The Sounds of Summer Fest is a free lunchtime concert series that features up-and-coming New York City artists curated across genres over four days in June, July, and August.
On July 24 the series continues with “The Rakiem Walker Project“ featuring “GLR¥A”. Don’t miss an afternoon full of live music, free giveaways, and delicious snacks.
Date: Monday, July 24, 2023
Time: 12:30-1:30 PM ET
Location: Italian Academy Teatro
Register here.
FEATURING
“THE RAKIEM WALKER PROJECT" (RWP) is a collective of musicians and vocalist that has developed a renowned signature sound that is well known in the New York City Tro-state area. An organization of musicians that have thirsted for a community of musical like mindedness led by “Rakiem Walker” & lead vocalist “GLR¥A”. Rakiem Walker has been the music director for: Teddy Riley, Camron, Eric Benet,Melba Moore, Freddie Jackson, CL Smooth, Timbuktu (Sweden’s major artist), etc. Rakiem has worked with and played saxophone for Roy Ayers, Gil Scott Heron, The RZA, SWV, Keith Sweat, Dipset, Lehman College graduate big band, etc. He is also a voting member of the Recording Academy. He also possesses his own label Walker Entertainment Group (WEG) distributed by SONY.
For further information please contact [email protected].
For additional information about program offerings at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, please contact an Admissions Counselor at 212-854-9666 or [email protected].
Discover other events happening during Columbia University Summer Session by visiting summer.sps.columbia.edu
Please note the COVID-19 requirements for this event.
Columbia University is committed to protecting the health and safety of its community. Effective May 11, 2023, event attendees are strongly recommended to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination and community guidance on indoor masking. Attendees will not be required to attest, show proof of vaccination status or recent test results, however, are encouraged to stay home if feeling unwell or testing positive for COVID-19.
Please visit Columbia University’s Hub for Emergency Preparedness for the latest health and safety policies as they are subject to change.
