The Legendary Ingramettes, a renowned local gospel group founded in the 1960s, will headline the Friday Cheers concert series on Brown’s Island this week. Known for their powerful vocals and inspirational performances, the Ingramettes are part of a special night of music of artists from Richmond.

The Legendary Ingramettes was founded by Maggie Ingram, affectionately known as “Mama,” who led the group until her death in 2015. Her journey began in 1961 when, as a single mother of five, she drove her children from Miami to Richmond in an old Chevy.

This risky trip through the segregated South was driven by what her daughter, Almeta Ingram-Miller, describes as a “spiritual calling.”

Over the decades, the Ingramettes have performed at numerous venues and participated in a cultural exchange tour through Bulgaria and Serbia as cultural ambassadors for the United States in 2019, showcasing their talent and spreading the gospel music tradition internationally.

The Friday Cheers RVA Music Night begins at 6 p.m., with performances by Knifing Around and Woody Woodworth & the Piners. Tickets are $10 to $15, with free entry for children age 12 and under. The concert also will feature sign language interpretation.