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Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History

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2020-02-19 19:00:00 2020-02-19 19:45:00 America/New_York Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History Discover the compelling story of the role that music played in the history of Black Americans. North Plainfield branch - Main Floor

Wednesday, February 19
7:00pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2020-02-19 19:00:00 2020-02-19 19:45:00 America/New_York Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History Discover the compelling story of the role that music played in the history of Black Americans. North Plainfield branch - Main Floor

Discover the compelling story of the role that music played in the history of Black Americans.

The performance includes: work songs of the people who were enduring the bonds of slavery, Ragtime, Jazz, R&B, and the inspired spirituals of the Civil Rights movement. Meet incredible Americans like Scott Joplin, Billie Holiday, Little Richard, and more.

Presented by Bright Star Touring Theatre.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Kids | Families | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Live Performance |

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