Hamilton County Commission President and Founder of the new Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame, Alicia Reece, is teaming up with the Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati to kick- off Black Music Month (June) with a special celebration to promote the historic Grand Opening of the tourist attraction on July 22, 2023.
The event will feature the unveiling of the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame 2023 Inductees and special recognition of the Top Music Influencers from Southwest Ohio (i.e., Cincinnati, Dayton, Hamilton, Middletown, and Springfield).
The 2023 Inductees will join the 2021 Founding Inductees- Bootsy Collins, The Isley Brothers, Dr Charles Fold, and Otis Williams. Plus, the 2022 Inductees- Midnight Star, featuring Reggie and Vincent Calloway, Penny Ford, Hi-Tek, and Wilbert Longmire.
The Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame is Ohio’s newest tourism attraction that will feature augmented reality activations, an experiential drum machine, a musical waterfall, nightly jam sessions, as well as interactive kiosks that honor the contributions of Black musical artists.
The historic Grand Opening on July 22nd will feature the 2023 Induction Ceremony and Dedication, guided tours of the attraction as well as a free concert by the Ohio Players.
On Sunday July 23rd, the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame will host its first ever “Family Day,” which will be free and open to families and tourists.
The Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame sits on the Ohio Riverbanks next to the Andrew Brady Center and across from Paycor Stadium, home of the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals and the Cincinnati Music Festival.
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