Exciting Greater Sacramento Music Awards Set to Rock the Stage on September 17

The Greater Sacramento Urban Music Awards (GSUMA) are poised to make history on Wednesday, September 17, at the acclaimed Sofia Theater, situated at 2700 Capitol Ave in Midtown Sacramento. This significant occasion will celebrate the vibrant local music landscape by recognizing Sacramento’s rich heritage of urban music talent — past, present, and future. The festivities commence at 6 p.m.Hosted by the California Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation, 97.5 FM KDEE, and The Sacramento OBSERVER, the GSUMAs intend to highlight the gifted musicians, producers, vocalists, and songwriters whose contributions energize the cultural fabric of the region.Originated by Jay King, a renowned recording artist and the visionary behind Club Nouveau, the event emphasizes the need to celebrate Sacramento’s abundant creative talent."Our community's talent rivals that of any major city. The Greater Sacramento Urban Music Awards ensure our voices are recognized right where they originated," said King.The memorable evening will showcase performances and award nominations across several categories, culminating in Lifetime Achievement Awards for luminaries like Con Funk Shun and Karyn White. For additional details or to purchase tickets, visit https://events.sacobserver.com/e/greater-sacramento-urban-music-awards.