OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Sept. 5, 2024) — Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) welcomes two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Peabo Bryson to the OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.
Bryson has established a career as one of the premier male vocalists in contemporary music of the last quarter-century. With 20 albums to his credit and an unprecedented, across-the-board level of international success, Bryson has the distinction of being the first artist in music history to have separate records topping four different charts.
“Peabo Bryson’s voice is magical, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him on stage at OCCC this October,” said Mark Levine, director of the OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center. “It’s an honor to have his concert be part of my first season at OCCC. He is a true living legend!”
Possessing a beautifully rich, almost operatic voice, this multi-talented singer, songwriter and producer has survived and prospered despite the passage of time and changes in popular musical trends.
“I think the sensitivity in my songs stems from my early childhood,” said Bryson. “I was raised by women — my grandmother, until she died, and my mother. My grandmother was a woman who lived and loved with incredible passion. My mother was a serious music lover. Whenever there was somebody great in town, she’d drag us along to catch their act. I have seen most of the greats of that period — Sam Cooke, Little Richard and even Billie Holiday. Sam Cooke was a great influence on me. His voice had a pure quality — straight from the heart.”
OCCC’s 2024-25 Performing Arts Series is supported by signature sponsor Oklahoma Arts Council and presenting sponsor Echols & Associates.
Purchase tickets online at tickets.occc.edu or by phone by calling the OCCC Box Office: (405) 682-7579.
About Oklahoma City Community College
Since its inception in 1972, Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) has been the heartbeat of the metro, dedicated to empowering learners and strengthening communities. Serving more than 18,000 students, we are committed to producing leaders. “Student Success, Community Enrichment” is our mission, and we offer more than 87 degree and certificate programs that provide a foundation for further education or immediate career readiness. We remain dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, high-quality education that equips students to achieve personal and professional goals. OCCC is more than an institution; we are a community catalyst, fostering growth and success in our city, our workforce, and the lives of our students. Discover your potential at OCCC, where your future is our purpose.
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