Chicago-born, DC-based artist Dante’ Pope pays tribute to his hometown hero, Sam Cooke in a soulful concert backed by a three-piece rhythm section and horns. Like Cooke, Pope began his musical journey in the church as a drummer and vocalist before moving into secular music. He’ll explore Cooke’s timeless catalogue—anchored by songs like “A Change Is Gonna Come”—and weave in original material along with tributes to fellow Chicago legends including Curtis Mayfield, The Staple Singers, Donny Hathaway, and more.
A multi-genre, multi-disciplinary artist, Pope is an international touring percussionist, vocalist, and pianist. Most recently, he was a featured member of the two-time GRAMMY-winning group Old Crow Medicine Show, performing across the U.S. and U.K. and appearing in their December 2024 NPR Tiny Desk Concert.
This free concert at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center is part of Bloom by Strathmore, which strives to create community and expand access to the arts. View upcoming Bloom concerts.
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