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Celebrating Sun Ra

May 22, 2022

ANNOUNCING NEW FREE MIXTAPES TO CELEBRATE SUN RA, CLICK HERE. Arriving on our planet as a child on May 22nd, 1914 in Birmingham, Alabama: Ironically referred to as The Magic City, Sun Ra also died there in 1993. Gone from his physical form for 29 years, his influence and the audience for his work, continues to grow. Sun Ra was a Read More....

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Happy Earth Arrival Day Sun Ra!!!

May 22, 2021

ANNOUNCING NEW FREE MIXTAPES TO CELEBRATE SUN RA, CLICK HERE. Arriving on our planet as a child on May 22nd, 1914 in Birmingham, Alabama: Ironically referred to as The Magic City, Sun Ra also died there in 1993. Gone from his physical form for 28 years, his influence and the audience for his work, continues to grow. Sun Ra was a Read More....

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Satellites #3 Concert Quiz

Jan 9, 2018

Satellites #3 January 17th, 2017 / 8pm Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra Ardmore Music Hall 23 East Lancaster Avenue Ardmore, PA 19003 To BUY Tickets: Click Here Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra is a concert series featuring 8 performances at some of the Read More....

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Satellites #3 Concert Quiz

Jan 9, 2018

Satellites #3 - Bert Harris

Dec 23, 2017

Satellites #3 January 17th, 2017 / 8pm Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra Ardmore Music Hall 23 East Lancaster Avenue Ardmore, PA 19003 For Tickets: Click Here Continuing the exploration started by our Sun Ra Mixtape Series celebrating the influence of the Philadelphia, visionary musician, Read More....

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Why Sun Ra Matters

Dec 2, 2017

The possible has been tried and failed. Now it's time to try the impossible. p - - - Sun Read More....

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Satellites #2 - DM Hotep

Dec 1, 2017

Satellites #2 Satellites Are Spinning: A Sizzling, Sonic Celebration of Sun Ra Ardmore Music Hall 23 East Lancaster Avenue Ardmore, PA 19003 For Tickets: Click Here Continuing the exploration started by our Sun Ra Mixtape Series celebrating the influence of the Philadelphia, visionary musician, philosopher, composer and band Read More....

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Announcing PJP Mixtape #4

Feb 12, 2017

Mixtapes are a great, American invention. Given to us by the early Hiphop community, they allow us to experience something special usually in its musical infancy, or they give us a chance to see the behind the scenes process of musical creativity. And sometimes, mixtapes are just a great way to get something wonderful for FREE. If you Read More....

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Announcing Sun Ra Mixtape # 6

Dec 21, 2016

Happy Winter Solstice!!! If you're not aware, the winter solstice, for the Northern Hemisphere is the shortest day of the calendar year. Shortest day because it is the shortest period of sunlight, with the longest period of darkness. Which also gives us the longest night. Human beings have tracked the sun’s path across the sky for Read More....

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Phila Songbook Concert Vol 2

Aug 30, 2015

  In February of 2014, PJP presented the very first Philadelphia Songbook Concert at Temple Performing Art Center [TPAC]. There were over 900 excited people in attendance. They saw an amazing concert with an all star band led by pianist Alfie Pollitt, featuring artists like Pablo Batista, Webb Thomas, Barbara Walker, Pete Chavez, Ella Gahnt, Read More....

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DivaNation Salon At 7165 Lounge

Jul 1, 2015

The DivaNation Salon Series Continues Saturday, July 11th 2015 at 4pm 7165 Lounge 7165 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia PA 19119 Tickets: $15, $10 Students & Seniors Buy Tickets Here This concert will feature DivaNation vocalists: ▪ Barbara Montgomery ▪ Carol Harris ▪ Saudah Al-Akbar  The music director for the evening Read More....

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7 x 7 Concert Series At Venice Island

Apr 8, 2015

This Spring and Summer, PJP in collaboration with seven talented Philadelphia musicians will present 7 magnificent concerts at the brand, spanking new performance venue, the Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center in Manayunk. These 7 artists represent a diverse cross-section of the contemporary, Philadelphia musical Read More....