Chicago Music Association, Br. No. 1, NANM, Inc. (since 1919)

10/21/2026

MEET THE ARTIST: HARMONY PALMORE

The Chicago Music Association is thrilled to spotlight Harmony Grace Palmore as one of the featured performers for our Annual Fundraiser: CMA does Broadway! 🎶✨

With her rich tone, emotional storytelling, and commanding stage presence, Harmony brings the heart and energy of musical theater to every performance.

A graduate of AMDA with a BFA in Musical Theater and Commercial Music, her impressive credits include Bronzeville The Musical, Hairspray, Godspell, and Chicago.

Harmony has also graced Chicago’s Harris Theater with the Adrian Dunn Singers, and contributed to Emancipation—an Emmy-winning, PBS-televised album.

Now, she takes the stage for an afternoon celebrating Broadway, exceptional artistry, and the rich legacy of the Chicago Music Association.

🎟️ DON’T MISS HARMONY PALMORE LIVE!

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM
🎭 CMA Broadway Annual Fundraiser

Get your tickets today!
👉🏾 Visit the link in our bio to purchase tickets and join us for an unforgettable celebration of music, theater, and community.

10/19/2026

🎭 MEET THE ARTIST: EVA SUPREME

The Chicago Music Association is proud to spotlight Eva Supreme (Erica Rene Nwachukwu) as one of the featured performers for our Annual Fundraiser: CMA does Broadway! 🎶✨

A genre-hopping vocalist, dramatic soprano, and creative strategist, Eva Supreme brings together R&B, opera, gospel, jazz, and experimental soul to create what she calls sonic storytelling.

Her work centers Black sound, liberation, spirituality, and creative expression. From performances at venues including Carnegie Hall and the Harris Theater to collaborations with artists such as Jamila Woods, Cassandra Wilson, Angel Bat Dawid, and Damon Locks’ Black Monument Ensemble and the Adrian Dunn singers. Eva continues to push the boundaries of what vocal artistry can be.

As founder of Too Creative HQ, she is also the visionary behind immersive works including Sanctuary of Breath: The Architecture of Black Sound, Hymns Reimagined, and The Souls of Black Folk Suite.

Now, experience her artistry live as we celebrate Broadway, Black musical excellence, and the continued legacy of the Chicago Music Association.

🎟️ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Chicago, IL

Tickets are available now!
👉🏾 Purchase your tickets through the link in our bio and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, artistry, and community.

10/18/2026

“Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.” 🗳️✊🏾

The Chicago Music Association is incredibly proud to support our neighbors at the South Shore Cultural Center, the South Shore Opera Company of Chicago, as they present the highly anticipated Chicago Premiere of Fannie Lou, I’m Sick and Tired.

This powerful multimedia production brings to life the extraordinary courage, unwavering voice, and lasting legacy of civil rights and voting rights freedom fighter Fannie Lou Hamer Under the vision of Artistic Director Maestro Leslie B. Dunner, this production features a phenomenal all-star cast of local Chicago voices:

✨ Qiana McNary(Qiana McNary) as Fannie Lou Hamer
✨ Warnell Berry (Warnell Berry) as Perry “Pap” Hamer
✨ Joelle Lamarre (Joelle Lamarre)as Ella
✨ Julian Otis (Julian Otis) as Bob Moses

Join us in celebrating Black excellence, history, and the continued fight for democracy right in our backyard!

📅 When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Paul Robeson Theater at the South Shore Cultural Center (7059 S. South Shore Dr.)
🎟️ Tickets: Scan the QR code in the image or visit the link in the comments to purchase tickets today!
Let’s pack the house and support local Black artistry! 🎼👑

10/18/2026

CMA members George Cooper and Darrin Rose pictured with Dr. G. Preston Wilson (Director of the Fisk Jubilee Singers) supporting Fisk University Choir during their annual Chicago tour

10/14/2026

We are deeply saddened by the loss of this beloved trailblazer.

Very sad news of the death of the great American soprano Martina Arroyo, aged 89.

10/14/2026

CMA History: A Legacy Of Music, Community & Culture

Since 1919, the Chicago Music Association has championed musical excellence, Black musical heritage, education, and community.

Swipe through to learn more about where we came from, the people who shaped the legacy, and where CMA is headed next.

Preserving our past. Inspiring our future.

10/14/2026

Chicago, let’s expand our reach! 🎶

The Chicago Music Association — Branch No. 1 of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. (NANM) has officially entered the social media space! 🖤🎼

Follow us on Instagram , as well as other listed platforms to stay connected with upcoming programs, performances, opportunities, member spotlights, community events, and more.

Let’s continue to celebrate, preserve, and advance Black music and musicians in Chicago. 🎹🎤🎻

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And invite a fellow musician to join us using the link in the comments!

09/30/2026

Join CMA for our annual fundraiser on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

This year, we are bringing Broadway back to the South Shore Cultural Center with some phenomenally talented musicians.

The afternoon of performers include:

🎷Chicago State University Community Jazz Band–Roxanne Stevenson, director

🎶Lindblom Varsity Choir–Bailey Champion, director

🎤Erica Nwachukwu (Eva Supreme), vocalist

🎤Harmony Palmore, vocalist

🎹Darrin Rose, collaborative pianist

Visit the link in the comments to purchase tickets.

We look forward to another awesome program celebrating great music.

09/16/2026

Join the Chicago Symphony Orchestra African American Network. It is free to join and most concerts include a member only reception either before or after the concert, as well as reduced ticket prices.

09/09/2026

Mark your calendars and save the date!

The Chicago Music Association invites you to our upcoming Annual Fundraiser on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

This year's performers include the illustrious Chicago State University Jazz Band, led by the dynamic Prof. Roxanne Stevenson, the extraordinarily talented Lindblom Varsity Choir, under the direction of Bailey Champion, and more.

See you soon as we kick off the new season with an indelible experience.