In 1956, more  than 600 African-American families, including businesses and  institutions living in the Rondo neighborhood of Saint Paul,  lost their  homes to the construction of the new I-94 highway cutting across the  United States. Rondo's disaggregation was part of a national movement  that upended thousands of black, immigrant, and poor communities to make  room for more seamless coast-to-coast automobile transportation. Home  to such artists as Gordon Parks, August Wilson, Roberta Davies, and  Bobby Lyles, the Rondo neighborhood produced and inspired artists and  musicians who would go on to national fame. The Rondo Community Music  Series, presented by Walker West Music Academy, showcases a current  generation of artists who continue to be inspired by Rondo's history,  cultural expression, and resilience. The Rondo Community Music Series  presents a variety of musicians and artists from September through April  2024. Join us for all of the hour-long concerts and be inspired by the  power of music to convey and shape communities. All shows are FREE, but  you must register!

Duncan & Robinson return to the series for the 4th time. We can’t  wait of the sounds of these incredible artists hit the airwaves again.  This duo, along with background fro the WDP singers will perform gospel,  jazz and R&B. As Mr. Duncan promised, “you’ll be inspired and you  won’t walk out the same.”

William Duncan was born in Motown, was  once a child prodigy and Minister of Music. Mr. Duncan grew up  surrounded by music, working with some of the greatest gospel artists of  multiple generations (like the late Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark and her  daughters The Clark Sisters, Byron Cage, Fred Hammond, J. Moss, the  Winans, the late Donald Valis and Thomas Whitfield to name a few). Most  recently Mr. Duncan was commissioned to compose an original work for,  “Art in This Present Moment,” an initiative by the Saint Paul and  Minnesota Foundation where he worked with local artists for the piece.

Robert  Robinson is reason to believe that the greatest music reaches everyone,  crossing every border and boundary –from the Pontiac Silverdome to  troops in South Korea. Robert possesses the ability to sing any song  while remaining true to his style and vision.

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The William E. Duncan Project featuring Robert Robinson