- Bright Star Touring Theatre will offer a free performance of “Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History” on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St.
- In honor of Black History Month, the program will introduce audience members to some of Black history’s most inspiring music
- Families and children of all ages are invited to attend this free performance, but seating is limited and will be available on a first come basis.
WAKE FOREST, NC – Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, will offer a free performance of “Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History” on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St.
In honor of Black History Month, the program will introduce audience members to some of Black history’s most inspiring music. From the soulful work songs sung in the fields during slavery, through the rhythms of Ragtime and Jazz, to the powerful voices of R&B and the spirituals that fueled the Civil Rights movement - this play traces the vital role of music in the journey of Black Americans. It's a moving story of resilience, resistance, and hope, told through the soundscape of history.
Families and children of all ages are invited to attend this free performance, but seating is limited and will be available on a first come basis.
“Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History” is part of the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre’s "Arts for All" free community performance series, which is supported by United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County. For more information, contact Renaissance Centre Specialist Debra Horton at 919-435-9566 or dhorton@wakeforestnc.gov.