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See photos from the Juneteenth musical celebration at 100 Men Hall

In celebration of Juneteenth, a free two-hour concert was held by Twurt Chamberlain and his band at 100 Men Hall.

The 104-year-old music hall in Bay St. Louis had previously hosted Chamberlain for last year’s Juneteenth celebration, with this year’s performance also including an introductory playing of the Black national anthem by Sherry Hill.

The music show included the playing of original songs by Chamberlain and his own renditions of other popular songs like “Royals” and “Swing Down, Sweet Chariot.”

See our favorite photos from the event below.

Sherry Hill sings the Black national anthem during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Sherry Hill sings the Black national anthem during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Rachel Dangermond introduces Twurt Chamberlain during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Rachel Dangermond introduces Twurt Chamberlain during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Twurt Chamberlain performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Twurt Chamberlain performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Bassist Ben Sterling performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Bassist Ben Sterling performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Twurt Chamberlain performs for dozens of people during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Twurt Chamberlain performs for dozens of people during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Twurt Chamberlain performs for a crowd of dozens of people during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Twurt Chamberlain performs for a crowd of dozens of people during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Twurt Chamberlain and his band perform during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Twurt Chamberlain and his band perform during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Twurt Chamberlain performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Twurt Chamberlain performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Twurt Chamberlain performs with his band during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Twurt Chamberlain performs with his band during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Teressa Shonta plays the saxophone during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Teressa Shonta plays the saxophone during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Bassist Ben Sterling performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Bassist Ben Sterling performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Drummer Mario Brown performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Drummer Mario Brown performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Twurt Chamberlain performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Twurt Chamberlain performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Twurt Chamberlain performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Twurt Chamberlain performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Twurt Chamberlain performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Twurt Chamberlain performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Bassist Ben Sterling performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Bassist Ben Sterling performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Bassist Ben Sterling performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Bassist Ben Sterling performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Teressa Shonta plays the saxophone during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Teressa Shonta plays the saxophone during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Ben Sterling plays the bass guitar during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Ben Sterling plays the bass guitar during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Twurt Chamberlain, left, and Teressa Shonta, right, perform  during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Twurt Chamberlain, left, and Teressa Shonta, right, perform during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Twurt Chamberlain performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Twurt Chamberlain performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Sherry Hill, right, is invited on stage to perform with Twurt Chamberlain, left, during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Sherry Hill, right, is invited on stage to perform with Twurt Chamberlain, left, during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Teressa Shonta plays the saxophone during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Teressa Shonta plays the saxophone during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Teressa Shonta plays the saxophone during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Teressa Shonta plays the saxophone during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Teressa Shonta plays the saxophone during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Teressa Shonta plays the saxophone during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Bassist Ben Sterling performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Bassist Ben Sterling performs during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
Twurt Chamberlain points up as he closes out his set during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Twurt Chamberlain points up as he closes out his set during a Juneteenth celebration at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Friday, June 19, 2026. Jackson Ranger jranger@sunherald.com
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