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The Unsung Collective
A music collective devoted to celebrating stories of the Black experience.

02/17/2026

We are 4 days away from our biggest event of the year!

Introducing who created performance art featured in this year’s An Unsung Symphony.

Under the direction of , and in collaboration with the New York
Philharmonic (), this concert features works by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Carlos Simon (), and as soloist.

Tickets are on sale now at
www.theunsungcollective.org, or visit our page and use the link in our bio!

Can’t make the concert?

Please consider making a donation to support our mission.
All donations are tax deductible!

📆 Feb 21 | 7 PM
📍 ,
🎟️ $40 general admission

02/16/2026

We are 5 days away from our biggest event of the year!

For one night only experience the magic of An Unsung Symphony!

Under the direction of , and in collaboration with the New York
Philharmonic (), this night will feature works by Tchaikovsky and Carlos Simon () ft.
Soloist .

Tickets are on sale now at
www.theunsungcollective.org, or visit our page and use the link in our bio!

Can’t make the concert?

Please consider making a donation to support our mission.
All donations are tax deductible!

📆 Feb 21 | 7 PM
📍 ,
🎟️ $40 general admission

02/06/2026

We want to wish a big Happy Birthday and HUGE congratulations on another Grammy win this season!

Just this time last year, J’Nai performed Simon’s Songs of Separation along with , the NY Philharmonic and directed by

🎉🎂🥳

02/01/2026

This Unsung Symphony will feature Carlos Simon’s work “Here I Stand: Paul Robeson”

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In collaboration with the New York Philharmonic ().

The Unsung Collective returns with their annual program “An Unsung Symphony”, directed by Dr. Tyrone Clinton Jr. ().

This performance will feature works by Tchaikovsky and Carlos Simon () ft. Soloist

Tickets are now on sale! Use the link in our bio or visit our website at www.theUnsungCollective.org

📆Feb 21 • 7 PM
📍

01/13/2026

Introducing our featured soloist for this year’s Unsung Symphony: Brandon Coleman ()

Brandon Coleman has been praised for his “exotic vocal coloring” by Opera News and “wonderful resonance” by Classical Singer. He commands the stage with his confidence and lures the audience with his voice.

We look forward to having him on Simon’s “Here I Stand”
In collaboration with the New York Philharmonic (). The Unsung Collective returns with their annual program “An Unsung Symphony”, directed by Dr. Tyrone Clinton Jr. ().This performance will feature works by Tchaikovsky and Carlos Simon ()

Tickets are now on sale! Use the link in our bio or visit our website at www.theUnsungCollective.org

📆 Feb 21
⏰ 7 PM
📍

12/02/2025

The Unsung Collective is a reflection of our community, and we rely on our community and supporters who believe in us for sustainability, and to continue sharing the importance of music and health + wellness.

We are grateful to complete 5 years! In such a crucial time, our hope is to continue the mission of the organization - to educate, inspire and ignite change.

We can only do that with your continued support.

Please consider donating to The Unsung Collective this !

Link in bio!

11/20/2025

The season of giving has arrived and The future of The Unsung Collective is in your hands.

We enter our 6th season feeling the impact of the current political climate. Governmental funds are few and low, but our dreams are held high.

Help us reach $16,000 for our 6th season. In our newly launched campaign we are more than ever relying on the grassroots efforts to keep the momentum we built in the last six years going.

Will you give to our campaign today?

Link is in our bio or comment “unsung” and we will DM it directly to you!

The Unsung Collective us a 501(c)3 Nonprofit organization under the direction of . All donations are tax deductible.

11/13/2025

Did you check your email today? The Unsung Collective just dropped the first newsletter of the season!

Make sure to subscribe to receive our monthly newsletter that is full with info on all things Unsung. Our concert season is underway you can now find all the info you need on our website!

We also launched our yearly fundraising campaign. This years goal? 16k for 6 years of Unsung. We rely on the grassroots efforts and supporters like you!

Follow the link in our bio to make a donation today or to subscribe to our newsletter!

Didn’t receive it? Comment below *newsletter* and we will send you the link!

02/28/2025

🎶Tonight’s the night! ✨

Join us for a breathtaking performance at An Unsung Symphony, where we will conclude the evening with Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem.

This deeply moving piece, inspired by the composer’s personal experiences of love and loss, captures the essence of healing and hope.

With its rich orchestration and heartfelt themes, Brahms leads us on a transformative journey through grief to solace. Don’t miss this powerful tribute that beautifully honors the bonds of love! 💔❤️
Featuring and and members of the .

📆: Feb 28, 2025
⏰: 7 PM
🎟️: $35 GA l $15 Student
📍: 132 W 138th St, New York, NY 10030

See you there!

02/24/2025

🎵 Carlos Simon's —Songs of Separation🎵

Experience the powerful journey of love, loss, and hope through the music of GRAMMY-nominated composer . Known for blending jazz, gospel, and neo-romanticism, Simon’s work explores the depth of human emotion and the universal experience of separation.

✨ Using the timeless words of Persian poet, Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī, Songs of Separation reflects on grief, sorrow, and the healing that follows. As Rūmī reminds us, “What hurts you, also blesses you.” 💫

🎼 From his roots in Atlanta to global stages with legends like and , Carlos Simon’s music continues to inspire and connect us all.

Join us this Friday and buy your tickets now!

📆: Feb 28, 2025
⏰: 7 PM
🎟️: $35 GA l $15 Student
📍: 132 W 138th St, New York, NY 10030

02/05/2025

The Unsung Collective is in full preparation for An Unsung Symphony taking place February 28th at the !

Have you purchased your tickets yet?

Directed by in another collaboration with The New York Philharmonic Orchestra as we welcome J’nai Bridges ()in an exciting New York premiere of Carlos Simon’s () Songs of Separation. Along with text of Persian poet, Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī, Simon’s music encompasses beauty, depth and polarity illustrating the human experience.

The Unsung performs Johannes Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem, a true masterpiece. Welcoming soprano Brittany Renee ()of the Metropolitan Opera () and baritone Phillip Bullock (), the performance of this piece channels the humanness of intimacy, longing, motivation, and the power of influence.

📆: Feb 28, 2025
⏰: 7 PM
🎟️: $35 GA l $15 Student
📍: 132 W 138th St, New York, NY 10030

02/04/2025

Announcing our next featured in An Unsung Symphony!

About Brittany Renée:

Renowned for her “luminous tones” and “opulent voice,”
and celebrated by Opera News for her “plush soprano
bloom,” Award-winning soprano Brittany Renee
is enchanting audiences with her exquisite artistry and
radiant stage presence. Her performance is a masterclass
in sophistication and finesse, affirming her status as a
rising star destined for a luminous future.

About the performance:

The Unsung directed by performs Johannes Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem, a true masterpiece. Welcoming soprano Brittany Renee ()of the () and baritone Phillip Bullock (), the performance of this piece channels the humanness of intimacy, longing, motivation, and the power of influence.

📆: Feb 28, 2025
⏰: 7 PM
🎟️: $35 GA l $15 Student
📍: 132 W 138th St, New York, NY 10030

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