The Underground Railroad is an important c hapter in American History. Music and the Underground Railroad provides an understanding of the secrets and passion of this era. This engaging\, int eractive concert of songs and narratives about slavery and the quest for f reedom reveals the hope\, power\, and eventual triumph accomplished and sh ared by a network of multicultural allies.
\n\;Reggie Harris ha s been affiliated with the John F. Kennedy Center&rsquo\;s Partners in Edu cation program for over two decades\, offering performances for libraries\ , students\, and communities and in-depth workshops for educators at all g rade levels. His writing\, research\, fieldwork\, and recordings have amas sed an impressive repertoire of African American music\, blending spiritua ls and freedom songs\, the old with the new. By using music and storytelli ng to create captivating performances for audiences of all ages\, he has r aised awareness of the Underground Railroad in young audiences\, college s ymposiums\, and adult concerts.
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