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

07/23/2026

We’re excited to announce that The Unsung Collective is an LMCC 2026 Manhattan Arts Grant Recipient!

We’re incredibly grateful to Lower Manhattan Cultural Council for investing in artists and community-centered work throughout Manhattan. Their support helped make An Unsung Symphony possible this year, and we’re honored to have shared this powerful program with our community. Thank you to LMCC for helping bring this vision to life and for supporting organizations that use the arts to connect, inspire, and celebrate our communities.

With Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s Manhattan Arts Grants, hundreds of Manhattan-based artists, arts groups, and community-focused organizations receive funding for the public presentation of arts activities in every neighborhood from Inwood to The Battery.

Support for Manhattan Arts Grants is provided by NYSCA, NYC Dept of Cultural Affairs, Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone, and Howard Gilman Foundation.

06/17/2026

As we prepare for our Juneteenth performance at Bryant Park (Bryant Park) this Friday, we’re excited to introduce the featured artists who will help bring the program to life.

✨ Olanna Goudeau, Soprano (Olanna Goudeau)
Known for her dazzling coloratura, rich lyricism, and versatile artistry across genres, Olanna has captivated audiences nationally and internationally with performances spanning opera, spirituals, and contemporary works.

✨ Phillip Bullock, Baritone (Phillip Bullock)
Praised for his commanding stage presence and rich baritone voice, Phillip has appeared with leading opera companies across the United States and continues to distinguish himself as one of today’s most compelling vocal artists.

✨ Negesti (N E G E S T I)
A Brooklyn-born dancer, choreographer, educator, and movement healer, Negesti will lead a guided meditation as part of the program, inviting audiences into a shared experience of reflection, presence, and connection through movement.

Join us this Friday, June 19, as we celebrate Juneteenth through the music of Jessie Montgomery and H. Leslie Adams, featuring Starburst, Night Songs, Five Freedom Songs, and a guided meditation experience. Directed by Tyrone Clinton Jr

📍 Bryant Park
🗓 Friday, June 19
⏰ 7:00 PM
🎟 Free and open to the public

Bring a blanket, invite a friend, and celebrate with us in the heart of New York City.

06/09/2026

This Juneteenth, join The Unsung Collective in Bryant Park as part of the 2026 Picnic Performances series.

Under the direction of Tyrone Clinton Jr., (). The Unsung Collective will present “Starburst”, an evening celebrating Black artistry, resilience, and freedom through music and reflection.

The program features:

✨ Starburst by Jessie Montgomery ( )
✨ Night Songs by H. Leslie Adams, arranged by Dominic Waddles ( ), featuring baritone soloist Phillip Bullock ( )
✨ Five Freedom Songs by Jessie Montgomery, featuring soprano soloist Olanna Goudeau ( ) and percussion
✨ A guided meditation by Negesti ( )

As an organization devoted to celebrating Black and Brown musicians in Western art music, we are honored to share this program with the New York City community on Juneteenth.

📍 Bryant Park
📅 Friday, June 19
⏰ 7:00 PM
🎟 Free and open to the public

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!

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https://www.theunsungcollective.org/, https://linktr.ee/theunsungcollective

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