Use the library Community Learning
Duration: 1 hr (30 min setup / breakdown) Needs: Chairs, space on the floor for kids. Need outlet for amp.
Newel Briggs sings old slave 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 find out which one is about taking a bath on Saturday night!
AGE GROUP: | Kids and Family |
EVENT TYPE: | Performances | Music | Black/African American | Arts |
TAGS: | Newel Briggs |
| Mon, Nov 10 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Nov 11 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Nov 12 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Nov 13 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Nov 14 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Nov 15 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Nov 16 | 12:00PM to 6:00PM |