Scholars, students and celebrity guests will come together to present the historical evolution of bebop, doo-wop and hip-hop, three genres that emerged from the black experience.

Take a musical journey as students perform compositions from the three genres, including songs by the fathers of bebop, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie; the vocal-based R&B stylings of doo-wop; and contemporary selections of hip-hop.

Discussions will be interspersed throughout the night, exploring the unique and powerful history of these musical traditions. The evening will culminate in a rousing performance of an original composition incorporating aspects of all three genres.