Underground railroad music comes alive again
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WHAT: For the thousands who self-liberated on the Underground Railroad, music was a key to freedom. Now, those songs from the 19th century are coming to life. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is hosting American Roots: Songs of the Underground Railroad, a Summermusik concert featuring songs from that era as well as 20th– and 21st-century pieces from Black composers. The concert is Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Freedom Center and limited tickets are still available.
The American Roots: Songs of the Underground Railroad concert explores the history of the Underground Railroad and the spirituals and other traditional Black folk songs that gave hope to those seeking freedom. For the first time, the program will be presented live and will feature Ann Hagedorn, historian and author of& Beyond the River: The Untold Story of the Heroes of the Underground Railroad; soprano Victoria Ellington and the Summermusik String Quartet.The concert will follow a reception and gallery talk at 6:30 p.m. with the concert itself beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for Freedom Center Members and $40 for general admission.WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 76:30 p.m. Reception
6:45 p.m. Gallery talk opportunity
7:30 p.m. PerformanceWHERE:& National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom...
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