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 January 31, 2026, 5pm, Just Stalking MD Resources 3rd annual Soiree. Trinity Lutheran Church 11200 Old Georgetown Rd, North Bethesda MD. Tickets at Eventbrite

Charles Rahmat Woods Quintet featuring Charles Rahmat Woods flute/sax, Kent Miller - bass, Chris Barrick - vibraphone, Michael Thomas - flugelhorn, and William Goffigan drums, perform a FREE concert set sponsored by AFM Local 161-170 Musicians Performance Trust Fund at the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival's 'JAM STAGE'. Sunday February 15, 2026, The JAM STAGE 6:30pm sharp!, Bethesda Marriott Hotel, 5151 Pooks Hill Rd, Bethesda MD 20814. midatlanticjazzfestival.org