This play follows the compelling story of the role that music played in the history of Black Americans. Meet incredi ble Americans like Scott Joplin\, Billie Holiday\, Little Richard\, and mo re in a tale that is sure to intrigue audiences of all ages! \;
\n< p>Bright Star Touring Theatre\, a national professional touring theatre co mpany based in Asheville\, \;NC\, is visiting the area with their musi cal production of Freedom Songs. \;This musical revue provides an ener getic and engaging approach to learning about Black \;History. From so ngs that carried the secret messages needed to navigate the Underground&nb sp\;Railroad\, to the powerful anthems of the Civil Rights Movement\, to t he Beale Street Blues\, \;music has long been an integral part of Amer ican history which is celebrated in this production. \;Bright Star&rsq uo\;s professional actors/singers take audiences on a musical tour through hundreds of \;years of history\, sampling songs that spread across ce nturies and continents\, and explaining \;the history behind these fam ous ballads\, hymns\, and musical styles. \;Freedom Songs is best appr eciated by audiences in grades 3 through adult.\nREGISTER
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