For every song, there is a story. Hear them both at Lens Legacy.

In Africa and throughout the African Diaspora, creativity and communication go hand in hand. The spoken arts, in particular, have been crucial to building community, remembering history, and expressing self.

The African American Museum in Philadelphia is committed to linking creativity and communication by facilitating the dialogue between artists and their audiences. Created with the generous support of PNC Arts Alive, Lens Legacy serves as the open portal through which young people can experience and respond to the work of local artists.

Listen in as local performing artists – singers, musicians, poets and more – share stories about their lives, their inspiration, their craft, and their hopes for the future. Then watch clips of their performances here at AAMP.

Or do it in reverse and watch the performance clips first - creativity is flexibility!

Either way... LISTEN... REACT... RESPOND... REFLECT... And be INSPIRED.

Featured Performances & Interviews

05:57

Shakera Jones Quartet - Fly Away by aampmuseum 321 views

01:32

Shakera Jones Quartet - Spring Is My Joy by aampmuseum 61 views

03:55

Dave Vegas - What's It Gonna Be Tonight.mp4 by aampmuseum 34 views

08:19

The Bradley Sisters - The Creator Has A Master Plan.mp4 by aampmuseum 105 views

26:58

Lens Legacy Inside the Studio with Carvin & Ivan by aampmuseum 36 views

21:48

Lens Legacy Carvin & Ivan AAMP Interview by aampmuseum 46 views

08:26

Lens Legacy DASH Youth Interviews by aampmuseum 18 views

16:56

Lens Legacy Interview with Shakera Jones by aampmuseum 153 views