January 31, 2013

World Slavery: The Haitian Revolution And Rise Of American Music

Saturday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m.

John F. Germany Public Library,
900 N. Ashley Drive in Tampa

FREE

In honor of Black History Month, long-time professional musician Ray Kamalay traces the development of slavery from ancient times to its links with American society and into the early jazz age, putting American music in the perspective of world history. Discussion will include freedom, ancient and modern slavery, the Haitian Revolution, the origin of blackface, spirituals, blues, minstrel shows, ragtime and jazz.

For adults.

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