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Milestone Negro Spirituals Until The Civil War

When Folk Songs Bring Freedom
2020-02-29 14:00:00 2020-02-29 15:00:00 America/New_York Milestone Negro Spirituals Until The Civil War This performance/workshop in words and music brings to light the significance and beauty of the remarkable songs associated with the Underground Railroad. Featuring performing artist Hilliard Greene. Manville branch - Community Room

Saturday, February 29
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2020-02-29 14:00:00 2020-02-29 15:00:00 America/New_York Milestone Negro Spirituals Until The Civil War This performance/workshop in words and music brings to light the significance and beauty of the remarkable songs associated with the Underground Railroad. Featuring performing artist Hilliard Greene. Manville branch - Community Room

Manville branch

Community Room

This performance/workshop in words and music brings to light the significance and beauty of the remarkable songs associated with the Underground Railroad. Featuring performing artist Hilliard Greene.

The music featured in this performance/workshop is based on the coded Negro spirituals that runaway slaves used to elude capture. These uniquely American heritage songs are recognized as a distinct musical genre. 

Hilliard Greene is acclaimed for composing and performing solo contrabass music.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Live Performance | History |

TAGS: | #Music | #BlackHistoryMonth |

Manville branch
manville@sclibnj.org
Phone: 908-458-8425
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