At Mama Foundation, We believe music & culture should enrich every age, every stage.
From children to elders, no voice is left out.
Offering college-level classes via SUNY Purchase
Find your voice at Mama.
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The Freshman Class at Mama Foundation is the heart of our mission—young voices learning gospel, jazz & R&B while building confidence & discipline. They are the future of Mama Music! Support the next generation at MamaFoundation.org. 🎶 #FreshmanClass #SingHarlem #FutureOfMusic #HarlemMusic

Harlem’s brownstones hold history. On 126th St, Mama, I Want to Sing! was born—home to Vy Higginsen & Doris Troy. A legacy of music & culture. 🎶🏡 #HarlemHistory

A voice full of passion, a legacy of music. 🎶✨ At our Benefit Concert, this young talent took the stage, embodying the spirit of Black music and our mission to preserve, promote, and protect it. ❤️🎤 #MamaFoundation #BlackMusicMatters #SingingForTheFuture

Ken Wydro, Who Helped Create an Off Broadway Phenomenon, Dies at 81 He and his wife, Vy Higginsen, poured all they had into “Mama, I Want to Sing,” a long-shot musical that became an enduring staple of Black theater.

We are saddened by the loss of Ken Wydro, a visionary who helped create an Off-Broadway phenomenon. His impact on the arts is immeasurable. While we mourn, we remain committed to carrying his legacy forward. Read more via @nytimes: #KenWydro #LegacyLivesOn

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Congratulations to our very own Vy Higginsen!
Mama Foundation proudly celebrates Vy Higginsen as she is honored by McDonald’s Faces of Black History 2025!
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Children playing on a cart in Harlem, New York, c. 1920 [Colorized].

This Woman Turned Her Home into a Music School! What Happened Next is Incredible! YouTube video by Mama Foundation

💫 Watch how Vy Higginsen transformed her Harlem brownstone into a safe haven where kids can escape the troubles of the world, come together, and sing their hearts out. 🎶❤️

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Meet the Dynamic Duo Behind Mama Foundation! 🎶

Vy Higginsen (Executive Director) & Ahmaya Knoelle (Artistic Director) help provide tuition-free music education, preserve Black music & empower young artists.

💛 Learn more & support: www.mamafoundation.org

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A Great Day in Harlem: When jazz royalty had a family photo In the 1950s, 58 jazz musicians, including many legends, assembled for a highly ambitious group photo.

A Great Day in Harlem: When jazz royalty had a family photo
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Empowering the Next Generation. 🎶

For 20+ years, Mama Foundation for the Arts has provided free training in gospel, jazz & R&B, preserving Black music & uplifting communities.

💛 Help us keep this legacy alive! Donate today: www.mamafoundation.org/donate

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