On Saturday, February 22nd, singer, actor, composer, and educator Adeniyi Samuel will be hosting his own event in Salem’s Old Town Hall. On Saturday, he’ll be presenting an evening of songs ranging from traditional Black folk songs and drawing a through line of cultural legacy all the way to the present.  

Here’s just a fraction of Adeniyi’s extensive bio: 

• Adeniyi Samuel is a versatile bass-baritone, singer-actor, and theater-maker praised for his expressiveness and ability to navigate diverse genres, including gospel, commercial music, and jazz. Adeniyi has performed opera and musical theater roles with companies such as Opera Arlington, Temple University Opera Theater, and the Victorian Lyric Opera Company. As founder and president of SamOye Musical Consort, Inc., Adeniyi creates original productions blending African and Western influences.