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April 24-26, 2026

Word of South

Earth, Wind, and Fire

Earth, Wind, and Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire are a music institution. In 1969, music legend Maurice White birthed the mu-
sic force named after the elements from his very own astrological charts. With soul as deep as
the plant, Earth, Wind & Fire charted a history that will live on forever. They’ve scored eight
number one hits and have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. They’ve released 23
albums; eight of those albums went Double Platinum and hit the Top 10, making them one of
the best-selling artists of all time. They’ve won an impressive nine GRAMMY® Awards including
one for Lifetime Achievement (2012). In 2000, Earth, Wind & Fire was inducted into the Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing their lasting impact on popular music and, in 2019, their con-
tributions to arts and culture was acknowledged in Washington DC with the prestigious Kennedy
Center Honors.

The music of Earth, Wind & Fire is more alive than ever as they continue to inspire new audi-
ences and thrill those who have been with them from the beginning. Like the elements in their
name, Earth, Wind & Fire’s music has withstood ever-changing trends in the world and shows
no sign of vanishing as they continue to create joy and uplifting music that will forever reach a
sacred universal atmosphere. From the funky and infectious “Let’s Groove” to the timeless
dance classic “September” to the heartfelt “Reasons,” Earth, Wind & Fire’s catalog of hits has
become the soundtrack to many lives; now, then and forever.