Entertainer Byron Motley will put on his one-man show celebrating musical legends at 7 p.m. today at the Holmes Student Center’s Carl Sandburg Auditorium.

During Black History Month, as well as other times during the year, Motley honors 100 years of popular African-American music with his show, “The Men, The Myths, The Music & Me.”

“We thought it was an event that students wouldn’t normally get to see, and we thought it would be relevant to the students on campus,” said Brooke Beyers, CAB vice president of Programming and Activities.

In his show, Motley sings and tells the stories of several black male vocalists and their historical influence on black history and popular music.

The show salutes the lives of Bert Williams, Cab Calloway, Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr., Sam Cooke, Charley Pride and Marvin Gaye.

In this tribute, Motley, along with piano accompaniment, performs in the different musical styles of the renowned musicians. He also educates audiences by recounting facts and anecdotes about their professional and personal lives.

Motley is a recipient of the Wavendon Allmusic New Singing Talent of the Year Award. He has performed and recorded with such artists as Natalie Cole, Patti Austin, Patti LuPone and Barry Manilow.

“He has a reputation for being a good speaker on campuses and he brings out a lot of students,” Beyers said. “We’re expecting a good turnout.”

For more information, call 753-1580.