Thursday, September 24 at 4:00 PM – Thursday, September 24 at 5:00 PM
Story Tapestries Presents: Afro Blue: A Musical Journey: A Musical Journey from Africa through America
Venue
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
3660 Alabama Avenue Southeast
Washington, DC, 20020, US
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It explores its roots in African-based songs like "Afro Blue," moving through the soulful expressions of Spirituals, Gospel, and Blues, and culminating in the vibrant era of Swing music. The show highlights the contributions of legendary artists such as Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Ella Fitzgerald, illustrating how these genres and musicians collectively shaped the sound and essence of traditional jazz.