Follow GRJ and the Recipe on Instagram @grj_and_the_recipe.

Alec Hutson makes thinking music. Wistful by the open window music. He makes lover’s music. And lovers’ music. Sweating-hard-from-singing-your-little-heart-out-on-the-interstate music. And always real musician’s music: technical, punchy, intricate. Usually, it’s all these things at the same time. A veteran of the New England festival and venue scenes, Hutson mixes his silky voice with an innovative multi-instrumentalism to create “a groovy indie sound that’s both catchy and contemplative” (WBUR ARTery). Fresh off of releasing two part album Suspended Animation and leading in with new single Boston for the Weekend, Hutson has proven time-and-again to possess that rarest of gifts: a talent for creating music of the moment, whatever that moment may be. Follow Hutson on Instagram @alechutson.

Follow RVRSR on Instagram @rvrsr.

Inspired by the song traditions of Caribbean music, Latin Trident is a trio that features Puerto Rican cuatro, congas, timbales, flute, clarinet, sax, and voice. With a repertoire that brings together the best of Latin music, Latin jazz, salsa, and bolero, the musicians of Latin Trident both honor their Latin heritage and expand upon it by incorporating more contemporary sounds and styles. Follow Latin Trident on Instagram @aitanapoey, @juanr.nieves and @ricky_matute.

Born in Lyon, France, saxophonist and composer Salim Charvet began his studies at Berklee in the fall of 2019 with a full ride scholarship. As a student in the Global Jazz Institute, he currently is learning from masters of black American music like Joe Lovano, Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, Ben Street, and Adam Cruz. Charvet’s musical vision takes its inspiration from all kinds of eras, styles, and regions of the world, allowing him to explore various musical territories always with the purpose of using the tradition to develop a more modern and personal sound. Follow Charvet on Instagram @salimcharvet.

Sometimes all it takes to find your compassion is to air out your disbeliefs. “Nobody ever tells you the truth,” Boston-based singer-songwriter Justin Nash Fisher gripes on the eponymous and acronymized new single “NETYTT,” his first release from his upcoming EP due early 2022 (UNANNOUNCED). From within the bouncing, folksy strums of vagrant dreams and lacing harmonies—think Kurt Vile meets James Taylor—there’s an air of distrust, a curmudgeonly view from someone who sees the world around him as perpetually on fire. But once he peels away the layers, both musically and emotionally, he bares a message that’s been masked by his outward pessimism: “I wanna be the one that you hold,” he repeats over and over again, his fortress crumbling in a confessional wash. Follow Nash Fisher on Instagram @jnashfish.

Powerhouse frontwoman Grace Pehrman has been performing as a vocalist, pianist, and diva for more than a decade. Inspired by the greats—Al Green, Donny Hathaway, and Aretha Franklin—her performances are eccentric, zany, and joyful. While she’s known to pack a punch, Pehrman also brings a soft side to her performances, which are carried by a voice and lyrics that possess the listener and tell a million different stories. Follow Pehrman on Instagram @gracepehrman.

Kely Pinheiro is a Brazilian multi-instrumentalist and arranger based in Boston. She moved to the U.S. after receiving a full-tuition scholarship from Berklee College of Music. She is a classically trained cellist but grew up in a music-loving family that encouraged her to explore a variety of musical styles. Follow Pinheiro on Instagram @4everkely.

Mandolinist Ian Coury began his musical journey when he was 7 years old. At 13, he switched from the eight-string to the 10-string bandolim as he continued to pursue his studies in the Brazilian genre known as choro, a style originating in the 19th century that combines European and African influences. He has participated in international conferences and festivals, and shared stages with renowned Latin jazz musicians.

As a duo, Pinheiro and Coury play fun and groovy Brazilian styles that are rarely performed in a cello-bandolim configuration.

Boston-born disco legend Donna Summer was a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a five-time Grammy winner, and sold over 140 million records worldwide. She was born in Dorchester and was raised in Mission Hill before rising to stardom in the 1970s. She passed away at the age of 62 years old on May 17, 2012. This annual event honors her life and celebrates her music and legacy in Boston. 

Donna Summer Disco Party will feature:

• music provided by DJ Vince 1,
• a musical performance by July, Donna’s Summer great-niece, and
• appearances by Donna Summer’s nephew, O’Mega Red, and other members of Donna Summer's family. 

All attendees are encouraged to follow public health guidance and get vaccinated. If you have not been vaccinated yet, find a location near you. Hand sanitizer will be available on-site at this entirely outdoor, open-air event. It is encouraged, but not required, to wear masks.

Please note: This year, the event will not feature a roller-skating rink, but guests will be able to dance the night away to Donna Summer’s greatest hits in a groovy atmosphere complete with glow sticks, colorful lights, and a disco ball!

Join the City of Boston, the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground at Boston University, and New England Conservatory in proudly honoring the lives and legacies of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and civil rights leader, author, and activist Coretta Scott King.

This annual event has adapted this year to a virtual format with public health and safety guidelines in mind. We invite you to view the full program, featuring live and pre-recorded content, which will be aired live on the City of Boston TV channel (Xfinity: channel 24, RCN: channel 13, and Fios: channel 962) and via livestream on Boston.gov and Boston University's website.