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Join us for an electrifying evening of soulful R&B and pop as the WCHOF Music Series celebrates the iconic music of Michael Jackson.
Featuring Saint Louis-based soul singer Brian Owens and his band, this concert is an essential cultural event for music lovers and a highlight of the Saint Louis concerts calendar. The performance takes place at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, a unique Saint Louis museum and art gallery that offers an unforgettable atmosphere where strategic games meet sonic masterpieces.
Michael Jackson’s albums, particularly Thriller and Off the Wall, were masterclasses in cultural strategy, meticulously blending musical genres—pop, R&B, funk, and rock—to achieve unparalleled global success. This level of innovative thinking, curation, and execution mirrors the precise planning and creative maneuvering seen in high-level chess. Brian Owens’ Saint Louis-rooted musicianship and commitment to the arts further align with the WCHOF’s commitment to chess education and community enrichment.
worldchesshof.org/programming/wchof-music-series
Watch the recut, remastered, 60 fps version: youtu.be/PlZj-eTlFWI
Join us for an electrifying evening of soulful R&B and pop as the WCHOF Music Series celebrates the iconic music of Michael Jackson.
Featuring Saint Louis-based soul singer Brian Owens and his band, this concert is an essential cultural event for music lovers and a highlight of the Saint Louis concerts calendar. The performance takes place at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, a unique Saint Louis museum and art gallery that offers an unforgettable atmosphere where strategic games meet sonic masterpieces.
Michael Jackson’s albums, particularly Thriller and Off the Wall, were masterclasses in cultural strategy, meticulously blending musical genres—pop, R&B, funk, and rock—to achieve unparalleled global success. This level of innovative thinking, curation, and execution mirrors the precise planning and creative maneuvering seen in high-level chess. Brian Owens’ Saint Louis-rooted musicianship and commitment to the arts further align with the WCHOF’s commitment to chess education and community enrichment.
worldchesshof.org/programming/wchof-music-series
