Saturday Dec 15, 2012 4:00 PM - Saturday Dec 15, 2012 5:30 PM | Free |
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AfroSouthern Presents: The Christmas Spirituals Project
An intimate Holiday Concert Featuring Christmas Themed Negro Spirituals, African American Traditionals, & Classic African American Christmas Tales with Tara Lake, Soprano & Storyteller.
Tara Lake, Soprano and Storyteller, will be accompanied on piano by celebrated gospel Pianist Raymond Forte. Included are classic selections in the African American Folk Tradition, including "Go Where I send Thee", "Mary Had a Baby", and "Sweet Little Jesus Boy", most made popular in the late 1800s. The program will include readings from African American holiday stories and poems published before 1950.
It's a Jubilant, Exciting Celebration of Christmas and the rich African American Folk, Concert, and Gospel Traditions!
Two Performances: Saturday, December 15, 2012, 4:00PM @ Southwest Regional Library (RSVP at http://ChristmasSpiritualsProject.brownpapertickets.com) & Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 7:00PM @ Greater Smith Chapel A.M.E. (RSVP at http://ChristmasSpiritualsProject2.brownpapertickets.com)
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LocationSouthwest Regional Library (View)
3665 Cascade Road
Atlanta, GA 30331
United States
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Minimum Age: 5 |
Kid Friendly: Yes! |
Dog Friendly: No |
Non-Smoking: Yes! |
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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