Raehann Bryce-Davis to headline Music Unites concert

Lovers of classical music are in for a treat as world-renowned Jamaican-American mezzo-soprano Raehann Bryce-Davis takes the stage in Kingston for a special fundraising concert on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Vera Moody Concert Hall, Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts.

The concert, titled ‘A Moment of Music With Raehann Bryce-Davis’, is being presented by the Music Unites Jamaica Foundation (MUJF) under the patronage of Ambassador Audrey Marks.

Hailed by the New York Observer as “one of the best mezzo-sopranos of this generation”, Bryce-Davis — born to Jamaican parents — has performed on many of the world’s leading opera stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, Dutch National Opera, Opera Philadelphia, and Houston Grand Opera. A celebrated recording artiste and creative producer, her début album, Evolution, masterfully weaves together her Jamaican heritage, and classical training, infused with bold contemporary influences, which can especially be heard with her collaboration with dancehall artiste Lady Ann.

“This concert promises to be a magical and unforgettable evening, a celebration of music that will introduce Jamaican audiences to the artistry of an internationally acclaimed performer with deep cultural ties to the island,” said Rosina Moder, executive director of the Music Unites Jamaica Foundation.

“Audiences can expect to hear their classical favourites as Bryce-Davis will showcase a blend of known opera arias, folk, Negro spirituals, fused with electronic music and popular Jamaican styles. They will experience classical music in both a traditional and fresh, modern way, a show like none before, with a flair of interesting surprises, brought to life by the voice of a seasoned young international opera star,” shared Janine Coombs, deputy director of the MUJF.

In addition to her concert appearance, Bryce-Davis will conduct a workshop and master class for students of the Edna Manley College School of Music and advanced singers, sharing her insights into performance and vocal techniques.

“The foundation is delighted to facilitate this type of mentorship, a priceless, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to develop music talents,” added Moder. “This aligns perfectly with our mission to promote music education through meaningful connections with globally recognised artistes who proudly share their Jamaican heritage.”

Bryce-Davis’s father, Dr Errol Bryce grew up in Spanish Town and mother, Hortensia Bryce, hails from Clarendon. Her grandaunt, the late Marilyn Bryce-MacDonald, was a lead singer in the Jamaica Folk Singers and another aunt, Michelle Bromley, is a renown organist in Jamaica, a testimony to the musical DNA in the family. Her husband, Allan Virgo, a fashion designer, grew up in Denham Town and attended Kingston College.

All proceeds from the concert will support the foundation’s ongoing research on Jamaican composers as well as a scholarship for a voice student at the School of Music and other emerging musical talents. This financial assistance is especially critical in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.