Archive for the Jubilee Voices – Past Events Category

June 9 & 10 – Jubilee Voices at Banneker Colonial Fair

By Washington Revels on June 9, 2018 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

A Colonial Fair with music by Jubilee Voices! Washington Revels Jubilee Voices returns to the Colonial Market Fair at the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum for a second consecutive year! Journey through the spirituals, shouts, hollers, and work songs that bound together African American communities in

April 28 – Revels at Fairfax History Day

Jubilee Voices & Roustabout bring 19th-century music to life! The City of Fairfax and Historic Fairfax City present “Fairfax History Day,” a day of living history that offers a taste of what 19th-century life was like for residents of Fairfax, Virginia. Washington Revels Jubilee Voices and Roustabout

March 10 – Jubilee Voices at Pleasant Grove

By Washington Revels on March 10, 2018 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

African American musical traditions come to life at a Historic Church Jubilee Voices performs its first-ever concert for the annual Black History Program at Historic Pleasant Grove Church in McLean, VA, built by the descendants of enslaved people in the 1890s. Experience the traditional music that bound

February 17 – Jubilee Voices at Frederick Douglass House

By Washington Revels on February 17, 2018 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate the life and legacy of activist, orator, and statesman Frederick Douglass during this landmark celebration! Jubilee Voices will perform during the opening ceremonies of the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Birthday Celebration on February 17, 10:25 am-12:00 pm, at the Frederick Douglass Historic Site. Guest speakers include Kenneth B. Morris,

January 12 – Jubilee Voices at Temple Shalom

By Washington Revels on January 12, 2018 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

A festive musical celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jubilee Voices is the featured guest ensemble at this high-energy event as part of the Erev Shabbat Services — MLK Commemoration, joining Cantor Lisa and the Temple Shalom choirs. Participation from the audience is warmly welcomed. Jubilee

November 12 – Jubilee Voices at Temple Shalom

By Washington Revels on November 12, 2017 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Jubilee Voices performs with Cantor Lisa Levine as she marks her 10th Anniversary with Temple Shalom and the release of her CD, A Bridge to Peace, with a free Celebration Concert!

October 1 – Jubilee Voices at Hampton Historic Site

By Washington Revels on October 1, 2017 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Jubilee Voices brings to life the songs, shouts, and dances that bound together African American slave communities during “Harvest Day” festivities at Hampton National Historic Site!

July 8 — Jubilee Voices at Voices of History Street Fair

By Washington Revels on July 8, 2017 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate African American History and Culture! Join Jubilee Voices, storytellers, musicians, and other performing artists for the 3rd annual Voices of History Street Fair! In celebration of 34 years, join the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum, Inc. and the Growing Griots Literacy Program as they showcase

June 10-11 — Jubilee Voices at Banneker Colonial Fair

By Jo Rasi on June 10, 2017 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

A Colonial Fair and music with Jubilee Voices! Join us at the Benjamin Banneker Colonial Fair, as members of the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices take the audience on a journey through early African American songs, shouts, hollers, and work songs. Enjoy the music that is all interwoven

April 4 – Jubilee Voices at Historic Douglass 25¢ Launch

By Washington Revels on February 25, 2017 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Join Jubilee Voices in celebrating the release of Frederick Douglass National Historic Site’s quarter! In 2017, the second quarter release from the United States Mint commemorates Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in Washington, DC. This strike is the 37th of 56 planned as part of the United