Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles a Bari in jazz 2026

The American musician **Cory Henry**, winner of numerous Grammy Awards, will be among the stars of the new edition of **Bari in Jazz 2026** with his band **The Funk Apostles**. The concert is scheduled for July 31, at 9:00 PM, at the **Minareto** in Selva di Fasano (Brindisi), in collaboration with Bass Culture.

Born in Brooklyn, **Cory Henry** is considered one of the most influential figures in contemporary music, capable of blending gospel, jazz, soul, and funk into a personal and recognizable style. In 2025, he won the Grammy Award for "Best Roots Gospel Album" with Church, an autobiographical project that also involves members of his family and reflects the spiritual roots of his musical upbringing.

Throughout his career, Henry has collaborated with internationally renowned artists, including Stevie Wonder, Rosalía, Kanye West, Bruce Springsteen, and Jon Batiste. He was a member of the super band Snarky Puppy before embarking on a solo career in 2018 with the album Art of Love. His subsequent works include Something to Say (nominated for a Grammy in 2022), Operation Funk (2023), and Live at the Piano, nominated for a Grammy in 2024.

In 2024, during the tour with Stevie Wonder, he recorded the Christmas album A Wonderful Holiday and performed as a special guest at Coachella alongside Jon Batiste. Henry also appeared in the film Saturday Night (2024) and the documentary Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023).

Tickets are available on **Ticketone** for 30 euros plus online presale fees; 40 euros at the box office on the evening of the concert.
The concert at Selva di Fasano represents the first announced event of the new edition of Bari in Jazz 2026.

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