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We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. featuring Damien Sneed

January 15, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. featuring Damien Sneed

Inspired by the words and action of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., We Shall Overcome showcases repertoire from across the African American music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists and defenders with interwoven spoken word from Dr. King’s recorded speeches.

Producer and Musical Director Damien Sneed’s career covers an incredible breadth of genres. He has conducted and collaborated major original works for Wynton Marsalis, regularly accompanies Jessye Norman, collaborated with Lawrence Brownlee, and has toured extensively with Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, and the Clark Sisters.

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Details

Date:
January 15, 2019
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Website:
https://trustarts.org/production/61116/we-shall-overcome

Venue

August Wilson Center
980 Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 United States
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