Jackson Caesar Presents: Roland Hayes, Trailblazer of Negro Spirituals
Date and Time
Feb 12, 2022 6:00 pm
Location
Brookland
625 Monroe St NE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20017
Feb 12, 2022 6:00 pm
Brookland
Jackson Caesar, a Vocal Performer/Entertainer, presents a Black History Month lecture & concerton one of America’s first international African American concert singers. Roland Hayes: born on June 3, 1887, in Curryville, Georgia. Roland Hayes was an innovator for his courageous decision to include the “Religious Negro Folk Songs in his programs. This idea helped to open the doors for these songs to be included alongside mainstream music genres, such as Classical and Art Songs- making him a trendsetter and an international name.
Join us for this educational, resourceful, informative, and entertaining program.
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