Loading Events

« All Events

  • This event has passed.

What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? at Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC) (Site)

Saturday July 9, 2022, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Free
What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? at Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC)

A live community reading of Frederick Douglass’ famous speech, featuring violin improvisation and selections of music inspired by Douglass.

Join The Dream Unfinished, An Activist Orchestra in a live community reading of Frederick Douglass’s famous speech, which unpacks the paradox of patriotism against the backdrop of inequity. Featuring musical improvisation by violinist Josh Henderson, selections from Dorothy Rudd Moore’s opera based on the life of the famous abolitionist, and music by Margaret Bonds and Harry T. Burleigh.

Featured musicians:

Josh Henderson, violin

Katherine Dennis, violin

Markel Reed, baritone

Kyle Walker, piano

Details

Date:
Saturday July 9, 2022
Time:
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Event Tags:
, , , ,
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-to-the-slave-is-the-fourth-of-july-tickets-377864913127

Venue

Jamaica Performing Arts Center
153-10 Jamaica Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432 United States
Website:
https://www.jamaicapac.org/