B SIDE 25, The 25th Anniversary Experience | ON THE B SIDE
25 Years in Rotation
B SIDE 25
The 25th Anniversary Experience
A night of soul, spoken word, and the people who made 25 years unforgettable.
Featuring Anthony David
With Rhonda Thomas, Queen Sheba & LaVie
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Historic Lyric Theater · Overtown, Miami
Doors 5 PM · Live Show 6 PM · Event 5–9 PM
Curated by Ingrid B · Miami Art Week / Soul Basel Weekend
25 Years in Rotation
B SIDE 25
The 25th Anniversary Experience
A night of soul, spoken word, and the people who made 25 years unforgettable.
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Historic Lyric Theater · Overtown, Miami
Doors 5 PM · Live Show 6 PM · Event 5–9 PM
Curated by Ingrid B · Miami Art Week / Soul Basel Weekend
About the Show
A Quarter Century of Soul
For 25 years, ON THE B SIDE has been a gathering place for live music, spoken word poetry, and open mic culture in South Florida, where soul music, R&B, and cultural arts converge.
B SIDE 25 is our Soul Basel anniversary celebration, taking place during Miami Art Week 2026 at the Historic Lyric Theater in Overtown, one of Miami's most storied cultural venues.
Join us for an unforgettable night of live performances, poetry, and community as we honor 25 years of the SOULcialite movement in South Florida.
Produced by Ingrid B Inc · Presented by Gambrell Renard
Soul Basel · On Stage · December 5, 2026
★ Lead Artist ★
Anthony David
Soul / R&B · Atlanta, GA
Known for his soulful voice and introspective songwriting, Anthony David has been a cornerstone of the neo-soul movement for over two decades.
Rhonda Thomas
Jazz / Soul · Atlanta, GA
LaVie
R&B / Soul · South Florida
Courtney Mickens
Vocalist · South Florida
Spoken Word Poets
Featured Poet
Queen Sheba
Poet · Atlanta, GA
Bertrand Boyd
Spoken Word Poet & Actor · Miami, FL
Spoken WordTABOO
Poet · South Florida
Spoken WordMori
Poet · Broward
Spoken WordSalam The Poet
Poet · Chicago / Miami
Spoken WordSAPFET
Poet · Miami
Spoken WordMessiah Ramkissoon
Poet · NYC
Spoken WordM'Reld Green
Poet · Chicago
Spoken WordRed Writing Hood
Poet
Spoken WordErika King-Kane
Poet · Miami
Spoken WordHosts
Ingrid B
HostKaron J. Riley
HostRayzor
HostLaVie
HostThe Band
Allen Paul
KeysShaka Pace
BassSTICX
DrumsVibes by DJ LS One and You
Event Info
Event Details
Produced by Ingrid B Inc · Presented by Gambrell Renard
Plan Your Visit
Historic Lyric Theater
Historic Lyric Theater
Built in 1913 and located in the heart of Overtown, the Historic Lyric Theater is one of Miami's most storied cultural venues. It has hosted legends of jazz, blues, and soul for over a century.
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