ARTISTS & COLLABORATORS
A Shared Commitment to the Future of Black Music
HGMA brings together artists, cultural leaders, educators, and institutions to celebrate, preserve, and advance Black music across the African Diaspora. Through performance, educational exchange, and artistic collaboration, we connect generations of musicians and create opportunities for Black musical traditions to thrive and evolve.
Blackstone performing at HGMA's Make Them Hear You concert 2026
Photo Credit: Eric Antoniou
Adam Blackstone
Make Them Hear You 2026 Honoree
Grammy® and Emmy Award Winner, and celebrated Music Director for Roots, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, The Grammy Awards, BET Awards, Super Bowl Halftime Shows, The Voice, The Masked Singer, and more.
Morton performing at HGMA's 2024 Make Them Hear You Benefit Concert at Berklee Performance Center
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PJ Morton
Make Them Hear You 2024 Performer
6x Grammy Award Winner® Performer, Producer and Songwriter. Morton collaborated with Hamilton-Garrett Music & Arts for their 2024 Make Them Hear You concert, with including this concert as his only stop on the Cairo to Cape Town Tour in Boston.
Delgado accepting his 2024 Make Them Hear You Award
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Issac Delgado
Make Them Hear You 2024 Honoree
a Latin Grammy-winning Cuban salsa pioneer and vocalist renowned for blending traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms with contemporary sounds, helping launch the revolutionary timba genre. Celebrated globally for his exceptional melodic improvisation and dynamic stage presence, Issac Delgado remains one of the most influential figures in modern Afro-Cuban and tropical music.
Rushen accepting her 2023 Make Them Hear You Award
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Patrice Rushen
Make Them Hear You 2026 Honoree
Patrice Rushen is a multi-Grammy-nominated artist, award-winning pianist, composer, and producer celebrated for her groundbreaking contributions to jazz, R&B, and pop, as well as her historic role as the first woman to serve as music director for the Grammy Awards.
Take 6 performing at HGMA's Make Them Hear You concert 2023
Photo Credit: Eric Antoniou
Take 6
Make Them Hear You 2023 Performer
10-time Grammy Award-winning a cappella group renowned for their revolutionary blend of gospel, jazz, R&B, and pop harmony. Celebrated as the most nominated vocal group in Grammy history, Take 6's innovative vocal arrangements and enduring influence have permanently shaped the landscape of modern vocal music.
Cuba performing at HGMA's Night of Music concert in 2024
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Alex Cuba
2024 Visiting Artist
A Grammy and multi-Latin Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist renowned for his innovative blend of traditional Cuban styles with indie-pop and funk rhythms. A trailblazing independent artist celebrated for his soulful vocals and poetic storytelling, Alex Cuba's dedication to musical exploration and creative excellence continues to inspire audiences and aspiring musicians worldwide.
CULTURAL EXCHANGE PARTNERS
Building bridges across cultures through music, collaboration, and shared artistic discovery.
HGMA cultivates meaningful relationships with artists, musicians, cultural practitioners, and creative communities that share a commitment to advancing Black music and the arts. Through artistic collaboration, cross-cultural dialogue, performance, and the exchange of knowledge and traditions, we create opportunities to connect musical perspectives across the African Diaspora and beyond. These relationships enrich our artistic work, foster meaningful connections across generations and cultures, and expand the reach and influence of Black music locally and globally.
Albino Mbie
2026 Cultural Exchange Artist
Matchume Zango
2024 Cultural Exchange Artist
Academia de Bachata
2024 Cultural Exchange Artist
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS
Strengthening our mission through shared vision, institutional collaboration, and lasting partnerships.
HGMA works alongside educational institutions, cultural organizations, foundations, and community partners to advance opportunities in music education, artistic development, and cultural preservation. Through strategic partnerships and shared resources, we strengthen our programs, expand access to meaningful musical experiences, and build pathways for the next generation of artists and cultural leaders.
Berklee College of Music
Est. 2021
