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Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History

For Grades 3 to Adult

Listen to the work songs of the fields of people who were enduring the bonds of slavery, to Ragtime, Jazz, R&B, and the inspired spirituals of the Civil Rights movement.

This play follows the compelling story of the role that music played in the history of Black Americans. Meet incredible Americans like Scott Joplin, Billie Holiday, Little Richard, and more in a tale that is sure to intrigue audiences of all ages! 

Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, is visiting the area with their musical production of Freedom Songs. This musical revue provides an energetic and engaging approach to learning about Black History. From songs that carried the secret messages needed to navigate the Underground Railroad, to the powerful anthems of the Civil Rights Movement, to the Beale Street Blues, music has long been an integral part of American history which is celebrated in this production. Bright Star’s professional actors/singers take audiences on a musical tour through hundreds of years of history, sampling songs that spread across centuries and continents, and explaining the history behind these famous ballads, hymns, and musical styles. Freedom Songs is best appreciated by audiences in grades 3 through adult.

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