We Shall Overcome

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm
980 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

 

WE SHALL OVERCOME

A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. featuring Damien Sneed

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.

Tuesday, January 15th

7:30-9PM

August Wilson Center

980 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Tickets starting at $25