Location
Sterling, Virginia, 20164
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Sat, Feb 28 06:30 PM
Better World Concert w/ Colby Jeffers & jeph.ilosopher - Ellicott City, MD
About this event
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
The Better World Concert is a FREE event that combines community building, elevated conversations, and uplifting music to inspire attendees to contribute to the betterment of the world!
Hosted by Baha'i-inspired, changemaker rappers, Colby Jeffers and jeph.ilosopher!
Check out some highlights from previous concerts! 👇🏽
➡️ 'Better World' concert promo video
➡️ South Central / South East tour highlights
COLBY JEFFERS BIO:
Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, changemaker rapper, Colby Jeffers, has a mission to uplift, educate, and inspire humanity to contribute to the betterment of the world.
Colby’s discography includes an impressive collection of 8 albums, all channeling his powerful messages of oneness, unity, justice, love, spirituality, and service to humanity.
He also knows how to rock the crowd, shining as an emcee when he performs live. Colby has toured across the United States and beyond, always engaging the audience with his captivating songs and delivery.
Colby’s artistry draws from a diverse range of influences, from hip hop legends, to changemakers, as well as a variety of faith-inspired artists. He is always striving to sharpen his craft and learn how to best use his creative talents to serve humanity.
Beyond his music, Colby is deeply devoted to his family, as a husband and father of 3, Colby also has served as a mentor for a number of youth and junior youth in his local community through the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program. He also regularly facilitates rap writing workshops for youth as a teaching artist. In 2020, his dedication to both art and community service was recognized with the prestigious Martin Luther King “Living The Dream” award by the City of Phoenix.
In late 2023, Colby launched the “Better World” concert series, which aims to spark discussions around the theme of “Contributing to the Betterment of the World.” These events include facilitated discussions followed by a concert where Colby gets the audience inspired to make a positive change!
The “Better World Concert" series began in Phoenix, and has surpassed 90 concerts across 30 states, with over 4,100 collective partcipants!
jeph.ilosopher BIO:
Jeffrey Garber, aka "jeph.ilosopher" is a Baltimore-based artist with a multifaceted creative spirit. As a husband, father of three, and someone with limited eyesight due to retinitis pigmentosa, his unique perspective inspires his artistry, blending soulful hip-hop beats with profound philosophical reflections. His music weaves thought-provoking lyrics into a tapestry of introspection and societal exploration, offering listeners a vision of harmony and connection.
Driven by a purpose to inspire the world towards a wider, more inclusive perspective, he has been actively engaged in community-building efforts that deeply inform his reality and his music.
"We know that change don't start from the surface, so I hope that y'all can dig it, mining for the purpose." – jeph.ilosopher
A multi-instrumentalist (piano, guitar, drums) and prolific producer, jeph.ilosopher has created beats for artists around the globe, released three independent albums, and shared a plethora of insightful and soul-stirring singles. His latest collaboration with changemaker artist Colby Jeffers is a song about the power of service and its profound connection to happiness.
