NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) will host its Women in Harmony Weekend March 27–28, a two-day event celebrating the influence and leadership of women in the music industry. The event will feature a special tribute to the legacy of Destiny’s Child and will honor Grammy Award–winning artist Michelle Williams as the first-ever Women in Harmony Inductee.
The celebration begins Friday, March 27, with Destiny’s Child Iconic Reimagined Tribute, a candlelit concert experience in the museum’s Main Concourse. Two performances, scheduled for 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., will feature a live string quintet performing orchestral interpretations of some of the group’s most recognizable songs, including “Say My Name,” “Survivor,” and “Independent Women.”
Music executive Mathew Knowles, who managed Destiny’s Child and is the father of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, will narrate the evening, sharing stories about the group’s rise to global success. A VIP reception with Knowles will follow each performance.
Destiny’s Child, featuring Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams, became one of the best-selling girl groups in music history, selling more than 60 million records worldwide while promoting themes of empowerment, independence, and resilience.
“From the very beginning, Destiny’s Child was built on the belief that empowered women change the world,” Knowles said in a statement. “Women in Harmony Weekend celebrates that legacy while investing in the extraordinary women who will shape the future of music.”
The weekend continues Saturday, March 28, with the Women in Harmony Summit, an annual gathering that brings together artists, executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders in music and entertainment.
The summit will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include panel discussions, performances, and networking opportunities designed to highlight the contributions of women across the industry.
During the signature luncheon, Michelle Williams will be recognized as the inaugural Women in Harmony Inductee. In addition to her success with Destiny’s Child, Williams has built a celebrated solo career as a gospel recording artist and has appeared in several Broadway productions, including The Color Purple, Chicago, Aida, and Fela!.
Williams has also been widely recognized for her advocacy surrounding mental health awareness, openly discussing her own experiences with depression and anxiety.
“Michelle Williams embodies everything Women in Harmony represents — authentic leadership, faith-centered excellence, and a commitment to uplifting other women,” said Stacy Koju, board chair of the National Museum of African American Music. “From Destiny’s Child to Broadway and her advocacy work, she has helped open doors for generations of women in music.”
The summit will also feature a performance by Aura V and Fyütch, a father-daughter musical duo who made history at the 2026 Grammy Awards when 8-year-old Aura V became the youngest individually named Grammy winner.
Entrepreneur and media executive Morgan DeBaun, founder and CEO of Blavity Inc., will deliver the keynote conversation titled “Building Your Career on Your Terms.” Each attendee will receive a copy of her book Rewrite Your Rules.
Proceeds from the Women in Harmony Weekend will support NMAAM’s Youth Amplified and Music Legends & Heroes education programs, which serve more than 100 students each year. Approximately 70 percent of participants are young women of color, and program leaders report a 100 percent college acceptance rate among students who complete the program.
The National Museum of African American Music, located at 510 Broadway in downtown Nashville, is the only museum dedicated exclusively to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created and influenced by African Americans. Through exhibitions, live performances, and interactive technology, the museum highlights the role African American music has played in shaping culture around the world.
Tickets for the Destiny’s Child tribute concerts and the Women in Harmony Summit are available through the museum’s website.
