Join us for a special screening of a documentary celebrating Washington Revels Jubilee Voices. The film highlights the powerful legacy of the intergenerational ensemble dedicated to honoring and preserving the rich musical and cultural traditions of the African American experience.
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For Black History Month, Washington Revels Jubilee Voices and the Office of Historic Alexandria’s Division of African American History will celebrate African American music, history and culture in a concert, “Still We Rise.” The show will explore the themes of freedom, resistance and resilience, from the Civil War through the present day. Join us for an afternoon of traditional African American spirituals, poetry, ring shouts, banjo tunes, stories, and lively audience participation.
Read more →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 16th year, will present
Read more →Celebrate the life and legacy of activist, orator, and statesman Frederick Douglass! This 1.5-hour program will feature music by the Jubilee Voices of the Washington Revels, performances by the student winners of the annual Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest, keynote speaker, Jeffrey Rosen, author of “The Pursuit of Happiness,” and President & CEO of The Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
Read more →Celebrate Black History Month with an interactive, family friendly concert by Jubilee Voices, and explore how the spirituals and elements of Black culture helped sustain African Americans on the long march to freedom. Concertgoers will enjoy spirituals, poetry, ring shouts, children’s songs, audience participation and more.
Read more →On Saturday, August 23, enjoy the lush music and riveting story of Porgy and Bess at Opera in the Outfield at Nationals Park! The event, hosted by Washington National Opera and the Kennedy Center, offers a free, family-friendly opera broadcast as the centerpiece of an evening of
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Join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices at Kensington’s Fourth Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 14 (12 Noon – 4 pm). This event is family friendly with activities for all ages and brings together a multiracial coalition of organizers, historians, living history performers and portrayals, civic and faith leaders, local and Black-owned businesses, musicians, and supporters to proudly mark Juneteenth.
Read more →In partnership with Carpe Diem Arts, Washington Revels is joining in a week-long virtual celebration of Juneteenth. Beginning and ending with Jubilee Voices (leading a song on Sundays, June 15 and June 22), and featuring a line-up of engaging artists all week long, join the musical joy in the Zoom room or tune in on Facebook or YouTube each day at Noon (Eastern Time)
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Storytelling at 1 p.m. with David Olawuyi Fakunle and a new Jubilee Voices concert at 2 p.m. that focuses on how love—of family, faith, community and country—helped sustain African Americans during in times of chaos and conflict.
Read more →Keep celebrating Black History Month by taking a ride on the “Gospel Train Ride to Freedom: Striving to get it Right!” in Rockville, MD. Hear the exciting sounds of the community as members of Washington Revels Jubilee Voices join church choirs, dance groups, and other artists to
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