On May 14, 2022, in Buffalo New York during a racist hate crime at an eastside food market, ten unsuspecting community members were murdered. As a performing artist,Charles Rahmat Woods response was to immediately produce a new CD album "Blues For Martyrs" in dedication to his hometown and as an artistic solace to the Buffalo community, the Buffalo diaspora, and good people everywhere. Tracks include: "Never Said", "Juini", "Blues For Martyrs", "Singing A Song Of Freedom", "We'll Be Together Again", "Little Girl", "and "Watu". It is available on Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, and many popular platforms.

Journeying from Washington DC on August 4, 2021, and under a bright new Cecily Brown mural that literally covered the whole rear wall of the Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts in Buffalo NY, flute/saxophonist Charles Rahmat Woods performed a 'Tribute to Charles Gayle'. Joining him in acknowledging the influence and creative stature of the eclectic saxophonist Charles Gayle was Sabu Adeyola on bass and Abdul Rahman Qadir on drums. It was a supreme 'pop up' concert for the community and included the world premier of Rahmat's composition "Juini" in honor of the late great bassist Juini Booth.

Saturday April 5, 2025.7pm. JKproductions.org presents the return engagement of Charles Rahmat Woods Quartet to DC's popular venue Takoma Station. 6914 4th St NW, Washington DC

Charles Rahmat Woods Quartet featuring Kent Miller - bass, Jon Osment - piano, and Lenny Robinson - drums, perform a FREE concert set sponsored by AFM Local 161-170 at the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival's 'JAM STAGE'. Sunday February 16, 2025, 6:30pm sharp!, Bethesda Marriott Hotel, 5151 Pooks Hill Rd, Bethesda MD 20814. midatlanticjazzfestival.org