Let Freedom Sing
“Let Freedom Sing” honors the powerful music of the American Civil Rights Movement, examining how these stirring anthems continue to drive social change today.
The program features evocative performances of classics like “We Shall Overcome,” “People Get Ready,” and “Blowin’ in the Wind.”
Audience members are taken on a journey through the influential work of artists such as Mahalia Jackson, Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, and Pete Seeger, whose voices defined the soundtrack of a revolution.
“Remember your dream is your only scheme, so keep on pushing…”
-Curtis Mayfield
- Historical Preservation: The program serves as a formidable chronicle of the activists, such as the Mississippi Freedom Riders, who used song as a tool to endure racism, inequality, and physical danger.
- Music as a Tactical Tool: It explores how “Freedom Songs” were more than just entertainment; they were essential for communication when speech was too risky and provided psychological strength against brutality.
- Cultural Connection: The program highlights how leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. leveraged the Black musical tradition—including spirituals and call-and-response—to foster the solidarity necessary for large-scale demonstrations.
- Empowerment of Marginalized Voices: It illustrates how music allowed individuals outside of established leadership, particularly women and young people, to lead discussions and assume power within the movement.
- Contemporary Relevance: It emphasizes that these anthems are not just relics; they remain adaptable tools for modern movements like Black Lives Matter and global human rights campaigns.
Program Includes:
- Live Commentary
- Live Musical Performance
- Integrated Video Projection
PROGRAM DURATION: 45 Minutes
CORE CONCEPTS:
Civil Rights, Human Rights, Diversity, Social Justice, Activism, Nonviolence, American History, African American heritage and culture, Music Education, Arts & Humanities.
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Testimonials
WHAT our customers SAY
Director of Educational Equity and Diversity Programs
“Thank you for bringing Let Freedom Sing to our campus. The singers were outstanding! And the video footage and narration was quite moving as well. Your invitation to the audience to clap and sing along made the performance most engaging, meaningful, and entertaining.”
Director, Multicultural Affairs
“In my fourteen plus years with Hood College, I have to say that this was one of the most appreciated performances we’ve ever had. Let Freedom Sing brings archival film footage and black and white photos to life through song [Your] presentation left our, faculty, students, and the Frederick community thoroughly entertained, enlightened and enthralled."
Coordinator, Multicultural & Inclusion
“Once again, your performance was incredible. We enjoyed singing along with your amazing vocalists during Let Freedom Sing. Thanks for another awesome program!”