Fort Mose Jazz and Blues Series
The Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series is returning to Fort Mose Historic State Park from February 6 to 15, 2026, for its fifth annual celebration of music, history, and community.
Performances for the 5th Annual Fort Mose Jazz and Blues Series span over two weekends. The first weekend’s performances on February 6 features Ledisi, a Grammy® Award-winning vocalist who pushes the boundaries of the soul and R&B genres; on February 7, Gary Clark Jr., a multi-Grammy® Award-winner whose smooth, soulful voice and memorable guitar work fuse blues, rock, and soul with elements of hip-hop.
The following weekend of music kicks off on February 13 with Robert Cray Band & Ruthie Foster, a powerful collaboration of two Grammy® Award-winning blues masters; on February 14, Grammy® Award-winning musician, record producer, music director, film composer, documentary filmmaker, and radio host Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble performs; and Grammy® Award-winner Samara Joy, whose jazz vocals masterfully transform classic jazz standards to something entirely new for the festival’s final performance on February 15 . A portion of ticket sales supports the Fort Mose Historical Society.