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City Winery Pittsburgh Presents Kindred the Family Soul live on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 at 5:30 PM, part of a 2 show series. View all their Pittsburgh dates and times here!
Kindred The Family Soul is simply Aja Graydon and Fatin Dantzler; artists, songwriters, lovers, family. Both got their start as teenagers. Fatin producing his first released material with Bell Biv Devoe at 17 and Aja receiving her first recording contract from Delicious Vinyl at 14, these two “grew up” in the record business. In 1997 they were introduced via hip hop band, The Roots, production camp. Fatin was a hired gun to write songs for Aja’s solo project at the time. By the fall of 1998 they became husband and wife and while assuming the roles of a new couple and new parents, Fatin took a job selling appliances and Aja became a homemaker caring for their first born, Aquil. After being unexpectedly let go from his job the couple contemplated the future. They'd developed a strong creative chemistry for Aja’s solo project so they decided to try performing as a team and Kindred The Family Soul was born. Performing weekly at the famed “Black Lily” showcase at a small club called The Five Spot, Kindred developed a reputation for electric live performances featuring a 10 piece band. Hustling parents of a toddler by day and ripping stages by night. This amazing event would, along with Kindred, foster careers from the likes of Jazmine Sullivan, Floetry, Jaguar Wright, Musiq Soulchild and a host of others. A regular patron/performer at the Lily was Jill Scott. She was close to releasing her classic first album and decided to introduce the president of her then label, Hidden Beach, to her friends Aja and Fatin. This introduction would change everything.
In 2003 Kindred The Family Soul released their debut album Surrender to Love. “ Far Away” and “Stars” both became the top ten urban adult contemporary hits and anthems for lovers everywhere. The album received a Soul Train Award and a BET Award nomination. The group began producing events and showcasing new talent as well. One such event was “The Upper Room” featuring a then-u
$25 per person Minimum
Kindly note there is a $25 per person food & beverage minimum in the concert venue. Food and beverages ordered in the restaurant also count towards the minimum. For more information, visit our FAQ page.
Dine at Your Show
We provide food and beverage service directly to your table in the venue. Or, for an expanded menu and more relaxed experience, we recommend arriving early and enjoying a meal in our restaurant before the show. When dining in the restaurant, reservations are encouraged and can be made via Resy starting one month before the show. Want a carafe of wine waiting at your table in the venue? Reserve one during checkout.
Have Wine Waiting at Your Table
Want a carafe of wine waiting at your table? Reserve one during checkout. The price of the wine will be added to your in venue check. This option is available for pick-your-seat events only. Kindly note it is not available for General Admission events. Carafes are 750 ml, the size of a standard wine bottle.
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Kindred the Family Soul
Aja Graydon and Fatin Dantzler; artists, songwriters, lovers, family