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Newel Briggs sings folk songs accompanied by his guitar, mandolin and banjo. Raised by his grandparents, the first people in his family to be born free, Newel’s grandma sang songs such as “Loop de Loo,” “Miss Mary Mac,” “Ham Bone” and “Shortnin’ Bread.” Learn about the history behind the songs and the evolution of African American music through his stories.
AGE GROUP: | Kids and Family |
EVENT TYPE: | Performances | Music | English | Black/African American | Arts |
TAGS: | Newel Briggs |
| Mon, Dec 22 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Dec 23 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Dec 24 | Closed |
| (Christmas eve/Christmas) | |
| Thu, Dec 25 | Closed |
| (Christmas eve/Christmas) | |
| Fri, Dec 26 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Dec 27 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Dec 28 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |