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SUMMARY:A Journey through the Roots of American Popular Music
DESCRIPTION:Jon and Li Waterman will perform “A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music” on Saturday\, April 25\, at 2 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library. \nThe program blends original songs with historical storytelling. It explores people and events that shaped the blues\, country\, rock and other forms of American popular music. The performance also reflects on how music helps shape cultural identity. \nThe Waterman’s play throughout New England as part of the series “Live Music Making History Live\,” which encourages audiences to explore history through music. \nSupport for the program comes in part from the New Bedford Cultural Council\, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/a-journey-through-the-roots-of-american-popular-music/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Library\, 613 Pleasant Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Free,Music
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SUMMARY:A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music: A Program by Jon and Li Waterman
DESCRIPTION:“A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music” features songs and stories tied to the origins of blues\, rock\, and country\, illustrating how these genres have influenced and reflected major shifts in American music and culture. \nSaturday\, April 25\, at 2 p.m. Free at the New Bedford Free Public Library. \nThe event is part of the America250 series that examines history through music. \nThis program is supported in part by the New Bedford Cultural Council\, funded by the Mass Cultural Council\, and by the Friends of the New Bedford Free Public Library.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/a-journey-through-the-roots-of-american-popular-music-a-program-by-jon-and-li-waterman/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Library\, 613 Pleasant Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Free,Music
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SUMMARY:Women of '76: A Theatrical Tribute to Lesser Known Women of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with stories of five women connected to the American Revolution. The free program highlights both patriots and loyalists\, American and foreign-born. \nStories include a Massachusetts housewife who led an all-female militia to capture British spies\, a German baroness who followed her Hessian general husband into British camps\, and a Georgian farmer’s wife who faced a Redcoat search party alone. Their words and actions offer a personal look at the era. \nThis program receives support from the New Bedford Cultural Council\, with funding from the Mass Cultural Council\, and from the Friends of the New Bedford Free Public Library.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/women-of-76-a-theatrical-tribute-to-lesser-known-women-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Library\, 613 Pleasant Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,History,Theater
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