A Music Moments Collection
June is Black Music Month, and 2026 gave us plenty to celebrate. This special Music Moments collection features unforgettable performances from Riverfest, the Wichita R&B Festival and Juneteenth celebrations across Kansas, showcasing the artists and music that brought our communities together.
Motown Classics Bring Crowd to Its Feet
The Motown Review had Leavenworth Juneteenth fans singing along as the group performed Motown favorites, including the Temptations’ iconic “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.”
Rome Brings Fans On Stage
Rome invited several women from the audience to join him on stage, where they danced along with his performance, drawing loud cheers and adding to the high-energy atmosphere of the R&B Fest.
The Jacksons Bring Riverfest Crowd to Its Feet
The legendary family group closed out opening night at Wichita Riverfest with a high-energy performance that had thousands singing along. Here, they sing a medley of the Jackson 5s earliest songs.
Heart of Christ | Juneteeth Freedom Celebration
Standing center stage, a Heart of Christ vocalist passionately leads worship during the Freedom Celebration, inviting the crowd into a joyful expression of faith.
Jubu Smith Strikes a Chord | Juneteenth ICT
Acclaimed guitarist Jubu Smith showcased his signature musicianship during the Juneteenth celebration, blending expressive guitar work with smooth grooves that kept the audience engaged throughout his set.
Party Train Keeps Manhattan Dancing
Party Train, featuring former members of The Gap Band, had the crowd on its feet Friday night during Manhattan’s Juneteenth celebration. The band rolled through hit after hit, and fans happily sang along to the group’s classic funk favorites like the one in the video “Yearnin For Your Love.”
Khorus Antone & The Canidy Connection Music Experience | Juneteenth
With soulful vocals and expressive musicianship, Khorus Antone & The Canidy Connection Music Experience created a memorable time for the Juneteenth celebration.
Maurette Brown Clark | Juneteenth ICT Gospel Finale
National gospel recording artist Maurette Brown Clark capped off Wichita’s weeklong Juneteenth celebration with an uplifting night of praise and worship.
Kim Keyes Inspires Through Song
Kim Keyes filled the stage with heartfelt vocals, encouraging and inspiring the crowd as they celebrated freedom, unity, and the spirit of Juneteenth.
Lyfe Jennings Delivers a Timeless Classic
Lyfe Jennings treated the R&B Fest audience to one of his signature songs, showcasing the soulful sound that has defined his career for years.
Lizzen Closes With Her Biggest Hit
Rising Str Lizzen Lizzen closes her JuneteenthKC performance with “Can We Work It Out,” her biggest hit to date, warming up the crowd before headliner Common took the stage.
This T-Town Band | Topeka Juneteenth
The band gave the Rude Boys’ R&B hit “Written All Over Your Face” an unexpected blues-rock makeover, complete with a soaring guitar solo that won over the Topeka Juneteenth crowd.