In 2026, the Intersections Concert Series explores Soundscapes of Identity and Connection, bringing audiences together through music, culture, heritage, and storytelling. The season explores how music connects generations and communities across cultures, geography, and time. The season opens with Daneen Wilburn, one of San Diego’s most compelling vocalists, in Songs of Grace and Resilience. Known for her powerful voice and deeply personal performances, Wilburn blends gospel, jazz, blues, and soul with heartfelt storytelling and spiritual expression. Raised in a musical family and performing since childhood, Wilburn gained national attention singing alongside legendary gospel artists at the Hollywood Bowl before stepping away from music to raise her family. Her return to the stage has established her as a celebrated San Diego artist. Her acclaimed a cappella performance of Amazing Grace at Tony Gwynn’s memorial at Petco Park, attended by more than 25,000 people, remains one of the city’s most memorable musical moments. Wilburn will be joined by Grammy Award-winning producer, composer, educator, and UC San Diego Teaching Professor Kamau Kenyatta, who will moderate conversations throughout the evening. As the producer of Wilburn’s debut recording and a longtime collaborator, Kenyatta offers insight into the musical traditions, experiences, and influences behind her artistry. Together, Wilburn and Kenyatta create an evening that combines live music and conversation, inviting audiences to experience music as memory, testimony, and shared humanity. Songs of Grace and Resilience opens the Intersections season with a powerful celebration of identity, heritage, resilience, and the ability of music to bring communities together.
Admission/Cost: $30
Location:
UC San Diego Park & Market
1100 Market Street
San Diego, CA
Friday, September 11 - 7:00 PM
