B4 The Afro-American January 3, 2026 - January 9, 2026
Maysa Leak celebrates holiday season, 35 years in music business at the Birchmere By Patricia McDougall Special to the AFRO On Dec. 27, songstress Maysa Leak performed live at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Va. The celebrity artist took to the stage with her Jazz Funk Soul Orchestra.
Leak performed holiday songs and all her favorite hits, such as “Love is a Battlefield” and “Last Chance for Love.” In addition to an opportunity to perform popular tunes, the event highlighted Leak’s 35 years in the music business. All AFRO Photos/ Patricia McDougall
Maysa Leak, the celebrity jazz artist, performs live at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Va.
Shown here, Kevin Shannon (left) with international celebrity saxophonist Carl Cox at the Birchmere.
Shown here, Roberta Pope-Matthews Brown (left) and Jessica Wade.
Dwight Hall (left) shares a moment with Maysa Leak before her set.
Wanda Tyler “cuts a rug” during the live performance.
Curtis Levon Pope Sr. (left) and Kim Shaw-Pope arrive at the concert.
Jimmy Brown arrives at the Birchmere.
Maryland local Damon Bennett performs as part of the orchestra for the holiday concert.
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