Archive for the Jubilee Voices – Past Events Category

January 14 – Jubilee Voices Celebrate the Life and Legacy of MLK at Augustana Lutheran Church

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,

June 15 – Josiah Henson’s Birthday Celebration

By Washington Revels on January 2, 2024 / Ensembles, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Juneteenth - Past Events, Past Events

Come celebrate the birthday of Josiah Henson, Underground Railroad Conductor and Montgomery County resident on Saturday, June 15th! Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will perform at 11:30 a.m. The full event runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and features: Historical cooking demonstrations Tours Film screenings Games and

June 19 – Juneteenth Concert in Alexandria

By Washington Revels on January 1, 2024 / Ensembles, Jubilee Voices, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Juneteenth - Past Events, Past Events

Singing the Journey: Freedom Stories. Join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices and the Office of Historic Alexandria for a lively, interactive concert featuring traditional music, dance, and spoken word that celebrates Juneteenth, and the local stories, history and enduring legacy of the African American quest for freedom and equality.

November 11 – Jubilee Voices at the Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk

By Washington Revels on November 9, 2023 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Members of Jubilee Voices will lead and teach songs at the 2023 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. All are welcome and there are several ways to participate. Come join us in shining our lights in the darkness, promoting unity over division, remembering the past and taking steps toward a brighter future.

August 19 – Jubilee Voices at Historic Sotterley’s Day of Unity and Healing

By Washington Revels on August 9, 2023 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Beyond Color: The Power of Connection. Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will honor the lives of those enslaved at Sotterley by presenting songs and stories of perseverance, trials and triumphs expressed through a cappella music, spoken word, and dance.

October 7 – Jubilee Voices at Pleasant Grove Church

By Washington Revels on July 28, 2023 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

This new presentation traces the legacy of traditional African American music from the 19th century to the Civil Rights Movement, with a blend of songs, stories, dance, local history and audience participation, illustrating how the music of enslaved Americans evolved into the “Freedom Songs” that energized the movement to end legalized racial segregation, disenfranchisement, and discrimination.

July 21 – Carpe Diem Community Sing

By Washington Revels on July 20, 2023 / Community Sing - Past Events, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Beat the heat and join a joyful virtual gathering to sing in community with others–the Carpe Diem! Monthly Virtual Community Sing. Andrea and Harold Blackford will lead three songs in honor of Jubilee Voices, which celebrates its 13th year. The Blackfords join other featured song leaders, Cissa Paz, and Dick

July 15 – Jubilee Voices at Fort Stevens

By Washington Revels on July 5, 2023 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Join the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices, the Alliance to Preserve the Civil War Defenses of Washington and the National Park Service at Fort Stevens on Saturday, July 15 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.), to celebrate the music of the Civil War, and to learn more about the Battle of Fort Stevens, which was fought July 11-12, 1864, in what is now Northwest Washington, D.C.

April 23 – Jubilee Voices at Augustana Lutheran Church

By Washington Revels on April 20, 2023 / Jubilee Voices, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

This Sunday, join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices as they bring their unique blend of history, music, and spoken word to lead a special a cappella worship service at Augustana Lutheran Church. The group, celebrating its 13th year, will present traditional African American spirituals, poetry and readings, and

February 18 – Jubilee Voices in Alexandria

By Washington Revels on February 10, 2023 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Jubilee Voices comes to Alexandria’s Lyceum for an interactive concert blending 18th and 19th century songs, stories, spoken word, dance — and audience participation for all ages. Come prepared to listen, learn, and sing! Space is limited: reserve your free tickets today!