Jamaican-American mezzo-soprano Raehann Bryce-Davis, acclaimed as one of the finest vocalists of her generation, is bringing her extraordinary talents home for a series of transformative musical events in Kingston. The celebrated opera star will conduct an exclusive workshop on January 29th followed by an advanced masterclass on January 30th at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, offering rare mentorship opportunities for music students and professional vocalists alike.
The educational sessions will focus on performance excellence and sophisticated vocal techniques, providing participants with direct access to Bryce-Davis’s expertise honed on prestigious stages including the Metropolitan Opera and Dutch National Opera. These masterclasses serve as a prelude to the main event: ‘A Moment of Music with Raehann Bryce-Davis,’ a fundraising concert scheduled for February 1st, 2026 at the Vera Moody Concert Hall.
Presented by the Music Unites Jamaica Foundation (MUJF) under the patronage of Ambassador Audrey Marks, the concert represents a significant cultural initiative. Executive Director Rosina Moder emphasized the event’s dual purpose: “This initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to promote music education through meaningful connections with globally recognized artists who proudly honor their Jamaican heritage.”
The concert’s proceeds will establish scholarships for voice students at the School of Music and support emerging talents across Jamaica, while also funding the foundation’s ongoing research into Jamaican composers. This financial assistance proves particularly crucial following the widespread disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa, which has affected students and citizens across the island.
Audiences can anticipate a musically diverse program featuring classical favorites, opera arias, folk selections, Negro spirituals, and innovative fusions blending electronic music with popular Jamaican styles. According to MUJF Deputy Director Janine Coombs, the performance will “present classical music in both traditional and refreshingly modern forms—a one-of-a-kind experience filled with exciting surprises.”
The musical accompaniment will feature Jamaica’s most accomplished musicians, including Dean Roger N Williams on piano, Emily Elliott on cello, and Jeremy Ashbourne as band leader/drummer among other distinguished instrumentalists.
Bryce-Davis’s deep Jamaican connections form a central narrative to the event. Her father Dr. Errol Bryce grew up in Spanish Town while her mother Hortensia Bryce hails from Clarendon. The artist comes from a distinguished musical lineage that includes her late grand aunt Marilyn Bryce-MacDonald, a lead singer with the Jamaican Folk Singers, and her aunt Michelle Bromley, a renowned pipe organist.
The event enjoys support from prominent sponsors including S Hotel Kingston, Round Hill Hotel and Villas, TAC Printing, and other local businesses, ensuring the success of this cultural celebration that bridges classical tradition with contemporary Jamaican artistry.