BroadwayWorld: The August Wilson African American Cultural Center’s (AWAACC) 2026 B.U.I.L.D. Residency Program, made possible with major support from the Joyce and George Wein Foundation, features Kid Capri, the iconic New York Grammy-winning rapper, DJ and producer, and Eric Roberson, the acclaimed R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and producer known as a pioneer of the independent music movement. Both artists will appear at the 16th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival co-presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (PIJF) September 17 – 20.
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I loved this article! I can’t say I’ve heard of the AWAACC before, but it seems like their B.U.I.L.D. residency program is really amazing! I think it’s a great way to uplift other artists, especially those who have been historically disadvantaged, and the resources offered by the program are incredibly extensive, I also really liked the fact that the program is designed to build both an artist’s artistic and business capabilities; it provides opportunities for creative workshops, yes, but it also helps them build a network and manage their own label and business. The festival headliners are also both incredibly well-known, which will bring attention to the festival and to the AWAACC as a whole. Additionally, I think that the Jazz Festival will really help to showcase Pittsburgh’s vibrant artistic community, and I think it’s a fantastic opportunity for both artists and music lovers in general!
To start off I had not idea that Pittsburgh even had a Jazz festival, and just based on the title of the article alone my attention has been caught, and peaked. It is also very cool to see who the city of Pittsburgh is bringing in to make this festival happens. In the past I have seen Jazz festivals and I have never heard of one having such an good set of talent to create a Jazz Festival of any kind. On top of that it seems like the festival is also committed to bringing in a good company to set of the technology that is needed to support the talent that is attending. Meaning that the festival and the city of Pittsburgh is committed to having a good festival that is well supported by talent and crew members. My question now is where will this event be held and how much space will it take up to support all of the prep that it is going into.
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