SoundSession'07 is New England's premier summer music festival in Rhode Island's capital city. A multi-stage, genre-defying event, the festival is produced by the Providence Black Repertory Company in collaboration with the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism.
OUR VISION
In curating this festival we picked acts the way a good DJ picks his tracks, making selections that excite, educate, surprise and inspire a crowd. It’s in the mix - in the combination of cultures and styles - that artistic excellence stands out.
Donald King
Executive & Artistic Director, Black Rep
BLACK REP MISSION
The Providence Black Repertory Company produces and presents artistic performances inspired by the cultural traditions of the African Diaspora that bring people together, provoke thought, inspire hope, and create understanding. The Black Rep's dual mission - artistic and civic - provides for a unique experience in three key areas: Theater, Education, and Public Programs.
CITY OF PROVIDENCE OF ART, CULTURE & TOURISM MISSION
The Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism ensures the continued development of a vibrant and creative city by integrating arts and culture into community life while showcasing Providence as an international cultural destination.
“Art holds the power to create a shared cultural language, to connect communities and to transform the urban environment. Our vibrant arts and cultural community is essential to the health and well being of our citizens, and is what guarantees the quality of place that makes our city uniquely Providence.”
Mayor David N. Cicilline