WHQR and SpeakYaPeace NC Present: Lyrics and Verse Featuring SolTree Reign, a night of live music, poetry and art celebrating James Baldwin’s Birthday, happening August 14 at 7pm in the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR!
RSVP to this event by emailing rsvp@whqr.org or by calling (910) 343-1640 ext. 203! ($10 suggested donation)
Founded by Brooklyn-born, poet and artist Carrie Assata, SpeakYaPeace NC is a movement where poetry, music, and truth-telling build community and spark change.
At the center of that movement is SolTree Reign—a 5-piece band blending R&B, soul, and spoken word into a vibe that’s part movement, part meditation.
SolTree Reign features:
Mahlaynee Cooper – Vocals + Spoken Word
Royce Williams – Keys
Mike Hanson – Master Conga playa / Original Last Poet
Junious Fulton – Drums
Robert Bellamy (ScaleHamHawk Da Poet) – Percussion + Spoken Word
Additionally Featuring:
“Prism” – visual art by Taisha Benjamin
Join SolTree Reign and Speak Ya Peace NC in bringing an unforgettable night of live music, poetry, and power to the MC Erny Gallery — honoring the legacy and brilliance of James Baldwin.
The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR is located at 254 N. Front Street, 3rd floor.