“What’s Going On”: Marvin Gaye, Vietnam, and the Sound of a Nation in Transition
Sun, Feb 22
|St. John's Episcopal Church - Fellowship
This program traces Marvin Gaye’s life and artistic evolution, exploring how his personal experiences—shaped by family, faith, social unrest, and the realities of war—influenced the creation of What’s Going On.
Time & Location
Feb 22, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
St. John's Episcopal Church - Fellowship, 158 W High St, Somerville, NJ 08876, USA
Guests
About the event
Join the Ubuntu Cultural Pavilion for a special Veterans Series experience as we explore Marvin Gaye’s landmark album What’s Going On, presented by Rudy Carmenaty, Esq.
This presentation looks at how Gaye’s life experiences shaped his music and how the album gave voice to soldiers, families, and communities during a time of national transition. The program provides important cultural context for our upcoming Vietnam Oral History event on March 15, 2026, at the American Legion in Somerville, NJ.
Please register for this free educational event. Light refreshments will be served.
