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Co-Founder of The Obsidia Project, Professor-Univ of Michigan, Host-Arts Engines, Founder-The Sphinx Org, MacArthur Fellow, Member-Nat Council on Arts

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Carnegie Hall, you sure know how to make a girl look and feel good! 😉✨ A few beautiful moments captured from an unforgettable weekend with @sphinxvirtuosi . Thankful for my tribe! Still soaking in the magic! 🎶❤️

📸 @daryltillmanphotography 🔥

Dress - @bibireinternational 💃🏾
Shoes- @christianlouboutin 👠

Hair and makeup- By me 💄using @narsissist @juviasplace @najahallbeauty @maccosmetics @giorgioarmani @charlottetilbury @onesize @ardellbeauty

Eyebrows- @stephanitelypretty

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#jnaibridges #carnegiehall #tribe #music #worldpremiere

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Just over a year after graduating from @berkleecollege , @raylaxingmusic DEBUTED AT CARNEGIE HALL 🤍

A force to be reckoned with, but most importantly, a great friend. Thank you for sharing your big day (& your hotel bed) with Kayla & I. We love you sooo much and we’re soooooo proud of you. Everything you want to accomplish in this life is already yours.

I’m so glad I got to honour you with my camera. Thank you for trusting me - I’ll always be in your corner, celebrating your accomplishments and all the in-betweens.

Thank you to the whole @sphinxorg team for your mission of bringing opportunity to where the talent resides, and for being such a wonderful group of people. And lastly, CONGRATULATIONS & BRAVA (!!!!) to the musicians, composers and singers who played so beautifully. 🤍

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A magical night celebrating the 30th anniversary of @sphinxorg at @russiantearoom and @carnegiehall
💛💛💛 Sphinx helps Black and brown musicians get access to musical training, mentorship, and opportunities to build a career in classical music
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Honoring the life work of @theauthenticdelroylindo was the Cherry on top.
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Thank you @aaronpdworkin @afadworkin
for a wonderful evening🥰
It was an honor to be invited and my head is still reeling for being included with Giants.

It’s beautiful to be able to watch in real time what your love, passion, and vision has created.

Thank you again.

Styled by @highheelprncess
Dress @rebeccavallance
Heels @larroude
Hair and Makeup @lizomakeup

Forever your new found fan and supporter💜🩷💜

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I'm in tears writing this: My first Carnegie Hall Premiere!!! @carnegiehall 🎵

I keep trying to find the words to tell every and anyone who will listen how grateful I am for this opportunity. Being a part of @sphinxorg and @sphinxvirtuosi has literally changed my life and it's been an honour being able to share the stage with such TALENTED and musicians and composers @jessiemontgomerymusic @dgeter @jnaibmezzo @aaronpdworkin , as well as being uplifted by the sphinx crew behind the scenes who make this all possible @afadworkin @kingvaughnconductor @sheenaviolin @andreddowell @just_b.creative and my amazing small teammm @juliannclari @davidsonmusicservice @prixmmusicprep 🤍

With things like this I sometimes sit in a state of disbelief, as if this fell into my lap suddenly. But for those who have followed my journey for a while know that is NOT TRUE😂 This is possible from consistent hard work, networking, and finding people who believe in your potential. @theauthenticdelroylindo said we also need to be stubborn, passionate, and lil crazyyy😅

I appreciate EVERYONE who has been letting me know how much they enjoyed the piece, I am so happy and you still have time to catch it at the ELEVEN (11) more spots its going in America!! I love you all so much thanks for making this possible❤️🎵 -Ray

Photo credits by the amazing @asamuel.s 📸

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Last night at Carnegie Hall was everything ✨

Sphinx Virtuosi brought American Dialogues to New York as we began celebrating 30 years of Sphinx, with a hall full of music, community, and so much joy.

And one part of the night meant even more: 1,352 complimentary tickets helped welcome students, families, and community members into Carnegie Hall.

We’re deeply grateful to Gwen Lancaster, Susan Zohn, Douglas Love, Howard Hertz, Terry Woodward, and Jacqueline C. Washington for helping make that access possible.

What a way to begin this anniversary year 💛

Next stop: Ann Arbor.
📍 University Musical Society
📅 Sunday, October 18
🕓 4 PM

💬 Comment TOUR and we’ll send you the ticket link!

📸 Brian Hatton

#SphinxVirtuosi #Sphinx30 #CarnegieHall #AnnArbor #SphinxOrganization

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🎻 What a special night at the @SphinxOrg 30th Anniversary Gala honoring actor Delroy Lindo @TheAuthenticDelroyLindo at the Russian Tea Room in New York City!

Violinist Randall Goosby @ItsGooz shared a special reunion with actor Delroy Lindo, who over a decade ago invited a 13-year-old Randall to perform at a Beverly Hills gala after he became the youngest-ever winner of the Sphinx Concerto Competition.

A truly full-circle moment ✨

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#SphinxOrganization #Sphinx30 #RandallGoosby #DelroyLindo #ClassicalMusic

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30 years of Sphinx begins here 🎻✨

Tonight at Carnegie Hall, we begin celebrating three decades of artistry, opportunity, community, and impact.

What started 30 years ago has grown into a national movement transforming lives through the power of the arts, and this anniversary year gives us the chance to honor the people, performances, and possibilities that brought us here.
Tonight is only the beginning.

💛 Here’s to 30 years of Sphinx, and to everything still ahead.

💬 Comment NEXT30 and we’ll send you a link to be part of what comes next!

#Sphinx30 #SphinxOrganization #CarnegieHall #SphinxVirtuosi

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“What does it take to make the promise of belonging real?”

That question sits at the heart of Declaration, a bold new song cycle by Damien Geter with text by Sphinx founder Aaron P. Dworkin.

Written as Sphinx marks its 30th anniversary alongside America at 250, Aaron reflects on belonging, liberty, and the doors we can open for one another.

In two weeks, Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges will bring those words to life with Sphinx Virtuosi at Carnegie Hall for the New York premiere of Declaration, co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall.

As Aaron shares, hearing these words sung on that stage will be “deeply meaningful.”

📍 Carnegie Hall
📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
🕢 7:30 PM ET
💬 Comment CARNEGIE and we’ll send you the ticket link!

#SphinxVirtuosi #CarnegieHall #AaronDworkin #JNaiBridges #DamienGeter #AmericanDialogues

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What gets a leader through the toughest days?

For Sphinx President and Artistic Director Afa Dworkin, the answer comes back to community.

In a special conversation on Arts Engines, hosted by Sphinx Founder Aaron Dworkin, Afa reflects on the people, perspectives, and shared creativity that have helped Sphinx move through challenges for nearly 30 years.
As she shares, no obstacle has felt insurmountable because of the strength of the community Sphinx lovingly calls La Familia.

💬 Comment AFA and we’ll send you the link to watch the full interview!

#SphinxOrganization #ArtsEngines #ArtsLeadership #AfaDworkin

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Happy birthday to the one-of-a-kind Aaron Dworkin…May your life always be blessed by joy, laughter and presence of your loved ones. May the year bring adventures and true happiness!

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PCMS’s Marketing & Engagement Director, Marquise Lindsey-Bradley, recently appeared on Arts Engines with Aaron Dworkin to share our strategy for engaging young audiences.

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Happy Father’s Day to an amazing dad…thank you for always being there for the boys in the most beautiful, meaningful ways!

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