{"id":135711,"date":"2026-05-22T09:00:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T13:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=135711"},"modified":"2026-05-21T16:50:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T20:50:27","slug":"generations-of-seattle-talent-unite-for-intersections-of-soul-jazz-and-hip-hop-at-seattle-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/generations-of-seattle-talent-unite-for-intersections-of-soul-jazz-and-hip-hop-at-seattle-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Generations of Seattle Talent Unite for &#8216;Intersections of Soul, Jazz and Hip-Hop&#8217; at Seattle Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SEATTLE, Wash., May 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Global Artists Collective, F-Rock Inc., and Seattle\u2019s Artists at the Center program proudly present &#8220;Intersections of Soul, Jazz &amp; Hip-Hop Across the Generations&#8221; on May 31, 2026. This rare performance unites generations of artists and music genres, featuring Grammy-nominated jazz artist Nathan Breedlove alongside his nephew, B-Boy Fidget (aka Marcus Sharpe), his brother Ted Sharpe, and the award-winning band Global Heat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/26-0523-s2p-seattlearts-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Nathan Breedlove, B-boy Fidget and Ted Sharpe to be featured with Global Heat band\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/26-0523-s2p-seattlearts-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/26-0523-s2p-seattlearts-800x600-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/26-0523-s2p-seattlearts-800x600-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/><em>Image caption: Nathan Breedlove, B-boy Fidget and Ted Sharpe to be featured with Global Heat band.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The 12-member ensemble will take you on a journey from the classic Jazz Hip Hop of Digable Planets, Soho, and more; to the Soul hits of Jill Scott and Kandace Springs; to present day fusion of Eric B &amp; Rakim, Kendrick LaMar, and ensemble originals.<\/p>\n<p>Join us for an inspiring cross-cultural, cross-generational celebration of music and community.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When<\/strong>: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 3 PM.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where<\/strong>: Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109<\/li>\n<li><strong>Admission<\/strong>: Free; All-Ages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>FEATURED ARTISTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Nathan Breedlove<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 Grammy-nominated trumpeter and composer, Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame inductee, and <em>Lionel Hampton Orchestra<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>B-boy Fidget<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 Dynamic rapper\/producer and b-boy; credits include <em>2 Chainz<\/em>, <em>Black Eyed Peas<\/em>, <em>Usher<\/em>, <em>Waka Flocka<\/em>, and <em>Tech N9ne<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Ted Sharpe<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 Percussionist formerly with the <em>Caribbean All-Stars<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Global Heat<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 Funky beats, heart-felt vocals, and positive vibes:<br \/>\n\u201cTruly remarkable and wonderful original music\u201d [Joyce Taylor,<em> NBC News<\/em>, Seattle] and \u201cHigh-caliber\u201d [<em>Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts<\/em>, Reno].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>ABOUT ARTISTS AT THE CENTER:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This performance is part of the City of Seattle\u2019s Artists at the Center series, a collaboration between the Seattle Office of Arts &amp; Culture and Seattle Center. The program is supported by the Uptown Arts &amp; Culture Coalition and funded by a 10-year grant from Climate Pledge Arena and the Seattle Kraken.<\/p>\n<p>More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattlecenter.com\/events\/featured-events\/artists-at-the-center\">https:\/\/www.seattlecenter.com\/events\/featured-events\/artists-at-the-center<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT GLOBAL ARTISTS COLLECTIVE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Global Artists Collective is a Seattle-based performing arts nonprofit dedicated to creating cross-cultural programming that increases access for underrepresented artists and brings diverse communities together through shared artistic experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/GlobalArtistsCollective.org\">https:\/\/GlobalArtistsCollective.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>MULTIMEDIA \u2014 POSTER AND LOGOS:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4fyQL7l\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/4fyQL7l<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>No celebrity endorsement claimed or implied.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SEATTLE, Wash., May 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Global Artists Collective, F-Rock Inc., and Seattle&#8217;s Artists at the Center program proudly present &#8220;Intersections of Soul, Jazz &#038; Hip-Hop Across the Generations&#8221; on May 31, 2026. 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