Acclaimed Vocal Duo to Perform for Black History Month at Pasadena Senior Center

Fulbright scholar and Grammy-nominated singer to celebrate Black artists at community event.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 3:07pm

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A Fulbright scholar and a Grammy-nominated vocalist will perform music celebrating Black artists at the Pasadena Senior Center on Thursday, February 19, at 2 p.m. Marlaina Owens and Ronnie Ohannon, both members of the DC6 Singers Collective, will present a diverse selection of music composed by and made famous through Black artists as part of the center's Black History Month observance.

Why it matters

The performance aims to highlight the contributions of Black artists and bring the community together to celebrate Black history and culture during the observance of Black History Month.

The details

Owens and Ohannon are members of the DC6 Singers Collective, a Los Angeles-based vocal ensemble with roots in A Cappella, Gospel, Doo Wop, and R&B. The group has collaborated with high-profile artists and performed with prestigious institutions. The ensemble's name was inspired by its debut performance in Washington, D.C. in 2014.

  • The performance will take place on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The players

Marlaina Owens

A soprano and Los Angeles native who was a 2022-2023 Fulbright scholar and champions African American classical compositions.

Ronnie Ohannon

A singer, background vocalist, and vocal contractor who has worked with artists including Lady Gaga, U2, and John Legend, and is originally from Philadelphia.

DC6 Singers Collective

A Los Angeles-based vocal ensemble with roots in A Cappella, Gospel, Doo Wop, and R&B, that has collaborated with artists including Lady Gaga, CeCe Winans, John Legend, and Michael Bolton, and has performed with institutions including the LA Philharmonic and San Francisco Symphony.

Pasadena Senior Center

A donor-supported nonprofit that opened in 1960 and provides programming for adults 50 and older without local, state, or federal funding.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The performance is part of the Pasadena Senior Center's Black History Month observance, and reservations are suggested for the free event for members and $5 for non-members.

The takeaway

This performance celebrates the contributions of Black artists and brings the community together to honor Black history and culture during Black History Month.