Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will explore the Gullah-Geechee culture and life on St Simons Island, Georgia in the program, “Wade in the Water.” Developed in partnership with Georgia-based Mercer University, this presenttion combines stories of the Gullah Geechee community told through six student films, with music and spoken word.
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Chase away the winter blues and celebrate the coming of spring at our first Washington Revels Pub Sing of 2024. We are excited to return to McGinty’s Public House for an evening of good food, friends and song. We will also welcome back Abbie Mulberg and Greg
Read more →Join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices at Westminster Presbyterian Church, as they bring their unique blend of history, music, and spoken word to a program honoring the work of Harriet Tubman during and after the Civil War. Jubilee Voices will sing a prelude and a special selection of music
Read more →Celebrate freedom! The U.S. Postal Service is honoring 10 courageous men and women who helped guide enslaved people to freedom via the Underground Railroad, the network of secret routes and safe houses in use before the Civil War. The USPS will unveil and dedicate a series of
Read more →“Singing the Journey from Civil War to Civil Rights” Join Jubilee Voices as they return to Historic Pleasant Grove Church for a songfest that traces the legacy of traditional African American music from the 19th century to the Civil Rights Movement, and beyond. This performance will blend
Read more →Join Washington Revels and the Seth Kibel Trio (Bob Abbott, Harry Appelman, and Seth Kibel) for a fun, family-friendly celebration of the holiday often referred to as “Jewish Halloween”! Be part of our Purim Family Day at the new Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum and enjoy snacks, crafts, costumes, live performances, and more! This event is a celebration for all, including those who have never experienced Purim (or any other Jewish holidays).
Read more →Join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices at the Opening Ceremonies for this annual program celebrating the “Lion of Anacostia,” Frederick Douglass. The celebration includes music by the Jubilee Voices and a performance by students from the Washington Ballet School from THEARC.
Read more →Washington Revels is thrilled to be contributing to the second year of Daily Antidote of Song with our longtime friends at Carpe Diem Arts and new partner organizations throughout the year.
Read more →Join Washington Revels as we chase away Winter and celebrate the seasonal re-opening of the 101-year-old Dentzel Carousel at Glen Echo Park Partnership’s annual Carousel Day! We will provide a festive procession throughout the park, followed by some joyous Maypole dancing (and you will be invited to
Read more →This Sunday, join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices as they bring their unique blend of history, music, and spoken word to lead a special worship service honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Augustana Lutheran Church. The group, now in its 14th year,
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