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FORT LAUDERDALE – Experience the unique talents of five-time Grammy®-winning R&B artist PJ Morton and former Nickelodeon star That Girl Lay Lay at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts this August. These artists, known for inspiring and empowering through their music and storytelling, have left a lasting impact on audiences at this prestigious venue with their performances.
As part of the TD Bank Jazz Series, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and AEG present PJ Morton’s Cape Town to Cairo Tour with special guest The Caveman on Sunday, August 11 at 8 p.m. He’s fresh off the heels of his 2024 Best Traditional R&B Performance Grammy win for the song “Good Morning.” Morton also wrote a new song that will be part of the new big finale sequence of Disney’s Magic Kingdom attraction, “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” and is the first Black composer to write an original song for the first Black Disney princess. Hailing from New Orleans with gospel roots and pop expertise developed as a keyboardist for Maroon 5, PJ Morton is a five-time Grammy Award®-winning R&B and soul artist known for his talents in singing, songwriting, performing and producing. He has graced prestigious stages such as the New Orleans Jazz Fest, The Kennedy Center, Roots Picnic and Newport Jazz Fest. His new album Cape Town to Cairo is a collection of sonically-sprawling songs he created in 30 days throughout South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana and Egypt. Of the album, Essence writes, the soul of Africa pulses through every note he plays and every word he sings. Featuring collaborations with Fireboy DML, Mádé Kuti, Asa, Ndabo Zulu, and Soweto Spiritual Singers, as well as additional producers including P.Priime and The Cavemen, his own live band and local musicians, Morton expresses his feelings and experiences of Africa through songs showcasing the countries’ native genres as well as Morton’s innate, stylistic instincts. “Cape Town to Cairo” marks Morton’s first album since 2022’s “Watch the Sun,” which featured collaborations with Stevie Wonder, Nas, JoJo, Wale, Jill Scott, Alex Isley and more.
Nickelodeon’s talented star and rising music sensation comes to The Parker when the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and AEG Presents That Girl Lay Lay: Growing Pains Tour on Friday, August 23 at 7 p.m. In her highly anticipated first headline tour following the success of her hit Nickelodeon series and chart-topping music releases, Lay Lay is ready to take the stage and captivate audiences with her electrifying performances. The Growing Pains tour promises to be an unforgettable experience showcasing Lay Lay’s incredible talent, infectious energy, and undeniable stage presence. Fans can expect a dynamic and engaging show that highlights Lay Lay’s growth as an artist and her ability to connect with audiences of all ages. She brings her unique blend of catchy hooks, empowering lyrics, and high-energy performances to create an unforgettable night for fans.
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The Broward Center 2023/2024 season is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation. AutoNation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spirit and UHealth University of Miami Health System.
About The Broward Center for the Performing Arts
One of America’s premier performing arts venues, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents more than 700 performances each year to more than 700,000 patrons, showcasing a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events. Guest experiences at the Broward Center include the all-inclusive Spirit Club Level and UHealth-University of Miami Health System Intermezzo Lounge, special events in the Huizenga Pavilion, waterfront dining at Marti’s New River Bistro and innovative classes and workshops for all ages at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center. With one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the United States, the Broward Center serves more than 100,000 students annually. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. For more information, visit BrowardCenter.org.
