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, Dec 01 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Dec 02 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Dec 03 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Dec 04 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Dec 05 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Dec 06 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Dec 07 | 12:00PM to 6:00PM |