Juneteenth: Folk Songs and Stories from the Rural South
Thursday, June 20
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kenton Library
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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 |
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