From Nairobi to Newark, Kool & The Gang has performed longer than any R&B group in history, and their bulletproof funk and jazzy arrangements have made them the most sampled R&B  and of all time. Kool & the Gang have won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards. Worldwide, they have sold 70 million albums.

Detroit Opera in partnership with Detroit Parks & Recreation presents our 2022 Opera In The Parks concert series! Enjoy a free one-hour performance from members of our Touring Ensemble, including an accessible mix of favorites from Opera, Broadway and the American Songbook! Check the schedule on the right to learn more!