Sing for Hope and Robert Glasper's Black Radio Experience Unite to Showcase Sing for Hope Pianos by artist Frankie Zombie

NAPA, Calif., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sing for Hope, a leading arts nonprofit, is proud to partner with the Blue Note Jazz Festival's Black Radio Experience, curated by five-time Grammy Award winner Robert Glasper. For this year's highly anticipated Labor Day weekend festival at the Meritage Resort and Spa, the collaboration will feature six new Sing for Hope Pianos created by acclaimed visual artist Frankie Zombie, the festival's visual Artist-in-Residence. The partnership brings the globally recognized Sing for Hope Pianos program to the festival, joining the incredible creative energy of the event. These Sing for Hope Pianos serve as dynamic hubs for spontaneous music making, creating an accessible artistic experience that invites everyone to play, enjoy, and connect. Their presence at Black Radio Experience directly celebrates Sing for Hope's mission of making the arts available to all. Frankie Zombie, a nationally recognized interdisciplinary artist, will unveil all six Sing for Hope Pianos throughout the festival grounds, inviting attendees to play and enjoy these works of art in real time. He will also be live-painting one of the Sing for Hope Pianos during the festival, adding a dynamic, experiential layer to the artistic activation. The Black Radio Experience is set to deliver an incredible lineup, including surprise headliner Earth, Wind & Fire, as well as Stokley, Jazmine Sullivan, The Roots, and more. The festival is presented by premier sponsor Lexus, and will feature after-parties with DJ sets from D-Nice, Questlove, and DJ Jazzy Jeff. "Black Radio Experience so beautifully embodies the fusion of music and people, and we are so honored to bring the Sing for Hope Pianos to the heart of this gathering," said Monica Yunus, Co-Founder of Sing for Hope. "This collaboration is a true celebration of shared purpose and a testament to the power of art to build community." "This partnership is about much more than placing art or instruments in a festival setting. It's about dismantling barriers to access and bringing the arts to life through the creative vision of artists like Frankie Zombie, creating an interactive experience where music, art, and people come together. The impact of these SFH Pianos will continue long after the event, as they serve as beacons of hope and healing in local schools and healthcare facilities for years to come." All donations made through this partnership will directly support Sing for Hope, including the ongoing activations of Sing for Hope Pianos, Education, and Public Health and Wellbeing programming in communities across the globe. About Sing For Hope:Sing for Hope harnesses the power of the arts to create a better world. Our creative programs bring hope, healing, and connection to millions of people in hospitals, schools, care facilities, refugee camps, transit hubs, and public spaces worldwide. A non-profit organization founded in New York City in response to the events of 9/11, Sing for Hope partners with hundreds of community-based organizations, mobilizes thousands of artists in creative service, and produces artist-created Sing for Hope Pianos across the US and around the world. The official Cultural Partner of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, Sing for Hope champions art for all because we believe the arts have an unmatched capacity to uplift, unite, and heal. Sing for Hope's work is made possible by the Sing for Hope Founders' Circle: The International Foundation for Arts and Culture (Dr. Haruhisa Handa, Sing for Hope Global Patron), The Arnhold Foundation in loving memory of Sissy and Henry Arnhold, The Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, The Anna-Maria & Stephen Kellen Foundation, Jacqueline Novogratz and Chris Anderson, Pershing Square Philanthropies, The Seedlings Foundation, and Ann Ziff; The National Endowment for the Arts; New York State Council on the Arts; Fosun International; and the generosity of donors like you. Learn more at singforhope.org. About Frankie Zombie:Frankie Zombie is a nationally recognized interdisciplinary artist known for turning everyday surfaces into vibrant, emotional, and immersive works of art. With a unique aesthetic rooted in color, movement, and storytelling, Frankie has built a dynamic career that bridges fine art, culture, and large-scale brand expression. Frankie's artistic footprint has extended across national television, public art initiatives, and exclusive creative campaigns, making him a sought-after voice in both the commercial and creative worlds. Whether reimagining a pit road for NASCAR or bringing emotional color to a global brand, Frankie Zombie's work is a bold reminder of how art can move people — visually, emotionally, and culturally. His signature style has powered collaborations with leading global brands and cultural institutions, including Billionaire Boys Club, NASCAR, HBO,

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Aug 28, 2025 - 05:30

Sing for Hope and Robert Glasper's Black Radio Experience Unite to Showcase Sing for Hope Pianos by artist Frankie Zombie

NAPA, Calif., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sing for Hope, a leading arts nonprofit, is proud to partner with the Blue Note Jazz Festival's Black Radio Experience, curated by five-time Grammy Award winner Robert Glasper. For this year's highly anticipated Labor Day weekend festival at the Meritage Resort and Spa, the collaboration will feature six new Sing for Hope Pianos created by acclaimed visual artist Frankie Zombie, the festival's visual Artist-in-Residence.

