Groove to R&B hits with the Binghamton Philharmonic
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Put on your best dancing shoes and get ready to feed the soul with some of the greatest Motown and R&B hits. The Binghamton Philharmonic is closing out the Visions Pops Series tomorrow at 7:30, featuring Capathia Jenkins in She's Got Soul.
Jenkins started her career on Broadway, featured in musicals such as Newsies and Caroline, before traveling the world, singing her favorite music. She'll be accompanied by the 3 backup singers and the entire philharmonic orchestra.
'When I think about Gladys Knight, she's my favorite singer of all time. And just the fact that she sings with so much authentic soul. There's something about soul music that can move an entire auditorium, and you don't even know why. And I say this to the audience, if you here your jam, get on up,' Jenkins said.
The concert will take place tomorrow evening at 7:30 at the Broome County Forum Theatre. Tickets are on sale now for $28.
You can purchase your tickets online and find the program for the performance at BinghamtonPhilharmonic.org.
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