Keeping Rhythm & Blues Alive
Team
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History
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Cleveland Kurtz, President
Dr. Maxwell Whiting, VP/
Music Director
Sylvia Whiting, Sec/Treas.
Tom Colantonio, Instruments for Children
Board Members
Barbara Bardsley
Dell Padgett
Mike 'Spike' Katz
Paul Williams
Honorary Directors
Sylvia Ann Soares
Lynn & Elizabeth Pegg
Richard & Donna Pena
History
History
History
The Rhode Island Rhythm & Blues Preservation Society (RIRBPS) is a 501(c)3 all volunteer non-profit organization established in 2003 by Edward A 'Prof' Coates and a few dedicated local supporters devoted to preserving and promoting the legacy, heritage and connection of rhythm & blues in Rhode Island.
As a membership organization we offer a variety of community programs and services.
Mission
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Mission
* Preserve & promote R&B through activities, events & education.
* Preserve and promote the heritage & historical connections of R&B music in the evolution of American popular music.
* Improve public awareness and acceptance of R&B as a musical art form.
2019 Annual Meeting Meet & Greet
Sunday, October 27th 5PM - 8PM
Cape Verdean Progressive Center
329 Grosvenor Avenue
E. Providence, RI
An Afternoon of Music/Greetings/Snacks Member & Guests Welcome
Donations accepted.
Join Our Organization
RIRPBS
12 Kipling Street
Providence, RI 02907
401.461.0012 / rirbps@gmail.com
Donations are tax deductible
Contact Us
Rhode Island Rhythm & Blues Preservation Society
12 Kipling Street, Providence, RI 02907
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