February 7, 2026 7:00PM Step Afrika! at the Miller Theater

 

Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding! 

The world's leading authority on the art form of stepping, Step Afrika! is critically-acclaimed for its efforts to promote an understanding of the appreciation for stepping and the dance tradition's use as an educational tool for young people worldwide.  In stepping, the body is used as an instrument to create intricate rhythms and sounds through a combination of footsteps, claps, and spoken word.  Step Afrika! has taken this art to new heights, using intricate footwork, synchronized movements, and percussion to create a mesmerizing spectacle. 

Tickets: $43.50-$73.50 includes fees

Miller Theater

250 S. Broad St.

Philadelphia, PA

February 7, 2026 5:00-10:00PM Lady Alma, Ursula Rucker, Carla Gamble and DJ Sylo at The Fallser Club

 

The Legacy of Philadelphia House Music with Lady Alma, Ursula Rucker, Carla Gamble, and DJ Sylo

LADY ALMA

“Even if you’re into something completely different — punk, indie rock, bluegrass — you won’t be able to resist the Power of the Pipes: She just blows you away,” opines the Philadelphia Weekly. “And the more she sings — and scats and wails and whispers — the more excited the audience gets until you’ve got a full-on revival-style meeting. LADY ALMA is the real deal.”

Armed with critical global acclaim, standing-room-only shows, and a discography that rivals the music industry’s heaviest hitters, LADY ALMA has made an artistic impact that even she can’t yet fathom. It’s the effortless mix of fire, humility, and poise that serves as the foundation that’s catapulting her to dizzying heights.

CARLA GAMBLE is a singer, songwriter from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Carla has graced the stage for companies such as, The Please Touch Museum, WeBuyBlack, Forbes Magazine, and Wooder Ice; Most recently, Wawa Welcome America, Nicethings (Chill Moody), World Cafe Live, The Oval, The Delaware Waterfront, City Winery Philadelphia, City Winery NYC, The Rail Park (Philadelphia) and others.

URSULA RUCKER is an American spoken word recording artist. Rucker is known for a diverse repertoire, and for utilizing techniques that catch her listeners’ attention.

Rucker was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she was a graduate of Temple University’s journalism program. She is of African-American and Italian descent. Rucker had been writing poetry since adolescence but kept her writings to herself until she read poetry in 1994, at Philadelphia’s Zanzibar Blue which is credited as her debut.

That very same year, Rucker was invited to collaborate with numerous recording artists, and producers including WAX TAILOR, King Britt, 4hero, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Josh Wink, Alix Perez and most notably The Roots.

The Fallser Club

3721 Midvale Ave.

Philadelphia, PA

Tickets: $20 = $2.07 fee : $25 at the door. After 3pm on the day of the show, tickets will only be available at the door

February 6, 2026 7:00PM Not So Latin Concerts: The Argentine Jam

 

Help us kick of our 2026 with the Argentine Jam hosted by the ever incredible Alejo de Los Reyes! We can’t think of a better way to start the year than with friends, food, fellowship and of course wonderful music. Bring your instrument or just come to listen, as always, this is sure to be a night to remember.

Doors at 7, show at 7:30
No tickets required, $10 suggested donation
1440 W Ritner St. Philadelphia Pa

February 6, 2026 7:00-8:30PM Cheikh Ibra Fam: Concert and Talk at Alliance Française

 

Music warms the heart at the Alliance !

Come meet singer and artist Cheikh Ibra Fam for a conversation interspersed with songs and music from Sénégal.

Cheikh Ibra Fam will give an acoustic performance and will tell stories about his native Africa in French.

Cheikh Ibra Fam has performed at a number of prestigious venues, including the main stage at Montreal’s Nuits d’Afrique Festival, New Morning in Paris, Lafayette Festival International de Louisiane, New Orleans Jazz Festival and the World Music Festival Chicago. He collaborated with Maloyan artist Christine Salem in 2024 to produce Niama, a musical commemorating the abolition of slavery on Réunion Island. He is a socially engaged artist whose work extends to the African continent, most notably through his support of the organization Innovation: Africa. Collaborating with this non-profit, which uses solar-powered technology to bring clean water and light to remote African villages, Fam has used his music to emphasize his belief that technology, self-reliance, and education are the true pathways to a brighter future for Africa.

As a child growing up in Dakar, Cheikh Ibra Fam sang spiritual songs in the Baye Fall tradition, heard Afro-Cuban music on the home stereo, and fell in love with the voice of Otis Redding. Later, he became enamored with hip-hop and released three albums under the stage name Freestyle. After six years singing with the legendary Orchestra Baobab, he launched his solo-career in 2022 with his album Peace in Africa. His appealing blend of afropop, funk, jazz, soul, and roots music helped earn him recognition as a Radio France International Talent. Cheikh Ibra Fam is now lives in Reunion Island and will be releasing his sophomore album Adouna (Life) on the Cumbancha label in February 2026. Check out his website here!

Keen to listen? Check out Cheikh Ibra Fam's Yolele (Acoustic Session) here!

Date : Friday, February 6, 2026
Time : 7:00-8:30 PM
Location : Alliance Française de Philadelphie, 1420 Walnut Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Language : English, French
Cost : $25 for Members / $30 for Non-Members - One beverage (wine, beer, soda) included with price of admission!

February 6, 2026 8:00-10:00PM African Friends: Bakithi Kumalo, Tanyaradzwa Tawengwa, and Youba Cissokho at The Fallser Club

 

African Friends: A chance meeting developed into a deep friendship and a beautiful musical partnership. 

This five-piece band will warm your heart and get your feet moving.

Tanyaradzwa is a visionary leader committed to African liberation. She is a scholar, healer, composer, singer, and Zimbabwean gwenyambira (mbira player)

She holds a Doctorate of Music in Voice Performance,  a Master of Music in Voice Performance and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition (cum laude) with minors in Voice Performance and French.

Bassist Bakithi presents a joyful musical journey from the Roots and Rhythms of South Africa. Bakithi Kumalo always brings the most talented artists together for the ultimate musical experience that promises to move you in multiple ways.  He has just completed a US tour with his lifelong friend, Paul Simon.

YOUBA CISSOKHO plays the kora, a type of harp made from a calabash gourd. West African kings commissioned the kora to recount songs of folklore and love.

Abou “Lion” Diarra is a Malian musician known as a master of the n’goni, a traditional Malian harp-guitar, who blends traditional sounds with modern influences like blues, jazz, and reggae. He has also worked as a drummer, performing with notable musicians and creating music for theatre. His journey began in West Africa, traveling between cities like Abidjan and Bamako, and he is celebrated for his innovative playing style and his ability to use the n’goni as a guitar, bass, or even a drum. 

Born in Los Angeles and residing in New York City, Victor Gould began playing piano at the young age of four. Gould began his career as one of the first ever recipients of the Herbie Hancock Presidential Scholarship at Berklee College of Music. After completing his bachelor’s degree there, Gould studied at the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz at Loyola University, where he received a Master’s in Music.

Tickets $20 + $2.07 fee online, $25 at the door  (online tickets end at 6:30 on the day of the show)

The Fallser Club

3721 Midvale Ave

Philadelphia, Pa  19129