ALIVE! is a musical celebration of a generation featuring a full company of performers who are age 55 and over. ALIVE! features a unique blend  of  gospel, jazz, R&B and pop music – songs that served as a soundtrack for this generation.  Through the music, and through authentic stories and testimonies, the ALIVE! cast tell how it used  to be, and how life could be going forward . . . at  any age.  They are ALIVE!  . . . and kickin'.

Mama's mission is to present, preserve, and promote the history and fundamentals of gospel, jazz, and rhythm and blues music for current and future generations. The Foundation has established a cultural space in Harlem where youth and adults have access to quality training and employment as performing artists.

The Foundation was inspired by the worldwide success of our award-winning musical, Mama, I Want to Sing. A combination of arts education, public workshops, and live events contribute to Harlem's resurgence as an artistic and cultural destination.