The Legacy of American Protest Music Presentation by Sweet Honey in the Rock®

The Grammy-nominated African American vocal ensemble, Sweet Honey in the Rock®, presents a lecture/presentation on the history and significance of protest music.

Since its inception in Washington, D.C., in 1973, Sweet Honey in the Rock® has thrived as a performance ensemble founded on the mission of empowerment, education and entertainment. Their music fuses finely honed a cappella with a range of folk traditions — possessing both a social conscience and an uplifting spirit that has inspired audiences across the globe. From traditional music to original compositions, the group pulls from a deep well of world, gospel and folk music adding elements of hip-hop, jazz and rhythm and blues. In this presentation, the ensemble shares more about the protest music that has shaped their sound and our nation.

This presentation is part of Shenandoah University’s Performing Arts Live guest artist series and First Year Seminar (FYS) common events series.

This event is free and open to the public. Additional seating for the public is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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This project is made possible in part through the Mid Atlantic Folk and Traditional Arts – Community Projects program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.