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Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Rochelle Rice Presents Tell Her This

Friday, April 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$20.00

Tell Her This is an inspiring blend of podcasting, visual art, and live music
that celebrates the voices and wisdom of women

This event is part of Hill Center’s annual Benjamin Drummond series
of cultural and scholarly programming.

As a singer and songwriter, Rochelle Rice creates introspective and deeply profound live music experiences. Her brand of lyric-driven, heart-centered music has led to collaborations with the storied Sweet Honey in the Rock and the fiery and fierce behld.

Rochelle is a masterful vocalist, composer, and storyteller whose artistry blurs the lines between jazz, soul, and contemporary pop. With a voice that moves effortlessly between power and vulnerability, she creates music that resonates deeply, drawing audiences into a rich, emotional world. Rochelle has lit up stages like The Kennedy Center, Blues Alley, and Strathmore Mansion, becoming a standout presence on the East Coast music scene.

Her debut project, Wonder, is a vibrant showcase of original compositions that reflect her musical depth and emotional honesty. Rochelle’s collaborative spirit has led her to tour with the legendary Sweet Honey In The Rock® and work alongside a wide range of celebrated artists, further cementing her reputation as a versatile and innovative performer.

Trained in classical voice at East Carolina University and jazz studies at Howard University, Rochelle honed her craft as part of Howard’s acclaimed vocal ensemble Afro Blue, under the mentorship of Connaitre Miller. Her performances blend technical brilliance with a deep sense of humanity, bridging tradition and modernity with ease.

Offstage, Rochelle is just as impactful. A passionate advocate for social justice and education, she has lent her voice to protests and rallies and created music curricula for DC Public Schools during her tenure with the DC Jazz Festival. She continues to mentor young artists through partnerships with Strathmore Music Center. Her contributions have earned her accolades such as Washington City Paper’s Best Jazz Vocalist and the Bernard Ebb Songwriter Award.

Rochelle’s latest project, Tell Her This, combines podcasting, live music, and visual art to celebrate the stories and wisdom of women across generations. Based in Washington, DC, she shares her creative life with her husband and daughter, continuing to inspire through her music, her message, and her commitment to meaningful connections.

Benjamin Drummond Emancipation Day Celebration

Now in its 9th year, Hill Center’s Benjamin Drummond series honors America’s first liberated enslaved people with scholarly and celebratory programs that bring together a diverse group of prominent experts, artists, and public figures throughout the year to explore the Civil War and its long aftermath from the African American perspective. Named for the Old Naval Hospital’s first patient, a young African American seaman taken prisoner by Confederated ships, Benjamin Drummond Emancipation Day Celebration marks 162 years since President Abraham Lincoln signed The District of Columbia Emancipation Act, also known as The DC Compensated Emancipation Act, nearly nine months before the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Rochelle Rice Presents Tell Her This (04-25-25)
$ 20.00
60 available

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Date:
Friday, April 25
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
$20.00
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Hill Center DC
921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20003 United States
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Phone
202.549.4172
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