Inspired by the words and action of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “We Shall Overcome” showcases repertoire from across the African American music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists and defenders with interwoven spoken word from Dr. King’s recorded speeches. Producer and Musical Director Damien Sneed’s career covers an incredible breadth of genres. He has conducted and collaborated major original works for Wynton Marsalis, regularly accompanies Jessye Norman, collaborated with Lawrence Brownlee, and has toured extensively with Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin and the Clark Sisters. This production ties together a living lineage of music and culture that includes traditional gospel, modern gospel, classical, jazz, Broadway and spirituals. From Aretha Franklin, to Wynton Marsalis; Duke Ellington to Stevie Wonder; Nina Simone to Donny Hathaway; and traditional spirituals and music from “the Wiz”, Damien’s unique understanding of each genre allows him to fluidly cover so much musical ground in a single performance.
Monday Jan 21, 2019
January 21, 2019 City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium $22 - $24 plus sales tax - adult
828-433-SHOWComma Morganton hosts We shall overcome-A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. featuring Damien Sneed 1-21-2019
Date and Time
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST
7:30 pmLocation
401 S College St
Morganton, NC 28655Fees/Admission
$22 plus sales tax - youth (birth-18yrs)Website
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