In February 2024, Fort Mose Historic State Park will be the host of the third annual Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series to honor the history and cultural significance of Fort Mose. The Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series will comprise five unforgettable performances over two weeks from some of the biggest names in Jazz, Blues, R&B, and Soul.
Illustrious rapper, actor, and writer, Common will perform at Fort Mose Historic State Park on February 8th at 7 PM for the Jazz & Blues Fest. Tickets are $52 - $139 and are available to purchase here.
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In February 2024, Fort Mose Historic State Park will be the host of the third annual Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series to honor the history and cultural significance of Fort Mose. The Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series will comprise five unforgettable performances over two weeks from some of the biggest names in Jazz, Blues, R&B, and Soul.
Illustrious rapper, actor, and writer, Common will perform at Fort Mose Historic State Park on February 8th at 7 PM for the Jazz & Blues Fest. Tickets are $52 – $139 and are available to purchase here.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Academy Award, Emmy, and Grammy-winning artist, actor, author, and activist, Common continues to break down barriers with a multitude of critically acclaimed roles, and continued success in all aspects of his career.
Common can currently be seen starring in Apple TV+’s “Silo” as Robert Sims. This winter, he made his Broadway debut playing Junior in BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY. His latest album, A BEAUTIFUL REVOLUTION Part 2 was released in September 2021 and served as an inspiring follow-up to his previous album, A BEAUTIFUL REVOLUTION Pt 1, which was released in March 2020.
In 2019, Common released his hit album LET LOVE, inspired by his work and experiences writing his New York Times best-selling second memoir, LET LOVE HAVE THE LAST WORD. He has dedicated countless hours and has been deeply engaged in social justice and advocacy work around mass incarceration, mental health, and voting. He launched the nonprofit Imagine Justice, and through his Common Ground Foundation, Common is dedicated to empowering high school students from underserved communities to become future leaders.
ABOUT FORT MOSE JAZZ & BLUES SERIES
The Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series is produced by the St. Johns County Cultural Events Division, which operates The St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, with support from St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, St. Augustine Distillery, St. Johns Cultural Council, Fort Mose Historical Society, and Flying Saucer Presents.
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