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Fueled by the transformative power of the arts, the Sunset Music and Education Foundation brings people together through world-class performances, comprehensive music education, and cultural access—empowering underserved students with the instruments and tools they need to thrive.
International Jazz Day Celebration!
Concert Filmed on April 30th
Join Palm Springs and over 190 countries as we stream the joy, unity, and soul of jazz around the world.
The Sunset Music & Education Foundation proudly shares highlights from our sold-out Sunset Jazz Soirée, featuring a special performance by jazz sensation Yuko Mabuchi and appearances by student musicians Stephen Powell and Fabrizio Doyle, supported through our SMARTS Initiative.
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Hosted by Sweet Baby J'ai, this celebration honors the power of jazz to uplift, unite, and inspire.
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Join us now in celebrating International Jazz Day—music is happening across the globe!
Check out #JazzDay for a list of concerts and cities taking part in this worldwide celebration.
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Click here to watch and celebrate the music that moves the world! JazzDay 2025
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Juneteenth: The Fight for Freedom
June 19, 2025. 5pm
Oscar's Downtown Palm Springs, 125 East Tahquitz Canyon Way #108 Palm Springs, CA 92262
Celebrate Juneteenth with Music, Unity & Inspiration!
The Sunset Music & Education Foundation (SMEF) presents Juneteenth: The Fight for Freedom at Oscar’s Downtown Palm Springs on June 19th, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This free event will explore Juneteenth’s historical significance and its ongoing relevance in the fight for racial equality. The panel features Marilyn Solomon, pioneering Black female producer; Tim Vincent, LGBTQ+ advocate; Joy Silver, Riverside County DNC Chair; and is moderated by Dr. Imani Woody, elder advocate.
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Hosted by Sweet Baby J’ai, the evening includes an interactive “Boots on the Ground” dance led by the Coachella Valley Sistahs Network, a soulful performance by Yve Evans & Friends with Richard Riley, and poetry by Sweet Baby J’ai. Light appetizers and cocktails will be available for purchase. Proudly sponsored in part by by Oscar’s Downtown Palm Springs, The Mizell Center, and Brothers of the Desert. Seats are limited, so reserve your seats now: Click here for tickets:
Sunset Music & Comedy Festival - PRIDE and VETERAN'S DAY WEEKEND
November 6-9, 2025
One Epic Weekend: PS Pride, Veterans Day & Nonstop Music Collide in Palm Springs!
Check this out—Palm Springs Pride Fest, usually a first-week-of-November event, is shaking things up and landing right on our scheduled Veterans Day Weekend. Coincidence? Maybe. Destiny? Absolutely. We’re leaning all the way in and seizing the moment to celebrate it all! Because what do you get when you mix Pride with a concert steeped in music education? Pure magic—a sonic explosion of culture,
community, and pure, unfiltered fun!
When Pride energy meets the power of live music, the result is nothing short of electrifying. Imagine a weekend where every note tells a story, every
performance honors a legacy, and every beat fuels both celebration and connection. We’re bringing together iconic artists, rising stars, and unexpected collaborations
to entertain, educate, and inspire.
Whether you're here for the music, the knowledge,the movement, or just to dance under the desert sky, this Pride week is about to make history—and you’ll want to be part of it!
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