5. Jazz Festival: Motown – A special history

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Fri, May 9, 2025, 20:00

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Deutsche Oper Berlin, Tischlerei (Berlin)

This multifaceted evening with Worthy Davis shows just how close jazz and soul are. Unique arrangements by Manfred Honetschläger of the "Big Motown Artists" such as Michael Jackson or Stevie Wonder will introduce you to this style-defining record label. And because it's hard to sit still to this music, there will be a Motown dance party after the concert - dancefloor arm! **** It's hard to believe: in May 2025, the jazz festival will take place in the Tischlerei for... Read full text

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