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Part III: How We Built This – The Rhapsody Project Co-Founder Edition!

Part III: How We Built This – The Rhapsody Project Co-Founder Edition!

  • Post published:April 16, 2026

Be sure to check out Part I and Part II! by Joe Seamons The idea of a permanent home for…

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Unbroken Circle: What the heck is an Unbroken Circle?

Unbroken Circle: What the heck is an Unbroken Circle?

  • Post published:September 19, 2024

Unbroken Circle at The Rhapsody Project The Rhapsody Project named their "Unbroken Circle" program after a mighty song: "Will the…

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The Rhapsody Project Response to Racism as a Public Health Crisis

The Rhapsody Project Response to Racism as a Public Health Crisis

  • Post published:September 3, 2024

In July 2023, King County awarded $25 million in grants to nonprofits, community organizations, and small businesses to address Racism…

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The Rhapsody Project’s Statement about the Ongoing Genocide of Palestinians

The Rhapsody Project’s Statement about the Ongoing Genocide of Palestinians

  • Post published:August 21, 2024

This statement was composed with input from multiple leaders of The Rhapsody Project and will be posted to our website.…

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Our Vision for Serving Youth

Our Vision for Serving Youth

  • Post published:May 3, 2024

Teaching young people to play music - and learn more about their cultural heritage - will always be an essential…

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#BlackAmericanMusic on the brink of Beyonce’s act ii

#BlackAmericanMusic on the brink of Beyonce’s act ii

  • Post published:March 27, 2024

As the world prepares to welcome Beyonce's 8th studio album, "Cowboy Carter," your friends here at The Rhapsody Project are…

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Learn More About tRp

Learn More About tRp

  • Post published:September 6, 2022

Here are some other ways to learn more in-depth about the work of The Rhapsody Project: Two of our co-leaders,…

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“T’ain’t Nobody’s Business (If I Do)”

“T’ain’t Nobody’s Business (If I Do)”

  • Post published:January 23, 2022

https://youtu.be/WKwUvjwgz7Q This song has been covered by dozens of artists, the title refrain providing a handy and catchy phrase of…

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‘Everybody Ought to Treat a Stranger Right’

‘Everybody Ought to Treat a Stranger Right’

  • Post published:November 30, 2021

https://youtu.be/jI3htUL82kw This song appears to be an original composition of Blind Willie Johnson, although it is important to acknowledge the…

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SotM: ‘My Journey to the Sky’

SotM: ‘My Journey to the Sky’

  • Post published:October 12, 2021

https://youtu.be/XoHUTKLrVbc There are many lessons we can take from the artistry and story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, but with her…

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More than a concert. Come remember why we gather a More than a concert. Come remember why we gather and celebrate. Get out of your head and into your body and express yourself through music, food, dancing, fun + fancy attire, and community. Express yourself through an outfit that says "fun & fancy" to you, or connects you to your cultural roots. (That outfit you have nowhere to wear? This is the night.) 

Bonus: By showing up, you support music and heritage education for your community.

Tickets start at $10. Head over to therhapsodyproject.org/the-heritage-ball to get yours. Link in bio.

See you on Saturday!

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A community celebration of music and heritage that A community celebration of music and heritage that you won't find anywhere else. Next Saturday, Lady A, Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons, Los Hijos de Agüeybaná, The Rhapsody Songsters, John Oliver the Third, and Rhapsody students take the stage at Seattle Opera! 
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One week left to get tickets!
Join us for a pre-show reception at 5:00 (we'll feed you!), or come later for just the concert. 

Sliding Scale concert tickets start at $10 at therhapsodyproject.org (link in bio)

Your attendance supports music education in schools and beyond in our community. 🤎🎵

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An invitation from Joe to join us for our biggest An invitation from Joe to join us for our biggest night of the year.

We made created this night with YOU — our community — in mind, so come enjoy!! 

Please forgive his pronunciation of Hijos de Agüeybaná — we’re coaching him on it daily 🙃
(For those who aren’t sure how to pronounce it , start with: “EE-hos deh ah-way bah-NAH”) 🇵🇷

Tickets will be available at the door, and it’s a great helpto our team if you can buy in advance. 

www.therhapsodyproject.org/the-heritage-ball

#livemusicseattle #seattlecenter #communitymusic #seattleevents #communityevents
Music that Spotify isn't suggesting to you but sho Music that Spotify isn't suggesting to you but should be in your rotation: Los Hijos de Agüeybaná (@agueybano) and The Rhapsody Songsters. We highly recommend checking these artists out LIVE (especially since the Songsters aren't on Spotify), and you've got a unique opportunity to just that on October 24th!

Both of these groups are keeping culture and music alive in America -- through bomba, folk, jazz, blues, gospel, and more, they do crucial work that helps keep the world HUMAN. 

So for one night, take off your headphones, leave the algorithm behind, hop on the bus to Seattle Center, and be a part of a fantastic celebration with us. Tickets start at $10. 

ALL are invited!!

Get your tickets at therhapsodyproject.org/the-heritage-ball.

#seattlecenter #notonspotify #seattlemusic #touchgrass #livemusic #culturalpreservation
Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons, co-founders of The Rhaps Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons, co-founders of The Rhapsody Project, teach us how the past is still alive right here in the present. They draw from the broad ranges of American music to give life to voices that have long been silenced. 

Come see them play at The Heritage Ball on October 24th, and leave with a renewed understanding of American music. 

Tickets start at $10. Head to www.therhapsodyproject.org to get your ticket (link in bio) so you can celebrate, dance, and party with us on the 24th!

#seattlecenter #seattleopera #americanmusic #rootsmusic #seattle #seattlemusic
Lady A is a powerhouse singer, performer, mentor, Lady A is a powerhouse singer, performer, mentor, and community builder. If you’ve seen her live, you know how great she is. If you haven’t seen her live yet, trust us, you WANT to find out for yourself.

She’s a featured artist at our third annual Heritage Ball, so get you tickets today for a vibrant mix of music and culture you won’t hear anywhere else. 
October 24th only, at Seattle Opera.

Tickets start at $10. 

therhapsodyproject.org/the-heritage-ball (link in bio)

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