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"We Shall Overcome" A Celebration of MLK, Jr.
Featuring Damien Sneed & Band
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019
Venue Matthews Theatre
Run Time 90 minutes
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Inspired by the words and action of Dr. King, We Shall Overcome features repertoire from across the African American music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists and defenders, interwoven with spoken word from Dr. King’s speeches. Led by the talented Damien Sneed, the musical lineage ranges from traditional gospel to jazz, Broadway, and spirituals.
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