Past Events

Juneteenth (June 19th) is a significant holiday that marks the end of slavery in North America, but its meaning goes beyond that historical event. It has become a celebration of freedom and family that resonates with people worldwide, inspiring a growing number of attendees each year. From a captivating musical world tour to old-school songs synonymous with "The cook up," our 17th annual celebration promises to sweep you away with stunning performances, toe-tapping music, spoken word, soaring vocals, laughter, and a unique, immersive experience that the 5 Artists, 1 Love team is renowned for. 

It's hard to believe that when the 2020 5 Artists 1 Love music show concluded to a standing ovation on February 1st, 2020, our entire world would be in the midst of a global pandemic just six weeks later. The pandemic has taken a toll on our entire community...especially seniors, the vulnerable, families, students, small businesses, and most certainly artists and arts organizations. 5 Artists 1 Love is certainly no exception.

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In light of the ongoing pandemic, provincial restrictions, and our commitment to community health and safety, we launched a retrospective webisode series on Friday, February 26, 2021. The webisode series looked back at 5 Artists 1 Love’s 15 year exploration of the evolution of Black Music as it left Africa and landed on the shores of North America. Some of Edmonton’s finest poets, singers and musicians who have graced our stage in years gone by will fully immerse you in soul-infused performances. From Soul to R&B, Jazz, Gospel, Reggae and Contemporary sounds, 5 Artists 1 Love performers continue to highlight the diversity and creativity of Black Music.

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