June marks the beginning of Black Music Month. “What is Black Music Month?” , you may ask… In June of 1979 President Jimmy Carter along with the support of song writer Kenny Gamble designated June as the time to formally honor the rich history black music. This year in honor of Black Music Month, SOULE will celebrate a black LGBT music artist for each day of the month.
Today we celebrate the talented, Nehemiah Akbar. When Nehemiah Akbar was 10 years old, he helped organize a neighborhood concert, complete with dancing, props – and a 10 cent admission price. That kind of passion and love for performing has always been a part of Nehemiah. Through the years, it has never gone away and now, that desire burns more than ever.
Over the past decade, Nehemiah has never given up that dream of being a singer/songwriter. Recently, he picked up his pen and began writing from his heart again, while that voice, which people compare to Neyo and Michael Jackson, has only gotten better. Influenced by Michael, Janet and old-school 1960s Motown and R&B, Nehemiah is ready to share his gift with the world. (Nehemiah )
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