Grand Oak Opry Presents iLLism Sat. Aug 31, 7:30pm

We’re honored to close our 2024 season with iLLism on Saturday Aug. 31 at 7:30. They represent so much of what we hope to accomplish in the music community! Join us! (Logistics in the event link above.)

BIOGRAPHY: iLLism is a Twin Cities-based duo comprising husband and wife Envy and Fancy. Their sound spans across various genres, such as Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz, and Minneapolis Funk, and is enriched by the use of live instruments in their performances.

With two EPs and three full-length albums under their belt, they have performed on prominent stages like Super Bowl Live, NAMM, SXSW, and Paisley Park. Beyond their musical talent, iLLism is committed to uplifting the black artistic community. In 2022, they opened The Legacy Building, in south Minneapolis. A creative space that supports the local creative community. They also are the lead organizers of the Soul of the Southside Juneteenth Arts and Music Festival, which takes place at Minnehaha and Lake Street annually each year on Juneteenth. iLLism’s unwavering commitment to music and community has created a space for themselves and others to thrive, inspiring hope, perseverance, and artistic excellence.