The partnership brings the globally recognized Sing for Hope Pianos program to the festival, joining the incredible creative energy of the event. These Sing for Hope Pianos serve as dynamic hubs for spontaneous music making, creating an accessible artistic experience that invites everyone to play, enjoy, and connect. Their presence at Black Radio Experience directly celebrates Sing for Hope's mission of making the arts available to all.

Frankie Zombie, a nationally recognized interdisciplinary artist, will unveil all six Sing for Hope Pianos throughout the festival grounds, inviting attendees to play and enjoy these works of art in real time. He will also be live-painting one of the Sing for Hope Pianos during the festival, adding a dynamic, experiential layer to the artistic activation.

The Black Radio Experience is set to deliver an incredible lineup, including surprise headliner Earth, Wind & Fire, as well as Stokley, Jazmine Sullivan, The Roots, and more. The festival is presented by premier sponsor Lexus, and will feature after-parties with DJ sets from D-Nice, Questlove, and DJ Jazzy Jeff.

"Black Radio Experience so beautifully embodies the fusion of music and people, and we are so honored to bring the Sing for Hope Pianos to the heart of this gathering," said Monica Yunus, Co-Founder of Sing for Hope. "This collaboration is a true celebration of shared purpose and a testament to the power of art to build community."

"This partnership is about much more than placing art or instruments in a festival setting. It's about dismantling barriers to access and bringing the arts to life through the creative vision of artists like Frankie Zombie, creating an interactive experience where music, art, and people come together. The impact of these SFH Pianos will continue long after the event, as they serve as beacons of hope and healing in local schools and healthcare facilities for years to come."

All donations made through this partnership will directly support Sing for Hope, including the ongoing activations of Sing for Hope Pianos, Education, and Public Health and Wellbeing programming in communities across the globe.

About Sing For Hope:
Sing for Hope harnesses the power of the arts to create a better world. Our creative programs bring hope, healing, and connection to millions of people in hospitals, schools, care facilities, refugee camps, transit hubs, and public spaces worldwide. A non-profit organization founded in New York City in response to the events of 9/11, Sing for Hope partners with hundreds of community-based organizations, mobilizes thousands of artists in creative service, and produces artist-created Sing for Hope Pianos across the US and around the world. The official Cultural Partner of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, Sing for Hope champions art for all because we believe the arts have an unmatched capacity to uplift, unite, and heal.

Sing for Hope's work is made possible by the Sing for Hope Founders' Circle: The International Foundation for Arts and Culture (Dr. Haruhisa Handa, Sing for Hope Global Patron), The Arnhold Foundation in loving memory of Sissy and Henry Arnhold, The Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, The Anna-Maria & Stephen Kellen Foundation, Jacqueline Novogratz and Chris Anderson, Pershing Square Philanthropies, The Seedlings Foundation, and Ann Ziff; The National Endowment for the Arts; New York State Council on the Arts; Fosun International; and the generosity of donors like you. Learn more at singforhope.org.

About Frankie Zombie:
Frankie Zombie is a nationally recognized interdisciplinary artist known for turning everyday surfaces into vibrant, emotional, and immersive works of art. With a unique aesthetic rooted in color, movement, and storytelling, Frankie has built a dynamic career that bridges fine art, culture, and large-scale brand expression.

Frankie's artistic footprint has extended across national television, public art initiatives, and exclusive creative campaigns, making him a sought-after voice in both the commercial and creative worlds. Whether reimagining a pit road for NASCAR or bringing emotional color to a global brand, Frankie Zombie's work is a bold reminder of how art can move people — visually, emotionally, and culturally.

His signature style has powered collaborations with leading global brands and cultural institutions, including Billionaire Boys Club, NASCAR, HBO, the NFL, NBA, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Dave Chappelle — among others. From custom-painted pianos and racecars to immersive murals, fashion capsules, and live performance sets, his work consistently transforms space and experience. Learn more at frankiezombie.com

About Black Radio Experience:
Founded and curated by five-time Grammy Award-winning artist Robert Glasper, the Black Radio Experience is a year-round cultural platform celebrating the intersections of jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and Black creative expression. Born out of Glasper's longtime collaboration with Blue Note Jazz Festival, the Black Radio Experience has grown into both a flagship Labor Day weekend event in Napa Valley and an ongoing movement that curates performances, collaborations, and community-driven gatherings nationwide. With its unique blend of legendary artistry, rising talent, and family-reunion energy, the Black Radio Experience connects audiences and artists in ways that resonate long after the music ends. Learn more at bluenotejazz.com/black-radio-experience

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