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WHAT'S GOING ON? A 50TH ANNIVERSARY MARVIN GAYE TRIBUTE CONCERT

A 50th Anniversary Tribute to Marvin Gaye will be held on April 1, 8-10 p.m., in the Grand Theater at the Center for Performing Arts, located on the Largo campus of Prince George's Community College.

National recording artist Raheem DeVaughn will star in the musical tribute to Gaye, who helped shape the sound of Motown music in the 1960s. The concert will be held on the eve of what would have been Gaye's 83rd birthday and on the 38th anniversary of his untimely death.

"I've been working on a special project involving the icon Marvin Gaye," said Raheem DeVaughn. "To perform his songs as of late brings me much excitement because I know the tribute album to Marvin is coming in the near future."

Marvin Gaye, known as the "Prince of Motown," was born and raised in Washington, D.C. As a solo artist and songwriter, his music topped the charts and reflected the themes and challenges of the times. "What's Going On" was released in 1971 when Americans were upset about the Vietnam War, high unemployment, and police brutality. The song's relevance continues today, and it can still be heard at protests and demonstrations around the globe.

"It is sobering to realize that the same concerns Marvin Gaye voiced in this monumental album are still present 50 years later," said Andre Mazelin, senior manager, Center for the Performing Arts. "This concert will be a joyous celebration of his legacy, but it also serves as a reminder that there is still much work to be done."

The Raheem DeVaughn and Friends performances will pay tribute to Marvin Gaye and other Motown artists of the times, The Temptations, Four Tops, Dells, Smokey Robinson, and Stevie Wonder. Special guests "The Voices" will be featured. 

"The Voices” tribute to Motown is composed of multi-talented musicians and world class entertainers performing favorite classic hits of Motown. Be prepared for a magical night in entertainment and unforgettable experience! 

Tarsha Fitzgerald Productions, LLC will co-produce the event.

Tickets may be purchased online here or at the box office, and plenty of free parking is available. Prince George's Community College is located at 301 Largo Rd in Largo, Maryland. 

Follow the Center for Performing Arts on Facebook and Instagram @PGCCArts.

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