Highmark Blues & Heritage Fest

10/30/2023

¡Feliz cumpleaños! to the great Omara Portuondo who turned 93 today! Omara is one of ’s greatest vocalists and has been popular from the day she started singing professionally in the late forties. Although primarily known for her rendition of , she has recorded in a wide range of styles from to . Since 1996, she has been part of the Buena Vista Social Club We can't wait to see her on the double bill with 88 years young, Pete Escovedo & Omara Portuondo Nov 4 at August Wilson African American Cultural Center as part of the Highmark Blues & Heritage Fest! https://bit.ly/3sbRKnJ

10/25/2023

“Blues is the root of all music, it’s the mother of all music. If you don’t like the blues, you probably don’t like your mama.” Bobby Rush.

He'll be 90 on Nov 10, and we'll be celebrating his birthday on Nov 3 at 8PM August Wilson African American Cultural Center in a double bill with Eric Gales as part of our Highmark Blues & Heritage Fest. Don't miss seeing the
🎟 https://bit.ly/3OKTc6D

10/01/2023

Join us for a special night of Afro Cuban/Afro Latino music on November 4 for the Highmark Blues & Heritage Festival! The 👑Pete Escovedo (Shelia's Dad) with special guest Nestor Torres, PLUS Omara Portuando, on her last farewell tour grace our stage! It's going to be an unforgettable night! Get your tix at https://awc.culturaldistrict.org/production/90021/highmark-blues-&-heritage-festival-saturday

https://youtu.be/HMjNJ89jXDA?si=D_5DGr9nQ69fFICd

CD OUT NOW !!!!!!!! CLICK LINK BELOWhttps://www.amazon.com/Back-Bay-PETE-ESCOVEDO/dp/B07BZBD1Q4/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1526160132&sr=1-1&keywords=PET...

10/01/2023

Get your tix for opening night of the Highmark Blues & Heritage Fest on November 3rd with blues stars Eric Gales PLUS the great Bobby Rush

https://awc.culturaldistrict.org/production/90019/highmark-blues-and-heritage-festival-friday

https://youtu.be/HLoA2zC3n8k?si=PQ9-C5G-_8_5LCok

"Too Close To The Fire" is from new Eric Gales album, Crown, which is out now everywhere. Stream / Download the track or order the album on CD, LP or digital...

09/22/2023

Thanks Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for sponsoring the Highmark Blues & Heritage Festival. November 3 is a BLUES Party with Eric Gales 🎸👑Bobby Rush ! Tix on sale now!

Highmark Blues & Heritage Festival | Friday - Pittsburgh | Official Ticket Source | August Wilson Cultural Center | Fri, Nov 3, 2023, 8:00pm | | AWAACC

03/24/2023

03/19/2023

We have some exciting line up announcements to make in next months about the Highmark Blues & Heritage Fest.

We are returning to our roots and hosting the festival at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center

03/18/2023

TODAY! Come on down to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center

Come and join us for AWCommunity Day on March 18th from 12-4pm for an exciting day as we celebrate Sports, Arts, and Entertainment. Come and see some of your favorite teams, vendors, and enjoy performances from Pittsburgh artists. The event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is encouraged.