Archive for the Jubilee Voices – Past Events Category

August 23 – Jubilee Voices At Opera in the Outfield

By Washington Revels on August 23, 2025 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

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

June 14 – Jubilee Voices at Kensington Juneteenth Celebration

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.

June 15-22 – Juneteenth Week on the Daily Antidote of Song

By Washington Revels on April 14, 2025 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Juneteenth - Past Events

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)

June 19 – Juneteenth Storytelling & Concert in Alexandria, Virginia

By Washington Revels on March 9, 2025 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Juneteenth - Past Events, Past Events

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.

Feb. 22 – Jubilee Voices at the “Gospel Train Ride to Freedom”

By Washington Revels on February 17, 2025 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

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

February 16 – “The Courage to Be”: Jubilee Voices at the Lyceum

By Washington Revels on February 10, 2025 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate Black History Month in Alexandria, VA 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, “The Courage to Be.” The show will explore the themes

February 8 – Frederick Douglass Birthday Celebration

By Washington Revels on January 23, 2025 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate Frederick Douglass’s 207th birthday and Black History Month at this event hosted at Martha’s Table! 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, a puppet show by Ebony Sonshine, and a Jazz performance by the Finn Murphy Quartet.

January 19 – Celebrate the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. at Augustana Lutheran Church

By Washington Revels on January 5, 2025 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events

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 15th year, will present traditional African American spirituals, poetry and readings, and lead the congregational singing, joined by the Augustana choir.

November 16 – Talbot Ave. Bridge Lantern Walk

By Washington Revels on October 28, 2024 / Ensembles, Heritage Voices - Past Events, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Members of Heritage Voices will lead and teach songs at the 2024 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk. The Walk is an annual fun, family-friendly local community event that weaves together neighborhoods once divided by racial segregation and fittingly takes place during Montgomery County’s Remembrance and Reconciliation Month.

Feb. 18 – Jubilee Voices at the Alexandria Lyceum

By Washington Revels on February 17, 2024 / Jubilee Voices, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

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.