diverse musical performers from around the globe, APB’s musical talents deliver performances that entertain all audiences.
Ronnie Milsap
An incredible storyteller, Milsap tells his inspirational story in a rich program, I Wouldn't Have Missed It for the World, interspersing songs with the defining moments of his life. By sharing his life in song, Milsap inspires others to follow their heart, whatever their abilities may be, and to find their place in ...
Women of the Calabash
A unique 4-person vocal and percussion ensemble that interprets music from Africa, Latin American, the Caribbean and Black America on a variety of folk instruments made from calabash, bamboo and wood. This performance is highlighted by authentic costumes, dance and commentary.
James McBride
An award-winning jazz musician, McBride is the author of The New York Times bestseller, The Color of Water, a memoir that has become a modern classic. Spike Lee directed the film adaptation of McBride's book, Miracle at St. Anna, paying tribute to African American soldiers who fought in WWII.
Peter & Bethany Yarrow
Peter Yarrow, of the legendary folk trio, Peter, Paul & Mary, is joined by his daughter Bethany in a presentation combining music and storytelling that is both entertaining and relevant. Intergenerational message of family, humanity and community.
Saul Williams
One of the world’s most prominent spoken-word artists, Williams has redefined poetry as an accessible, living art form to countless youth across America. A contributor to the “Not in our Name” pro-peace initiative, his draft of their “Pledge of Resistance” served as a manifesto to millions across the world ...
Ben Vereen
Few entertainers today are as accomplished or versatile as Ben Vereen. His legendary performances transcend time and have become woven into the fabric of this country’s artistic legacy. His strong sense of social consciousness make him an excellent speaker on overcoming adversity, black history, and motivational topics.
Branford Marsalis
World-renowned saxophonist Marsalis has always been a man of numerous musical interests. The 46-year-old, three-time Grammy winner has continued to exercise and expand his skills as an instrumentalist, a composer, and the head of Marsalis Music, the label he founded in 2002.
John Edward Hasse
Curator of American music at the Smithsonian and founder of Jazz Appreciation Month in the United States, Hasse is an expert on 20th century American music. A gifted pianist, brilliant author, and editor of several books, including Jazz: The First Century, Hasse's presentations are informative and entertaining.
Patti LaBelle
A soulful maven, Labelle has earned her place in Grammy-winning music royalty with her powerful high octave voice. She is also a New York Times best-selling author, television star, celebrity speaker and healthcare advocate who is proactive in the fight against diabetes, the disease that claimed her mother's life.
Rita Moreno
Rita Moreno is one of a select group of only eight living performers to have achieved entertainment's grand slam, having won all four of the most prestigious awards in show business: the Oscar, the Emmy, the Tony, and the Grammy.
Mike Love
Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as lead singer and a founding member of The Beach Boys, Love has been a long-time advocate for living in harmony with the environment. From crafting music about the environment to leading the way at the Earth Summit over two decades ago, Love continues to create international ...
Alice Tan Ridley
Alice Tan Ridley is a singer and the mother of Academy Award-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe (Precious). She is known locally as the "New York City Subway Idol." She won an Emmy in 2007 for her part in the documentary Military Families. Most recently, at the age of 58, she decided to take a leap of faith ...
Kinky Friedman
Outrageous, irreverent, and thought-provoking, Friedman is a larger-than–life humorist and political satirist who takes on culture, political posturing, and the state of our nation with his own firebrand wit and wisdom. A former independent candidate for Texas Governor, he has a truly unique viewpoint on the folks and ...
Drum Cafe
The Drum Café is a unique and exciting way to get your employee involved and energized. It transforms a company, division or work team into a drumming orchestra teaching participants to listen to one another and to make music together. The non-verbal communication of drumming provides a powerful, unifying message, which ...
Jim Belushi
Actor, entertainer, comedy legend and celebrity speaker, Jim Belushi offers insight into the “sensitive real man” he’s portrayed on the hit show, According to Jim while sharing his humorous perspective on life and the male/female relationship. Whether acting, entertaining with The Sacred Hearts Band, or ...
Judy Collins
Legendary folk singer, social activist, and best-selling author, Collins continues to chronicle life in her narration and song. But, she has also faced personal tragedy with the loss of her son to suicide. Articulating her story of survival with grace and dignity, she shares a deeply moving journey of renewal and ...
Jorge Arce
Jorge Arce is a lecturer, actor, musician, writer, composer, and cultural activist, presenting his musical-theater educational show "The Afro-Caribbean Workshop: The Ultimate Diversity Experience" in theaters, universities, and community and educational institutions in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Mary J. Blige
She is a six-time Grammy Award-winning American R&B, soul, and hip-hop soul singer, songwriter, producer, and actress who has sold more than 60 million records worldwide. She is widely known as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.”
Smokey Robinson
A music legend instrumental in defining the Motown sound, Grammy-winner Robinson writes and records the soundtrack to our lives. Not only passionate about music, he is also passionately involved in social causes and is a successful businessman.
Natalie Cole
An eight-time Grammy winner, Cole has led a remarkable life, relying on the power of friends, family, and faith to become a true survivor. With honesty, grace, and humor, she shares her personal journey and the lessons she learned, advising us to make the right choices for a better life.
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