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Date

Aug 19 2025

Time

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Formats (virtual, in person, hybrid)

In-Person

Harlem Speaks: Bertha Hope

Harlem Speaks: Bertha Hope

In partnership with the National Jazz Museum in Harlem

Music

August 19 @ 7:00 pm 10:00 pm
National Jazz Museum in Harlem
58 W 129th St.
All Ages

Free

FREE with RSVP

Bertha Hope, the acclaimed American jazz pianist, composer, and educator will be our guest for episode 215 of Harlem Speaks Oral History Series. Hope, a dynamic performer since the 1950s, preserves the legacy of her late husband, Elmo Hope, while forging her own path in jazz. Known for her lyrical style and commitment to music education, she remains a vital force in championing women and underrepresented voices in jazz. National Jazz Museum in Harlem Senior Scholar, Loren Schoenberg, will host a Harlem Speaks Oral History interview with Hope to discuss her storied career and her take on the impact of Charlie Parker.