Omar's Hat at Black Squirrel Club

The Omar's Hat collective started on the corner of 45th and Locust when a group of musicians gathered at Meskerem to spark a jam that’s never stopped since.

This collective is our open act of rebellion, always expanding, never settling. This music is our love for Philadelphia, for a history of sounds that make and remake us every day. Our music is for Omar, whose dance never quit reminding us that each day is to be treasured; that you can always find magic in the everyday. This music is for you, come join in. All creative attitudes are welcomed and celebrated. Omar's Hat is free to try on and wear out and pass off to a friend or a loved one or a sister or a stranger. ...

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The Omar's Hat collective started on the corner of 45th and Locust when a group of musicians gathered at Meskerem to spark a jam that’s never stopped since.

This collective is our open act of rebellion, always expanding, never settling. This music is our love for Philadelphia, for a history of sounds that make and remake us every day. Our music is for Omar, whose dance never quit reminding us that each day is to be treasured; that you can always find magic in the everyday. This music is for you, come join in. All creative attitudes are welcomed and celebrated. Omar's Hat is free to try on and wear out and pass off to a friend or a loved one or a sister or a stranger.

Members of Omar's Hat have worked with a wide variety of artists including The Stylistics, Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige, Solange, The Village People, The Force MDs, Tye Tribbet, Jermaine Holmes, Frank McComb, Sun Ra Arkestra, Lenny White, Immanuel Wilkins, Terence Blanchard, Ari Hoenig, George "Spanky" McCurdy, Robert "Sput" Searight, DOMi, Arnetta Johnson, STOUT, Peter Collins, Ivy Sole and Orion Sun.

"We thank you for being a part of the vibe.” -Isaac Silber

"When I arrived at World Café Live at the edge of University City, I was pleasantly surprised by how young the artists were. They were all individuals in their early 20s playing and singing with meaning and soul and to be a part of that environment I felt honored. Then to my surprise at the end of their set, the floor was opened to other young artists in the room and the night went from good to great. Many talented individuals came and gave what they had and it's always so fantastic to see art in the making." -Bree Brown of The Vanguard

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