Tony winning actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr. will be among the performers at this year's The Wawa Welcome America! July 4th free Concert , celebrating the sounds of Philadelphia.
Leslie Odom Jr. currently stars as Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical mega-hit HAMILTON. The award-winning actor and musician was raised in West Philadelphia and recently debuted a new self-titled Jazz album. He departs the Broadway musical on July 9th.
Also on this year's concert roster is Yazz the Greatest (Bryshere Gray) from TV's smash hit Empire, and Leon Bridges who Rolling Stone named one of "10 New Artists You Need to Know." Philadelphia's own Viva Mas and Brotherly Love also take the stage, with a special performance from the USO Show Troupe.
A special tribute to Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff celebrating the Sound of Philadelphia featuring legendary hit-makers The O'Jays, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes and The INTRUDERS backed by The Sounds of Philadelphia Orchestra directed by Henri McMillian, Jr.
DJ Biz Markie will keep the group going through out the evening!
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