Description
Thursday, June 19 • 1 PM • Brower Park and Brooklyn Public Library Plaza
Free
All are invited to this free community celebration of Juneteenth in Brower Park, featuring music from hip-hop / freestyle violinist Classique! BKCM’s own Uton Onyejekwe will emcee, guiding the audience through a family-oriented musical timeline of influential musical works by lesser known Black artists, and kids and families can sing along. The celebration in Brower Park will run from 10am-3pm, and Classique and Uton are set to kick things off at 1:15 pm!
From 11-4 pm, BKCM will also bet tabling at Council Member Farah Louis’s Juneteenth celebration at the Brooklyn Public Library Plaza next to Grand Army Plaza.
About Classique
Classique is a self-taught, Grammy-nominated violinist and singer-songwriter out of Long Island, NY who has taken the music industry by storm. Her music transcends boundaries and genres, fusing hip hop and R&B with classical undertones to create a sound that is uniquely her own. Her passion for music started at a young age, and she has been honing her craft ever since. As a 3-time Apollo winner, Classique has proven time and time again that she is a force to be reckoned with– cementing her status as one of the most talented musicians of her generation. Classique has dedicated her life to creating music that moves people. Her first EP, “Self Expression Miss Understood,” dropped in 2017 and showcased her singing and songwriting skills for the first time. Her lyrics are raw, honest, and relatable, and her voice is both powerful and soulful. Since then, in December 2024, she delivered not one but two groundbreaking projects—her debut album, ATELOPHOBIA: The Plight of Ostinato, where she also dived into production, and her first book, ATELOPHOBIA, a deeply personal literary extension of her musical journey. Her music is a reflection of her resilience and her experiences, and she is not afraid to push boundaries and experiment with new sounds and styles.
She has performed alongside some talented names in the industry, including Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, DMX, Lost Boyz: Mr. Cheeks, J.Cole, Asap Rocky, Skrillex, and many more. Whether she’s an opening act or sharing stages with other artists, Classique always leaves a lasting impression on her audience. In addition to her performances, Classique has also been featured in notable music industry events, such as the Bamboozle Festival in Asbury, NJ, and venues like Carnegie Hall and The Cutting Room.