
Artist Abi Mustapha
Our mission is to represent and honor the foundational offerings to music by Black composers and songwriters, to cultivate authentic relationships among the performers and in community, and to radiate a vibrant presence modeling diversity and delivering empowerment, healing and joy.
Our vision is that our music is a safe space for genuine joy in learning and in collaboration, even in radical collaboration, as we add poetic embodiment or dance to bring the music forward. We bring healing and transcendence to the audience.
Our music and mission convey that Black lives matter
I express here my eternal gratitude and debt to the Santa Cruz, African-American, church-going Santa Cruz community that has been an integral part of my life for 25 years or more. Thank you for your acceptance and your embrace. Together we have shared so many beautiful moments! Witness this:
Upcoming Events
You’re My Everything
February 14, 2025
An evening of soulful music and sensuous small bites
If you haven't been to one of Musical Soulmates Soulful concerts yet, or if you have, then you don't want to miss this one!
Come be swooned and serenaded by local legends and talents singing soul-filled and sexy classics
by beloved artists such as Erykah Badu, Gregory Porter, Bilal, Alicia Keys, Robert Glasper, and more plus be blessed by original songs by our singers as well.
When: Friday, February 14, 2025
Doors: 8:00 PM
Show starts: 8:30 PM
Where: Atrium in the MAH; The Museum Of Art and History 705 Front Street, Downtown Santa Cruz, CA
Tickets: Click Here Each ticket includes a premium confection from Spontaneous Confections
A Black veteran-owned business Raising awareness for Santa Cruz Black.
After Feb 3rd, general admission tickets will be onsale. Buy early to receive the premium confection from Spontaneous Confections!
About The Concert
This collaborative performance is different than past Shows in that it exclusively features sexy, sassy, soulful, and seductive love songs only to celebrate the occasion of Love on the evening of Valentine’s Day- especially for adults, because we need to play and have fun, too!
We'd love you to spend this evening with us and tap into that playful energy, in light of the challenges we face collectively in the world today
No one will be turned away due to a lack of funds at the door; however, we thank you in advance for purchasing a ticket to support our artists and musicians which makes these concerts continue. Confections will also be on sale on sight Alcohol is for sale ONLY at the “Front & Cooper” bar adjacent to the venue- can be brought in
Get Tickets here: Eventbrite
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Beyond 2/14/25
May 2025
Black Classical featuring:
Candace Y. Johnson, Soprano
Shannon, D’Antonio, Violin;
Kate Saphir Alm, Piano,
and Guests.
Let the Caged Bird Sing III
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
In collaboration with Walnut Avenue Family and Women’s Center.
Join us in fulfilling our vision
Musical Soulmates is a nonprofit organization that is tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Contributions made to it are tax deductible, subject to the general limitations otherwise applicable to contributions for income tax reporting purposes. Musical Soulmates is also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests under Section 2055…: please inquire. Thank you for your attention, care, and support. We can’t do this without you!
Please send donations of any amount to:
Musical Soulmates PO Box 145
Davenport, CA 95017
Venmo: @MusicalSoulmates
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